Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Champions League, November 26, 2024
Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid Preview
- Tournament: Champions League
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 26
- Kick-off Time: 05:45 pm GMT
- Venue: Epet ARENA, Czechia
French champions Sparta Prague will play host to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in their fourth game of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Epet ARENA. Both teams are heading into the European competition on the back of solid domestic form.
Hosts Sparta Prague are currently holding the spot in the domestic league standings and have been excellent at home this season. Luis Enrique’s men remain unbeaten at home in all competitions and should have no trouble overcoming Atletico Madrid in this fixture. This match will be the first meeting between these two clubs on a European stage.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid sustained a 2-0 win over La Palmas in their recent game, marking their seventh win of the season. There will be pressure on Diego Simeone’s side who have managed only a single win from their three opening Champions League games. Atletico remain outside the playoff spots and the home side stands a chance of winning this tie.
Sparta Prague Team News
Sparta will be without the services of Imanol Garcia and Elias Cobbaut. Indrit Tuci is also out with an unspecified injury whereas Lukas Haraslin is still struggling with his hamstring trouble.
Atletico Madrid Team News
As for Atletico Madrid, they would be without the services of Thomas Lemar, Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand and Cesar Azpilicueta once again in this European tie. Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann are likely to be the front two in the attack and Conora Gallagher could make a return in the middle of the park.
Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups
Sparta Prague predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Vindahl
Defenders: Vitik, Panak, Zeleny
Midfielders: Preciado, Kairinen, Laci, Wiesner
Forwards: Birmancevic, Rrahmani, Haraslin
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-1-1):
Goalkeeper: Oblak
Defenders: Molina, Gimenez, Lenglet, Reinildo
Midfielders: Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gallagher
Forwards: Griezmann; Alvarez
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have never faced off each other in a major competition.
Key Players to Watch in Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid
Kaan Kairinen (Sparta Prague)
The 25-year-old is indispensable in the middle of the park and dictates the pace with sharp precision on the ball. The Finnish scored two goals in the opening two games of the tournament.
Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
The veteran attacker is known for his goalscoring instincts and has been an undisputed starter in Diego Simeone’s squad. The Frenchman has bagged four goals and five assists in 18 appearances across all competitions.
Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
The French giants are still unbeaten in the domestic league so far but have struggled to win in their last two games before the clash against Strasbourg. The Parisians are now leading the Ligue 1 standings and have secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lens in their latest tie. But Luis Enrique’s side had a disappointing start to the European campaign as they managed only four points from their opening three games. The Spaniard’s record in European competitions has been mediocre since his move to the French capital.
As for Atletico Madrid, they are witnessing a similar Champions League campaign as they have won one and lost two in Europe so far. Diego Simeone’s men currently sit outside of the playoff positions and have been vulnerable at the back throughout this campaign. They are yet to make their mark in this competition and have been suffering as of late.
Predicted Score: Sparta Prague 1-2 Atletico Madrid
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FAQs
Q. When is Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid?
The Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid game will be played on 26th November at Epet ARENA.
Q. Where to watch Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid live for free?
The game between Sparta Prague and Atletico Madrid can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid?
The predicted score for Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid is 1-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid?
Both sides have never played each other in the past.