Granada vs Atletico Madrid LIVE in LaLiga: Robert Moreno’s Granada welcomes Diego Simeone’s team for the postponed Round 9 fixture of the 2021/22 LaLiga season.
Granada vs Atletico Madrid LIVE in LaLiga: When and Where will the match take place?
The match is scheduled to take place at Sevilla’s home ground, Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes. The match is set to take place on the 22nd of December (Wednesday), 2021 at 11:30 pm IST.
Granada vs Atletico Madrid LIVE in LaLiga: Live Streaming
The match will be available for the viewers LIVE on MTV India. The match will also be broadcast LIVE on Jio TV and Voot Select.
Preview
Granada:
Granada are currently in fifteenth place in the LaLiga points table. They have 4 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses from their 17 LaLiga games. They are unbeaten in their last 4 LaLiga games and would be looking to build their streak against Atletico Madrid.
Atlético Madrid:
Los Rojiblancos are currently on the fifth spot in the LaLiga table. Atletico Madrid have 29 points from 17 LaLiga games this season. They have lost their last three LaLiga games and would be looking to change their fortunes against Granada.
Squad News
Granada:
Machis, Lozano, and Rochina would be unavailable owing to injuries. The rest of the squad looks fit and would be in contention to start the game.
Atletico Madrid:
Vrsaljko, Llorente, and Savic would not feature for Los Rojiblancos owing to injuries. Griezmann has also picked up a knock and would be doubtful for the game. The rest of the squad looks fit to feature in the game against Granada.
Predicted Lineups
Granada XI:
Luis Maximiano, Carlos Neva, German Sanchez, Raul Torrente, Quini, Antonio Puertas, Maxime Gonalons, Luis Milla, Alberto Sorro, Jorge Molina, Luis Suarez
Atlético Madrid XI:
Jan Oblak, Felipe, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Mario Hermoso, Kieran Trippier, Rodrigo De Paul, Thomas Lemar, Koke, Yannick Carrasco, Angel Correa, Luis Suarez
Granada vs Atletico Madrid LIVE in LaLiga: Head to Head Stats
In their last 16 encounters since October 2011, Granada have won 0 times and Atletico Madrid have had 13 victories. And their encounter has ended in a draw 3 times.
Granada vs Atletico Madrid LIVE in LaLiga: Players to watch out for
Jorge Molina (Granada):
The Spaniard has scored 6 goals and 1 assist in 15 LaLiga games this season. Jorge Molina has been very involved in his team’s play and is the highest scorer of the team in LaLiga this season. His hat-trick in the last game against Mallorca should give him confidence against Diego Simeone’s side.
Luis Suarez (Atletico Madrid):
Suarez has been Atletico Madrid’s “Hitman” this season. The striker has blanked in his last five LaLiga matches, which makes him even more dangerous. He would be looking to add to his 7 LaLiga goals as he takes to the field against Granada.
Granada vs Atletico Madrid LIVE in LaLiga: Dream 11 team
Goalkeeper: Oblak
Defenders: Trippier, Kondogbia, German-Sanchez, Quini
Midfielders: Carrasco. (VC), Lemar, Correa, Puertas
Forwards: Suarez(C), Molina
The Twelfth Man Times Prediction: Granada 1-2 Atlético Madrid
Atletico Madrid does look like the favorites on paper. But Granada have performed very well in their last 4 LaLiga games. But we will predict Diego Simeone’s team to edge the game owing to their head-to-head history.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.