Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid – La Liga – Preview

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Sreya

Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid – Sevilla hosts Atletico Madrid at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on 25th February, Sunday in a crucial La Liga fixture.

Sevilla are fifth in the league standings with thirty-nine points while Atletico Madrid are second in the league with fifty-five points. Although Barcelona have all but secured the league title, the other clubs need to maintain momentum to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

Sevilla held Manchester United to a goalless draw at home in a UEFA Champions League fixture in the midweek and will be brimming with confidence tonight.

Team News

Lionel Carole is ineligible while Sebastien Corchia remains sidelined through an injury for Sevilla. The visitors will be without the injured Stefan Savic and Lucas Hernandez.

Sevilla Possible Starting Lineup: Sergio Rico, Jesus Navas, Clement Lenglet, Gabriel Mercado, Sergio Escudero, Franco Vazquez, Steven N’Zonzi, Ever Banega, Pablo Sarabia, Luis Muriel, Joaquin Correa.

Atletico Madrid Possible Starting Lineup: Jan Oblak, Sime Vrsjalko, Diego Godin, Jose Gimenez, Felipe Luis, Angel Correa, Saul Niguez, Thomas Partey, Koke, Antoine Griezmann, Diego Costa.

“We have an important match against a rival that has grown since that Copa match against us. It won’t be a difference maker because we have lots of important matches left. Tomorrow, we’ll try to seize control of the match. It’ll be a good match.”

– Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid H2H Stats, Sevilla have won three and lost only two of their last five matches against Atletico Madrid. While Sevilla are undefeated in 23 of their last 24 home matches in the La Liga, Atletico Madrid have kept a clean sheet in seven of their previous eight away games in the league.

Moreover, Atletico Madrid are undefeated in 22 of their last 23 away games in the league.

It should be a closely contested affair with a 0-0 draw being the most probable outcome.