A very powerful day of the yr has arrived for Atlético de Madrid of their purpose to succeed in the quarterfinals of this version of the Champions League. The rojiblancos have had an nearly good event wherein they certified among the many prime eight and had been capable of skip a preliminary spherical. Now, after dropping by a slender margin at Santiago Bernabéu (2-1), the colchonero group is keen to attempt to overturn that outcome and maintain advancing.
Simeone already is aware of what it is like to come back again from a scenario just like tonight’s, though his everlasting rival could be one of the crucial troublesome to beat. Among the many most notable information is the doable line-up that the Argentine coach may use, as he has gamers who aren’t at 100%. Yesterday, the rojiblancos held their final coaching session on the Metropolitano, though he did not need to reveal any clues.
Rodrigo de Paul, Key Piece
The Argentine worldwide was substituted at halftime within the match in opposition to Getafe and educated with the starters within the gymnasium final Monday. From the very starting, at Atlético de Madrid there was no concern that he would not be obtainable tonight to start out. He educated yesterday, and the whole lot factors to him being a starter in one of the crucial vital matches the group can face.
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Even with out being at 100%, Rodrigo de Paul is an indeniable pillar within the engine room for the midfield to perform at its greatest degree on a demanding night time. His companion could be Pablo Barrios, who changed him final Sunday, being the duo that has given Simeone the perfect outcomes this season. In protection, there may be additionally one other query to resolve, as Clement Lenglet felt some discomfort that did not enable him to be a starter within the final match.
A companion for Josema Giménez
The Uruguayan center-back is the one one assured of a beginning place in opposition to Actual Madrid, nevertheless it stays to be seen who can be his companion within the middle of protection. With everybody obtainable, logic means that Clement Lenglet could be the one to start out, however these bodily issues depart it hanging within the air. At Getafe, Robin Le Normand was a starter, who appears to haven’t but reached the great degree he confirmed earlier than his harm.
This Monday, the Frenchman was the one absence together with Koke, who is keen to return to the sphere, though he is not prepared. Not many surprises are anticipated within the line-up, though Javi Galán performed the total 90 minutes on the Coliseum and was one of the crucial criticized within the first leg. He may very well be changed by a César Azpilicueta who made the squad listing and has been an answer for Simeone in important moments.