Atletico Madrid-Valencia is a match valid for the 22nd day of La Liga and is played Sunday at 9 p.m.: TV, lineups and predictions
In the last two meetings at the Wanda Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid has won against Valencia. And we have a feeling that the same thing could happen this time as well, despite the fact that Baraja’s lineup, objectively, is going through a very good moment of form. But at home Atletico doesn’t let anyone through.
Only wins during the season. With only one draw, the one against Getafe that came despite being outnumbered in the first half. The field factor matters for Simeone’s team, ranked fourth in La Liga, which obviously wants to close with a qualification to the next Champions League. And also win the King’s Cup, after passing the round in the week thanks to Depay’s goal that knocked out Sevilla’s resistance. A painful match on Thursday night, but one that will in no way affect the physical and mental energies of the Colchoneros, who will take another victory.
We are certain, yes, despite the fact that Valencia is having an important championship this year: the guests are only three points away from the sixth place that would guarantee access to Europe after so many years of absence. But right now going to play at the home of Atletico Madrid is something we wouldn’t wish on anyone, especially in games like this where the stakes are really high. And where the red and white always manage to pull off something sensational.
The prediction
An opportunity too important for Atletico Madrid. Simeone knows this well and so he has asked the team for maximum effort. It will be difficult against Valencia, but the hosts have what it takes to make a splash and stay inside the Champions League zone.
The probable lineups of Atletico Madrid-Valencia
ATLETICO MADRID (3-5-2): Oblak; Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso; Molina, Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Lino; Morata, Griezmann.
VALENCIA (4-4-2): Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Mosquera, Paulista, Gaya; F Perez, Guillamon, Pepelu, Guerra; Duro, D Lopez.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-0
