Atletico Madrid are set to visit Palma this Sunday to face Mallorca in an important La Liga fixture. The team will aim to build on their momentum after claiming their first league win of the season last week against Villarreal.
Atletico Madrid XI vs Mallorca – Predicted lineup and team news
Atletico Madrid Team News
Diego Simeone will be without some key players for Sunday’s clash. Striker Julian Alvarez remains out due to a knee problem suffered during the Villarreal match. Diego Simeone has also confirmed that Jose Maria Gimenez, Alex Baena, and Thiago Almada will be sidelined on account of muscle injuries and won’t be traveling with the squad.
On a positive note for Atletico, Robin Le Normand and Nicolas Gonzalez have recovered and are available for selection. In attack, Antoine Griezmann continues to be pivotal, with Alexander Sorloth expected to spearhead the frontline in Alvarez’s absence.
Following a heart-breaking 3-2 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League, courtesy of a late header by Virgil Van Dijk in injury time, Atletico Madrid will be eager to turn their focus back to La Liga and secure a vital win to climb the league standings.
Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup
Atletico Madrid Predicted XI: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Ruggeri; Simeone, Gonzalez, Koke, Barrios; Griezmann, Sorloth.
When is Mallorca vs Atletico Madrid?
21st September, Sunday at 3:15pm BST.
How to Watch Mallorca vs Atletico Madrid?
Fans in the UK can catch the live action on Premier Sports, the official broadcaster for La Liga.
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