Atlético Madrid
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2 - 0
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Deportivo La Coruña
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Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña Live Streams and TV Channels
| Country | Channels |
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| Canada | GolTV Canada |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports 3/HD |
| Other Countries | |
| Portugal | Sport TV HD, Sport TV2 |
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Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña Delayed and Repeat Broadcasts
| Country | Date/Time (US/Eastern) | Channel |
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| Canada | Sat, Dec 11 22:30pm | GolTV Canada |
| Sun, Dec 12 8:00am | GolTV Canada | |
| Tue, Dec 14 7:00am | GolTV Canada | |
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Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña Match Preview
Quique Sanchez Flores' Colchoneros receive Deportivo on Saturday's late game in great need of the three points to keep themselves alive in the fight for the category. Deportivo has changed radically since Miguel Angel Lotina introduced a fifth defender on his scheme, but they might need some extra firepower to deal with the European reigning champion at home.Atletico's head coach will introduce a few modifications on his formation for this clash. First of all, Tiago is ready to return to the starting squad and his presence will surely boost Rojiblancos' attack to its maximum. Uruguayan international Diego Godin will be making room for Alvaro Dominguez in the back line. Former Deportivo defender Filipe Luis will be joining Luis Antonio Perea on the wings.
Deportivo managed to open a seven-point buffer zone from the relegation line, but such advantage might not be enough upon a defeat in Madrid. Midfielder Ruben Perez will not be able to perform against his former team.
Andres Guardado and Ivan Sanchez have not recovered from their injuries and will be missing this clash, unlike Adrian Lopez, who'll be leading the attack from the first time since October.
Atletico must claim the three points to shorten the gap from the European fight and finish the year in a more comfortable situation. Deportivo wants to prolong its momentum for another week, will they succeed?
Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña Match Statistics
Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña Match Report
Quique Sanchez Flores' Colchoneros celebrated an important victory at home against deportivo thanks to Sergio Aguero's double in the first time. Diego Forlan missed a penalty shot in the fifth minute of the game, but two minutes later Aguero opened the score with a delightful shot.The victory was mandatory for Atletico, as the last three consecutive defeats have greatly undermined the spirit of the players. Jose Reyes became Aguero's ideal partner, wreaking havoc among Deportivo's left wing.
Lotina's defensive scheme was not enough to neutralize the fury of the Argentinean striker, that has scored six goals in the last five games.
In the 35th minute of the game, Aguero teamed up with Raul Garcia and received a perfect assistance that let him engage in one-on-one combat with Daniel Aranzubia. The second goal was enough for Atletico to calm down and focus on securing the game.
Deportivo could never recover from the double and throughout the second half, the visitors struggled to control the ball without much success. Atletico reaches the 6th position as they wait for Real Sociedad and Mallorca to play on Sunday's evening.
Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña Videos
1-0 Aguero 7'
2-0 Aguero 35'