Atlético Madrid welcome Osasuna to the Metropolitano on Saturday that will see Diego Simeone's side try again to gain some consistency in LaLiga season this season.
Before then international break, Atlético delivered a superb derby win against Real Madrid, but followed it with an away draw with Celta Vigo.
Atlético sit fifth in LaLiga, with 13 points from their eight games so far. They picked up three wins out of five in that period between the last two international breaks, but Simeone has to find a solution to their consistency issues, which has seen them denied a number of points already this season.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
How to watch:
The match is available on Disney+ in the U.K. It will also be available on ESPN in the United States, BeIN Sports in Australia, and FanCode in India. If following online, you can stay informed with ESPN's live updates.
Key Details:
Date: Saturday, Oct. 18, 8:00 p.m. BST (3:00 p.m. ET; 12:30 a.m. IST Sunday and 6:00 a.m. AEST Sunday).
Venue: Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid.
Team news:
Atlético Madrid
Clement Lenglet, D: suspended, OUT
Johnny Cardoso, M: ankle, DOUBT
Villarreal
Aimar Oroz, M: foot, OUT, est. return late October
Lucas Torro, M: muscle, OUT, est. return late October
Expected Lineups:
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2)
GK: Jan Oblak
RB: Marcos Llorente | CB: Robin le Normand | CB: David Hancko | LB: Javi Galan
RW: Giuliano Simeone | CM: Pablo Barrios | CM: Koke | LW: Nicolas Gonzalez
LW: Antoine Griezmann | CF: Julian Alvarez
Villarreal (3-5-2)
GK: Sergio Herrera
CB: Flavien-Enzo Bayomo | CB: Alejandro Catena | CB: Juan Cruz
RWB: Valentin Rosier | CM: Jon Moncayola | CM: Igor Munoz | CM: Moi Gomez | LWB: Abel Bretones
CF: Ante Budimir | CF: Victor Munoz
Stats:
Atlético have won 11 of the last 13 games they've played against Osasuna, but lost this corresponding fixture last season.
Atlético have scored 15 goals in La Liga this season, while Osasuna have only scored seven.
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