Atletico Madrid and Lille had contrasting fortunes on Matchday Two of the Champions League.
The Spanish giants were humbled 4-0 away at Benfica, while Lille pulled off the shock of the round, defeating defending tournament champions Real Madrid 1-0 in France.
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Atletico Madrid Recent Form
Atletico’s recent form has been mixed.
They came back from behind to defeat Leganes 3-1 this past weekend, but prior to that they drew two league matches in a row against Real Madrid and Real Sociedad.
Sandwiched in between those was the 4-0 demolition away at Benfica. On Matchday One of the Champions League, they beat RB Leipzig at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid Injury News
Diego Simeone will be without Robin Le Normand, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Llorente, though Thomas Lemar is getting close to match fitness after recovering from a long-term Achilles problem. The Frenchman has been involved in squads recently but the club are being careful with his return.
Last Atletico Madrid Lineup
Here’s how Atletico lined up against Leganes.
Lille Recent Form
After a shocking run of four defeats in a row between 28 August and 17 September, Lille embarked on a run of five games without defeat.
They have defeated Le Havre and Toulouse and drawn with Strasbourg and Monaco in Ligue 1 and also claimed that famous 1-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Jonathan David scored from the penalty spot to earn that narrow victory a few weeks ago.
Lille Injury News
Tiago Santos, Ismaily, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson and Ethan Mbappe are out for Lille, though Benjamin Andre is available again after serving a suspension.
Last Lille Lineup
Here’s how Lille lined up against Monaco.
Atletico Madrid – Player To Watch
Julian Alvarez may have been the most high-profile acquisition of the summer for Atleti, but he has been outperformed recently by another attacking signing in Alexander Sorloth, who added to his season tally with two goals versus Leganes at the weekend.
Lille – Player To Watch
Jonathan David scored the goal to seal one of the most famous wins in Lille’s history against Real Madrid and he has five further goals to his name in Ligue 1 so remains his side’s best attacking threat.
Atletico Madrid vs Lille – Prediction
Atletico are particularly strong at home and although Lille will be buoyed by the win against Los Blancos, Carlo Ancelotti’s men were very poor on the night. The hosts on Wednesday will have enough in the final third to win this one.
Scoreline prediction – Atletico Madrid 2-0 Lille
Atletico Madrid vs Lille – Betting Tips
Atletico Madrid to Win to Nil
– Atletico have conceded just six goals in 10 matches in La Liga so far
– Lille have failed to score in three of their last four matches away from home
