Atletico Madrid will look to return to winning ways in La Liga as they host Leganes at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday afternoon. Diego Simeone’s side have hit a rough patch in form, failing to win their last three matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Leganes are struggling near the relegation zone, positioned 17th in the table, and have managed just one win in their last nine league games. The match promises to be a tactical battle, with Atletico's defensive strength against a Leganes side that has been low on goals.
Atletico Madrid Recent Form
Atletico Madrid remain unbeaten in La Liga this season, with four wins and five draws. Despite their strong league position, their recent form has been patchy, with just one victory in their last four domestic matches.
Their defence has been rock solid, conceding just five goals in nine games, which is the best defensive record in the league. However, they’ve struggled offensively, scoring only 13 times so far this campaign.
Leganes Recent Form
Leganes, in contrast, are battling at the lower end of the table. They’ve collected only eight points from nine games, with a record of one win, five draws, and three defeats.
Despite their low offensive output (joint-worst in La Liga with only five goals), they’ve managed to keep things tight at the back, conceding nine goals, making them a tough opponent to break down.
They come into this match unbeaten in their last three games, with draws against Getafe, Rayo Vallecano, and Valencia.
Injury and Team News
Atletico Madrid will be without Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, and Cesar Azpilicueta due to injuries. Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino are expected to return to the starting lineup after missing out previously.
Alexander Sorloth is likely to remain on the bench, with Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez continuing as the attacking duo.
Leganes, on the other hand, have a relatively clean bill of health. Naim Garcia is a doubt due to a muscular problem, but Renato Tapia and Matija Nastasic are both expected to return to the squad. There could be a change in attack, with Miguel de la Fuente possibly starting over Sebastien Haller.
Last Atletico Madrid Lineup
Here is how Atletico Madrid lined up for their last match:
Atletico Madrid Player To Watch
Antoine Griezmann continues to be Atletico Madrid’s main man in attack. With three goals already this season, his creativity and link-up play will be crucial as Atletico look to break down a stubborn Leganes defence.
Leganes Player To Watch
Miguel de la Fuente is expected to be key for Leganes. The forward has been given more responsibility in recent games and could be vital in helping Leganes to convert their few chances into goals.
Prediction
This match is likely to be a low-scoring affair, with Atletico Madrid’s defensive solidity and Leganes’ struggles in front of goal. Atletico’s superior quality should eventually prevail, but it might require patience from Simeone's side. A narrow 1-0 victory for Atletico Madrid is the most likely outcome.
Betting Tips
Tip 1
Under 2.5 goals: Both teams have been involved in low-scoring matches recently. Atletico have one of the best defences in La Liga, while Leganes have struggled in attack.
Tip 2
Atletico Madrid to win to nil: Atletico Madrid’s solid backline should be able to keep a clean sheet against a Leganes side that has scored just five goals this season.
Tip 3
First-half draw: Leganes have been resilient defensively, and it might take Atletico time to break them down. A draw at half-time looks like a solid bet.
