Atlético de Madrid face a very difficult match this afternoon in Bilbao against Athletic Club with the aim of getting the points. The colchoneros face this new match after the setback suffered against the Spanish team in the last match played at the Metropolitano. Simeone will again make some changes to his starting team with respect to the eleven that started on Wednesday.
One of those who should return to the starting eleven in Antoine Griezmannone of the greatest threats to the Athletic Club in the Spanish championship. The French striker knows what it is like to score against the Basque team since he made his debut more than a decade ago in the Royal SocietyLast season, both clubs played four duels in which the Bilbao They emerged clearly victorious.
Antoine Griezmann returns to the attack
The French international is still trying to reach his best level in a season that will be longer than usual. Antoine Griezmann has started in two of the three games played so far, scoring one goal. In the match, the Frenchman Espanyolstarted from the substitutes’ bench, coming on in the second half, but without luck.
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Athletic Club is one of the teams that Antoine Griezmann has played best in Spanish football, having scored 14 goals against them. In fact, his first big night with the club Atletico Madrid It was in Bilbao after scoring three goals in the 2014-15 season. Today’s match will be crucial for both teams, as they come into this matchday with some doubts and the desire to leave with the three points for the international break.
Everything indicates that it will be a campaign where Antoine Griezmann He was much more involved in the rotations than last season. At times, the French striker seemed to lack energy in the most decisive matches for the red-and-white team. Simeone He has a large number of players up front and has already made it clear that he will not hesitate to make changes.
Simeone, public enemy number one
Another one that will not be very well received this afternoon in Bilbao is the Argentine coach, returning to a stadium that eagerly awaits him. Since that action with Julen Guerrerothe fans of Athletic Club has always welcomed Simeone with whistles and insults. Even the fact that the Atlético coach refers to the club as “Bilbao“has generated some controversy in recent months.
In terms of football, Atlético de Madrid could see some changes compared to the draw against Espanyol. Josema Giménez and Marcos Llorente would return to defence, while Pablo Barrios would once again start in midfield. Antoine Griezmann will start in attack and everything points to him being accompanied by Julián Álvarez.
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