Almería vs Atlético Madrid Match Preview
Quique Sanchez Flores' Colchoneros visit Almeria eager to prolong their unbeaten streak and join Athletic at the 5th position, if only for a few hours. The hosts will have to find a way to break through Atletico's defense without Pablo Piatti, ruled out due to injuries.
Jose Luis Oltra's boys have managed to obtain nine points in the last five games at the Juegos Mediterraneos. Last week's victory over Hercules lifted the spirit of the players, they prepare to connect their second consecutive victory against a direct rival for the category.
Albert Crusat, Leonardo Ulloa, and Sofiane Feghouli will be leading Almeria's attack, while Morona and Modeste Mbami become the main playmakers in Oltra's scheme.
Atletico will be deploying its whole artillery to recover their European place, but they'll need to be careful. Sergio Aguero and Jose Antonio Reyes have already received four yellow cards and another one won't let them perform at the derby next week against Real Madrid. Alvaro Dominguez will be missing this clash due to disciplinary action, making way for Luis Perea as Diego Godin's partner in the back line.
Two teams with different realities lock horns with each other, who'll succeed?