As the La Liga season approaches its climax, Atletico Madrid look to cement their place in the Champions League with a victory against Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
This match not only holds significant implications for Atletico’s European ambitions but also for Getafe’s pride in disrupting their more illustrious neighbours’ plans.
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Atletico
Atletico Madrid enters the game in formidable form, having secured three consecutive victories in La Liga, the latest being a narrow 1-0 triumph over Celta Vigo.
This recent upsurge has placed them a comfortable eight points ahead of the fifth-placed Athletic Club, with just three matches remaining. A victory in this fixture would officially guarantee Atletico a top-four finish, highlighting the stakes involved.
The team’s resurgence is timely, considering their earlier exit from this season’s Champions League. Diego Simeone’s men have tightened up defensively, evidenced by consecutive clean sheets in their last two outings.
Atletico’s away record has been modest this season, but given the short travel distance to Getafe and their historical dominance in this fixture, they have every reason to be optimistic.
Getafe
On the other side, Getafe has experienced a slump at a crucial juncture, losing their last two games without finding the net.
These results have jeopardized their chances of securing a top-half finish, as they now find themselves vulnerable to being overtaken by teams just a few points behind.
Getafe’s last win against Atletico came over a decade ago, in November 2011, underscoring the challenging task ahead.
However, with 29 points secured at home this season, they will be eager to exploit the home advantage and at least put up a stern resistance.
Injury News
Injury-wise, Atletico Madrid will be without Thomas Lemar and Nahuel Molina, but the rest of the squad is available, including Rodrigo De Paul, whose recent form could see him start.
For Getafe, injuries to key players…
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Publish date : 2024-05-15 09:39:33
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