Last season, Madrid claimed third place in La Liga but failed to make a mark in other tournaments. After the summer break, the team suffered setbacks both domestically and in the Champions League. However, from late September, they managed to win most of their matches, including the derby against Real Madrid. After the international break, they beat Getafe, albeit narrowly, 1-0. On Wednesday, they snatched three points from Inter, scoring in the 90+ minute for a 2-1 win.
The current visitors could have returned from Segunda as early as 2024. However, they lost in the decisive playoff round that year. A year later, learning from that negative experience, they won the playoffs. Still, by mid-autumn, Paunovic was dismissed from his coaching post. Things only seemed to get worse: since October, they managed only draws in the league and were knocked out of the cup by Ourense. A 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano did little to improve their position.
Simeone’s side averages 1.92 goals scored and concedes 0.85 per match. The newcomer from Segunda, meanwhile, scores just 0.54 per game but concedes nearly three times as much, 1.54 on average.
Atletico have won six matches in a row
62% of Atletico Madrid’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.77 goals per match
Oviedo have lost four of their last seven encounters
23% of Real Oviedo’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 2.08 goals per match.
Atletico (probable lineup): Oblak – Ruggeri, Gantzko, Jimenez, Llorente – Alex Baena, Koke, Barrios, Simeone – Alvarez, Sorloth.
Oviedo (probable lineup): Escandel – Javi Lopez, Carmo, Costas, Nacho Vidal – Colombatto, Dendoncker, Shaira, Reina, Viñas – Rondon.
