Atletico start their worst season under Simeone

Atletico Madrid have had a difficult start to the season after being held to a 1-1 draw away to Celta in the eighth round of the Spanish League . The draw raised the team's tally to 13 points, its worst start to a La Liga season since the 2011/2012 season, when the team collected only 12 points after eight rounds. This was the same season in which Diego Simeone took over as coach . Atletico still face significant challenges this season, with the need to achieve positive results to break this negative trend early before the pressure on the team increases. Despite the team's resounding 5-2 derby victory over Real Madrid, Rojiblancos were unable to maintain their momentum, and their struggles in La Liga began early under their Argentine coach.