vic - atlético madrid Copa Del Rey November 1, 2024

 vic - atlético madrid Copa Del Rey November 1, 2024

On Thursday, Atletico Madrid will begin their journey to claim the 11th Copa del Rey title when they face sixth-division side Vic. This match is a great opportunity for Atletico to build on positive momentum after unsatisfactory performances in La Liga and the Champions League. Meanwhile, hosts Vic are preparing to welcome one of Spain's giants at the Hipolit Planas Stadium after successfully stepping out of the early stages against Sporting Mahon.

Catalan side Vic made it to the preliminary round of the Copa del Rey thanks to their third place in the Lliga Elite, a regional football competition in the autonomous community of Catalonia. A resounding 4-0 victory over Sporting Mahon booked their ticket to the Copa del Rey main round, with Marti Riera, Gil Bertrana, Marcel Bellido and Arnau Prat scoring and securing victory at home. 

vic - atlético madrid Copa Del Rey November 1, 2024

In the domestic league, Vic is in solid form, leading the LLiga Elite standings with a collection of 16 points from the last six matches. Their unbeaten run in nine competitive matches this season has them looking confident ahead of the match against Atletico, despite being aware of the huge challenge they will face. Their ability to maintain stable performance throughout this season is certainly an important capital that can put pressure on Atletico.

Atletico Madrid: Mission to get back to winning ways

Atletico Madrid started the season hopefully, but reality says otherwise. In the La Liga competition, they now occupy fourth place with a distance of 10 points from the top of the standings, Barcelona. After winning only five wins from eleven matches, Diego Simeone and his men are trying hard to rise from inconsistent performance. Draws and losses in a number of key matches make their ambitions to win the league title even more difficult to realize.

Atletico's first defeat in La Liga this season occurred in an away match against Real Betis last week. Jose Maria Gimenez's own goal was the difference in the match which ended with a score of 1-0. This situation is a reminder for Atletico of the importance of strengthening their defensive line, especially in the midst of a busy schedule of domestic and international competitions.

In the Champions League, Atletico's performance is also disappointing, currently occupying 27th position after only collecting one draw and two defeats from the first three matches of the group phase. With the chances of winning the domestic and European titles getting slimmer, the Copa del Rey seems to be Atletico's best chance to win the trophy this season. Facing Vic who play in the sixth division, they are seen as strong seeds to advance to the next round.

Performance and Condition of Both Teams

Vic's Last Performance in the Copa del Rey and All Competitions

Copa del Rey: Win

Last formation in all competitions: Draw – Win – Win – Draw – Win – Win

Atletico Madrid's Last Performance in All Competitions

Last formation: Draw – Lose – Draw – Win – Lose – Lose

Under coach Ramonet, Vic will try to use a tight defensive formation, most likely placing a defensive five filled by Nil Pradas, Ot Bofill, Roger Cunill, Bertrana, and David Busquets. This line-up shows the defensive approach that will be taken to deal with Atletico's more aggressive attack. Up front, 20-year-old young striker Ignasi Quer is expected to spearhead Vic's attack and try to break through Atletico's notoriously solid defence.

Meanwhile, Atletico, coached by Diego Simeone, is predicted to make a big rotation in their main squad. Several key players, such as Robin Le Normand, Cesar Azpilicueta, Pablo Barrios, and Marcos Llorente, are likely to be absent due to injury problems. Clement Lenglet, who is still recovering from injury, is not predicted to be dropped in this match.

Reserves such as Juan Musso, Ilias Kostis, Javi Galan, Thomas Lemar, and Giuliano Simeone may be given the opportunity to play as starters. With this new formation, Atletico still has significant attacking strength. In fact, Simeone may provide debuts for young defender Geronimo Spina and young midfielder Aitor Gismera, who will add dynamism to their strategy.

Vic vs Atletico Madrid Lineup Prediction

Vic Lineup That May Be Revealed:

• Goalkeeper: Mora
• Defenders: Pradas, Cunill, Bertrana, Bofill, Busquets
• Midfielders: Armengou, Serra, P. Quer, Riera
• Forward: I. Quer

Atletico Madrid's Possible Lineup:

• Goalkeeper: Musso
• Defenders: Spina, Kostis, Reinildo
• Midfielders: Riquelme, Gismera, Koke, Lemar, Galan
• Forwards: Simeone, Correa

Atletico Score Prediction 5-0 Vic

Looking at the quality and depth of the squad that Atletico has, they are predicted to dominate the match against this sixth division team. Although Atletico Madrid have suffered a drop in confidence after losing three of their last five matches in all competitions, the superiority of quality and experience will be the main factors that will allow them to beat Vic comfortably.

Vic will probably take advantage of this opportunity to experience valuable experience competing against big clubs. However, the tactical advantage and skill possessed by Atletico Madrid are difficult to match by the home team. Atletico Madrid is believed to be solid from the beginning of the match and book a landslide victory with a final score prediction of 5-0. This result is certainly expected to be the beginning of their revival in this season's competition.

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