ThePaPPod: Six in a Row Ends: Survival in Stuttgart + Depor Preview

Kelvyn is out sick, so Emmanuel is joined by special guest Ryan for a huge week of Atlético Madrid action!

Espanyol 0–1 Atlético Madrid: How Simeone’s side broke down a stubborn low block, Cuti Romero’s impact at the back, the right-hand side, and Álex Baena’s 89th-minute winner off the bench.

Stuttgart 1–1 Atlético Madrid: We break down Stuttgart’s pressing game, Julián Álvarez’s equaliser, Hjulmand’s red card, and Atleti’s 10-man rearguard to hold on for a Champions League point.

The bigger picture: This Atleti side is learning how to take the lead and see games out. What has changed since last season? How has the team responded to the summer’s Julián Álvarez drama? And can they survive the brutal run of fixtures ahead?

José María Giménez: A tribute to a club legend, now at Deportivo de La Coruña. We reflect on his Atlético legacy and why he deserves a proper farewell.

Match preview: Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo de La Coruña, plus our predictions.

The quiz: Ryan takes on our former Atlético players quiz. How much does he really know about Atleti’s past?

Join us for another episode of ThePaPPod, packed with match analysis, tactical discussion, Atlético memories, and plenty of debate.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro & welcome

01:34 Espanyol 0–1 Atleti: breaking the low block

18:26 Stuttgart 1–1 Atleti: the press, the red card & holding on

49:18 Getting leads, keeping leads: what’s changed this season?

59:41 José María Giménez: a legend’s farewell

66:06 Preview: Atleti vs Deportivo

70:54 Quiz: former Atleti players

75:53 Thanks & where to find Ryan

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Guest: Ryan: @AtletiRyan