Atletico Madrid is preparing to face Osasuna in an important La Liga match this Saturday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Both teams are looking to secure valuable points, with Atletico aiming to improve their position in the league table.
Atletico Madrid Team Updates
Currently, Atletico Madrid is under the management of Diego Simeone and sits in fifth place in La Liga. They have accumulated 13 points from their first eight matches this season. The squad is expected to be at full strength ahead of their upcoming challenges, including a match against Arsenal.
Injury and Suspension Report
Defender Clement Lenglet will be sidelined due to a suspension. However, José María Giménez is set to return after a two-month injury layoff, providing a timely boost to the defense. This comeback is crucial as Atletico seeks to strengthen their backline.
Key Players
- Julián Álvarez: The Argentine forward has been a standout player this season, netting six goals in eight league appearances. He is considered the focal point of Atletico’s offense.
- Alex Baena: Another important addition to the squad, Baena has recently overcome personal challenges in football and is ready to contribute.
- Alexander Sørloth: Although he has only scored twice in seven appearances, Sørloth aims to increase his scoring tally this season.
Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup
For the match against Osasuna, the anticipated starting XI for Atletico Madrid includes:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Jan Oblak |
| Defender | Milan Hancko |
| Defender | José María Giménez |
| Defender | William Le Normand |
| Defender | Marcos Llorente |
| Midfielder | Koke |
| Midfielder | Ignacio Barrios |
| Midfielder | Gonzalez |
| Forward | Alex Baena |
| Forward | Julián Álvarez |
| Forward | Alexander Sørloth |
Match Details
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8 PM BST on Saturday, October 18. Fans in the UK can watch the game live on ESPN Deportes.
