Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Atletico
Espanyol
No missing players.
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Mubarak Wakaso | Out | 7.02 | |
Raúl Baena | Doubtful | 6.48 |
Team News
Atletico
Espanyol
- Falcao scored his 24th goal of the season as Atlético won their first away match since November last weekend.
- They followed that league performance with a brave attempt at overturning a two goal deficit at Rubin Kazan, though they fell just short.
- Several changes are expected from the Europa League side with the likes of Juanfran, Gabi, Diego Godín, Thibaut Courtois and Diego Costa all returning.
- Sergio Garcia scored the only goal of the match as Espanyol saw off Real Betis. It was only his fourth goal of the season, but all of them have come under current manager Javier Aguirre.
- Wakaso Mubarak has been banished from the squad after arriving two days late from the African Cup of Nations, it's the 22 year-olds latest in a series of discipline clashes.
- Juan Forlín returns after too many yellow cards and may be straight into the line-up for the doubtful Raúl Baena.