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#1. Eight straight seasons under Diego Simeone
Real Madrid will be starting their first season under Julen Lopetegui and Barcelona their second under Ernesto Valverde. However, this will be Atletico Madrid’s eight straight seasons under their charismatic manager Diego Simeone.
Simeone’s philosophy is well-drilled into the head of his side and the fact that they have retained their crucial players gives his new signings enough time to get adjusted to their style of play.
Under Simeone, they have shown how capable they are of beating the top sides. In fact, Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 4-2 in this season's UEFA Super Cup already.
Atletico Madrid have already won the La Liga and several other trophies with Simeone at the helm.
They have a manager with a winning mentality and a side he has instilled that belief in. Considering all the circumstances, betting on them winning the La Liga could be worth the risk.
