Atletico Madrid will play against Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Diego Simeone’s team is currently in third place, while Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis holds fifth place with 35 points after a strong season. This match is their second meeting in three days, following a Copa del Rey quarter-final match earlier this week.
Atletico Madrid team news
Atletico enters this game after a dominant 5-0 win against Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, where January signing Ademola Lookman celebrated his debut with a goal and an assist.
Simeone praised Lookman’s impact, stating on beIN SPORTS that he “will make us better” and highlighted his speed, dribbling skills, and finishing as valuable assets for the team.
In midfield, Johnny Cardoso is out with a muscle injury that will keep him sidelined until late February. Pablo Barrios is also unavailable due to a thigh injury sustained during the recent cup match.
Additionally, there are concerns regarding Nico González, who is doubtful, and Alexander Sørloth, who is a serious doubt after suffering a head injury. His status will be decided after late medical assessments.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Pubill, Hancko, Gimenez, Ruggeri; Koke, Llorente; Simeone, Baena, Lookman; Alvarez
When will the match kick off?
The match is scheduled to start at 5:30pm BST on Sunday, 8th February.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis?
In the UK, viewers can watch the Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis match live on Premier Sports 1.
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