Saturday, Atlético Madrid meet Elche on the occasion of the 14th day of La Liga. Atlético Madrid wants to regain 1st place while Elche wants to continue to take points in the perspective of maintenance.
Engaged in the Champions League this autumn, Atlético Madrid managed to secure their ticket to the Round of 16 by finishing in 2nd place in their group behind Bayern Munich but ahead of Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow. To qualify, the Colchoneros won a decisive success last week in Austria (0-2). Despite this demanding European competition, the Madrilenians are showing very good dispositions in La Liga where they occupy the 2nd place in the standings with the same number of points as the leader and two games behind. But after winning 7 consecutive victories, the last of which was against Barça (1-0), Valencia (0-1) and Real Valladolid (2-0), Diego Simeone’s men were beaten in the Madrid derby by Real (2-0) last weekend.
Opposite, Elche occupies a correct 14th place in the standings with 14 points taken in 11 games, two less than most of its competitors. However, after having made a very encouraging start, the promoted ones have been stalling for some time since they have not won since 6 games. After having linked 4 draws against Celta Vigo (1-1), Levante (1-1), Cadiz (1-1) and Villarreal (0-0), the Franjiverdes gave in against Granada last weekend (0 -1).
On the side of Atlético, the solid defender Uruguyen Gimenez, the rough Diego Costa and the less important Manu Sanchez are all on the flank. Upfront, promising Joao Felix and experienced Luis Suarez will certainly be associated.
The promoted should just do without the substitute striker Carrillo (ex Monaco) for this part. With 9 goals scored, Elche is the co-worst attack in Liga with those of Eibar and Getafe.
The match will be played behind closed doors.
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
Expected after their defeat against Real Madrid last weekend, Atlético Madrid could win against a team of Elche which has been stalling in recent times. Atlético Madrid victory!
Betting Tips: Atletico Madrid
Odds: 1.18
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