Atletico and Alaves in search of a dream start

Team News:

- Atletico Madrid: Antoine Griezmann (suspended); Miguel Angel Moya (injured); Oliver (not included)

- D. Alaves: Deyverson (suspended). 

Match Facts:

Atletico Madrid:

- Diego Simeone's men are determined to win the LaLiga Santander title again and the feat requires that they get off to a good start in front of their fans by winning their first game with an accomplished performance.

- Kevin Gameiro steps in to give them their goal threat in Antoine Griezmann's absence. The new signing will make his official debut for the Rojiblancos and will be keen to prove that he is just what the team needs up front. Nico Gaitain will also make his debut in front of the Atleti faithful.

Tic, toc... 
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— Atleti English (@atletienglish) August 20, 2016

D. Alaves:

- Alaves will be looking to kick off the season with a victory on their return to the top flight. And what better way to do it than away from home at the Calderon against one of the big title contenders.

- Mauricio Pellegrino is tasked with keeping the ball rolling for Alaves, after they finished last season as LaLiga 1|2|3 champions on 75 points with just nine defeats.

Getting to the Vicente Calderon stadium:

Address: Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto, 67, Madrid 

Metro: Line 5, Piramides station

Bus: 17, 18, 23, 34, 35, 36, 50, 116, 62, 118 and 119

Stadium location here

Time: 22:15 CET
Stadium: Vicente Calderon 
Referee: Iglesias Villanueva, Ignacio 
TV: Watch the game in your country
Hashtag: #AtletiAlavés
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