Atletico Madrid will visit Estadio de Vallecas on Sunday to face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Atletico is currently third in the standings with 45 points after 23 games, while Rayo is positioned near the bottom.
Diego Simeone’s team is entering this match with high spirits following a remarkable 4-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday, scoring all four goals before halftime.
Atletico Madrid team news
Simeone needs to manage his squad carefully due to a busy schedule, balancing league and cup commitments. Some changes in the starting lineup are expected.
Atletico will miss a few key players. Midfielder Pablo Barrios is sidelined with a thigh muscle injury sustained in the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Real Betis and is not expected to return until late February.
American midfielder Johnny Cardoso is also out due to a muscle issue, adding to a list of recent injuries he has faced.
On a positive note, new signing Ademola Lookman is fit and performing well; the Nigerian winger has made an impressive start at Atletico.
Lookman played a key role in the 4-0 win over Barcelona, contributing both a goal and an assist, showcasing the pace and creativity that made him a notable player in Serie A.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Potential starting XI for Atletico Madrid: Musso; Molina, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Llorente, Koke, Lookman; Griezmann, Alvarez.
When will the match kick off?
The match will start at 3:15 PM BST on Sunday, February 15th.
How to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Premier Sports 2.
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