The La Liga has been very competitive this season. Since the last decades, mainly Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have been dominating in this competition. However, Atletico Madrid are also one of the title contenders, winning the league title in the 2020-2021 season. But this season saw an underdog, Girona FC, leading the point table, overtaking Real Madrid and Barcelona.
With 52 points, Girona FC are at the top of the table, while Real Madrid are just one point behind them with one game in their hand. FC Barcelona are far from the top spot, and Atletico Madrid are already out of the title race.
Atletico Madrid are in 5th with 38 points, and their only aim this season is to enter the top four. The Diego Simeone boys have been going through a lot of ups and downs, but they got a massive boost in their last match in the Copa Del Rey. They eliminated Real Madrid from the Round of 16 and booked their place in the quarterfinal of Copa Del Rey. Atletico Madrid will be desperate to extend their winning run when they visit Los Cármenes to play the league game against Granada FC.
Stats & Facts
- Atletico Madrid had a dominating record against Granada, winning 13 of their previous 15 league games. But Granada have done well in their last three games, as they lost only one of those three matches.
- Granada defeated Atletico Madrid in their last home game in 2021. Atletico Madrid have never lost to Granada in two away games since 1969.
- Monday games have been a blessing for Atletico Madrid, as they won each of their last five league games played on Monday.
- Granada have won their last home game in La Liga, winning againt Cadiz. However, they haven’t won back-to-back home matches since 2021.
Team News
Granada’s first-choice goalkeeper Raul Fernandez is still unavailable due to his mascular injury. Ricard Sanchez is back from the ban, but Martin Hongla is not eligible to play as he his serving a suspension.
As for Atletico Madrid, they will miss the service of Thomas Lemar and Cesar Azpililcueta are still out of the squad due to their respective injury. However, Atletico’s defender Reinildo is unavailable as he is on international duty in the AFCON Cup.
Possible Lineup for Granada:
Batalla; Sanchez, Piatkowski, Miquel, Neva; Zaragoza, Ruiz, Villar, Callejon; Uzuni, Boye
Possible Lineup for Atletico Madrid:
Oblak; Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso; Molina, De Paul, Koke, Saul, Lino; Morata, Griezmann
Prediction: Granada 0-2 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid showed their aggression in back-to-back matches against Real Madrid. Although they lost the first one, the Simeone boys did a fantastic job in their second game against the Los Blancos and scored five goals.
This win against Real Madrid is a massive boost for them and will help them to play aggressively against Granada. In addition, Granada’s recent form is not going well. Therefore, we expect Atletico Madrid to win the match.
Betfair Odds
Granada: 5.56
Draw: 4.04
Atletico: 1.65
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