Atletico Madrid head to La Coruna to take on Deportivo in Tuesday night’s Copa del Rey round of 16 tie.
While both clubs aim to advance to the last eight, the disparity in their current standings and momentum points to one side holding a distinct edge.
Simeone’s squad sit fourth in La Liga on 38 points after 19 games (11W-5D-3L), trailing leaders Barcelona by 11 points. Los Rojiblancos are eager to recover from their Spanish Super Cup semi-final defeat to city rivals Real Madrid (2-1) on January 9, where despite controlling the game in Saudi Arabia, they couldn’t convert their dominance as Madrid struck decisively.
Atletico Madrid team news
Several important absences will test the visitors. Clement Lenglet continues his recovery from a December knee problem. Nicolas González misses out with a hamstring issue, though he’s slated to be back around January 25. Pablo Barrios, injured with a calf knock during the January 5 1-1 stalemate against Real Sociedad, looks set to sit this one out too.
Meanwhile, midfielder Conor Gallagher and forward Giacomo Raspadori have been left out of the matchday squad ahead of expected moves to Tottenham Hotspur and Atalanta respectively. Spurs have gazumped Aston Villa to the signing of Gallagher, while Atalanta have beaten Roma to Raspadori.
Read –Â Deportivo La Coruna vs Atletico Madrid match preview and team news
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI:Â Musso; Martin, Molina, Le Normand, Pubill, Galan; Koke, Cardoso, Almada; Alvarez, Sorloth
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Tuesday, 13th January.
How to watch Deportivo La Coruna vs Atletico Madrid?
Fans in the UK can catch the Deportivo La Coruna vs Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey action live on Premier Sports.
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