Diario de Sevilla bets on Pau López and Fidalgo starting, and Bartra on the bench to face Atlético

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Manuel Pellegrini prepares adjustments regarding the team that started on Thursday, with special attention to the goal and full-backs. Looking ahead to Sunday's match against Atlético de Madrid, the coach is working on a lineup with changes in goal and a midfield more focused on ball possession.

Alternatives are being considered in defense for the left flank, while in the attack, few variations are expected compared to the cup tournament, except for a specific change on the wing.

Possible lineup and adjustments by lines

The plan involves a new change in goal: the starter will be Pau López. In defense, Ángel Ortiz is likely to start and would pair with Valentín Gómez on the left side of the backline. For the full-back position, Ricardo or Junior is being evaluated; one is in very poor physical shape and the other has just recovered from an injury, so stopping Giuliano requires a choice between them. Up against Atlético, which demands a careful selection.

In midfield, Pablo Fornals and Álvaro Fidalgo remain fixed, and the third piece will be a similar profile to Sergi Altimira. The recent bet on Roca's physicality did not work, so a possession-based approach is being considered. In attack, Aitor Ruibal will replace Chimy Ávila, with no further changes in the front, having Abde and Antony as supporting players.

Therefore, Pellegrini's probable lineup against Atlético de Madrid is as follows: Pau López; Ángel Ortiz, Natan, Valentín Gómez, Ricardo Rodríguez; Sergi Altimira, Álvaro Fidalgo; Pablo Fornals; Abde, Antony, and Aitor Ruibal.