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08.04. (Sun) 12:00 Levante - Atletico Madrid

Adrian Lopez - Atletico Madrid
Adrian Lopez - Atletico Madrid

PROBABLE LINEUPS


LEVANTE

Munua
Venta, Ballesteros, Cabral, Juanfran
Torres, Iborra
Valdo, Ghezzal, Barkero
Kone
ATLETICO MADRID

Courtois
Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Filipe
Suarez, Gabi
Salvio, Diego, Turan
Falcao

Levante will be without Asier del Horno for the visit of Atletico Madrid on Sunday after the defender injured his hamstring in training, ruling him out of action for up to three weeks.

Midfielder Pedro Botelho could also miss out, having sat out training on Friday due to tonsilitis.

Diego Simeone could choose to rest some of his players who were involved in the 2-1 Europa League victory at Hannover on Thursday.

Defenders Antonio Lopez and Silvio are still unavailable through injury, while midfielder Koke is suspended.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Fifth-placed Levante have won just four of their last 15 matches in La Liga.
  • The Granotas have won just one of their last eight encounters against Atletico (D1, L6).
  • Levante have triumphed in just two of their last seven Liga games at the Ciutat de Valencia.
  • Atletico Madrid have won seven of their last nine matches in all competitions.
  • However, Los Colchoneros are on a five-game winless streak away from home in La Liga (D3, L2).
  • Radamel Falcao (pictured right) has struck eight goals in his last eight appearances for Atletico.
Prediction
Atletico will be buzzing after dispatching Hannover in the Europa League and setting up a semi-final date with Valencia. However, Simeone's side have struggled to pick up results away from home immediately after their midweek exploits in Europe, and they may suffer again here.
Editor's Prediction
Levante 1-1 Atl. Madrid