The La Liga fixture, Athletic Club vs. Atlético de Madrid kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 30, at the San Mamés.
Atlético Madrid were held to a goalless draw by Granada at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, keeping them in fourth place in La Liga with 61 points from 18W, 7D, and 8L. ATL. Madrid have the form "WWLWD" ahead of the weekend’s game and are two points adrift of the top-two. A win here could see them jump a few spots ahead on the league table if favorable outcomes emerge elsewhere in other intertwined fixtures. The Mattress Makers have won seven of their last nine LaLiga matches [7W, 1D, & 1L], having won just three of their previous 10 in the competition [3W, 1D, & 6L]. The club has the third-best attack in the league, having bagged 59 goals in 33 La Liga games, - a goal ratio of 1.79 goals per game. However, the Indians have the worst defense in the top-five, conceding 39 goals over the course of the season, an average of 1.18 goals per match. Diego Simeone could line up the 3—5—2 with Ángel Correa and Antoine Griezmann in attack once again, while Luis Suarez is expected to make another off-the-bench appearance. Stefan Savic has accumulated a yellow-card suspension and is ruled out of Saturday's clash against the Lions.
The La Liga fixture, Atlético de Madrid vs. Granada CF, kicks off at 18:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, April 20, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
Ten-man Atlético Madrid returned to winning ways over the weekend, WWWLW, following a hard-fought 2-1 win against Espanyol, courtesy of a brace from Yannick Carrasco (52’ & 90’+10 P.). A well-taken free-kick from Raul de Tomas (74’) left Espanyol with the leveler minutes into the second half. However, a penalty deep into stoppage time - after a review at the monitors spotted Raul de Tomas with the handball - left Diego López diving the wrong way. The Mattress Makers are in 4th place, separated by goal difference but tied alongside Barcelona and Sevilla with 60 points apiece, after 18W, 6D, and 8L. Diego Simeone is now looking to pick up back-to-back victories in a bid to put his side ahead of the pair, who will also be seeing action in the mid-week round of fixtures. Sevilla takes on Levante on Thursday, while Barcelona, who were beaten by relegation-threatened Cádiz on Monday, face Real Sociedad. An 18-game unbeaten home run against the Nazaríes [17W, 1D, & 0L] could leave Diego Simeone with the false belief of already having three points in the bag ahead of Wednesday’s clash. In addition, the Mattress Makers have won all but one of their last eight home games in La Liga. However, the club has lost their last two mid-week games played on a Wednesday, both coming this season: 2-1 against Granada and 1-0 against Levante. Yannick Carrasco, who came off the bench at the start of the second half against Espanyol, could be vying for a spot in the starting line-up alongside Ángel Correa in the 3—5—2 formation. Thomas Lemar picked up an injury in the weekend’s game and remains doubtful for Wednesday’s clash against Granada. Meanwhile, Geoffrey Kondogbia is suspended following the weekend’s red card.
The La Liga fixture, Atletico de Madrid vs. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, kicks off at 15:15 (GMT+1) on Sunday, April 17, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
Atlético Madrid are looking to get back to winning ways after their exit from the UEFA Champions League following a 1-0 aggregate defeat to Manchester City. Ugly scenes followed the fiery exit, which saw Felipe [R. 90’+1] sent off while the former Manchester City man, Stefan Savić, played the leading role as the main actor in the melee. His eyes beamed green with envy - possibly over his failed stint with the Sky Blues - as he walked around looking to pick a fight with anything associated with Manchester City. Back in LaLiga, Atletico Madrid picked up a 1-0 defeat to RCD Mallorca on the road, courtesy of a penalty converted by Vedat Muriqi (68' P.). Before last weekend's LaLiga defeat, the Mattress Makers had recorded four victories in a row, WWWWL. The loss saw the club drop one spot down the table, from 3rd to 4th place, while having 57 points after 17W, 6D, and 8L. Eight defeats are Atletico Madrid’s highest tally at this stage in the top-flight in a full season under Diego Simeone as manager. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid have won seven of their last nine home games against Espanyol in LaLiga [7W, 1D, & 1L], having kept a clean sheet in six of the last eight [6W, 1D, & 1L]. Atletico Madrid lined up a disciplined 5—3—2 formation, which was successful in keeping Manchester City out in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, transitioning into a 3—5—2 whenever they had the ball and had to attack. The latter is expected against Espanyol on Sunday, with João Félix and Luis Suárez in attack. Meanwhile, Hector Herrera has been ruled out of the weekend’s game.
