Atlético Madrid’s Predicted Lineup for Levante Clash

Atlético Madrid will face Levante in LaLiga on Saturday at the Ciutat de València. The match is scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. local time kickoff. Historically, this venue has posed challenges for Atlético, who have only secured two wins during their last ten visits under manager Diego Simeone.

Current Form and Challenges

Atlético Madrid, with a record of 13 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, currently ranks third in the league, holding 44 points. However, their recent performances have raised concerns, especially following a disappointing exit from the Supercopa de España against Real Madrid and a critical Champions League loss to Bodø/Glimt.

Despite these setbacks, Atlético did manage to secure consecutive victories against Mallorca and Alavés in their last two home games. Nevertheless, their away form has been less impressive, with only two wins in LaLiga since early November.

Levante’s Situation

Levante, with a record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses, sits in the relegation zone with 17 points. However, they have shown signs of improvement, notably doubling their win total in January with triumphs over Sevilla and Elche. A thrilling 3-2 victory against Elche last time out provided a boost to the team’s morale.

Injuries and Player Availability

Levante welcomes back Iván Romero, who is their second leading scorer. Unfortunately, Roger Brugué and Unai Elgezabal are confirmed to be out due to injuries, while Diego Pampín and Víctor García are uncertain for the match.

On the Atlético side, they will miss key player Antoine Griezmann due to a thigh injury sustained earlier. Giuliano Simeone is also absent, recovering from illness. This leaves Atlético with only 18 first-team players, which is the shortest roster in LaLiga.

Match History and Predictions

Historically, Atlético Madrid has a strong record against Levante, boasting 21 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses in LaLiga. In their last ten league encounters, Atlético has a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with recent matches being especially competitive.

Expectations for this encounter suggest a competitive match, with a projected scoreline of 1-0 in favor of Atlético, potentially secured by a late goal from Sørloth.