Gabriel Paulista warns of La Liga title challenge ahead of Atletico Madrid debut

Introduction to this article:
Atletico Madrid faces a crucial La Liga weekend as they prepare to take on their rivals, Real Madrid. With a 10 point gap between them and the league leaders, Atletico Madrid must secure a win if they hope to remain in the title race.

Atletico Madrid’s previous successes

Atletico Madrid has enjoyed a degree of success against Real Madrid this season, with a 3-1 home league win in September and a Copa del Rey victory. However, they have struggled to secure a league win at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu since 2016, which adds pressure to their upcoming match.

Gabriel Paulista’s confidence

New signing Gabriel Paulista is confident in Atletico Madrid’s ability to secure a win over Real Madrid. He believes that a victory in this weekend’s game could reignite the title race, emphasizing the team’s focus on achieving this goal. Despite his unlikely start, Paulista may make his debut off the bench, hoping to make an impact following a previous heavy defeat against Real Madrid.