Overview
After a difficult start to the season, Atletico Madrid have been on a roll recently. Coach Diego Simeone's side are currently on a run of eight consecutive wins in all competitions.
In the last 3 matches, they have scored 14 goals and only conceded 1. This streak of form has helped them return to the La Liga championship race after a difficult period for Barcelona.
In contrast, Sevilla's performance in November was not too impressive (2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses). In addition, they played extremely disappointing away games, with only 1/7 wins in La Liga this season. This will certainly be a big problem for Sevilla when they have to play at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium.
Atletico Madrid are yet to lose at home in La Liga this season. Simeone's side have scored 14 goals and conceded just three when playing at home. With their attacking line scoring regularly, Atletico can create another big win against Sevilla.
Atletico Madrid have had an impressive record against Sevilla in recent years, with Simeone's men taking full advantage of Los Nervionenses' slump.
Atletico have won four of the last five meetings between the two sides. However, Sevilla will be encouraged by their 1-0 win in their most recent meeting in February.
Human resources situation
Atletico Madrid will be without two players for this match with Thomas Lemar and Nahuel Molina both in the treatment room. Several other players will return to the squad after being rested in the Copa del Rey.
On the other side of the front line, Sevilla are in a similar situation with Tanguy Nianzou and Chidera Ejuke being the only players injured. Saul Niguez will also be absent as he is a player of Atletico Madrid.
Expected lineup:
Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan, De Paul, Gallagher, Simeone, Barrios, Griezmann, Alvarez.
Sevilla: A. Fernandez, Carmona, Bade, Salas, Pedrosa, Lokonga, Sow, Gudelj, Lukebakio, Romero, P. Fernandez.
The match between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla takes place at 3:00 a.m. on December 9 (Vietnam time).
