Date: Sunday, November 8
Time: 5.15 p.m. GMT / 12.15 p.m. ET
Venue: Estadio Vicente Calderon, Madrid
Taking after disillusioning attracts La Liga and the Champions League in the previous week, Sunday's match against Sporting Gijon has all of a sudden turn into a defining moment for Atletico Madrid supervisor Diego Simeone, who is confronting inquiries over his rule at the club for most likely the first run through.An apparent antagonism has started to outrage the club's fans, with Atletico often neglecting to expand on leads, kicking back and welcoming weight and in some cases misusing their favorable position—as they did at Deportivo La Coruna last time out in the alliance.
The goalless attract at Astana the Champions League on Tuesday just elevated those worries, so supporters will make a beeline for the Vicente Calderon somewhat frightful of what they may witness yet anticipating that Simeone's title contenders should win against an advanced outfit.
Donning Gijon have done well to sit in twelfth spot in the table, and they delighted in a noteworthy 1-0 triumph over Malaga in their latest diversion.
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Atletico Madrid
There needs to come a period when Diego Simeone introduces Jackson Martinez as first-decision accomplice for Antoine Griezmann, and this would appear as great an open door as any.
The Colombian ought to supplant Fernando Torres in the side in the wake of going ahead for the baffling Spaniard soon after the hour mark in Astana. Oliver Torres will likewise be pushing for a begin after just playing the last eight minutes in Kazakhstan.
Conceivable lineup: Oblak, Juanfran, Gimenez, Godin, Siqueira, Oliver Torres, Gabi, Tiago, Koke, Griezmann, Martinez.
Sporting Gijon
Wearing supervisor and previous Barcelona and Spain focus back Abelardo isn't prone to change a lot from the assurance boosting 1-0 win over Malaga last time out, which was accomplished graciousness of an objective from the on-advance Barca wonder Alen Halilovic.
Canella, Carlos Castro and Antonio Sanabria are all still out harmed, so Abelardo could run with an unaltered side.
Conceivable lineup: Pichu Cuellar, Espinosa, Luis Hernandez, Lora, Isma Lopez, Alvarez, Mascarell, Perez, Halilovic, Guerrero, Jony.