Atletico Madrid 2-2 Eibar: 3 Takeaways

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#2 Eibar unlock one of the best defences in Europe, twice

2018 La Liga Football Atletico Madrid v Eibar May 20th
Eibar took the lead and then levelled things up at the end.

The side from Madrid have built their reputation firmly on the foundation of their impressive defensive record. Under Diego Simeone, the Rojiblancos have become one of the most water-tight defences going around in world football.

It is a record that is reflected by their performances at home this season. After beating Arsenal, Atletico had now gone 12 consecutive games without conceding a goal at the Wanda Metropolitano.

What the Spanish side hasn't been able to reconcile with their imperious home record is the one they have when they travel.

Atletico have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 games on the trot away from home before their latest trip to Getafe. Even with one of the most talented men with gloves in world football at the moment in Jan Oblak in their ranks, they have struggled to replicate their defensive performances at home on the road.

On the night, we got to witness the two extremes of their contrasting defensive displays as they stood firm on occasions and perished on the some and ended up conceding 2 goals in as many matches in their final sprint in the league after they did so against Espanyol.

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