Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(38) 22 Goals 43 (51)
(23) 14 Assists 23 (37)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 7 (6.8)
38.6 Average Age 37.8
181.3 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(1) 0.8 Shots pg 1.3 (1.2)
(48%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 44% (47%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(2.1) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.9 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.

Missing Players

Villarreal
Atletico
Player Reason Status Rating
Giuseppe Rossi Out 6.83
Jonathan de Guzmán Out 6.61
Marcos Senna Doubtful 7.14
Player Reason Status Rating
Silvio Out 6.64
Antonio López Out 6.04
Luis Perea Out 6.74
Arda Turan Out 7.21

Team News

Villarreal
Atletico
  • Villarreal's defeat to Valencia last weekend means they go into the final day of the season still needing a point to guarantee survival.
  • Miguel Angel Lotina may also have to do without Marcos Senna as the Brazilian-born Spaniard missed the Valencia game and is still struggling with a hamstring injury.
  • Should Senna miss out, Carlos Marchena is available to take his place as he returns from suspension.
  • Cani also returns to the squad and is expected to start as Jonathan de Guzman is suspended.
  • Atleti come into the game on a massive high after sealing their second Europa League title in three years with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in Bucharest.
  • Diego Simeone may make a few changes to the side that started on Wednesday with Álvaro Domínguez, Tiago and Eduardo Salvio those most likely to come in.
  • Arda Turan will definitely miss out as he is suspended, whilst Antonio Lopez and Luis Perea will be robbed of the chance of one final appearance in a Rojiblanco shirt through injury.

Prediction

  • Despite their troubles this season, Villarreal have remained a difficult team to beat at El Madrigal with just two defeats at home all season.
  • Moreover, a full house is expected for the first time this season and with a draw good enough to secure survival the Yellow Submarine are more than capable of achieving that in their own backyard.
  • Atleti have struggled when playing away after Europa League games and given their place in Europe for next season is now confirmed and Champions League football remains unlikely, they will probably not be too disappointed with a point either.
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