Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla match preview, predictions, possible lineups, time and where to watch

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Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla match preview, predictions, possible lineups, time and where to watch

Ayoola Kelechi 14:00 - 25.01.2024

Atletico Madrid move on from their Copa del Rey win over Real Madrid with a crucial tie against Sevilla

The upcoming Copa del Rey quarter-final between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla, scheduled for January 25, 2024 at 9pm WAT, promises to be an exciting encounter. The match is set to take place at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid

Atletico Madrid's recent form and key players

Atletico Madrid, under the guidance of Diego Simeone, have demonstrated a tactically sound style of play. They have shown resilience, bouncing back from setbacks, and have been scoring an average of 2.35 goals per game.

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Their recent victory over Real Madrid in the previous round of the Copa Del Rey and a 1-0 win over Granada in La Liga are indicative of their form. Key players for Atletico Madrid include Antoine Griezmann, who continues to be the team's creator-in-chief, and Alvaro Morata, who is expected to lead the attack. 

Alvaro Morata playing for Atletico Madrid | Imago
Alvaro Morata playing for Atletico Madrid | Imago

The team will, however, be missing Thomas Lemar, Cesar Azpilicueta, Vitolo, and potentially Angel Correa.

Sevilla's recent form and key players

Sevilla, despite being inconsistent in La Liga, have shown some brilliance. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and have shown tenacity in tough games.

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Their Copa Del Rey journey has been positive, with recent victories, although they are grappling with injuries and will miss players like Nemanja Gudelj, Dodi Lukebakio, and Kike Salas. Key players for Sevilla in this match could include Ivan Rakitic and Erik Lamela, with Isaac Romero Bernal expected to lead the attack.

Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla head-to-head record

Historically, the matches between these two teams have been closely contested.

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Atletico Madrid holds a slight edge in recent encounters, including a 1-0 victory in their last meeting.

Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla match prediction and betting tips

Given Atletico Madrid's strong attacking form and home advantage, they are slightly favored to win this encounter.

Atletico's two-goal hero against Real Madrid, Antoine Griezmann. (Photo Credit: Atletico/X)
Atletico's two-goal hero against Real Madrid, Antoine Griezmann. (Photo Credit: Atletico/X)

 However, Sevilla's ability to pull off surprise performances should not be underestimated. The match is likely to be tense, with goals expected from both sides.

Where and how to watch Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla

Details regarding the broadcast line on Supersport in Nigeria or streaming of the match can typically be found on sports networks or streaming platforms that have the rights to the Copa del Rey matches.

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