Atlético: Aiming for a Comeback in the Champions League
Atlético de Madrid is preparing for a crucial second leg in the Champions League round of 16, seeking to reverse the adverse 2-1 result suffered at the Bernabéu. Cholo Simeone and his technical team have focused on optimizing the physical condition of key players, with the possible lineup still up in the air due to some doubts.
Clement Lenglet presents discomfort, leaving his participation uncertain, while Rodrigo de Paul and Koke Resurrección are ready for the challenge. In case Lenglet cannot play, Robin Le Normand could take his place in defense alongside José María Giménez.
De Paul, vital in offensive creation, would form in midfield alongside Pablo Barrios. Giuliano Simeone could be one of the options for the wing, while the other position and the left back are still uncertain, with names like Javi Galán, César Azpilicueta or Reinildo Mandava under consideration.
Players like Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente and the attacking duo made up of Julián Álvarez and Antoine Griezmann are fixed pieces in Cholo’s scheme. The starting eleven could be: Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet or Le Normand, Azpilicueta or Galán; Giuliano, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann and Julián Álvarez. Full confidence in the team to achieve qualification!
