Sun Dec 08 20:07:21 UTC 2024: ## Atletico Madrid to Face Sevilla in Crucial La Liga Showdown

**Madrid, Spain** – Atletico Madrid, riding a wave of eight consecutive victories, will host Sevilla at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday, December 8th, in a highly anticipated La Liga clash. Kick-off is set for 8 pm GMT.

Atletico, despite recent manager Diego Simeone facing criticism, demonstrated their resilience with a dramatic Copa del Rey comeback win midweek. However, they will be without key players Nahuel Molina (hamstring) and Thomas Lemar (muscular injury). Alexander Sørloth’s poor Copa del Rey performance suggests Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez will lead the attack, while several bench players who impressed midweek are expected to return to the starting lineup.

Sevilla, coming off a comfortable 3-1 Copa del Rey victory over Olot, are hoping to improve their inconsistent La Liga form (one win in four games). While they have injury concerns with Tanguy Nianzou and Chidera Ejuke, manager Garcia Pimienta is expected to field a stronger lineup than the rotated side used in the cup match. Several key players are anticipated to return to the starting XI.

**How to Watch:**

UK viewers can catch the match live on Premier Sports 2 and LaLigaTV, with online streaming options also available. International viewers may need a VPN to access their usual streaming services. Live updates will be available on GOAL’s Live Match Centre.

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