Fran Escribá’s men are said to be the underdogs in this match and although they will make it tough for Simeone’s side, the depth and experience of Atleti will help the Madrid giants prevail in the end.
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Diego Simeone’s second-half changes proved inspired as substitutes Fernando Torres and Angel Correa both scored in a hard-fought 2-0 win for Atletico Madrid at Eibar. Certainly, they are compatible. At one point we played with [Diego] Costa and [Radamel] Falcao, and in some games previous year with [Mario] Mandzukic and Torres.
“They are two different forwards”.
“But we’re working well with other lads who are hoping for their chance”.
With an inevitable focus on the biggest teams, such as Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona, there will also be a worthwhile nod toward the rest, we take a look at how the league is shaping up each week and what to look out for going forward. “And tomorrow if he gets to play for sure he will have a good game“.
After a poor finishing last season with their 15th placed position been one of the worst since Getafe’s promotion back in the 2003-04 season and it hasn’t improved since then with three consecutive defeats in their opening three of the season with defeats to Espanyol, Granada and Athletic Club.
Atletico were 3-0 inside the first half hour during last season’s trip to Ipurua, and eventually won the game 3-1.
“I’m happy with the competition in the squad and the enthusiasm the players have to be part of it. The quality of minutes played is more important than the amount”.
The Spain midfielder will definitely miss the Getafe game and Simeone added: “He’s such an important player for us”.
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Emiliano Velazquez is on loan at Getafe from Atletic, but has been a staple at the Getafe defence so far this season, so is likely to feature against his parent club.