Following a shocking weekend loss to the Pirates, the Spanish Champions will welcome the English Champions to Madrid, hoping to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The reverse fixture, Atlético de Madrid vs. Manchester City, will take place at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday, April 13 at 20:00 (GMT+1).
Atlético Madrid are coming off the back of a 1-0 weekend defeat to RCD Mallorca, which they picked up on Saturday at the Iberostar Stadium. The loss leaves the club with back-to-back defeats across all competitions: WWWLL, as they look to overturn a one-goal deficit on Wednesday against Manchester City. The Spanish side must win to have a chance to take on Chelsea or Real Madrid in the UCL semi-finals. A single goal from Kevin De Bruyne (70’) in the second half of the first leg saw ATL. Madrid’s resolve broken, having had no shots for the entire length of the duel. On European soil, the Spanish champions have picked up 12 victories and lost 11 times over two legs after a defeat in the first leg. In what appeared to be a wrong choice of shape, Diego Simeone lined up a defensive-minded 5—3—2 formation with Antoine Griezmann and João Félix in attack for the first leg against the Sky Blues. - Leaving the Mattress Makers on the back foot for a major portion of the game. Simeone is expected to revert to the more familiar 3—5—2 formation seen over the weekend against RCD Mallorca, with João Félix returning to the starting line-up alongside Antoine Griezmann.
The La Liga fixture, RCD Mallorca vs. Atlético de Madrid, kicks off at 15:15 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 9, at the Iberostar Stadium.
Atlético Madrid picked up a 1-0 loss in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League against Manchester City on Tuesday after a goal by Kevin De Bruyne (70’). Back in the league, last weekend, ATL. Madrid defeated Deportivo Alavés 4-1 at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. The victory leaves the club with five wins in a row, WWWWW, as they moved one spot ahead on the table, from 4th to 3rd place, while having 57 points [17W, 6D, and 7L.], alongside second-placed Barcelona and fourth-placed Sevilla. Diego Simeone’s side has won each of their last six LaLiga games, double the number of wins they had picked up in their previous 10 matches in the competition beforehand [3W, 1D, & 6L]. The Mattress Makers are looking to pick up seven victories in a row in the top-flight since January 2021, when they bagged 8. Ángel Correa rejoins the squad after serving a one-match suspension, following the red card in the game against Rayo Vallecano. José Giménez remains in doubt for this weekend's game, alongside Hector Herrera.
The Champions of England and those of Spain meet for the first time in this highly anticipated UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash between the Sky Blues and the Mattress Makers. Manchester City vs. Atlético Madrid kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, April 5, at the City of Manchester Stadium.
The Mattress Makers were on the end of a 4-1 win over Deportivo Alavés at the weekend, leaving the club with five victories in a row across all competitions: WWWWW. An off-the-bench brace from Luis Suárez (75’ P. & 90’) complemented another brace from João Félix (11’ & 82’) to see the Spanish champions bag a haul against Alavés, who hit the back of the net once, through Gonzalo Escalante (63’). The Spanish outfit sits in third place in LaLiga and are looking to pick up a victory over Manchester City on Tuesday. Diego Simeone adopted a conventional 4—4—2 formation with Antoine Griezmann and João Félix in attack for the weekend's clash. He is expected to keep the shape in place while swapping Antoine Griezmann with Luis Suárez for a spot alongside João Félix against the Sky Blues. Yannick Carrasco rejoins the squad and could be making his 50th club appearance on European soil, having served a suspension in the second-leg round-of-16 clash against Manchester United.
