Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad will face off in a La Liga match on Saturday, both looking to improve their league positions and enhance their chances of qualifying for European competitions next season at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Atletico currently sits in third place in La Liga, having garnered 51 points from 26 matches. They enter this game following a 3-0 loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final’s second leg, although they advanced to the final with a 4-3 aggregate win.
The team aims to build on its strong home record, where they have lost only once in league play this season.
Atletico Madrid team news
Midfielder Pablo Barrios is ruled out due to injury and will miss this match.
Aside from Barrios, coach Diego Simeone has no other significant injury or suspension issues to manage ahead of the game.
Alexander Sorloth is expected to step into the starting lineup after being a substitute in the recent match against Barcelona.
Antoine Griezmann may be replaced by Sørloth, and there is still uncertainty about Julian Alvarez’s inclusion in the starting XI.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Cardoso, Koke, Lookman; Alvarez, Sorloth.
When will the match kick off?
The match is set to kick off at 5:30 PM BST on Saturday, March 7.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on LALIGA TV via Premier Sports.
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