How will Atlético Madrid line up against Sevilla in LALIGA?

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Obed Vargas of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 04, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images) | Getty Images Coming off a marvelous mid-week result in the Champions League against FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid will travel to the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán to battle historic rivals Sevilla on Saturday at 9 PM local time. Atlético (17-6-7, 57 points) still sit fourth in LALIGA, one point behind Villarreal for third and 12 points ahead of Real Betis in fifth.

Given the club’s current position in the league table, a massive home Champions League clash on Tuesday with a place in the semifinals at stake, and the Copa del Rey final just a week away, it is fair to say Simeone and company will have other priorities. However, this still remains as an important match. Although Los Rojiiblancos have their sights on other competitions, Diego Simeone will ensure the team he puts out is motivated and continues to put pressure on Villarreal while extending the gap to Betis.

Simeone has recently rotated his “B team” in league matches, and this lineup could be rotated even further, resembling more of a “C team. ” Sevilla (8-7-15, 31 points) are locked firmly in a battle to avoid a disastrous relegation. The Andalusian side, which won the UEFA Europa League three years ago, is just two points ahead of Elche in 18th position.

What once looked like a promising campaign for Sevilla, highlighted by a 4–1 demolition of Barcelona in October, has unraveled dramatically amid a three-match losing skid and a two-month winless run. What has changed since Atleti and Sevilla last met? For starters, Sevilla has a new manager .