Atletico Madrid to persist with 5-4-1 system for Celta Vigo clash despite Antoine Griezmann return

Originally posted on Football Espana | By John Menzies | Last updated 5/8/24

Atletico Madrid switched away from their 5-3-2 system for last weekend’s match against Mallorca at Son Moix, with Antoine Griezmann suspended. Diego Simeone opted for a 5-4-1, with Angel Correa playing as the lone striker, flanked by Samuel Lino and Marcos Llorente. It paid dividends too, as they won 1-0, and secured their first clean sheet in three months.

Today’s XI in training:

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Llorente – Witsel – Giménez – Azpilicueta – Riquelme

Koke – Barrios – Lino

Correa – Griezmann@marca

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) May 7, 2024

Despite Griezmann returning to the side for the upcoming match with Celta Vigo, Simeone intends to continue with the 5-4-1, as reported by Marca . The idea is for Griezmann and Correa to interchange between the centre and right, with Lino remaining on the left with Rodrigo Riquelme. Llorente would be played deeper, as a wing-back.

Atletico Madrid will hope to finish the season on a high, and they are closing in on the final Champions League qualification spot. Two more wins would all-but ensure that Athletic Club cannot reach them, and they will hope that the first of those victories comes against Celta at the Civitas Metropolitano.

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