23 October 2021, 12:31 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The LaLiga Santander fixture, Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 24, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
Preview Atlético Madrid La Liga, Oct 24, 2021
Preview Atletico Madrid returns to LaLiga action after Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League 3-2 defeat to Liverpool on home soil. ATM had played a major portion of the second half with a numerical disadvantage following Antoine Griezmann’s red card in the 53rd minute. Back on the home front, Atletico Madrid had their game against Granada postponed due to a clash with the international break. The club returns to LaLiga duties following the 2-0 victory over Barcelona on the 2nd of October. ATM now sits in 5th place with a game in hand, while having 5W, 2D, and 1L, and the form: WDWLW, in the last five LaLiga games. The club has an average of 1.37 goals per game so far this season, having scored 11 goals in 8 LaLiga fixtures. ATM has conceded 6 goals (0.75 goals conceded per game) over the course of the season, leaving the club with a G.D. of +5. During the week, for the game against Liverpool, Diego Simeone adopted the 3—4—1—2 formation, leaving Griezmann and João Félix in attack. A similar formation is expected on Sunday, which could see Luis Suarez return to the starting line-up. Atletico Madrid have no major injury worries ahead of this game against Real Sociedad.
Preview Real Sociedad La Liga, Oct 24, 2021
Preview Real Sociedad return from a 1-0 win over SK Sturm Graz in Thursday’s Europa League fixture at the Merkur Arena. A single goal from Alexander Isak (68’) was enough to hand Sociedad the victory in that Group B encounter on UEFA Europa League Matchday 3. Back in LaLiga, the White and Blues picked up a 1-0 win over Mallorca last weekend, on home turf, despite a red card which saw Sociedad play the entire length of the second half with ten men. The victory leaves Sociedad unbeaten in five LaLiga games: DWWDW, and at the top of the table with 20 points after 6W, 2D, & 1L. Over the course of the season, the club has bagged a haul of 12 goals while conceding 7 times, which leaves Sociedad with a G.D. of +5. For this game against Atletico Madrid, manager Imanol Alguacil could use the 4—2—3—1 formation with Alexander Isak in attack. Sociedad could be without Carlos Fernandez, Nacho Monreal, and Diego Rico for this game. Meanwhile, Aihen Muñoz is suspended having picked up the red against Mallorca. Mikel Oyarzabal remains the club's top scorer with six goals in eight appearances. The 24-year-old has also participated in 58% of all episodes that have led to a goal for Real Sociedad in the league this season and will be on the hunt to add to his tally should he feature for this Sunday's fixture.