Crumbling Away: Atlético Madrid's Poor Performance in Recent Matches

Atlético Madrid, the Spanish football club, has been experiencing a period of poor performance in recent matches. The team's struggles have led to concerns about their chances of winning the upcoming Champions League group stage.

The first match of the season saw Atlético lose 1-0 against Sevilla, with the goal coming from a header by Sevilla's Jules Kounde. The following week, Atlético drew 2-2 with Real Betis at home, with both goals scored by Atletico's own players.

The team's struggles continued on Saturday when they lost 4-0 to Valencia at Mestalla Stadium. The game was marred by a series of errors and poor defending, with Valencia scoring three goals in the opening half hour.

At the same time, the team's attacking play has also suffered. They have only managed to score four goals in their first six games of the season, with all of those goals coming from set pieces.

Despite these setbacks, Atlético remain in contention for the league title, but their poor form in recent matches could be a concern going forward. It remains to be seen whether the team can turn things around and return to their previous level of dominance, or if they will continue to struggle as they look to secure a place in the top four.