Diego Simeone will be looking to for Atletico to fetch its first win in the league since September as they host Athletic Bilbao this weekend.
Atletico Madrid’s last three games in La Liga ended in level terms which now positions them at the fifth spot in the points table.
Whereas, Bilbao’s two defeats in the last three games makes them sit at the 8th spot in the league.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, October 27 | Kick-Off- 12:30 AM (IST) | Venue- Metropolitano Stadium
Atletico Madrid
Stefan Savic and Sime Vrsaljko remain long term absentees for Simeone.
19-year-old Jao Felix is also out of contention due to an ankle injury.
However, Alvaro Morata, Thomas Lemar and Mario Hermoso could make a return to the team sheet. Marcos Llorente should be another value addition in the midfield. Hermoso and Felipe are expected to be the centre-back pairing as Jose Gimenez sustained a back injury against Leverkusen.
Athletic Bilbao
For Bilbao, Yuri Berchiche and Ibai Gomez will continue to be on the sidelines due to groin injuries. Keeping them aside, Gaizka Garitano has no further injury concerns. Inaki Williams should be leading the attack, while Raul Garcia and Iker Munian provide creative support up top. Youth product, Inigo Cordodoba should continue at the flanks.
Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid-Oblak; Trippier, Felipe, Hermoso, Lodi; Lemar, Koke, Thomas, Saul; Costa, Morata
Athletic Bilbao- Simon; Capa, Alvarez, I Martinez, Balenziaga; Lopez, D Garcia; Cordoba, R Garcia, Muniain; Williams
Key Points
Atletico Madrid has won 9 of its last 10 games at home against Athletic Bilbao in all competitions.
Atletico Madrid is on the back of three consecutive draws at home in the league.
Top Picks
Douglas Costa’s performances have been underwhelming for Atletico Madrid so far. However the Spanish centre-forwad could pack a punch on any given day and will have a vital role to play against Bilbao. Costa has two goals an an assist in nine league appearances this season.
For Athletic Bilbao, it’s Ander Capa has been quality in defence. Not only has Capa done the cleaning up job at the back but his ball playing mentality has fetched him three assists this season.
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Goalkeeper- J Oblak
Defenders- K Trippier, R Lodi, Y Alvarez, A Capa
Midfielders- Koke, T Lemar, R Garcia, U Lopez
Forwards- D Costa (C), I Williams