Atletico Madrid faces Celta Vigo in a La Liga match at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday. Atletico aims to recover from a recent UEFA Champions League loss and secure a higher league position.
Key points
Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo match preview
Match at Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Atletico Madrid lost to Arsenal recently
Atletico aims for third place in La Liga
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Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo â Match preview and team news
Atletico Madrid welcomes Celta Vigo to Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday in a La Liga clash.
After a disappointing loss to Arsenal away from home in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Atletico shifts their focus back to La Liga and continue their chase for the third spot in the league table.
Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo â Match preview and team news
Date:Â Saturday, 9th May.
Kick-off:Â 5:30pm BST.
Venue:Â Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid.
Atletico Madrid team news
Diego Simeone faces a significant selection headache in attack, as star forward Julian Alvarez has been ruled out after aggravating an ankle injury during the match against Arsenal.
The midfield is also depleted; Johnny Cardoso is confirmed to miss the remainder of the season with a high-grade ankle sprain, while Pablo Barrios and NicolĂĄs GonzĂĄlez remain sidelined with persistent thigh issues.
Additionally, Giuliano Simeone is considered a major doubt. Consequently, Simeone is expected to lean on Alexander Sorloth to lead the line, supported by a midfield featuring Obed Vargas and .
Q&A
What is the date and venue for the Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo match?
The match is scheduled for Saturday at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
How did Atletico Madrid perform in their last match before facing Celta Vigo?
Atletico Madrid lost to Arsenal in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final.
What position is Atletico Madrid aiming for in La Liga?
Atletico Madrid is chasing the third spot in the La Liga table.
What league are Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo competing in?
Both teams are competing in La Liga.
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Celta Vigo team news
Celta Vigo travels to the capital with European ambitions but faces defensive thinning of their own. Manager Claudio GirĂĄldez will be without Javi Rueda, who is serving a suspension after accumulating five yellow cards.
The backline is further weakened by the absence of Carl Starfelt, who remains out with a back injury, and Miguel RomĂĄn.
There are also significant concerns in the middle of the park, as MatĂas Vecino is a major doubt due to a muscle injury.
On a positive note, Marcos Alonso is available for selection again after serving his own suspension, providing much-needed experience.
Celta Vigo sits 6th with 47 points, boosted by a 3-1 victory over Elche in their last outing. This win ended a difficult three-game losing streak in April, including losses to Barcelona and Villarreal. Notably, Claudio GirĂĄldezâs side boasts the divisionâs third-best away record, having claimed 27 points on the road. They remain in the hunt for a Europa League spot, trailing 5th-placed Real Betis by six points.
