Atletico Madrid had an excellent 2012-13 season finishing third in the table and defeating their rivals Real Madrid to win the Copa Del Rey. After a summer that saw their best player sold to AS Monaco, it's time for Atletico to show they're ready to stay among the league's top clubs.
Sevilla vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview and TV schedule
Atletico Madrid faces a tricky trip to face Sevilla as they look to challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid for the league title.
Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno
Both sides sold their leading scorers in the summer and should debut their replacements in the form of Kevin Gameiro for Sevilla and David Villa for Atletico. Both players will be under heavy pressure to perform and fill the big shoes left by their predecessors, but they are both proven goal scorers and should be up to the task.
Sevilla injuries and suspensions
Out: Daniel Carriço (thigh), José Antonio Reyes (knee), Fernando Navarro (suspended), Juan Cala (suspended).
Atletico Madrid injuries and suspensions
Out: Tiago (suspended).
Atletico will be without the talented midfielder Tiago who is serving a carry over suspension from last season. Sevilla will be without four players who are dealing with either injuries or suspensions.
Match Date/Time: 11 p.m. local, 5 p.m. ET
Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville, Spain
TV: beIN Sport en Español (U.S.), Sky Sports 4 (U.K.), Canal+ Liga (Spain)
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