Possible lineups for Atletico Madrid v Sevilla clash

Atletico Madrid host Sevilla in matchday 16 of La Liga hoping to continue their winning streak. Simeone's side have won nine games in a row in all competitions and find themselves in third place in the league standings after picking up 32 points from their opening 15 matches. Meanwhile, Sevilla are in an underwhelming 11th position with 19 points collected so far.

'Los Colchoneros' have been given the golden opportunity to go level on points with former leaders Barcelona, who were held at a draw against Betis on Saturday, and move within one point of Real Madrid, who claimed the summit thanks to their 3-0 win over Girona last night. Should they claim maximum points, Atletico Madrid will be right in the mix to fight for the title alongside the two giants. 

But Sevilla will also be feeling their chances after going unbeaten in three successive games. Having not lost in just over a month, Garcia Pimienta will hope to turn his fortunes around and close in on the 10-point gap to the Champions League qualifying spots. 'Los Nervionenses' want to forget their 14th-place finish in La Liga last term - their worst campaign since being relegated in 2000 - as they aim to return to European football after a two-year drought.

Simeone counts the absence of Nahuel Molina due to a hamstring issue and Thomas Lemar, who remains on the sidelines with a muscular problem. Sevilla are also without two players for their trip to the Spanish capital. Tanguy Nianzou (thigh) and Chidera Ejuke (hamstring) are the absentees as they are both ruled out due to injury.

Atletico Madrid v Sevilla possible lineups

Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup (4-4-2): Oblak (GK); Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez

Sevilla possible starting lineup (4-3-3): A Fernandez (GK); Carmona, Bade, Salas, Pedrosa; Sow, Gudelj, Lokonga; Lukebakio, Romero, P Fernandez.

 

December 8, 2024