This weekend, Atletico Madrid travels to the northwest of Spain to face Real Oviedo in LaLiga. The match will take place at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere on Saturday, February 28th. Atletico Madrid aims to secure three points to increase their lead over fifth-placed Real Betis in the standings.
Match Preview: Real Oviedo vs Atletico Madrid
Real Oviedo has different objectives, as the team is fighting to avoid relegation to the Segunda Division. Currently, they sit at the bottom of LaLiga with just 17 points from 24 matches. Their recent performance has been concerning, with three wins, eight draws, and 13 defeats. They are eight points away from safety.
Team News: Real Oviedo
Manager Guillermo Almada is facing a selection crisis ahead of the match. Key players are unavailable due to injuries:
- David Costas: Injured since January 31
- Ovie Ejaria: Absent since December 6 but nearing a return
- Eric Bailly: Doubtful due to muscle issues
- Jaime Vazquez: Sidelined with a groin injury
Team News: Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid is in better shape, with Rodrigo Mendoza returning from suspension. However, there are fitness concerns for:
- Nico González: Likely to miss out
- Pablo Barrios: Also uncertain for the match
Alexander Sorloth, who recently scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League, will lead the attack. Julian Alvarez is expected to support him. Ademola Lookman is anticipated to return to the starting lineup, while Nahuel Molina may start at right-back with Marcos Llorente moving into midfield.
Current Form
Real Oviedo’s last match was a 3-3 draw against Real Sociedad. Their struggles have left them significantly behind with only 17 points. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid has achieved three wins in their last five matches, including a crucial 4-2 win over Espanyol in LaLiga and their recent success in the Champions League.
Predicted Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams:
| Real Oviedo | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|
| Escandell | Oblak |
| Vidal | Molina |
| Carmo | Pubill |
| Calvo | Hancko |
| Lopez | Ruggeri |
| Colombatto | Simeone |
| Sibo | Llorente |
| Hassan | Cardoso |
| Reina | Lookman |
| Chaira | Sorloth |
| Vinas | Alvarez |
How to Watch
Fans in the UK can catch the match on DAZN, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights for LaLiga.
