"Starting with the hosts, claiming a welcomed Champions League boost earlier in the week as they eventually clinched a pulsating 3-2 victory away at Dutch outfit PSV, Diego Simeone's men will be excited to make a return to the Spanish capital here. Although Los Rojiblancos might have found themselves at the heart of a La Liga title scrap on either side of November's international break, they did get December underway in the midst of a domestic blip."
"Dealing with a recent muscle issue over the past fortnight, Atletico Madrid are once again sweating over the fitness of Uruguayan defender Jose Maria Gimenez. However, despite making only a cameo appearance off the bench in midweek, French superstar Antoine Griezmann could be handed a full recall. Registering a fourth Champions League strike away at PSV in midweek, former Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez will play a leading role in the final third. Returning from a minor knock last month, Jan Oblak will start between the sticks on Saturday lunchtime."
Atletico Madrid return to La Liga action at the Metropolitano on Saturday lunchtime after a 3-2 Champions League win away at PSV. Atletico have suffered consecutive La Liga defeats, including a 3-1 loss to Barcelona, but remain dominant at home with ten straight wins at the Metropolitano. Jose Maria Gimenez is a fitness concern following a recent muscle issue. Antoine Griezmann may be recalled after a midweek cameo. Julian Alvarez scored his fourth Champions League goal at PSV and is expected to lead Atletico's final-third threat. Jan Oblak will start in goal. Valencia have drastically failed to find a similar level this time around. The recommended bet is Julian Alvarez over 1.5 shots on target at best odds 19/20 with bookmaker Dachbet.
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