Diego Simeone’s side were victorious in their most recent league match, recording a convincing 3-0 win over Mallorca, a result that moved them up to third place with 44 points from 21 league games. Sorloth opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, Thiago Almada struck late in the 87th minute and an own goal completed a dominant performance.
However, just days later Atletico slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Bodø/Glimt in Europe.
Atletico Madrid team news
Antoine Griezmann remains unavailable as he continues to recover from a minor hamstring problem suffered in training. The 34-year-old forward has undergone scans to assess the damage, and while his comeback depends on how the injury progresses, the latest indications are that he will not be ready in time for this match.
Giuliano Simeone is also expected to miss the match as he is suffering from a fever and was ruled out by Diego Simeone during his pre-match media duties. His absence further limits the manager’s options in attacking midfield and forces a rethink in terms of creativity and pressure from the second line.
Atletico will line up in their familiar 4-4-2 structure, with Jan Oblak playing between the posts. Marcos Llorente and David Hancko are likely to feature as wing-backs, while Marc Pubill will join Jose Maria Gimenez in the heart of the defence. In midfield, Johnny Cardoso and Pablo Barrios should anchor the central positions, with the forward line being led by Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez. The right flank is expected to be filled by Thiago Almada or Alex Baena, with the final decision made closer to kick-off.
Atletico Madrid predicted line-up
Possible starting XI for Atletico Madrid: Oblak Llorente, Pubill, Gimenez, Hancko; González, Cardoso, Barrios, Almada; Sorloth, Alvarez
When does the match start?
The match starts on Saturday 31 January at 5.30pm BST.
How to watch Levante vs Atletico Madrid?
For viewers in the UK, Levante vs Atletico Madrid will be broadcast live on LaLiga TV and also available via Premier Sports Extra and the Premier Sports Player streaming service.
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