One of the best pieces of news for Atlético de Madrid in 2025 is that Samu Lino has been able to get closer to his great version seen last season. The Brazilian had started this campaign with some doubts, leaving the wing and having to adapt to a position closer to the opponent's area. It was Simeone's change of formation that led him to leave the starting line-up, and his position began to be occupied by Conor Gallagher for several weeks.
Now, he is returning to being the same as last year, contributing offensively and earning several starts in recent months. His good form has allowed him to receive a recognition that should be confirmed this week, although it is already a reward for the red-and-white winger. Meanwhile, the colchonero team will visit Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu tomorrow with the firm objective of achieving a positive result.
The Best Gift for Samu Lino
Despite the poor start, the Brazilian has already been involved in the creation of 10 goals with Atlético de Madrid this season, a very important figure. His best version is being seen with the new year, stringing together several starts and being able to challenge Conor Gallagher on the left. For this reason, he has been included in the preliminary list of the Brazil national team for the upcoming matches against Argentina and Colombia.
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It is true that 52 footballers have been drafted, as this week the 23 final players who will have to travel with their country must be chosen. Obviously, it is a challenging task for Samu Lino, as the offensive area is one of the most competitive in the world five-time champions, but it is already a reward. It should be noted that the red-and-white player had never been drafted by his national team, despite his good form last season.
New Challenge in Champions League
After a victory in LaLiga against Athletic Club, the colchonero team will face one of the biggest challenges of this season by visiting Real Madrid. Both clubs have already faced each other twice this campaign, with both matches ending in a draw and with a lot of equality on the field. Now, it is a completely different scenario, as a very demanding match is expected, as always happens in the Champions League.
It is true that the team led by Carlo Ancelotti arrives at a moment of doubt after falling to Real Betis and losing the top spot in the standings. Dani Ceballos and Jude Bellingham will also be absent, although Fede Valverde is expected to be fully recovered after not being able to be at the Villamarín. Simeone is aware that it will be 90 minutes of a true battle and needs his entire squad at 100% to achieve something positive.