Atletico Madrid faces Real Betis in LaLiga on Sunday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Atletico is currently third with 45 points from 22 matches, while Real Betis is fifth with 35 points, having had a solid season. This match follows their recent Copa del Rey quarter-final clash.
Match Preview and Team News
- Date:Â Sunday, February 8.
- Kick-off:Â 5:30pm BST.
- Venue:Â Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Atletico is coming off a 5-0 victory against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, where new signing Ademola Lookman made a strong debut with a goal and an assist.
Coach Diego Simeone praised Lookman’s performance, noting his ability to enhance the team’s attacking options.
Johnny Cardoso will miss the match due to a muscle injury, expected to keep him out until late February, and Pablo Barrios has a thigh injury that will sideline him for several weeks. Nicolas Gonzalez is also doubtful, and Alexander Sørloth’s availability will depend on a recent head injury assessment.
Real Betis Team News
Real Betis is also dealing with several key injuries. Playmaker Isco is out with a thigh injury, expected to return in mid-February, while Giovani Lo Celso will also miss the game due to a thigh issue.
Sofyan Amrabat is recovering from ankle surgery, and his return timeline is unclear. In attack, Juan “Cucho” Hernández is unlikely to play due to a hamstring issue, and right-back Héctor BellerÃn is doubtful with ongoing physical discomfort.
Form
Atletico Madrid
Atletico has shown strong form in LaLiga, remaining unbeaten in their last six league games.
Recent results include a 0-0 draw at Levante, home wins against Mallorca (3-0) and Alavés (1-0), and a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad. At home, Atletico has an impressive record with 10 wins and one draw in 11 league matches, scoring 26 goals and conceding only 7.
Real Betis
Betis most recently lost 2-1 to Deportivo Alavés, with a prior win of 2-0 over Villarreal, and a 1-1 draw with Real Oviedo. Earlier this month, they suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat at Real Madrid.
Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Pubill, Hancko, Gimenez, Ruggeri; Koke, Llorente; Simeone, Baena, Lookman; Alvarez
Real Betis: Valles; Ortiz, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez; Altimira, Roca; Antony, Fornals, Ezzalzouli; Avila
How to Watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1.
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