Rayo Vallecano has struggled as well. According to Softfootball’s game preview, Atlético was expected to win 2-0. While they have shown some promise in the Europa Conference League, Rayo has not won any of their last four league matches and has a dismal record against Atlético, having lost all 18 encounters since 2013. Nonetheless, they managed to draw 1-1 with Celta Vigo last weekend after coming from behind and will aim to challenge Atlético once more.
Atlético will look to leverage their strong home performance, having secured five wins and a draw in their last six La Liga matches at the Metropolitano stadium. Rayo will need to address their lack of success away from home, hoping that Álvaro García, their key attacking player, can make an impact.
The club shared some images of their training on the official X account as they prepare for Wednesday’s match.
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Atlético will be without Sørloth due to suspension. Additionally, José María Giménez, Álex Baena, Thiago Almada, and Johnny Cardoso are all still unavailable. Julián Álvarez, who missed a penalty in the last match against Mallorca, is anticipated to be back in action. Rayo has reported no new injuries.
Possible Lineups
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2): Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente, Clément Lenglet, Robin Le Normand, David Hancko, Giuliano Simeone, Koke, Pablo Barrios, Nicolás González, Julián Álvarez, Giacomo Raspadori
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Pathé Ciss, Pacha Espino, Jorge De Frutos, Óscar Valentín, Pedro Díaz, Álvaro García, Sergio Camello, Isi Palazón
Considering Atlético’s home advantage and Rayo’s unfavorable record against them, it is reasonable to expect Simeone’s side to secure a win in this derby match. A competitive game is anticipated, but the hosts are likely to emerge with a 2-0 victory.
