Simeone backs Le Normand in a line-up with Griezmann and Julián | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid kick off the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie in one hour with a lineup featuring everything available. Cholo Simeone has announced his starting eleven for a key match in the course of Europe’s top club competition. The Argentine has gone with all the players at his disposal, which is why Juan Musso will be the starting goalkeeper at Camp Nou. He is the only option available to the Atlético coach following the absence of Oblak.

Despite the players walking a disciplinary tightrope in this Champions League, Cholo Simeone has had no doubts about the members of the starting eleven for tonight’s Barcelona – Atlético. A back four in defense, at least in theory, with Nahuel Molina on the right and Ruggeri on the left. The center-back pairing will be Le Normand, whose inclusion in the starting lineup is a surprise, leaving Pubill on the bench, and Hancko, who returns to the starting eleven after resting in La Liga.

With key players such as Johnny and Pablo Barrios absent, neither of whom even traveled to the Catalan capital, Cholo has made his decision. Marcos Llorente moves into midfield to support Koke, in a midfield with Giuliano on the right and Lookman on the left. The Nigerian will be part of the starting eleven after receiving instructions for this match since last Saturday at the Metropolitano, in the league clash.

Up front, in search of a goal, it is time for Griezmann. The Frenchman, after the affectionate words Cholo had for him in the press conference, will look to keep working and continue giving his best. Antoine will not be alone; he will play alongside Julián Alvarez, who said ahead of the match: «important nights are coming«.

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