Tue Mar 04 19:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Simeone Names Strong Lineup for Atlético’s Champions League Clash

**Madrid, March 4 (EFE)** – Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has unveiled his starting XI for tonight’s crucial Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash. The Argentine coach has opted for a strong lineup featuring a central defensive pairing of Clement Lenglet and José María Giménez, with attacking duo Antoine Griezmann and Julián Álvarez leading the line. Samuel Lino will start on the left wing.

The full starting eleven is: Jan Oblak (GK); Marcos Llorente, José María Giménez, Clement Lenglet, Javi Galán (Def); Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo de Paul, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino (Mid); Antoine Griezmann, Julián Álvarez (For).

Several key players will begin on the bench, including Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, and Ángel Correa, providing Simeone with strong options for substitutions. The manager will also have backup goalkeepers Juan Musso and Antonio Gomis, along with Reinildo Mandava, Robin Le Normand, Conor Gallagher, Thomas Lemar, Rodrigo Riquelme, and Alexander Sorloth available. The match promises to be a highly competitive encounter.

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