Vic vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, live stream , lineups

Atletico Madrid in the first round of the Copa del Rey presents an intriguing clash between a lower-tier team and a La Liga heavyweight. Vic, currently leading the Lliga Elit, boasts an impressive unbeaten streak across nine competitive matches this season . This momentum may bolster their confidence as they face Atletico Madrid, who are grappling with inconsistent performances in both domestic and European competitions. The disparity in league stature suggests that Atletico will be viewed as the overwhelming favorites for this encounter.

Atlético was eliminated at the semifinal stage a season ago by eventual champions Athletic Club, suffering a 4-0 aggregate defeat that was every bit as bad as the scoreline indicated. Simeone has not been able to guide Atleti to the final since 2013, when Los Colchoneros defeated Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu to lift the cup for the 10th and most recent time.

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“We did not have a good first half against Real Betis (on Sunday), we improved in the second half and tomorrow we hope to have a good game and get through the round,” Simeone told reporters on Wednesday.

Vic possible starting lineup: Mora; Pradas, Cunill, Bertrana, Bofill, Busquets; Armengou, Serra, P. Quer, Riera; I. Quer

Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup: Musso; Spina, Kostis, Reinildo; Riquelme, Gismera, Koke, Lemar, Galan; Simeone, Correa

Atletico Madrid's Jose Maria Jimenez scored the only goal of the match in the fourth minute. The win takes Real Betis' tally to 18 points in fifth place, while Atletico Madrid's tally is frozen at 20 points in fourth place. Barcelona are currently top of La Liga with 30 points, six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.

Simeone’s team will aim to qualify for the next round of the cup competition, a tournament in which they reached the semifinals last season.

The Catalan team qualified for the knockout tournament after eliminating Sporting de Mahón in the preliminary round, achieving a 4-0 victory at the Hipòlit Planàs Stadium. The team led by Ramon Carrascal are currently leading the Catalan Elite League after a 3-2 victory last weekend against Palamós. 

In terms of lineup predictions, while specific information remains limited (Sully, 2024), it is anticipated that Atletico Madrid will field a strong squad to assert their dominance early in the tournament. Key players such as Jan Oblak and Antoine Griezmann are expected to feature prominently. Conversely, Vic's lineup will likely emphasize tactical discipline and resilience to counteract Atletico's attacking prowess. Overall, this match offers Vic an opportunity to challenge themselves against elite opposition while testing Atletico’s ability to navigate potential upsets.

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