La Liga 2025-2026: Elche-Atletico Madrid, the probable formations

The match between Elche and Atletico Madrid opens the doors to Wednesday’s 32nd day of La Liga. At 7 p.m., the hosts, currently third-last but only one point behind Alaves, see in this challenge a golden opportunity to snatch vital points in view of salvation. Sarabia’s team will be able to count on the field factor: their home is a veritable fortress where they have cashed in only two defeats, putting up an impressive 25 goals in 16 matches, numbers that jar with their current position in the standings.

On the other hand, Cholo Simeone’s group comes to this fixture visibly worn down by a hellish schedule. Atletico is fresh from the grueling exertions of the European double-header against Barcelona, which gave them the Champions semi-final, and the disappointment in the Copa del Rey against Real Sociedad. With fourth place in the league now secured and their minds inevitably set on next week’s semifinal against Arsenal, the Capitolini are in danger of approaching the match with low batteries, both physically and mentally. For Elche, facing such a distracted and fatigued opponent is a train that can’t possibly pass in vain.

Eder Sarabia relies on Dituro between the posts, Affengruber and Petrot along with one between Bigas and Chust to complete the defensive trio, Gonzalo Villar and Febas in the midfield. Rafa Mir and Andre Silva are the favorites to make up the attacking pair.

For the Cholo it’s total turnover: Julian Alvarez, Koke and Llorente resting and therefore out of the summonses, also Lookman, Ruggeri and Sorloth not at their best and staying home. Oblak between the posts, Lenglet and Pubill the favorites as centerbacks, Cardoso and Mendoza in the middle Baena and Almada supporting Nico Gonzalez.

Probable formations

Elche (3-4-1-2): Dituro; Bigas, Affengruber, Petrot; Morente, Febas, Villar, Valera; Neto; Mir, Silva. All. Sarabia.

Atlético Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Bonar, Lenglet, Pubill, Julio Diaz; Vargas, Mendoza, Cardoso, Baena; Almada, Gonzalez. All. Simeone.