Previews
MIÉ 24.09.2014
Club Atlético de Madrid visit the Juegos Mediterráneos, a ground they have not won at on their last five visits. Indeed, Almería were one of the few sides to stop Atleti in their tracks last season. The Madrid side come into the game having drawn 2-2 with Celta Vigo, while Almería downed Real Sociedad 1-2.
Team news
For the visit of the Liga BBVA champions, Francisco will be without the injured Corona, the suspended Sebastián Dubarbier and Thomas Partey, owing to an agreement between the two clubs.
From the squad selected for their last match, Diego Simeone welcomes Cristian Rodríguez back, however Mario Mandžukić is still out with a broken nose.
View from the dugout
The home side's manager spoke about how his side have to play if they are to triumph over Atlético again: "It's not just about playing with intensity and aggressiveness, but also intelligence. We have to do a good job to develop our strengths, and also counter theirs".
Simeone spoke about their opponents: "Almeria have improved from last season, they're good in the air and they will ask a lot of defensive questions of us".
Predictions from Sportium.es, the official La Liga bookmakers
Few goals in Atleti's visits to the Juegos Mediterráneos, and online odds reflect that.
In Atlético's trips to Almería, goals are normally notable by their absence.
In four of the five games played by Los Colchoneros at Almería, less than three goals have been scored with an average of less than two per game. Therefore, if there are less than three goals on Wednesday, the quota is 1.85.
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