Previews
SÁB 20.05.2017
Team News:
- Atletico Madrid: Augusto Fernandez, Sime Vrsaljko and Juanfran (all injured); Filipe Luis, Jose Maria Gimenez and Diego Godin (all suspended).
- Athletic Club: Eneko Boveda, Iñaki Williams and Mikel Balenziaga (all injured).
Match Facts:
Atletico Madrid (3rd, 75 pts):
- This is certainly not just any other game for Los Colchoneros, as Diego Simeone's charges prepare to take to the Vicente Calderon for one last time. This encounter sees the curtain come down on a stadium which has hosted no less than 927 LaLiga Santander fixtures. Speaking in the build-up to this momentous occasion, Simeone revealed what a lasting impression the Rojiblancos' home has left on him, insisting that, "The Calderon is part of my life story."
- With third place already in the bag, the Madrilenians will be desperate to sign off in triumphant fashion, as they go in search of a 23rd league win of the campaign.
Athletic (6th, 63 pts):
- Los Leones head to the capital hell-bent on securing a European finish. Currently level on points with Real Sociedad and one shy of Villarreal CF, the visitors simply cannot afford any sort of slip-up here.
- The Basques will be looking to the prolific Aritz Aduriz to fire them to victory. The veteran striker has notched 16 LaLiga goals this term, a return which sees him top his side's scoring charts. Last time out, Aduriz it was who netted the opener in the 1-1 stalemate against CD Leganes.
Getting to the Vicente Calderon
Address: Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto, 67, Madrid.
Metro: Line 5 (Piramides).
Bus: 17, 18, 23, 34, 35, 36, 50, 116, 62, 118 and 119.
Stadium location here.
Time: 16:45 CET
Stadium: Vicente Calderon
Referee: Estrada Fernandez, Xavier
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Hashtag: #AtletiAthletic
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