At Wanda Metropolitano, a conflict for the highest spot in Group E of the Champions League is ready as Atletico Madrid welcomes Lazio for his or her closing group-stage match.
With only one level separating the groups, each have secured a spot within the final 16, with Atletico at the moment main in second place.
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Atletico Madrid, after a disappointing group-stage exit final 12 months, have secured their last-16 spot early this season, successful three and drawing two of their first 5 Group E matches.
They want solely to keep away from defeat in opposition to Lazio to high the group for the primary time since 2016-17.
Diego Simeone’s facet, following a 3-1 victory in opposition to Feyenoord within the Netherlands on matchday 5, will look to proceed their successful methods. They’re now third in La Liga and have already showcased dominance at house within the group stage.
Lazio, for the primary time in three years, have certified for the final 16 after accumulating 10 factors from their preliminary 5 group-stage matches.
Maurizio Sarri’s males want a win in opposition to Atletico to safe the highest spot, however they face a troublesome job, having struggled on the street in current video games.
Whereas Lazio has proven power within the Champions League, they’ve had blended fortunes domestically, just lately drawing in opposition to Verona in Serie A.
Nevertheless, they purpose to vary their away kind in Europe in opposition to an Atletico facet they’ve struggled in opposition to in earlier encounters.
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Atletico Madrid continues to be with out Thomas Lemar, Vitolo, and Pablo Barrios as a consequence of long-term accidents. Simeone would possibly contemplate rotating his squad, with some gamers pushing for a beginning spot.
Lazio’s Adam Marusic joins Alessio Romagnoli, Patric, and Gustav Isaksen on the harm checklist. Nicolo Rovella is suspended, so Sarri has selections to make in midfield and protection.
Potential Lineups
Atletico Madrid: (3-4-2-1)
Oblak;
Gimenez, Witsel, Hermoso;
Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Lino;
Correa, Griezmann;
Morata
Lazio: (4-3-3)
Provedel;
Lazzari, Casale, Gila, Hysaj;
Kamada, Guendouzi, Alberto;
Anderson, Motionless, Zaccagni
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Lazio
In what is anticipated to be a intently contested match, Atletico Madrid has the house benefit and a robust house file within the group stage.
Lazio’s current struggles away from house would possibly give Atletico the sting to safe a slender victory and declare the highest spot in Group E.