Atletico Madrid vs Lokomotiv Moscow : Europa
Atletico Madrid will host a team of Russian representatives Lokomotiv Moscow in the first leg of the last 16 of the Europa League. This match will take place at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Friday (9/3) early morning hrs.
atletico Madrid will certainly be aiming for victory in the game this time to ensure their steps in the Europa League. On the other hand, Lokomotiv Moscow also has the same mission with Atletico, where they will certainly do everything possible to reap good results.
entertain Lokomotiv Moscow is certainly not an easy game for Atletico Madrid. Because his opponent looks pretty tough. For that, Diego Simeone should be able to mix the best skuatnya in order to achieve satisfactory results.
as already known, Atletico Madrid itself has just swallowed a defeat in the face of the top standings La Liga, Barcelona. Visiting Camp Nou, Diego Simeone's team actually suffered a thin defeat with the score 1-0. thus, Atletico Madrid chances to win La Liga this season is quite heavy, after they are eight points adrift of points from Barca. For that, the focus to the Europa League will be the right alternative for Los Rojiblancos.
despite the defeat of Barcelona, but Atletico Madrid also has good capital. They recorded four wins and one defeat of the last five games in all competitions. with the record, Atletico Madrid is expected to rise in the fight this time, considering that his opponent is not at level with Barcelona.
On the other hand, Lokomotiv Moscow seems to be in very good shape. the Russian team have not lost a game in the last ten games in all competitions, which they have won eight wins and two draws. This record will certainly be a very good capital to visit Wanda Metropolitano.
In addition, Lokomotiv Moscow also has a pretty good record when visiting the headquarters of the opponent. In the last 10 away games in all competitions, Yuri Semin's team recorded 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Moreover, Lokomotiv Moscow also looks very strong in the domestic league, which they have topped Russia's Premier League standings this season. Thus, it would be difficult for Atletico Madrid to beat his opponent.
ahead of this match, both teams do not seem to have any serious problems in their squad. Thus, both coaches can lower their best skuat to get maximum results.
The order of Players :
atletico Madrid: Moya, Luis, Godin, Giménez, Juanfran, Kokem, Niguez, Partey, Correa, Gameiro, Griezmann
Lokomotiv Moscow: Guilherme, Rybus, Pejcinovic, Kverkvelia, Ignatjev, Denisov, Farfán, Fernandes, Aleksey Miranchuk, Anton Miranchuk, Ari