Atlético arrives at Signal Iduna Park with an advantage, but aware that hell awaits them to be in the semifinals. The 2-1 score in the first leg gives the red and whites a minimal margin, but they face Borussia Dortmund’s wall. And Simeone cannot count on Samuel Lino, scorer of the Metropolitano’s second goal, due to suspension.
Covering the left lane is one of Cholo’s main concerns. And Azpilicueta wins arguments to be the chosen one. A much more defensive profile than Lino’s, but a reliable alternative with experience in this type of match. Riquelme, the natural replacement, has been suffering in the defensive aspect and would be a variant to provide attack and speed from the bench. Saúl, available despite having an ankle injury against Girona, and Reinildo are two other variants in the position.
The best news regarding the first leg is Hermoso’s recovery. The center-back already played the entire match against Girona at a good level and is expected to be back in the starting team after missing the Metropolitano match due to injury. He would be accompanied by Giménez and Witsel, both substitutes in the League to take a break. The one who repeats is Nahuel Molina in the right lane. The entry of Hermoso for Lino will be the only new name, according to Simeone’s latest tests. From Paul, Koke and Llorente in the engine room, with the Argentine scoring the first goal and Griezmann and Morata as an offensive pair. With his double against Girona, the Frenchman reaches 21 goals this season. And the Madrid native, despite his bad streak, has accumulated 20. After Haaland and Foden, the only duo with two players in their twenties.
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2024-04-16 06:39:32
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