No be small, o! Atletico Madrid go dey take on Deportivo Alaves this Sunday for their first match of the new year. The gbolokofu go happen for Riyadh Air Metropolitano as dem dey try find their groove again after dem recent struggles.
Atletico dey sail good for La Liga, fourth for the table with 38 points from 19 games. Their record na 11 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses. But dem be far behind the big boys like Barcelona wey don dey shine like diamond. Na 11 points dem dey lag behind Barcelona, so if dem wan catch up, no room for mistake.
Last time dem play, dem draw 1-1 with Real Sociedad, but after that, dem knack Real Madrid for Super Cup and chop small victory against Deportivo La Coruna for Copa del Rey. So dem still get some wahala for their plate. E no go easy for Alaves wey suppose bring their A-game come this match after dem just get 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.
But make we no forget say Alaves dey struggle for their life as dem dey sit for 16th position, 2 points above relegation zone. Dem no fit find groove lately, only manage pick one point from their last four league games.
Atletico get better win record for home, with 8 wins and 1 draw in their last 9 games for Metropolitano. Alaves, on the other hand, dey go the opposite direction, wey dem don only secure 4 points for their 9 away encounters this season. Na real bumpy ride for dem, omo.
Atletico gaffer, Simeone, don dey prepare well as him dey consider rest some players for upcoming Champions League clash against Galatasaray. Some heavyweights like Koke, Alvarez, and Baena fit start from bench. But no fear! Griezmann go dey there to cause gbege for Alaves defense. Him don score 7 times for La Liga dis season, but recently, people dey talk say him no dey hit the target well.
As for Alaves, their striker fit give Atletico small wahala. Den come dey expect Carlos Protesoni to come back after suspension, but Lucas Boye dey doubt for dis clash. If Alaves wan secure anything from dis match, dem go need to step up their game sharp sharp.
This match be the classic David vs Goliath but with Atletico’s home record, na dem supposed run this match. Gist go sweet as dem fit share plenty goals; even if Alaves don struggle, any small chance fit turn to goal if dem shine their eye.
Match wey go hold on January 18, 2026, we dey expect plenty action. Make we see who go carry the day!
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