Atletico Madrid are set to host Belgian title holders Union St.Gilloise at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in a pivotal UEFA Champions League group stage encounter this Tuesday.
Both sides will be seeking to accumulate vital points in Europe’s elite competition, with Atletico Madrid looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Arsenal in their previous UCL match. Union St.Gilloise aim to build on their impressive domestic form against one of Europe’s traditional powerhouses.
Atletico Madrid vs Union St.Gilloise – Predicted lineup and team news
Atletico Madrid team news
Julian Alvarez’s presence in attack is likely to be decisive for Diego Simeone’s side, especially after his standout performance in the emphatic 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at home, where he not only netted a penalty but also played a key role in chance creation.
Antoine Griezmann’s sensational run continues, as the Frenchman recently celebrated his 200th La Liga goal during Atletico’s triumph over Sevilla last weekend. His sharp finishing and creative ability are expected to pose serious problems for the Belgian team’s back line.
On the injury front, Atletico will have to make do without goalkeeper Juan Musso, while Pablo Barrios remains a doubt after missing the weekend’s domestic fixture. Manager Diego Simeone is likely to rotate his squad in light of the congested fixture schedule. Nonetheless, experienced shot-stopper Jan Oblak should continue to provide stability in goal.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Baena, Gonzalez; Sorloth, Alvarez
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Tuesday, 4th November.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Union St.Gilloise?
In the United Kingdom, supporters can catch the action on TNT Sports or Amazon Prime Video.
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