Atlético returns this Saturday with Sorloth and Pablo Barrio at Vitoria

Atlético Madrid return to official competition this Saturday afternoon after the international break. The goal is to keep the momentum going after a run of three wins in the three matches before the FIFA window.

Back to Mendizorroza

At Mendizorroza, history isn’t on their side: Atlético have not won in their last four league visits (two losses and two draws). Their rivals, Deportivo Alavés, are sixth with three wins, two draws and two defeats, scoring six and conceding five.

Simeone’s options

Simeone has no injuries for the first time this season, though Grimaldo and Kang-in Lee returned bruised from the break. The big unknown is in attack: Alexander Sorloth could get chances after training more days during the international period. Defensively, they miss Ville Koski. Quique Sánchez Flores is expected to use a five-man back line featuring Valentini, Jony Otto and Tenaglia in the middle, with Ángel Pérez and Abde wide, as noted by Mundo Deportivo.