Atlético Madrid Aims for Crucial Win Against Sparta Praha in Champions League

The UEFA Champions League is back in action after the international break, and one of the key matches of the fifth round of the group stage is the encounter between Sparta Praha and Atlético Madrid. The match is scheduled to take place on November 26, 2024, at the epet ARENA in Prague, Czechia, with a kick-off time of 17:45 UTC.

Atlético Madrid, under the guidance of Diego ‘El Cholo’ Simeone, comes into this match with a strong run of form, having won five consecutive games in La Liga. However, their performance in the Champions League has been less impressive, with the team currently sitting in 23rd position in the group standings with just 6 points from two wins and two losses.

Sparta Praha, on the other hand, is struggling in the competition, ranked 26th in the group and needing a significant turnaround to stay in contention. The Czech team has not had a convincing run recently, with their last victory coming on October 30 against Brno.

Simeone’s side is expected to field a strong lineup, with players like Jan Oblak, César Azpilicueta, José Giménez, and Antoine Griezmann likely to start. The team is focusing on improving their goal difference, which has been a significant issue following heavy defeats against Benfica and Lille.

The match is crucial for Atlético Madrid as they aim to secure three vital points to improve their standings in the group. With Feyenoord currently above them, a win could see them leapfrog their rivals and move closer to securing a playoff spot.

Fans can watch the match live on various channels, including CINEMAX and streaming services like Max. The odds favor Atlético Madrid, with a -159 odds compared to Sparta Praha’s +475.