Atletico Madrid will be at home at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday when they entertain visitors Feyenoord in a UEFA Champions League Group E matchday-two clash with kickoff slated for 16:45 GMT.
Key Highlights
Atletico’s Aim to Extend Their Good Form into the Champions League Group Stage Action
Diego Simeone’s men warmed up for the home match against Feyenoord with a 0-2 win away to a potentially dangerous Osasuna.
Atletico were clinical in attack, converting two out of three shots on target to get the two goals that handed them the three points.
Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Rodrigo Riquelme doubled the lead and sealed the win in the 81st minute.
The match still had time left for drama as Ezequiel Avila for Osasuna and Alvaro Morata for Atletico were sent off in the 85th minute.
Atletico have won their last two matches, including beating Real Madrid at home, and they will hope to retain their good form ahead of welcoming Feyenoord for the second outing in Group E.
Feyenoord’s Good Recent Form Domestically and its Potential Impact in their Group E Chances
Feyenoord have won five out of their last five matches in the Eredivisie. The winning run came after they opened the season with two consecutive draws.
The Dutch side currently sit 3rd on the Eredivisie table with 17 points, four behind leaders PSV. Feyenoord have scored 26 times in the opening matches. This staggering number shows their dominance in the matches they have played and the potency of their attack.
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They have conceded six times, which averages a goal every match and underscores the need to improve their defensive solidity ahead of matches in Europe, especially the trip to Atletico on Wednesday.
Feyenoord will look to make it two wins in their two opening matches in Group E. In their opener at home to Celtic, they won 2-0 to underline their intent to be competitive in the group.
They dominated the match against the Scottish champions, bossing possession with 61%, shots (16 to 5), and shots on target (5 to 3). They will look to be imposing and dominant against Atletico as they go for the second win in as many matches.
Injury Report
Atletico
Diego Simeone will be without right winger Angel Correa. The 28-year-old is nursing knee problems that have kept him out of contention in the last two matches for Atletico. No return date has been set for Correa’s fitness, which means he is unlikely to be available for the visit of Feyenoord on Wednesday.
Left winger Vitolo is also sidelined for Atletico. The 33-year-old has been out since May 4th. No return date has been mentioned for his return.
Feyenoord
Feyenoord will be without goalkeeper Justin Bijlow. The 25-year-old shot-stopper is sidelined with a broken wrist since August 19th. He has missed the last 7 matches for the Dutch side.
Left winger Luka Ivanusec is also unavailable for selection due to a stretched ligament. The 24-year-old is expected to be back by the middle of September. The trip to Atletico will come too soon for the forward.
Possible Lineups
Atletico
J. Oblak; S. Lino, M. Hermoso, J. Gimenez, A. Witsel, N. Molina; Saul, Koke, M. Llorente; A. Morata, A. Griezman
Feyenoord
T. Wellenreuther; L. Geertruida, G. Trauner, D. Hancko, Q. Hartman; M. Weiffer, Q. Timber; Y. Minteh, C. Stengs, I. Paixao
Prediction
Playing in front of the home fans, Atletico will have the edge and motivation to play well and control the match. They will win the match and get their first win in Group E while extending their unbeaten run.
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