Atlético de Madrid is set to face Osasuna in LaLiga after the FIFA international break. This match will occur on Saturday, October 18, at the Estadio Metropolitano. Currently, Atlético sits fifth in the league table with 13 points and only one loss this season.
In their last outing, Atlético played a friendly against Inter Milan on October 10, ending the game in a 1-1 draw. Prior to that, they faced Celta de Vigo in the league, where they also drew 1-1. Notably, French defender Clément Lenglet received a red card during that match.
Osasuna, meanwhile, comes off a 2-1 win against Getafe on October 3, bringing their point total to 10 and placing them in twelfth position on the leaderboard.
Atlético de Madrid’s Injuries and Availability
Head coach Diego Simeone confirmed that several players will miss the match due to injuries. José María Giménez, Johnny Cardoso, and Thiago Almada are unavailable to contribute for this clash.
Predicted Starting Lineup for Atlético de Madrid Against Osasuna
Here is the likely formation for Atlético Madrid:
- Formation: 4-4-2
- Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
- Defenders:
- Matteo Ruggeri
- Dávid Hancko
- Robin Le Normand
- Marcos Llorente
- Midfielders:
- Nico González
- Koke Resurrección
- Pablo Barrios
- Giuliano Simeone
- Forwards:
- Antoine Griezmann
- Julián Álvarez
Overview of Osasuna’s Lineup
Osasuna is expected to utilize a 3-5-2 formation against Atlético:
- Goalkeeper: Sergio Herrera
- Defenders:
- Juan Cruz
- Alejandro Catena
- Enzo Boyomo
- Midfielders:
- Abel Bretones
- Moi Gómez
- Iker Muñoz
- Jon Moncaya
- Valentín Rosier
- Forwards:
- Víctor Muñoz
- Ante Budimir
This matchup promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to secure vital points in LaLiga.
