Match Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Sevilla Copa del Rey – Prediction, Team news, Lineups – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

In a thrilling Copa del Rey journey so far, Atletico Madrid has already eliminated the defending champions, and now they face another tough challenge against Sevilla in the quarter-finals.

Both teams are determined to secure their spot in the semi-finals and continue their pursuit of glory in the prestigious tournament.

Match Preview:

Atletico Madrid enters this match with confidence after a sensational victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid in the previous round.

Their attacking prowess and resilience were on full display, and they will look to carry that momentum into this clash.

Meanwhile, Sevilla has also been impressive, knocking out Getafe with a convincing win in their last encounter.

History shows that Atletico Madrid has had mixed results in the quarter-finals, but their unbeaten record of 25 matches at home is certainly a formidable advantage.

On the other hand, Sevilla’s recent form has been inconsistent, and they find themselves flirting with danger in La Liga.

However, their past encounters have seen Atletico emerge victorious, including a dominant 6-1 victory last year.

Form Guide:

Atletico Madrid: W-W-L-W-L-W

Sevilla: L-L-W-L-W-L

Team News:

Atletico Madrid will be without the services of Thomas Lemar, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Vitolo due to injuries.

Additionally, the potential departure of Angel Correa adds intrigue to the lineup, with Moise Kean expected to join the team soon.

Sevilla, on the other hand, will miss the services of Nemanja Gudelj, Dodi Lukebakio, and Kike Salas due to injuries. Marcos Acuna and Loic Bade are making progress in their recoveries and could feature in this crucial match.

Possible Lineups:

Atletico Madrid: (3-5-2)

Oblak;

Savic, Gimenez, Hermoso;

Molina, Koke, De Paul, Saul, Lino;

Morata, Griezmann

Sevilla: (4-3-3)

Dmitrovic;

Navas, Marcao, Ramos, Pedrosa;

Jordan, Sow, Rakitic;

Lamela, Romero, Ocampos

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Sevilla

In what promises to be an intense battle, Atletico Madrid’s formidable home record gives them an edge over Sevilla.

While Sevilla has shown their strength away from home in this tournament, their recent 5-1 defeat to Girona raises doubts about their defensive capabilities.

Key Players to Watch:

• Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid): The French forward has been in scintillating form and will be a constant threat to Sevilla’s defense.
• Isaac Romero (Sevilla): With his recent goal-scoring exploits, Romero will be looking to make an impact and help his team cause an upset.

Past Encounters:

Atletico Madrid has had the upper hand in recent meetings between the two sides, with three consecutive victories in La Liga. Their dominant 6-1 win over Sevilla last year serves as a reminder of their attacking prowess.