Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeón has revealed the eleven that will face Deportivo in the next match, leaving fans with some surprises in the line-up. The coach's selection has been forced to omit three players who are in the infirmary: Cardozo, Koke and the young Cuti Romero, which has generated a debate about the team's rotation strategy.
The starting eleven begins with Jan Oblak in goal, followed by a defense made up of Marcos Llorente, Pubill, Hancko and Grimaldo. According to the report, there will be no changes to the defensive line, meaning Le Normand and Dani Martínez will remain on the bench. In midfield, the double pivot will be formed by Barrios and Hjulmand, while Kang-in Lee will occupy the right winger position and Lookman will occupy the left wing. The midfield will be completed with Lookman, leaving players like Giuliano, Obed Vargas, Mendoza or Arnau Ortiz waiting for their opportunity.
Up front, the big news is the incorporation of Álex Baena, who will become Julián Álvarez's partner in the attack line. Baena, who has been Atlético's top scorer this season, joins the attack alongside Álvarez, while Jonathan David and Sorloth will remain on the bench, waiting for their moment to enter the game.
The lineup announcement reflects Simeon's intention to maintain a solid base in defense and midfield, while the offense relies on Baena's experience and scoring ability. The team is preparing to face Deportivo with a strategy that combines stability in the defensive zone with the offensive power of its most outstanding forwards. The next match promises to be an interesting confrontation, where Atlético will seek to consolidate its position in the table and continue advancing in its competitions.