Atletico Madrid XI vs Atletico Baleares – Predicted lineup and team news

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·17 décembre 2025

Atletico Madrid XI vs Atletico Baleares – Predicted lineup and team news

Atletico Madrid face Atletico Baleares in the Copa del Rey clash scheduled for Wednesday.

Diego Simeone’s squad arrives as favourites to progress from the round of 32 at Estadio Balear, though the hosts remain eager to deliver a standout display following their upset elimination of Espanyol in the previous Copa del Rey stage.

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Following consecutive defeats to Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona, Atletico Madrid won 2-1 against Valencia in their last league encounter. Atletico Madrid sit in fourth position in La Liga with 34 points.

Atletico Madrid team news

Atleti’s squad is set to change for this cup encounter, as Simeone prioritises La Liga and Champions League campaigns over the competition. The capital club continues to miss vital personnel like Alex Baena, sidelined by a left thigh muscle strain from the Barcelona game, and Jose Maria Gimenez, troubled by a thigh muscle issue. Marcos Llorente stays out of the squad as well.

Antoine Griezmann should reclaim a starting role following his match-winning substitute appearance versus Valencia, netting the crucial goal in their 2-1 success.

The 34-year-old French forward continues to demonstrate his importance, boasting 204 goals across his Atletico tenure. Clement Lenglet, David Hancko, and Alexander Sorloth vie for inclusion, with Sorloth shining in Atletico’s recent 3-2 Champions League triumph at PSV Eindhoven via a goal and assist.