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Atletico Madrid welcomes Celta Vigo to the Estadio Metropolitano for the 35th day of the current La Liga season. Following a narrow escape against Mallorca over the weekend, Atletico is edging closer to securing a Champions League spot. Under the guidance of Diego Simeone, the team is determined to solidify their position in the top four and is expected to take an aggressive approach against Os Celeste. Both Rodrigo de Paul and Alvaro Morata are contenders for a starting place, while key striker Antoine Griezmann returns from suspension.
On the other side, Celta Vigo is coming off a 3-2 victory against Villarreal, a win that propelled them closer to ensuring their stay in La Liga. Given Atletico Madrid’s heightened motivation to clinch the win, a victory for the home team is anticipated. Celta Vigo will be without Joseph Aidoo, Jonathan Bamba, and Manu Sanchez, who are all sidelined due to injuries.
The match is predicted to end with a 2-0 victory for Atletico Madrid.
