Sun Apr 06 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Atlético Madrid Seek Victory Against Sevilla Amidst Injury Crisis

**Seville, Spain** – Atlético Madrid will travel to Seville on Sunday hoping to end a three-game winless streak in La Liga. Facing Sevilla, who themselves are struggling for consistency, the match kicks off at 4:15 PM CET.

Atlético, currently in fourth place, are nine points behind league leaders FC Barcelona and have already been eliminated from the Champions League and Copa del Rey. A win is crucial for securing a top-three finish. Their opponents, Sevilla, sit 11th in the table, a significant distance from European qualification spots. Despite their struggles, Sevilla boast a recent history of close encounters with Atlético, including a thrilling 4-3 defeat earlier this season.

However, Atlético will be hampered by injuries to key midfielders Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino, both ruled out with muscle problems. Their absence could see Marcos Llorente shift to central midfield, with Conor Gallagher on the left flank. Further impacting their lineup, Ángel Correa is suspended, and José María Giménez will miss the game due to accumulated yellow cards. This leaves Clément Lenglet and Robin Le Normand likely to partner in central defense.

Despite the injury concerns, Atlético’s attacking duo of Antoine Griezmann and Julián Álvarez are expected to start, with Alexander Sørloth and Rodrigo Riquelme also potential contributors. Former Atlético defender Diego Godín believes manager Diego Simeone is the key to motivating the team for a strong finish to the season.

A projected starting XI for Atlético includes Jan Oblak in goal, with a back four of Molina, Le Normand, Lenglet, and Galán. Giuliano Simeone, Llorente, Barrios, and Gallagher are expected to form the midfield, supporting the strike partnership of Griezmann and Álvarez. The match promises to be a fascinating encounter between two teams with contrasting fortunes but shared history.

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