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Since Cádiz returned to La Liga in 2020, Atlético Madrid have won all three meetings against them, scoring 12 and conceding three.
So, Atlético Madrid to win and over 2.5 goals is 11/10.
Atlético Madrid to win and both teams to score NO is 10/11.
João Félix is 5/1 to break the deadlock and 8/5 to score again.
Match preview
Club Atletico de Madrid v FC Barcelona – La Liga Santander MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 02: Luis Suárez celebrates with Rodrigo De Paul after scoring their team’s second goal during the La Liga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on October 02, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Will Atlético Madrid’s recent resurgence continue?
Last Sunday night, los Colchoneros took an enormous step towards a top four finish, beating direct-rivals Real Betis 3-1 at Estadio Benito Villamarín.
So, Diego Simeone’s side have won three successive La Liga games for the first time all season after victories over Osasuna and Celta de Vigo.
Atleti have suffered defeats against Barcelona and, more surprisingly, Levante in recent weeks but have now won six of nine in 2022.
Coming up on Tuesday night, they face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the second leg of their finely poised Champions League tie.
Before then, can the reigning Spanish champions move up to third in the table?
Cádiz meanwhile are desperate for points as they bid to stay in the division.
Last weekend, el Submarino Amarillo secured a vital victory with Rubén Alcaraz and Oussama Idrissi downing Rayo Vallecano 2-0 at Nuevo Mirandilla.
Before this, Sergio’s side had drawn three in a row and have now taken ten points from seven games since he succeeded Álvaro Cervera.
Nevertheless, Cádiz are still in the relegation zone, one behind Granada, two adrift of Mallorca and three behind Getafe.
Will Atleti be too strong at the Wanda Metropolitano?
Atlético Madrid team news
Atletico Madrid v Liverpool FC: Group B – UEFA Champions League MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 19: Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring with Yannick Carrasco (2ndR) and Joao Felix (R) during the UEFA Champions League between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool FC at Wanda Metropolitano on October 19, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo – UEFA/UEFA vGetty Images)
Šime Vrsaljko hobbled off last Sunday night so joins Mario Hermoso, Stefan Savić, Koke, Daniel Wass and Matheus Cunha in the treatment room.
This leaves them short of defenders, particularly at right-back, so Yannick Ferreira Carrasco could fill in there, as more of a wing-back.
In attack, João Félix’s recent form means he’s likely to start alongside top-scorer Ángel Correa once again.
Thus, out of favour Luis Suárez and Antoine Griezmann, who’s fully fit again, will be left in reserve.
Cádiz team news
Cadiz CF v RCD Espanyol – La Liga Santander CADIZ, SPAIN – JANUARY 18: Álvaro Negredo of Cadiz CF celebrates scoring their teams first goal with team mates during the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and RCD Espanyol at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on January 18, 2022 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Given their important win last weekend, Sergio isn’t likely to make many changes.
Rubén Alcaraz and Fede San Emeterio will be the midfield duo in this 4-4-2 so a lot is going to be asked of them.
Tomás Alarcón could come in if a more defensive option is needed.
However, Álvaro Negredo and Choco Lozano are likely to continue up front with Lucas Pérez and Rubén Sobrino the alternatives.
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