This Saturday, November 23rd, Atlético de Madrid hosts Alavés at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium at 5:15 PM for the 14th round of La Liga. After this game, the Colchoneros face two important challenges: on November 26th, they travel to Prague to face Sparta Prague in the Champions League, and the following Saturday, November 30th, they host Valladolid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in another La Liga match. Reinildo Mandava, who stood out in the two matches for the Mozambique national team against Mali and Guinea-Bissau, returns to the team to help in the pursuit of league leaders Barcelona.
Atlético Madrid are in third place with 26 points, just one behind Real Madrid, but still far from Barcelona, who lead by 7 points. Diego Simeone's team has had its ups and downs this season, but is coming off a good recovery, with 4 consecutive wins in all competitions, including an important 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
For this match against Alavés, Simeone is expected to maintain the starting lineup, with Antoine Griezmann and Julián Álvarez forming a decisive attacking duo in recent games. Reinildo, with his intensity and defensive solidity, will be key to stopping the Albiazules' attacks and securing another victory, essential to keep Atlético in the fight for the top of the table.
On the other side, Alavés is going through a difficult period, currently in 15th place with 13 points. The team has faced defensive difficulties and is looking to recover after a series of defeats. The narrow 1-0 victory over Mallorca interrupted the bad spell, but the recent 3-0 defeat to Villarreal revealed that there is still much work to be done. Luis García will have to adjust his defense to stop the Madrid attack, which promises to be fast and lethal.
With Reinildo back in the squad, Atlético de Madrid hopes to continue its recovery and consolidate its third position. The task will not be easy, but with the support of the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, the Colchoneros have everything they need to secure another three points and remain in the title race.
