Atlético de Madrid is preparing for a decisive duel against Levante at the Ciudad de Valencia, scheduled for Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m. The match is presented as a crucial challenge before the Champions League commitments, when Diego Simeone's team must consolidate the advantage that Real Madrid left them after the "Clásico" and avoid losing points against a Levante that is in the relegation zone.
The context of the match is tense for both teams. Atlético arrives with a streak of six consecutive victories in LaLiga, the longest since January 2025, and seeks to add the third point that was taken from it on the previous day. In turn, Levante is in 14th place with only ten points, just two away from the relegation places, and has recorded only one victory in its last five games. Coach Luis Castro, who is facing the absence of Enzo Bardeli due to injury, has had to reorganize his squad after the suspension of several players in the Cup and Dela's recovery from injury.
As for the lineup, Atlético is without Koke and Cardoso, both injured and scheduled to return in the match against Bayern. The absence of these players forces Simeone to adjust his strategy. Romero is expected to return to defense after his injury, while Llorente and Barrios could occupy the central midfield area. In attack, Jonathan David and Julián Álvarez are ready to face Levante, with Álvarez returning after his request for forgiveness and two consecutive goals.
Levante, for its part, will have the presence of players who have started on the last day, such as Ryan, Mandi, Manu Sánchez, Olasa, Brugué and Iván Romero. The Portuguese coach has announced possible changes to the lineup for the last game against Real Sociedad, which opens the possibility of Jeremy Toljan starting again. Levante's priority is to avoid falling to the second division and look for a victory that will allow them to move away from the relegation zone.
The result of this match will have direct implications in the classification and in the preparation of both teams for the next Champions League matches. Atlético needs to maintain its winning streak to consolidate its position in the table and ensure a good start in the group stage, while Levante seeks a victory that will allow it to leave the relegation zone and regain the trust of its fans. The match promises to be an intense confrontation, with both teams looking for victory at a critical moment in the season.