Atletico Madrid vs Elche – Match Preview and Team News | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid and Elche go head-to-head in La Liga on Saturday.

Both sides will be searching for contrasting outcomes to their opening results, as Atletico Madrid look to bounce back from their shock 2-1 defeat to Espanyol, while newly-promoted Elche will aim to build on their encouraging 1-1 draw against Real Betis.

Atletico Madrid vs Elche – Match Preview and Team News

Atletico Madrid team news

Diego Simeone faces several injury concerns ahead of this crucial home fixture. Summer signing Alex Baena has been ruled out with a low-grade adductor muscle injury sustained during the opening day defeat and is expected to miss the next two weeks. The former Villarreal midfielder will miss both the Elche match and the trip to Alaves.

Jose Gimenez remains sidelined with a muscle injury sustained during the Club World Cup and is not expected to return until early September. Pablo Barrios, who suffered a muscle strain during pre-season, has returned to full training but may not be ready to start.

Atletico made significant summer additions, with David Hancko, Johnny Cardoso, Thiago Almada, and Giacomo Raspadori all joining the squad as Simeone looks to revitalise his team with younger talent. Julian Alvarez will spearhead the attack after scoring in the opener, despite the disappointing result.

Elche team news

Eder Sarabia’s side have been busy in the transfer market since gaining promotion, with Andre Silva completing a €1 million move from RB Leipzig and Rafa Mir arriving on loan from Sevilla. The Portuguese international Silva and Spanish striker Mir are both expected to feature as Sarabia seeks physical presence up front.

Alvaro Rodriguez, signed from Real Madrid, led the line in their opening draw and will be looking to make his mark in the top flight. German Valera, on loan from Valencia, scored the equaliser against Betis and will be key to their attacking threat.

Yago Santiago remains out with a cruciate ligament injury until mid-October, while Leo Petrot is a doubt for the weekend. However, Elche otherwise have a clean bill of health as they prepare for their first away fixture back in La Liga.

Form

Atletico Madrid: L

Atletico Madrid suffered shock result in the season opener against Espanyol, loosing the match after taking an early lead in the game.

Elche: L

Elche earned a hard fought draw against Real Betis in the recent match and will do their best in the coming matches.

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Cardoso, Barrios, Almada; Alvarez, Griezmann.

Elche: Dituro; Nunez, Affengruber, Bigas, Petrot; Aguado, Neto, Febas; Valera, Rodriguez, Mendoza.

How to Watch Atletico Madrid vs Elche?

UK fans can watch the game on Premier Sports 2.

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