Atletico Madrid is a point at the Rennes

The moral of the Atletico fans was through the roof, until last Saturday he endorsed FC Barcelona a 5-0 final that put a lot of feet on the ground. But Atletico Madrid should be aware that their struggle is not the club, now unattainable not only for themselves but for most teams. Their struggle is to maintain a line of play that have been hypothesized in this start to the season on the banks of the Manzanares, and has been so well received. So Thursday's game against Rennes Europa League is another great little club for Atletico fan, almost as large as the Camp Nou.

Because to an inferior opponent like the French, Atletico Madrid back to that image apathetic and volatility that has been used many seasons. The team that no direction, no pattern of play, without motivation. Gregorio Manzano And that put it on the pitch its gala almost eleven, but never reached that level that we marveled at startup league.

The result of 1-1 is as misleading as to the Atleti undeserved, yet is welcome, as it keeps the red and whites as leaders of their group. But the truth is that the Rennes deserved more, and could even rout had it not been for the young Courtois, the best team no doubt, yet could do nothing in the goal by Montaño. Tremendous performance of the Colombian striker.

Atletico was cold, devoid of desire, moving without the ball speed. And Rennes, displaying his physical prowess, took over and over again the battle in midfield. Today's magic did not appear Diego, Gabi football nor Falcao rifle. It only appeared Juanfran opportunism, which ushered Manzano in the final ten minutes, coinciding with the best team. And former Osasuna responded with the equalizer in the 87th minute, finishing off a play in which too many concessions had been granted Rennes defense.

One point that tastes light of glory seen but not dispel the doubts of the Camp Nou, the increase. By seeing the glass half full, arguably Atletico drew a match point in previous seasons have been lost. But they can not settle for that. This weekend will be a litmus test to receive at Sevilla. A chance to prove that the last two games have only been a blip, and that the Atlético team remains a crescendo.