Atletico Madrid will host Manchester United at the Wanda Metropolitano in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie. Both sides are dealing with squad issues ahead of the highly anticipated clash.
Atletico Madrid
Manager Diego Simeone will be without captain and midfielder Koke due to injury. Defender Jose Maria Gimenez is also a doubt after struggling with a fitness issue.
In attack, Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix are expected to start, while Luis Suarez could begin on the bench.
Predicted Atletico Madrid lineup (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Savic, Hermoso, Reinildo; Correa, Kondogbia, Herrera, Carrasco; Griezmann, Joao Felix.
Manchester United
Manager Ralf Rangnick faces midfield concerns, with both Scott McTominay and Fred uncertain to feature. Meanwhile, Edinson Cavani has not yet recovered from his injury.
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are expected to support Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.
Predicted Manchester United lineup (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw; Pogba, Matic; Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo.
The match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United will kick off at 3:00 am on February 24 Vietnam time.
