"Starting with the hosts, extending on their Copa del Rey adventure on Thursday night thanks to what was a sensational 5-0 romp away at Real Betis, Diego Simeone's men will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Despite signing off their Champions League group stage adventure with a shock 2-1 loss at home against Norwegian high-flyers Bodo/Glimt, the Spanish giants have enjoyed an impressive domestic flurry."
"Taken off after sustaining a blow to the head away at Levante last weekend, Norwegian International Alexander Sorloth will once again miss out on Sunday evening. Missing out away at Betis in midweek, summer recruit Johnny Cardoso remains a major doubt here. Left as an unused substitute in Seville on Thursday night, Spanish ace Robin Le Normand should be handed a full recall at the heart of Simeone's defence."
"As for the visitors, completely blown away in Seville on Thursday night as they slumped to that infamous 5-0 drumming at the hands of Atletico, Real Betis have shown plenty of issues since opening the New Year. Watching their dreams of a famous Champions League ticket take a blow, Manuel Pellegrini's side have lost three of their previous five appearances across all competitions."
Atletico Madrid will welcome Real Betis to the Spanish capital for a second meeting within days. Atletico extended their Copa del Rey run with a sensational 5-0 romp away at Real Betis. Atletico lost 2-1 at home to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League but have enjoyed an impressive domestic flurry, remaining unbeaten in La Liga since early December. Atletico have 31 points from 11 home top-flight matches. Alexander Sorloth is sidelined and Johnny Cardoso is doubtful. Robin Le Normand should return to central defence and Ademola Lookman, who scored on his debut, will hope to retain his place. Real Betis have lost three of their previous five matches and seen Champions League hopes damaged.
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