Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(68) 48 Goals 28 (46)
(49) 31 Assists 15 (30)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
29.9 Average Age 29.2
181.3 Average Height (cm) 185.5
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(52%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 53% (54%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Atletico
Sevilla
Player Reason Status Rating
Vitolo Out N/A
Thomas Lemar Out 6.23
Pablo Barrios Out 6.79
Player Reason Status Rating
Suso Out 6.61
Tanguy Nianzou Out 6.12
Mariano Díaz Out 6.11
Marcos Acuña Out 6.64
Loïc Badé Out 6.91
Joan Jordán Out 6.15
Jesús Navas Out 6.53
Fernando Out 6.49
Dodi Lukébakio Out 6.53
Ørjan Nyland Out 6.74
Érik Lamela Doubtful 6.55

Team News

Atletico
Sevilla
  • In an attempt to get back to winning ways again, Simeone could thrust the returning Reinildo in to his defence, or revert to the wing-back pairing of Lino and Molina, instead of inverted midfielders.
  • Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann should start together as Memphis Depay appears to be a more favourable option off the bench.
  • Sevilla have up to 11 players out with injury.
  • Adnan Januzaj seems to be breaking in to the team and could start this weekend.

Prediction

  • This fixture poses as one last chance for either side to bolster their ranks in La Liga after the original date for the match had to be scrapped due to torrential rain.
  • Atletico can move into third place over Barcelona with a win, solidifying their position over Christmas with a positive goal difference. Sevilla will see themselves six points from safety with a victory.
  • The hosts are winless in ten days, with their last victory coming over bottom side Almeria. Sevilla, under new boss Quique Sanchez Flores, beat Granada 3-0 in a crucial six pointer away from home.
  • As the Madrid born manager seeks to fix dressing room unrest and his disillusioned squad, beating Atleti may be a step too far in this one...
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