Atlético Madrid se enfrenta a Real Valladolid tras demoler a Praha.
[introduction]
After suffering defeat at Getafe, the Pucelanos will face Atlético de Madrid this weekend, seeking to return to winning ways. Real Valladolid vs. Atlético Madrid kicks off at 20:00 [GMT] on Saturday, November 30, at the Estadio José Zorrilla.
[away]
Atlético’s confidence received a significant boost midweek with a 6-0 emphatic victory over Sparta Praha in the UEFA Champions League and will now aim to carry that prolific scoring form into their domestic league as they seek their fourth away win of the season [3W, 3D, 1L]. Interestingly, each of their previous three away victories came by a narrow 1-0 margin, showcasing their ability to grind out results on the road. They have scored in 21 of their last 22 league matches against Real Valladolid, netting 46 goals in total. The only exception was a goalless draw in October 2019, which is also the only game they failed to win against Valladolid in their last 14 league encounters. Moreover, Rojiblancos have won six of their last seven league away games against Valladolid. They are currently third on the table with 29 points [8W, 5D, 1D] after a 2-1 win over Deportivo Alavés. Goals from Antoine Griezmann [76’] and Alexander Sørloth [86’] extended their winning streak to three. Julián Alvarez and Griezmann are expected to start on the front line of a 4—4—2 formation. Meanwhile, manager Diego Simeone will continue to contend with the absence of Thomas Lemar, while Robin Le Normand and Nahuel Molina will face late fitness tests.
[home]
Rock-bottom side Real Valladolid are among the clubs with the fewest wins [2] in La Liga, ahead of the weekend game against ATL. Madrid. Paulo Pezzolano’s team was defeated 2-0 by Getafe last weekend, further turning their campaign into a nightmare. The loss also put more pressure on Valladolid, who are 20th in the log, having picked up 9 points [2W, 3D, 9L], 20 points adrift of Saturday’s opponents. However, they have only conceded seven goals at the Estadio José Zorrilla, as the majority of their points [6] were picked at the ground. While in search of inspiration ahead of the weekend’s clash, finding some could be difficult, having lost 13 of their last 14 matches against Atlético Madrid in the league. The last time they beat the Madrid-based side was a 2-1 win away in February 2009, while their last home victory over the Rojiblancos [2-1] came in September 2008. A 4—4—2 formation is expected with Mamadou Sylla and Raúl Moro leading the attack. Kennedy and Selim Amallah will be assessed ahead of Saturday’s game.