The Mattress Makers take on the Glorious One in another episode of La Liga action following their narrow victory over the Vallecans just before the international break. Atlético de Madrid vs. Deportivo Alavés kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, April 2, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
A single goal from the skipper, Koke (49'), saw Atlético Madrid pick up a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas last time out. Four minutes after the break, Koke curled the ball around and out of the goalkeeper’s reach to leave ATM in the lead. Despite several clear-cut chances at both ends over the course of the second forty-five, both sides failed to find the back of the net. The victory left Atlético Madrid with five consecutive league victories, WWWWW, and in fourth place, having equal points with third-placed Barcelona [54 points] after 16W, 6D, & 7L. A victory here could see the Mattress Makers leapfrog Barcelona, who have a difficult fixture against Sevilla on Sunday. Atlético Madrid have lost only once – which dates back to May 2003 - in 11 games on home soil against Deportivo Alavés in LaLiga [8W, 2D, & 1L]. Diego Simeone will be looking to keep the nineteen-year unbeaten home run against the Glorious One in place at the end of the weekend. Against the Vallecans, Diego Simeone laid out the 3—5—2 formation with João Félix and Antoine Griezmann in attack. The 51-year-old is expected to keep both shape and personnel in place for Saturday's game against Alavés. João Félix came on as an 87th-minute substitute in Portugal’s 2-0 win over North Macedonia in Tuesday's FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying final. Meanwhile, Ángel Correa is suspended for this fixture after picking up a red card in the 85th minute against Rayo Vallecano.
The LaLiga fixture, Rayo Vallecano vs. Atlético de Madrid, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, March 19, at Estadio de Vallecas.
Atlético Madrid cruised into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday after a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. A remarkable header from Renan Lodi (41’) ended up in the back of the net to see Los Indios walk into the UCL’s group of eight after an aggregate 2-1 win. Back on LaLiga soil, Atletico Madrid picked up a 2-1 win over Cadiz last weekend and remained in 4th place on the La Liga table, having 51 points from 15W, 6D, & 7L. ATM are coming off the back of four straight victories, LWWWW, and are looking to make it five in a row at the end of the weekend. Diego Simeone views Saturday’s clash against the Vallecans as a fine opportunity to leapfrog third-placed Barcelona [51 points] ahead of Sunday’s El Clásico. A win here would see his side move into 3rd place if Barcelona fails to pick up a win over Real Madrid at the weekend. Diego Simeone's 3—5—2 formation could see Antoine Griezmann and João Félix in attack once again. Thomas Lemar, Matheus Cunha, and Sime Vrsaljko are all in doubt for the weekend’s clash.
After a Ronald-inspired win over Spurs at the weekend, the Red Devils make their return to the star-studded arena of champions, looking to join the quartet in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Manchester United vs. Atlético de Madrid kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, March 15, at Old Trafford.
Atlético Madrid make their return after a 2-1 La Liga win over Cadiz at the weekend, giving the club three wins in a row across all competitions: WDWWW. Diego Simeone would like to see back-to-back victories across two fronts when his side takes on the Red Devils for the prize of the last-eight. A record of nine UEFA victories in twelve two-legged contests against English sides leaves the 51-year-old with the belief he would be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jürgen Klopp, and Carlo Ancelotti, whose sides have berthed safely in the quarter-finals. After a home first-leg draw, Atlético has won five of nine UEFA fixtures and are looking to add to the numbers on Tuesday night. A 3—5—2 formation with Antoine Griezmann and João Félix in attack is expected against Manchester United. Yannick Carrasco is suspended for this reverse fixture, while Matheus Cunha is ruled out.
After a comfortable win over El Glorioso at the weekend, the LaLiga champions make their return against the Pirates looking to pick up a win and move into third place ahead of Barcelona. The match between Atlético de Madrid and Cádiz Club de Futbol S.A.D. will take place at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Friday, March 11, at 21:00 (GMT+1).
The Yellow Submarine returned to winning ways, LDDDW, following a 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano last weekend. Goals from Rubén Alcaraz (55’) and the Dutch-Moroccan, Oussama Idrissi (63’), were enough to decide the outcome of the fixture at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla. However, the victory wasn’t enough to lift Cadiz out of the bottom-three. The Pirates sit in 18th place on the LaLiga table, having picked up 24 points from 4W, 12D, & 11L. Cadiz are a point shy of safety, and an unlikely win here could see Sergio González’s side escape the red zone. The club is having troubles creating in the final third, having hit the back of the net only 23 times in 27 LaLiga games, - a goal ratio of 0.85 goals per game. Meanwhile, El Submarino Amarillo has conceded 39 goals so far this season [1.44 GPG] and are left with a G.D. of -16. On Friday, a 4—4—2 formation with Álvaro Negredo and Anthony Lozano in attack may be seen for this clash against Atletico Madrid.