Atletico Madrid looks to close the 11-point gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona as they host 16th-placed Deportivo Alaves this Sunday.
The team recently advanced in the Copa del Rey, winning 1-0 against Deportivo La Coruna thanks to a free-kick by Antoine Griezmann in the 61st minute.
In La Liga, Atletico has won three of their last five matches, placing them fourth with 38 points after 19 games, following a challenging start to the season.
At home, they have been formidable, securing eight wins and one draw from nine league matches at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, and they are currently on a 13-match unbeaten streak at home.
The only other team yet to lose at home in La Liga is Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid team news
Clément Lenglet will miss the match as he recovers from a knee injury. However, Nicolás Gonzalez might return from his thigh injury later this month, although his status for Sunday is still uncertain.
Diego Simeone may rely on Julián Álvarez, who leads the team with seven La Liga goals this season but hasn’t scored since November. Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth, with five goals in 18 league appearances, is also expected to start.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Llorente, Hancko, Pubill, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Barrios, Baena; Sorloth, Alvarez
When will the match kick off?
The match will begin at 3:15pm BST on Sunday, January 18th.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves?
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Premier Sports.
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