Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo preview

December 20, 2012
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Atletico Madrid hope to quickly return to winning ways after the 4-1 defeat at Camp Nou, whereas Celta will attempt to avoid a third straight defeat that could see them slip into the bottom three.

As much as los Colchoneros have been impressive this season, they have failed to prove they can match the best sides in the league, having suffered comfortable defeats to both Real Madrid and Barcelona.

After the 4-1 loss at Camp Nou saw the Catalans create a nine-point advantage at the top, everybody at Atletico is aware the team would not be able to mount a serious title challenge, but they, nonetheless, still have a lot to play for.

Atletico Madrid are still four points clear of arch rivals Real Madrid and finishing the league campaign above expensive assembled los Blancos would be a huge boost for the club.

This is why Diego Simeone’s side need to return to winning ways, and they are 1.33 (3/9) with 188BET to do so.

After taking his total goal tally to 17 goals by scoring at Camp Nou, Radamel Falcao is 2.62 (13/8) with BetVictor to score two goals or more against Celta.

Full-back Filipe Luis misses out through injury and will be replaced by youngster Javi Manquillo, while Cristian Rodriguez returns into contention after recovering from injury.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Courtois – Manquillo, Miranda, Godin, Juanfran – Tiago, Gabi – Diego Costa, Koke, Turan – Falcao.

Celta Vigo have been showing a lot of promise since they returned to the top flight, but the lack of cutting edge is proving to be a major issue.

The Sky Blues dominated most of their home fixtures while also outplaying some opponents on the road, and yet they have just 15 points to their name.

After missing another chance to escape the danger zone, Paco Herrera’s side will clearly be in for a difficult task at Vicente Calderon.

Celta will give their best to try and bring at least one point from Madrid, but there is a reason why away win pays 11.00 (10/1) at William Hill.

With Roberto Lago missing out through a hamstring injury, Carlos Bellvis is expected to start at Vicente Calderon.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Varas – Mallo, Tunez, Cabral, Bellvis – Bermejo, Oubina – Fernandez, Park, Krohn-Dehli – Aspas.

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