Atletico Madrid's season has deteriorated in the past week or two as their title challenge has faltered in La Liga and a tough draw in the UEFA Champions League, coupled with a spate of defensive injuries, means their European hopes are on the brink, too.
There's still plenty to look forward to in the coming seasons though, with a youthful squad having plenty of growth left in them—including with players who are out on loan this term, such as forward Borja Baston, at Eibar, and right-back Javier Manquillo at Marseille.
The latter has impressed at times but has one of the biggest challenges to win a spot in the first team, which is currently occupied by Spain's first choice in the position, Juanfran.