Atletico Madrid travel to face Elche in La Liga on Wednesday evening, with both sides chasing very different goals at this stage of the season.
Atletico currently sit fourth in the table with 57 points from 31 games, while Elche are down in 18th place on 32 points, battling to avoid relegation.
Diego Simeone’s team are going through a difficult run, having lost six of their last seven matches in all competitions. Their struggles continued with a 2–1 defeat to Sevilla in the league, followed by a painful Copa del Rey final loss to Real Sociedad on penalties on April 18.
Despite holding a top-four position, Atletico haven’t won a league game since mid-March and are now under pressure to maintain their Champions League spot ahead of a semi-final clash with Arsenal.
Atletico Madrid team news
Injuries are also a concern for Simeone. Key forwards Ademola Lookman and Alexander Sorloth are both ruled out after picking up injuries in the cup final.
Jose Maria Gimenez remains unavailable due to a muscle problem, while David Hancko is doubtful as he recovers from an ankle issue.
With the Arsenal match approaching, squad rotation is expected. Young players like Julio DÃaz and Javier Bonar could be given opportunities to start.
There is some good news, though, as Jan Oblak is set to return in goal after being rested, and Marcos Llorente is fit again.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Bonar, Diaz; Mendoza, Cardoso; Almada, Baena, Gonzalez; Alvarez
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 6pm BST on Wednesday, 22nd April.
How to watch Elche vs Atletico Madrid?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Premier Sports 1.
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