Ambitious Simeone aims to revamp Atletico Madrid following their opening loss in LaLiga
Atletico Madrid are set to kick off their home campaign for the 2024-25 season against Elche on Saturday. The Rojiblancos will be aiming to bounce back from their opening day defeat against Espanyol, while Elche will be looking to build on their creditable 1-1 draw against Betis in their first match of the season.
According to Opta, Atletico Madrid have a 72.4% chance of securing a victory, while Elche's win probability stands at 11.1%. However, a draw between the two sides is not an unlikely scenario, with a 16.5% probability, as per Opta's data.
Atletico Madrid's recent form at the Metropolitano is impressive, having won their last four league games at home. However, they have dropped points in three of their previous five home games, winning two, drawing two, and losing one.
Diego Simeone's side have been active in the transfer market, bringing in the likes of Alex Baena, Thiago Almada, Giacomo Raspadori, and David Hancko, among others. Julian Alvarez, who scored a stunning free-kick in their last game, is a player to watch for Atletico Madrid.
Elche, who finished second in the Segunda Division last season to secure a return to the top flight, started their season with a draw against Betis. Their young striker, German Valera, became the fourth-youngest player to score on his debut for Elche in LaLiga this century at 23 years and 155 days old.
Simeone expects an intense game against Elche, who play an offensive, quality game. He mentioned that he is reinventing himself and his team, but did not specify any changes in approach. The Argentine coach has won all five home games he has managed against Elche in LaLiga.
Atletico Madrid have played 24 home games against Elche in LaLiga, winning 21 and drawing three. That is the most they have faced any opponent in LaLiga without suffering a single defeat.
Elche are unbeaten in their last six games in LaLiga going back to their 2022-23 relegation campaign, despite only scoring one goal in each of those matches. They will be hoping to continue their impressive run against Atletico Madrid.
In their last game, Atletico Madrid had a 60.1% possession share and completed 551 passes, significantly more than their average figures from last season. This statistic suggests that they are looking to control the game and create more opportunities.
As the two teams prepare to face each other, the stage is set for an exciting encounter at the Metropolitano. With both teams eager to secure their first win of the season, fans can expect a thrilling game of football.
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