When is Atletico Madrid vs Valladolid?

Atletico Madrid are set to face Valladolid on 15th April at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in a La Liga fixture.
Atletico Madrid secured their most recent La Liga title in the 2021-2022 season, beating Valladolid 2-1 on the last matchday to become champions.
Valladolid, on the other hand, are very likely to get relegated again to the Segunda Division.

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Tournament: La Liga
Venue: Wanda Metropolitano
Date: 15th April
Kick-off Time: 05:30 PM GMT
Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid is set to take place at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium on 15th April in a La Liga fixture. Atletico Madrid have had a tough few weeks since they went from being strong contenders for three trophies to now only one. Atletico's exit in the UCL and Copa Del Rey against Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, respectively, has hampered their form, but now Simeone's men can focus solely on La Liga. Atletico Madrid are in third place with 60 points and still have a minute chance to win the title. Their form in the last five games has been poor, winning two games, losing two games, and drawing one.
Valladolid, on the other hand, are very likely to get relegated again to the Segunda Division. Valladolid did well last season in the Segunda division, finishing in second place with 72 points to gain promotion to La Liga.
However, currently it seems that everything is in vain since they are last in the La Liga table with 16 points, winning four matches, drawing four, and losing a staggering 22 matches.
Their form in the last five matches has been horrible, losing four and drawing one. Moreover, Valladolid have not won a La Liga fixture in their last eleven games, signifying a poor patch.

Atletico Madrid vs Valladolid Team News

Atletico Madrid Team News

Atletico Madrid Manager Diego Simeone. (Image Credit: Official X Account Of Atletico Madrid)

There is not much injury news for Atletico Madrid since a majority of the squad is fit however, Samu Lino and Rodrigo De Paul are a minor concern for the match against Valladolid.

Valladolid Team News

Valladolid Manager Alvaro Rubio. (Image Credit: Official X Account Of Valladolid)

The majority of the squad at Valladolid is fit as well with only a few absentees, namely goalkeeper Karl Hein, Grillitsch. Real Madrid loanee Mario Martin is set to return from a suspension. Manager Alvaro Rubio will likely field a defensive lineup since they lost 5-0 the last time they faced Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid vs Valladolid Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Oblak

Defenders: Azpillicueta, Lenglet, Le Normand, Molina

Midfielders: Gallagher, Barrios, Llorente, G. Simeone

Forwards: Alvarez, Griezmann

Valladolid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Ferreira

Defenders: Aznou, Ozkacar, Cumart, Candela

Midfielders: Sanchez, Nikitscher, Martin, Moro

Forwards: Sylla, Latasa

Atletico Madrid vs Valladolid H2H Record

Atletico Madrid and Valladolid have faced each other 27 times in their history with Atleti dominating the record. Atletico Madrid have won 18 times whereas Real Valladolid have won five times.

Date	Competition	Result
November 30, 2024	La Liga	Real Valladolid 0–5 Atlético Madrid
April 30, 2023	La Liga	Real Valladolid 2–5 Atlético Madrid
January 21, 2023	La Liga	Atlético Madrid 3–0 Real Valladolid
May 22, 2021	La Liga	Real Valladolid 1–2 Atlético Madrid
December 5, 2020	La Liga	Atlético Madrid 2–0 Real Valladolid

Key Players To Watch In Atletico Madrid vs Valladolid

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentine international is one of the best strikers in the world, putting in great performances in La Liga and especially in the UCL as well this season.

Despite leaving Manchester City because of lack of game time, Julian Alvarez has proved himself scoring 12 goals and assisting three times in 30 La Liga matches this season. Moreover, Julian's partnership with Griezmann who has scored eight goals and has five assists to his name makes the duo even more lethal and boosts Alvarez's performance as well.

Mamadou Sylla (Valladolid)

Sylla has been a key player for Valladolid, who helped them climb up the ranks from Segunda Division to La Liga. He scored eight goals and had three assists to his name in 29 Segunda division appearances last season, which made him a key figure for Valladolid. As of the 2024-2025 La Liga season, Sylla has scored three goals and has two assists in 23 appearances. Although his goal tally has reduced, he is still a key figure for Valladolid.

Atletico Madrid vs Valladolid Prediction

It is quite obvious that Atletico Madrid are going to win against Valladolid, and the visitors are very likely to be on the back foot for the entire match.

Atletico Madrid put five goals past them in their home stadium and will relish the chance to create a similar scoreline at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium. Moreover, Atletico Madrid have won 11 times and have drawn once in 12 matches against Valladolid ever since Diego Simeone took over.