Today, Sunday, October 20, 2024, Atlético Madrid dey set to face Leganés for one crucial LaLiga match. The game go hold for Cívitas Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, and it go kick off by 14:15 UTC.
Atlético Madrid, wey dey rank third in the league with 17 points, dey look to secure victory and reduce the gap between dem and league leaders Barcelona. Dem no lose any match so far dis season, but dem draw five out of nine matches, which no help dem cause. After their last 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad, Diego Simeone’s team need to improve their performance to get back on track.
Leganés, on the other hand, dey struggle as dem sit 17th in the league table with just eight points. Dem no win any of their last seven league matches and dey desperate for a breakthrough. Despite being unbeaten in their last three league fixtures, dem still find it hard to score goals, with only one win so far dis season.
The probable lineup for Atlético Madrid include Jan Oblak in goal, with a defensive trio of Clement Lenglet, Axel Witsel, and Jose Maria Gimenez. Nahuel Molina and Samuel Lino go feature as wing-backs, while Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, and Conor Gallagher control the midfield. Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann go lead the attack.
Leganés go use Marko Dmitrović in goal, with Valentin Rosier and Javi Hernandez as full-backs. Jorge Saenz and Sergio Gonzalez go defend, while Yvan Neyou and Seydouba Cisse form the double pivot in midfield. Juan Cruz and Adria Altimira go provide width, and Roberto Lopez go be the number ten. Miguel de la Fuente or Sebastien Haller might start as the striker.
Predictions dey favor Atlético Madrid, with many expecting a 2-0 or 3-1 win for the home team. The head-to-head record also favor Atlético Madrid, as dem win seven out of their last eight meetings against Leganes.
