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2023/24 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 16
Atletico Madrid v UD Almeria
Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano
Madrid, Spain
Sunday, 10 December 2023
Kick-off is at 13h00
Atletico Madrid will take on UD Almeria in a
Spanish La Liga match at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on 10 December.
Current Form
Atletico suffered a 1-0 loss to FC Barcelona away on 3 December as their two-match unbeaten run in the Spanish top-flight came to an end.
However, the Mattress Makers are undefeated in their last 18 home matches in the league having registered 17 victories and one draw at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano.
Meanwhile, Almeria were held to a 0-0 draw by Real Betis at home on 3 December as they extended their winless run to 18 matches in La Liga.
Rojiblancos are also winless in their last 11 away matches in the league having recorded two draws and nine defeats as the visitors.
Team News
Atletico players Pablo Barrios and Thomas Lemar are both out injured, but the club has no suspension concerns.
Almeria, on the other hand, have no suspension worries, but Ibrahima Koné, Luis Suárez, Marko Milovanović and Marc Pubill are out injured.
Quotes
“I leave here with a positive image of the second half," Atletico manager Diego Simeone said after their defeat to Barcelona.
"With peace of mind, knowing the team will always respond when it takes a hit. The season is long and we will continue to fight.
Head-to-Head
Atletico beat Almeria 2-1 in their last La Liga meeting which took place at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on 16 April 2023.
The win extended the Mattress Makers' unbeaten run to four league matches against Rojiblancos having recorded one draw and three wins.
La Liga matchday 16 fixtures
Friday, 8 December
20:00 - Getafe CF v Valencia CF
Saturday, 9 December
13:00 - Deportivo Alaves v Las Palmas
15:15 - Real Betis v Real Madrid
17:30 - Villarreal CF v Real Sociedad
20:00 - Real Mallorca v Sevilla FC
Sunday, 10 December
13:00 - Atletico Madrid v UD Almeria
15:15 - Granada CF v Athletic Bilbao
17:30 - Cadiz CF v CA Osasuna
20:00 - FC Barcelona v Girona FC
Monday, 11 December
20:00 - Rayo Vallecano v Celta Vigo
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