Atletico Madrid v Eibar - Preview and possible lineups

Anna Woodberry 6 years ago 1k
Griezmann could say farewell to Atletico today. EFE

We take a look ahead to Sunday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Eibar at the Wanda Metropolitano, in what will be Fernando Torres' last appearance for the 'Rojiblancos'.

Atletico: Fernando Torres will start alongside Antoine Griezmann as he bids farewell to his boyhood club whilst Filipe Luis should return at left-back.

Eibar: Kike Garcia returns from suspension for the visitors. Takashi Inui and Fabian Orellana should line up on the wings.

Atletico boss Diego Simeone on Torres' final match: 

"For Fernando Torres, it's a dream come true. I've never given him anything for free but he represents everything we're about.

"He has left a great legacy for his teammates, for the club. I hope he gets the send-off he deserves on Sunday."

Eibar manager Jose Luis Mendilibar on his opposition: 

"They have won the Europa League and they will enjoy [the match]. They have Torres' farewell and will therefore want to win.

"I'm sure they will not play like in other league matches. I think it can benefit us but we must be at 100%".

Did you know?

Atletico have won all seven of their meetings with Eibar in the top flight.

No player in the current Eibar squad has ever scored a goal against Atletico in La Liga.

Score preditction: 2-0

Atletico possible XI: Oblak, Filipe Luis, Savic, Godin, Juanfran, Koke, Saul, Thomas, Vitolo, Torres, Griezmann.

Eibar possible XI: Dmitrovic, Pena, Lomban, Arbilla, Angel, Garcia, Escalante, Inui, Jordan, Orellana, Garcia.

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