Atlético Madrid begins its 2024–25 Champions League marketing campaign against one among its hardest opponents, RB Leipzig.
Diego Simeone welcomed Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez to Madrid with the hope of constructing a squad able to difficult for the Spanish and European crowns. Although Atlético Madrid stays unbeaten in La Liga, its early matches highlighted Simeone's indecision about his beginning striker.
In Atlético Madrid's 5 La Liga matches, Sørloth obtained the nod 3 times whereas Alvarez began twice. Both forwards have struggled to search out consistency main the road; Sørloth and Alvarez solely have one aim apiece.
Simeone faces a vital choice forward of Atlético Madrid's Champions League opener. Leipzig's compact, disciplined protection won't give the Spanish facet a wealth of alternatives to get on the scoresheet, which suggests the beginning No. 9 should ship when referred to as upon.
Here's what Atlético Madrid's XI may appear like against RB Leipzig.
GK: Jan Oblak – Oblak has not conceded a aim since Aug. 19, a streak the keeper hopes to hold over into the Champions League.
CB: José María Giménez – The Uruguayan will lead Simeone's backline against Loïs Openda.
CB: Robin Le Normand – Of all Atletico Madrid's summer time signings, Le Normand executed essentially the most seamless transition into his new staff. The 27-year-old appears to be like proper at dwelling alongside Giménez.
CB: César Azpilicueta – The defender will spherical out Simeone's again three in his thirty ninth cap for Atletico Madrid.
RWB: Marcos Llorente – Llorente is the staff's most versatile participant. No matter the place he traces up, his playmaking and ending shines; the Spaniard already has two targets and one help in 5 La Liga appearances.
CM: Rodrigo De Paul – Simeone's facet will want the Argentine's physicality and defensive efforts against Leipzig's sturdy counter-attack.
CM: Koke – Since Pablo Barrios is sidelined with a muscular tear in his left leg, Koke will get the nod alongside De Paul for the second consecutive match.
CM: Conor Gallagher – The England worldwide simply scored his debut aim for Atletico Madrid and is the engine of the midfield.
LWB: Samuel Lino – The 24-year-old has began each La Liga sport to this point this season and can hope to bag his fourth profession Champions League aim on Thursday.
ST: Antoine Griezmann – The Frenchman has been Atletico Madrid's finest participant to this point this season and can look to web his third aim in 5 matches.
ST: Julián Alvarez – After lastly scoring his first aim for Atletico Madrid on the weekend, Alvarez doubtless did sufficient to get the nod alongside Griezmann rather than Alexander Sørloth.
