Atletico Madrid aims to rebound from their recent league defeat when they host the in-form Getafe at Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday night.
Match Preview
Atletico Madrid suffered a 2-0 loss against Athletic Bilbao in their last league encounter, keeping them in the fourth position with 34 points in the table.
They have been strong at home, winning 11 consecutive matches across all competitions at Wanda Metropolitano.
On the other hand, Getafe comes into this fixture in good form, winning four of their last five matches, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Sevilla that propelled them to eighth place in the La Liga standings.
Atletico’s recent away form has been inconsistent, but their home dominance is a significant advantage.
Meanwhile, Getafe has shown improvement and is aiming for a European qualification spot this season.
Getafe hasn’t beaten Atletico in the league since 2011 but managed a 1-1 draw in the corresponding fixture last season.
Team News
Atletico Madrid will miss Pablo Barrios and Thomas Lemar due to injury. There could be changes in the lineup with Rodrigo De Paul and Jose Gimenez expected to return.
Angel Correa might also feature, alongside Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata in the attacking setup.
Getafe’s Mauro Arambarri and Enes Unal are sidelined due to knee injuries. Domingos Duarte returns from suspension, likely to bolster their defense.
Mason Greenwood’s impressive performance might see him retain his place in the attack alongside Borja Mayoral and Juanmi Latasa.
Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid: (3-4-3)
Oblak;
Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso;
Molina, Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Lino;
Griezmann, Morata
Getafe: (4-4-2)
Soria;
Iglesias, Dakonam, Duarte, Alvarez;
Greenwood, Maksimovic, Milla, Mata;
Mayoral, Latasa
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Getafe
Getafe is in good form, but Atletico’s home strength could be crucial. Expect a competitive match, but Atletico might edge it with a narrow 2-1 victory owing to their strong home record and determination to bounce back from their recent defeat.