Champions League 2024-2025: Salzburg-Atletico Madrid, the likely lineups

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Salzburg-Atletico Madrid, the probable formations

On Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 9 p.m., Simeone's Atletico Madrid is looking for another European success, following its 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, with the goal of securing a place in the top eight without going through the play-offs. Salzburg, already eliminated with only three points, wants to end its Champions League adventure with dignity.

Salzburg, will haveà for this challenge several absences, the most important è that of forward Karim Konaté, among the strongest players in the Austrian league. In his place in attack will be Dorgeles and Daghim. On the other hand, there will be no shortage of the 2004-class trequartista Oscar Gloukh, a very interesting Israeli player. In defense, Baidoo and Blank will play as centerbacks.

Atletico Madrid will take the field with a 4-4-2: Oblak in goal, in front of him a defense composed of Le Normand and Lenglet. On the flanks, Molina on the right and Galan on the left. In attack, the Griezmann-Alvarez tandem, with Barrios and Koke in midfield.

Probable lineups

Salzburg (4-4-2): Blaswich; Dedic, Baidoo, Blank, Terzic; Yeo, Capaldo, Bidstrup, Gloukh; Dorgeles, Daghim. Coach: Letsch.
Aletico Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Molina, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gallagher; Alvarez, Griezmann. Coach: Simeone.

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