Atletico Madrid and Real Betis meet in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville on Thursday evening, with a semi-final spot up for grabs.
Atletico Madrid team news
Alexander Sørloth remains sidelined after sustaining a heavy head knock in the stalemate against Levante, where he was carried off on a stretcher and taken to the hospital. Subsequent examinations ruled out fractures and other serious damage, but he will not feature again until he has successfully passed the necessary concussion protocols.
There is more optimism around Antoine Griezmann. The French forward suffered a mild muscle problem in his left thigh during training in the build-up to the recent league victory over Mallorca, initially casting doubt over his availability. Even so, multiple reports suggest he has advanced well in his rehabilitation, returned to full training, and could be included in the squad for this cup clash.
Midfielder Pablo Barrios also appears to be back in the frame, having left the pitch with a minor complaint against Levante. He has completed full training sessions this week and is pushing to start again in Diego Simeone’s midfield.
Atletico have also been boosted by the high-profile signing of Ademola Lookman from Atalanta, in a move believed to be worth around 35 million euros, bringing additional speed and invention to their forward line. However, the Nigerian attacker is not expected to play a part in this particular fixture.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI:Â Musso; Ruggeri, Hancko, Pubill, Molina; Baena, Cardoso, Llorente, Simeone; Alvarez, Almada.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday, 5th February.
How to watch Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid?
For viewers in the UK, the Copa del Rey quarter-finals will be broadcast live on ITV4, with streaming available via ITVX.
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