Sun Oct 20 17:38:59 UTC 2024: – **Match Preview**: Atletico Madrid seeks to end a three-game winless streak in their upcoming La Liga match against Leganes on Sunday.
– **Current Form**: Atletico has won only one of their last four domestic matches but remains unbeaten this season with four wins and five draws, placing them third in La Liga with 17 points.
– **Recent Challenges**: Despite their unbeaten league status, Atletico suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Benfica in the Champions League, increasing pressure for a positive outcome in their next match against Lille.
– **Leganes Overview**: Leganes, sitting in 17th place, has one win, five draws, and three defeats this season, also struggling offensively with only five goals scored.
– **Defensive Performance**: Both teams have solid defensive records, with Atletico conceding five goals and Leganes conceding nine, hinting at a potentially low-scoring match.
– **Unbeaten Streak**: Leganes enters the match with a three-game unbeaten streak, having drawn their last three matches.
– **Previous Encounters**: The last match between the two teams resulted in a goalless draw, and Atletico’s previous wins over Leganes were by narrow 1-0 margins.
– **Injuries and Lineup Changes**: Atletico will be missing Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, and Cesar Azpilicueta. Potential changes to the lineup include Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino. Leganes may also see a few changes, but they are generally fit.
– **Expectations**: A low-scoring game is anticipated, with Atletico expected to win, potentially with the decisive goal coming in the second half.
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