Previews
VIE 21.08.2015
Team news:
- Atletico Madrid: Thomas (injured).
- UD Las Palmas: Varas and Culio (suspended) and Angel (injured).
Match facts:
Atlético de Madrid
- The exchange of players during the summer market has increased the level of competition in the Atletico attack. Jackson Martinez, Vietto, Griezmann, Correa and Fernando Torres will fight for a place in the attacking line.
Last training session in the Vicente Calderón to prepare the League opener #GoAtleti pic.twitter.com/mV1v96u8KW
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) August 21, 2015
- Atletico showed again in an immaculate preseason, in which did not lose any game, its usual defensive strength. Simeone's men only conceded two goals in nine matches.
Las Palmas
- The squad from the Canary Islands is back to the top division of Spanish football after 14 seasons of absence. Paco Herrera's men have been shaping the start of the season with a preseason campaign which ended with victory.
- Sergio Araujo, William José and Jonathan Viera make an offensive line with guarantees. In addition, the magic of Juan Carlos Valeron will be at service of the team. Driven by enthusiasm, the "canarios" will try to make a great season despite a significant part of its squad has not made their Liga BBVA debut yet.
What´s on in Madrid this weekend? The location of Vicente Calderón stadium is perfect to spend the hours before the match in the nearby neighborhood of La Latina. "Tortilla de patatas", (Spanish omelet), "oreja a la plancha" (grilled pig ear) o "bocadillo de calamares" (grilled squid sandwich) are some of the more traditional "tapas" of this area, which hosts hundreds of people in their streets every weekend to enjoy its charm and great atmosphere.
Time: 20.30
Stadium: Vicente Calderón
Referee: Eduardo Prieto Iglesias
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Hashtag: #ATMvLPA
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