Giuliano Simeone, son of ‘Cholo’, debuted with Atlético Madrid in LaLiga Santander

Atlético Madrid returned to activity in LaLiga Santander on Wednesday, facing Granada at the Wanda Metropolitano, on date 33. The match was very complicated for the ‘Colchoneros’, who finally failed to break parity and took a 0-0 draw. 0. Apart from the unfavorable result, there was outstanding news for the club: Giuliano Simeone made his debut.

The 19-year-old Argentine striker, son of ‘Cholo’, had his first appearance with the institution’s main squad, after shining in the B team. Let us remember that the attacker has played in the RFEF Third Division (fifth category) with the ‘Rojiblancos ‘ this season, adding 23 goals in 34 games.

Previously, Giuliano had been selected as a substitute at Atlético Madrid in LaLiga clashes, although Diego Simeone decided to take him on little by little. After a long wait, the scorer was able to make his official presentation: he entered over 90 ′, instead of Marcos Llorente.

The intention of ‘Cholo’ was to give his team more aggressiveness in the attack in the six minutes that the referee had added, but there were no good results. Regardless of the circumstances, surely Giuliano made the most of this experience.

How is Atlético Madrid doing in LaLiga?

Atlético Madrid received Granada at home, on date 33 of LaLiga Santander, and could only draw. Due to this result, the ‘Colchoneros’ rise to second place in the standings, adding 61 points, although they could soon be surpassed by Barcelona or Seville, clubs that have 60 units.

On the next day, those led by Diego Simeone will visit Athletic Club, at the San Mamés Stadium. Throughout this season, the ‘Lions’ have not lost to the Madrid team: it was 0-0 in the league competition and the Bilbao team won 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup.