Atlético Secures Champions League Spot Against a Needy Real Sociedad
Atlético de Madrid, third in LaLiga, faces Real Sociedad in a crucial match for both teams. Simeone’s side, with Champions League qualification practically secured, will look to consolidate their position and bring joy to their fans at the Metropolitano.
The Argentine coach has asked the fans to raise the bar to better prepare for the final stretch of the season and the Club World Cup. Atlético presents novelties in the starting eleven, with the return of Koke and Giménez, but with the absence of Julián Álvarez.
Griezmann will start on the bench, while the attack will be formed by Sorloth, Lino, and Giuliano Simeone. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, comes to the match with the urgency of adding points to ensure their participation in European competitions next season.
The Basque team, with the confirmation that Imanol Alguacil will not continue as coach, will seek a victory that allows them to get closer to their goal. However, the team arrives at the Metropolitano with important absences in their attack, which weakens their offensive potential.
Despite the difficulties, Real Sociedad is confident in their recoveries to cause a surprise in Madrid. The match is presented as a clash of needs and styles, with a solid Atlético at home and a Real Sociedad that needs to improve their away performance.
