Atletico Madrid dey aim seventh straight win in all competitions as dem host Real Oviedo on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s side dey fourth in La Liga, four points behind leaders Real Madrid, while Oviedo dey rock bottom with only nine points from 13 games.
Match Preview
Atletico quietly return to title race heading into winter break, winning last five La Liga matches against Osasuna, Real Betis, Sevilla, Levante, and Getafe. Champions League form also strong: two wins from last two games, nine points from five matches. Red and Whites dey finding rhythm with new signings settling in. Home form dey solid – 19 points from seven games, second-best in La Liga.
Real Oviedo struggle on road with only one win from six away games, suffering five defeats. Atletico vs Oviedo head-to-head: 83 games, Oviedo 27 wins, but last La Liga clash in May 2000 was 2-2. Atletico won 2-0 in Copa del Rey third round in 2023.
Oviedo promoted last season, first top-flight season since 2001, scoring just seven goals – lowest in division. Last league win was 2-1 at Valencia in September; last three matches: two draws, 0-0 vs Rayo Vallecano last outing.
Atletico Madrid La Liga Form
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Atletico Madrid Form (All Competitions)
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Team News
Atletico miss central defender Robin Le Normand, while Marcos Llorente and Jan Oblak remain doubts. Juan Musso likely start in goal, Nahuel Molina continue at right-back. Changes from Inter Champions League XI possible: Nico Gonzalez and Koke may feature; Alex Baena could support Julian Alvarez upfront.
Real Oviedo will miss Ilyas Chaira (suspension), Alvaro Lemos, and Ovie Ejaria (injuries). Santi Cazorla could start, Salomon Rondon likely lead line, Pablo Agudin may replace Chaira.
Atletico Madrid Possible Starting XI
Musso; Molina, Gimenez, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gonzalez; Alvarez, Baena
Real Oviedo Possible Starting XI
Escandell; Vidal, Costas, Calvo, Lopez; Colombatto, Dendoncker; Vinas, Agudin, Cazorla; Rondon
We Say: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Real Oviedo
Oviedo fit from rest, but Atletico dey in excellent form and home advantage too strong. Comfortable win for hosts expected.
