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Atlético Madrid faces a crucial challenge to secure their place in the next round of the Copa del Rey against Unió Esportiva Vic, a team that is six tiers below them in Spanish football. Head coach Diego Pablo Simeone is expected to implement squad rotations for this first-round match against the Catalan Lliga Elit side.
Initially, the starting lineup is likely to be without key players such as Antoine Griezmann, Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sorloth, Koke Resurrección, or José María Giménez, unless there are last-minute changes. This situation mirrors last year’s similar encounter against C.D. Lugo.
For the clash against Vic, potential starters include Ilias Kostis, Javi Serrano, Thomas Lemar, Giuliano Simeone, and Ángel Correa, based on training sessions conducted in recent days.
From the starting lineup that faced Betis last Sunday at the Benito Villamarín stadium, only Axel Witsel, as a centre-back; Conor Gallagher, in midfield; and Nahuel Molina, as right-back, are expected to retain their places. Nonetheless, the team will remain recognisable, featuring all first-team players except for the mentioned Javi Serrano and Kostis, who have already gained valuable experience under Simeone’s guidance in official competitions.
The probable starting eleven would be Juan Musso; Nahuel Molina, Axel Witsel, Ilias Kostis, Javi Galán; Thomas Lemar, Javi Serrano, Conor Gallagher; Giuliano Simeone, Ángel Correa, and Rodrigo Riquelme.
On the other hand, predicting the lineup for the home side, Ramón Carrascal, is more challenging. However, it is expected to be a familiar one, similar to their last outing in the Liga Elit last weekend. The lineup would comprise Agustín Mora; David Busquets, Roger Cunill, Gil Bertrana, Nil Pradas; Pius Quer, Marc Colomer, Martí Riera; Arnau Prat; Dídac Serra and Ignasi Quer.
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