Atletico Madrid got some extra rest last weekend due to a postponement, and that almost helped them pick something up against Liverpool in the Champions League, but they were left disappointed despite a bright performance. Antoine Griezmann scored twice during the clash ahead of being sent off, and Joao Felix was also impressive in the 3-2 home defeat for Simeone's men. Last time out in the league, Atleti bounced back from a shock defeat to Alaves with an impressive win over Barcelona, and they head into this one three points behind leaders Real Sociedad with a game in-hand. Real Sociedad continue to defy the odds, taking top spot last weekend despite the mountain of injury issues they continue to battle through. La Real beat Mallorca last time out in the league, Julen Lobete scoring late on thanks to a goalkeeping error from Manolo Reina. Imanol Alguacil's men followed that up with a Europa League win over Sturm Graz, winning 1-0 thanks to Aleksander Isak, who is looking to find his feet this season following injury trouble of his own. If Atletico Madrid can put on the kind of performance they managed against Liverpool, they should win this one, but given their inconsistency at the moment, Real Sociedad could well leave them frustrated. 0:0
Marcos Llorente will be a big miss here for Atletico Madrid, as he is now ruled out until November with a muscular injury. Rodrigo de Paul will start again in the midfield again as a result, while there is a decision to make at the top end of the field. Joao Felix and Antoine Griezmann really impressed as a front two during the week, and Diego Simeone might be tempted to keep that partnership and to resist bringing in Luis Suarez. Stefan Savic is again ruled out for Atletico, with Felipe expected to deputise in defence. Real Sociedad's injury list is not easy to keep up with, and there is a fresh injury to add to the list, with Martin Zubimendi picking up a gluteus muscular injury. Carlos Fernandez, Nacho Monreal, Jon Guridi and Diego Rico all remain out. Key man Mikel Oyarzabal missed the game during the week and will stay out here. Ander Barrenetxea is also a doubt here with back trouble.
Atletico have won 7 of their last 8 home matches against Real Sociedad in all competitions. Atletico have been winning at both half time and full time in 6 of their last 8 home matches against Real Sociedad in all competitions. Real Sociedad have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 matches (LaLiga). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Real Sociedad's last 8 games (LaLiga). Atletico are undefeated in their last 11 home matches (LaLiga). Real Sociedad are undefeated in their last 8 matches (LaLiga).
Marcos Llorente will be a big miss here for Atletico Madrid, as he is now ruled out until November with a muscular injury. Rodrigo de Paul will start again in the midfield again as a result, while there is a decision to make at the top end of the field. Joao Felix and Antoine Griezmann really impressed as a front two during the week, and Diego Simeone might be tempted to keep that partnership and to resist bringing in Luis Suarez. Stefan Savic is again ruled out for Atletico, with Felipe expected to deputise in defence. Real Sociedad's injury list is not easy to keep up with, and there is a fresh injury to add to the list, with Martin Zubimendi picking up a gluteus muscular injury. Carlos Fernandez, Nacho Monreal, Jon Guridi and Diego Rico all remain out. Key man Mikel Oyarzabal missed the game during the week and will stay out here. Ander Barrenetxea is also a doubt here with back trouble.
Atletico Madrid got some extra rest last weekend due to a postponement, and that almost helped them pick something up against Liverpool in the Champions League, but they were left disappointed despite a bright performance. Antoine Griezmann scored twice during the clash ahead of being sent off, and Joao Felix was also impressive in the 3-2 home defeat for Simeone's men. Last time out in the league, Atleti bounced back from a shock defeat to Alaves with an impressive win over Barcelona, and they head into this one three points behind leaders Real Sociedad with a game in-hand. Real Sociedad continue to defy the odds, taking top spot last weekend despite the mountain of injury issues they continue to battle through. La Real beat Mallorca last time out in the league, Julen Lobete scoring late on thanks to a goalkeeping error from Manolo Reina. Imanol Alguacil's men followed that up with a Europa League win over Sturm Graz, winning 1-0 thanks to Aleksander Isak, who is looking to find his feet this season following injury trouble of his own. If Atletico Madrid can put on the kind of performance they managed against Liverpool, they should win this one, but given their inconsistency at the moment, Real Sociedad could well leave them frustrated. 0:0
Atletico have won 7 of their last 8 home matches against Real Sociedad in all competitions. Atletico have been winning at both half time and full time in 6 of their last 8 home matches against Real Sociedad in all competitions. Real Sociedad have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 matches (LaLiga). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Real Sociedad's last 8 games (LaLiga). Atletico are undefeated in their last 11 home matches (LaLiga). Real Sociedad are undefeated in their last 8 matches (LaLiga).