Hjulmand establishes himself as new leader in Atlético midfield

Morten Hjulmand continues to deliver impressive performances with Atlético, having played a crucial role in his team's victory over Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, reaffirming that he has become one of the key elements in the midfield of the Madrid side.

Diego Simeone seems to have finally found the player capable of providing Atlético's midfield with the balance it has been searching for, as Morten Hjulmand has gradually become the pivot around which the team's performance in midfield revolves.

During the match against Sevilla, Morten Hjulmand completed 46 successful passes out of 49 attempts, with a success rate of 93.9%. He also participated in 63 play situations, making him one of the most active and influential players for Atlético during the game.

The Danish player did not only impact the offensive side and playmaking, as he also delivered a strong defensive performance, winning two duels, recovering five balls, along with making three defensive interventions that helped maintain the team's cohesion when Sevilla tried to come back into the match.

Morten Hjulmand was one of Atlético's most successful players in duels, alongside Giuliano Simeone, as both achieved two wins in their duels.

Morten Hjulmand's position on the pitch reflects the tactical role assigned to him by Simeone, as he constantly moves in front of the two centre-backs, providing a passing option for his teammates, while also acting as a link between the back line and Pablo Barrios.

The player has played three matches with Atlético Madrid so far, starting two of them, and has become one of the team's most present players in terms of minutes and impact in the midfield.

With these performances, it seems that Simeone has finally found the "driving captain" he was looking for in midfield; a player who combines organization and tactical leadership, providing Atlético with the balance they need to compete strongly this season.