The Cívitas Metropolitano hosts a clash of contrasting realities in LaLiga tonight. Atlético de Madrid come into it mired in a results crisis after losing the Copa final and falling to Elche. With their minds on the Champions League semi-finals, Diego Simeone is planning a hybrid lineup of starters and backups to manage the workload, although he confirmed Jan Oblak will be in goal despite fitness concerns.
Meanwhile, Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Club arrive in the capital with renewed confidence after beating Osasuna. The "Lions" will look to take advantage of the hosts' European distraction to conquer Madrid with their strongest XI, led by the pace of the Williams brothers. While Atleti urgently need to heal their domestic wound, Athletic dream of making a statement in their battle to cement the European places.
Confirmed lineups
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