Marcano's tackle stats against Porto: A look at the Brazilian forward's impressive defensive record in his debut season with Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suárez has been a revelation for the club since joining from Barcelona last summer. But one player who hasn't received as much attention is Mariano Díaz, who has impressed with his performances on the right wing.

One area where Mariano Díaz has shone is in his tackling ability. In his first game for the club against FC Porto, he showed why he was so highly regarded by Atletico Madrid before making the move to Spain.

In that match, Mariano Díaz made a total of eight tackles, including three clearances and two interceptions. He also won four aerial duels, which shows how strong he is in the air. His work rate was also evident, as he completed all of his passes and had two key passes.

Overall,Primeira Liga Hotspots Mariano Díaz's performance against Porto was impressive, and it's no surprise that he has already established himself as a valuable asset to Atletico Madrid. With his pace, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring abilities, he could become a real threat going forward for the club.

It will be interesting to see how Mariano Díaz performs in future matches, especially against some of the top teams in La Liga. But for now, it seems like he is off to a promising start at Atletico Madrid.

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