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Elche vs Atletico Madrid â Match preview and team news
TL;DR
Atletico Madrid will play against Elche in La Liga on Wednesday evening. Atletico is currently in fourth place, while Elche is in 18th, battling relegation.
Key points
- Atletico Madrid faces Elche in La Liga.
- Atletico Madrid is in fourth place with 57 points.
- Elche is in 18th place with 32 points.
- The match is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
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Elche vs Atletico Madrid â Match preview and team news
Atletico Madrid face Elche in their next La Liga encounter away from home on Wednesday evening.
Atletico Madrid are sitting comfortably in fourth position in the league table with 57 points from 31 matches while Elche are fighting for survival as they are in 18th position in the table with 32 points from 31 matches.
Elche vs Atletico Madrid â Match preview and team news
- Date:Â Wednesday, 22nd April.
- Kick-off:Â 6pm BST.
- Venue:Â Estadio Manuel MartĂnez Valero, Elche.
Elche team news
Managerial focus is currently on the fitness of Buba Sangare, who is recovering from a concussion, and Adam El Mokhtari; both players face late fitness tests before the squad is finalised.
A major boost for the hosts is the return of Pedro Bigas, who is expected to slot straight back into the heart of the defence after serving his suspension.
Elche is expected to field a compact 3-4-1-2 formation, relying on the physical presence of Rafa Mir upfront to pressure a makeshift Atlético defence.
Atletico Madrid team news
Diego Simeone is forced to navigate a mini-injury crisis, most notably losing key attackers Ademola Lookman and Alexander SĂžrloth to injuries sustained during that final.
JosĂ© MarĂa GimĂ©nez remains sidelined with a muscle issue, while David Hancko is considered a major doubt despite nearing a return from an ankle injury.
Q&A
What is the current position of Atletico Madrid in La Liga?
Atletico Madrid is currently in fourth position in the La Liga table.
How many points does Elche have in the La Liga standings?
Elche has 32 points in the La Liga standings.
When is the Elche vs Atletico Madrid match scheduled?
The Elche vs Atletico Madrid match is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
What position is Elche in the La Liga table?
Elche is in 18th position in the La Liga table, fighting for survival.
