Atletico Madrid vs Leganes Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | La Liga, October 20, 2024

Preview

• Date: Sunday, October 20
• Kick-off Time: 2:16 pm GMT
• Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain

Matchday 10 of the La Liga 2024/25 season will include Atletico Madrid welcoming Leganes at the Metropolitano. The international break is over and the unparalleled action in La Liga will be back for the supporters to rejoice. The Atletico Madrid vs Leganes fixture has been dominated by Atletico in recent times and that should be the case on this occasion too. The hosts are in the third spot with 17 points while Leganes is at the 17ᵗʰ spot on the back of just eight points.

Atletico Madrid’s recent form has been highlighted by inconsistent results. In the last six games, the Rojiblancos have managed just a couple of victories to go with three draws and a defeat. The club’s attacking output has been one of the main reasons behind the poor form, having scored only four goals in the last five matches. Typical of Atletico Madrid, though, they have kept the most clean sheets in La Liga this campaign (five). Atleti’s start to the new season was a positive one but the progress has been halted by an unfortunate run of results. Diego Simeone will be confident to get his squad back on track.

Leganes has accumulated a solitary victory, three draws, and two defeats in the last six games. The results are a fair piece of accomplishment by a club that gained promotion to the top tier of Spanish football for the first time in five years. Leganes has scored five goals in the last five games, indicating that the club has more than enough potency in the final third. Julan Cruz has been the most creative force for Leganes this season, having created the most big chances for them.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Llorente, and Robin Le Normand will be absent for Atletico Madrid against Leganes. Diego Simeone will be looking to try new options in the attack to get his side’s attack firing again.

Leganes Team News

Leganes’ manager, Borja Jimenez will be delighted to deal with only one fitness issue. Naim Garcia’s participation is uncertain due to a muscle injury.

Atletico Madrid vs Leganes Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Oblak

Defenders: Lenglet, Gimenez, Witsel

Midfielders: Molina, Barrios, Koke, Gallagher, Galan

Forwards: Griezmann, Alvarez

Leganes Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Dmitrovic

Defenders: Rosier, Saenz, Gonzalez, Hernandez

Midfielders: Noupa, Cisse, Lopez

Forwards: Cruz, Altimira, Haller

Atletico Madrid vs Leganes H2H Record

Atletico Madrid has not lost to Leganes in their last nine meetings which includes five victories and four draws. Overall, in the last five head-to-head contests, Atletico has won three and the other two have ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Atletico Madrid vs Leganes

Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)

It is not possible to imagine an Atletico Madrid side functioning at its highest level without Antoine Griezmann. The club’s play in the midfield and the attack function through the Frenchman. Griezmann has two goals and four assists in nine La Liga appearances this season. The 33-year-old has a fruitful record against Leganes, having scored six goals in nine previous appearances against them.

Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)

Atletico’s defensive stability and prowess over the years could not have been possible without the security of having Jan Oblak in goal. Oblak has cemented himself as one of the best goalkeepers in world football. While he struggles with playing out from the back, there are few on the planet who can match Oblak’s shot-stopping abilities. He will be looking for his fifth clean sheet of this season against Leganes on Sunday. Jan Oblak has 456 appearances for Atletico Madrid in his career so far.

Atletico Madrid vs Leganes Prediction

Atletico Madrid has been nowhere near its best form this season. Nonetheless, the hosts’ individual quality and tactical superiority will take Atletico Madrid to a comfortable three points on Sunday.

Predicted Score: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Leganes

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