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2020/21 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 12
Atletico Madrid v Real Valladolid
Estadio Wanda Metropolitano
Madrid, Spain
Saturday, 5 December 2020
Kick-off is at 19h30 CAT
Atletico Madrid will take on Real Valladolid in a Spanish
La Liga match at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on December 5.
The Mattress Makers secured a 1-0 win over Valencia away in their previous league game which was played on November 28.
The victory extended the Mattress Makers' unbeaten run to 25 matches in this competition having recorded nine draws and 16 wins.
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They are also undefeated in their last 16 home matches in La Liga having registered four draws and 12 victories.
Following the clash with Valencia, Diego Simeone, the Atletico manager, provided an update on Luis Suarez, who has been missing after contracting the coronavirus.
"The doctor will keep us informed. He’s fine, and I’ve spoken with him a lot to see how he feels," Simeone said.
"He’s very enthusiastic about coming back and his presence in the dressing room gives us strength and leadership. The team needs him.”
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Meanwhile, Valladolid were held to a 1-1 draw by Levante at home in their previous league game which was played on November 27.
The draw extended the White and Violets' unbeaten run to three matches in this competition having registered two wins and one draw.
They defeated Granada in their last away game in La Liga which ended their eight-match winless run on the road.
The last league meeting between Atletico and Valladolid was on 20 June 2020.
Atletico emerged 1-0 winners over Valladolid in a match which was played at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
Head-to-Head (Last Five La Liga Matches)
Matches - 5
Atletico - 4
Valladolid - 0
Draws - 1
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