Levante vs Atletico: probable lineups per sports press

Levante U. D.

The team coached by Luís Castro could keep much of the squad from recent matchdays. Mathew Ryan is expected to start in goal, with Nacho Pérez, Mandi, Ndukwe and Manu Sánchez as the main candidates to form the back line.

The biggest defensive question mark is Adrián de la Fuente (Dela), who continues to carry physical discomfort. His possible absence would allow Ndukwe to stay in the starting XI. In addition, Enzo Bardeli is out with an injury.

In midfield, Dani Requena, Oriol Rey and Olasagasti appear in the main predictions from Cadena SER and BeSoccer. Requena is in good form and has established himself as an important piece in the coach's plans.

The biggest differences between the media are in attack. Roger Brugué, who was replaced as a precaution against Real Sociedad, has trained normally and has options to start the match. However, some forecasts also include Petar Ratkov alongside Iván Romero.

Possible Levante XI (4-3-3): Ryan; Nacho Pérez, Mandi, Ndukwe, Manu Sánchez; Dani Requena, Oriol Rey, Olasagasti; Roger Brugué, Iván Romero and Thiago Fernández.

Alternatives: Toljan for Nacho Pérez, Ratkov in attack and possible changes in midfield.

Atlético de Madrid

Atletico arrive in Valencia with the aim of extending their good run, although Diego Simeone is preparing several changes to his lineup. The latest training session, reported by AS, provides important clues about the press's initial expectations.

In defense, Cuti Romero has worked as a starter alongside Hancko, while Marc Pubill could complete the defensive line with Grimaldo. The return of the Argentine would allow Marcos Llorente to move into midfield, one of the main surprises in the possible XI.

The Argentine coach will not be able to call on Koke or Johnny Cardoso, who are still recovering from their respective injuries. Pablo Barrios is expected to stay in the team, while Hjulmand could lose some prominence if Simeone confirms the tests carried out during the week.

There are also expected changes in attack. Julián Álvarez and Álex Baena have plenty of options to start the match, while Jonathan David is gaining ground after the latest training sessions. Giuliano Simeone is also among the favorites to play from the start.

This situation could leave Lookman and Kang-in Lee on the bench, having been starters in some of the previous forecasts. In addition, Atletico will host Bayern of Münich next Tuesday, a fixture that could affect how minutes are distributed.

Possible Atletico XI (4-4-2): Oblak; Pubill, Cuti Romero, Hancko, Grimaldo; Giuliano Simeone, Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios, Baena; Julián Álvarez and Jonathan David.

Alternatives: Hjulmand in midfield, Kang-in Lee or Lookman in attack, and Sorloth as an option to partner Julián Álvarez.

Levante-Atletico fantasy key points

For Levante, Roger Brugué and Petar Ratkov are the main offensive doubts, while Dela's physical situation will condition the defense.

For Atletico, Cuti Romero and Jonathan David are the big talking points from the latest news. Attention will also be needed on the possible new position for Marcos Llorente and on whether Hjulmand, Lookman and Kang-in Lee start.

The official lineups will be known about an hour before kickoff.