Atletico are currently occupying seventh position in the standings with seven points from four games, while the visitors are sitting one place below them, separated by goal difference.
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Atletico Madrid will host Celta vigo in a La Liga fixture at Metropolitano stadium on Saturday night. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 2-1 victory against FC Porto in a Champions League match on Wednesday, while Celta Vigo thrashed Cadiz 3-0 in a La Liga fixture three days earlier. Atletico are currently occupying seventh position in the standings with seven points from four games, while the visitors are sitting one place below them, with the same number of points, but separated by goal difference.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) September 10, 2022
Atletico have made a mixed start to their 2022-23 La Liga campaign, registering two wins, one draw and a defeat to pocket seven points, five adrift of the leaders Real Madrid. In their last game against Porto, the match went goalless into the stoppage time before Atletico defender Mario Hermoso broke the deadlock in the 91st minute. Porto hit back, but Antoine Griezmann scored the winner, 11 minutes into stoppage time. Prior to that, Diego Simeone’s side were held to a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad in a La Liga fixture.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, put three goals past a struggling Cadiz without reply last Saturday. Iago Aspas found the back of the net on either side of Oscar Rodriguez’ goal at Balaidos. Prior to that, the Sky Blues had secured a narrow 1-0 win over Girona courtesy of Aspas’ 49th-minute goal. Celta have finished 11th in their previous two seasons at this level.
Read more: Cadiz vs Barcelona: La Liga Live stream, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups
Atletico defenders Stefan Savic and Sergio Reguilon are sidelined with injuries, while forward Matheus Cunha is also out with an injury. Meanwhile Nahuel Molina is unavailable due to suspension. Alvaro Morata and Joao Feliz are likely to start up front with Koke and Rodrigo De Paul pulling the strings in the midfield. As for Celta Vigo, midfielder Denis Suarez is sidelined with an injury, while striker Paciencia is nursing a hamstring issue. Perez is expected to partner Aspas up front.
Atletico Madrid probable starting lineup: Oblak, Reinildo, Witsel, Gimenez, Llorente, Lemar, Koke, De Paul, Carrasco, Morata, Felix
Celta Vigo probable starting lineup: Marchesin, Mallo, Aidoo, Nunez, Galan, Tapia, Cervi, Beltran, Rodriguez, Perez, Aspas
The La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo will take place at Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday at 12:30 am IST.
| Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo | Key details |
| Date | September 10 (Spain) |
| Venue | Metropolitano stadium |
| Kickoff time in Spain | 9:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Sunday) |
The live coverage of the match will be available on Sports18 network, Voot Select and MTV India.
