Previews
VIE 05.02.2016
Team News:
- Atletico Madrid:Filipe Luis, Godin, Juanfran (all suspended); Tiago and Augusto (both injured).
- SD Eibar:Jaime, Pantic, Ramis (all injured), Borja Baston (clause in his contract); Antonio Luna (doubtful).
Match Facts
Atletico Madrid (2nd, 48 pts):
- Both sides have gone two games without winning in the Liga BBVA, with Diego Pablo Simeone's team looking to respond straight away after the 2-1 defeat by FC Barcelonaand get their Liga BBVA title challenge back on track.
- The Argentine coach needs to shuffle the pack at the back, given Filipe Luis, Godin and Juanfran are all ruled out. There will also be changes in midfield, with Tiago and Augusto absent through injury. Jesus Gamez, Thomas Partey and Angel Correa are all vying for a starting berth.
. @Simeone: "I would like for all the fans to be in red and white tomorrow at the stadium." #AtletiEibar #GoAtleti pic.twitter.com/pUFOsZ2dmw
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) February 5, 2016
SD Eibar (8th, 33 pts):
- The Basque outfit travels to the Vicente Calderon without their main striker. Borja Baston, who has notched 15 goals in the Liga BBVA, is ineligible as an Atletico loanee and will have to cheer on his current teammates from the stands. The team's hopes will be pinned on Keko and Sergi Enrich.
- Coach Jose Luis Mendilibar knows that his side will have to battle hard if they are to come away with the three points: "We know how difficult it is to create chances against Atletico. We've put in good performances against the top clubs, but we've lost. Maybe it's better not to perform so well and win".
What's on in Madrid this weekend?
Stunning colours, excitement, music, costumes, parties and much more are all guaranteed if you are in Madrid from Friday 5 until Wednesday 10 February. Carnival will take over the streets of the Spanish capital so that you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere and finish the weekend in style with the traditional Burial of the Sardine. Get your costume ready and enjoy it.
Madrid has moved the epicentre of this year's Carnival to Tetuan, a multicultural neighbourhood which will host six days of festivities around prominent areas such as Calle Bravo Murillo and Plaza de la Remonta.
Getting to the Vicente Calderon:
Address: 67 Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto, Madrid
Metro: Line 5, Piramides
Bus: 17, 18, 23, 34, 35, 36, 50, 116, 62, 118 and 119.
Stadium location here
Time: 16:00 CET
Stadium: Vicente Calderon
Referee: Fernandez Borbalan, David
TV: Watch the game in your country.
Hashtag: #ATMvEIB
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