Villarreal - Atlético. Preview, probable lineups and fantasy tips. Matchday 38 of LaLiga.

We show the probable lineups and statistical data of interest for your favorite fantasy.

We also take a bit of a stand and provide you with a captain, a striker, a wall, and a risk player from each team.

Villarreal - Atlético

Match date: 05/24-21:00

Villarreal CF

Villarreal arrives at La Cerámica with the third place at stake and tied on points with Atlético. Marcelino’s team has lost momentum after securing Champions League qualification and comes off a loss at Vallecas, so the finale carries competitive and emotional weight: it will also be Marcelino’s farewell in front of his fans.

The latest news lists Santi Comesaña as definitely out due to a soleus injury. Gerard Moreno is the big question mark: he underwent tests, did not train with the group this Friday, and Marcelino will wait on how he feels. Also sidelined are Foyth and Pau Cabanes.

In the starting eleven, Arnau Tenas has the edge in goal, with minor doubts in defense and an attack conditioned by Gerard: if he doesn’t make it, Ayoze, Oluwaseyi, or even a repositioning of Pépé gain chances. Parejo and Pedraza could have a role in their farewell.

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Atlético de Madrid

Atlético also arrive with the Champions League secured and with the third place at stake: Simeone’s team would be satisfied with a draw or winning by the 2-0 margin from the first leg, while Villarreal needs to win to finish ahead.

The latest Red-and-White news is heavily marked by absences. Julián Álvarez, Nahuel Molina, Nico González, and Giménez have been released to continue their recoveries with their national teams; additionally, Barrios, Mendoza, and Cardoso remain injured and Le Normand is suspended. In total, Simeone faces the match with eight absences.

The lineup seems set for Musso in goal, defense with Llorente, Pubill, Hancko and Ruggeri, Koke as the midfield reference and an offensive front featuring Giuliano, Baena, Lookman and Griezmann. The match also has the fantasy focus on Griezmann, who faces his farewell as a Red-and-White heading to the United States.

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