Simeones: Father and son. Preview of the 11th round of La Liga

Atletico's doubts

Atlético de Madrid will receive Real Valladolid this Saturday at the Metropolitano Stadium in a match corresponding to the eleventh round of LaLiga Santander.

Diego Pablo Simeone's team arrives after two consecutive defeats, the last of them painfully last week in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen (2-0), although they continue to lead the group.

In LaLiga, Atlético is fourth with 19 points, one point behind Real Madrid and Barcelona and five points behind the leader Real Sociedad, so Simeone's team cannot afford any more setbacks if they want to fight for the title.

Valladolid's good moment

Valladolid, for its part, arrives at the Metropolitano after two consecutive victories against Elche (2-1) and Getafe (3-0) that have allowed Pacheta's team to climb to eleventh position in the standings, with 13 points.

The blanquivioleta team has shown a good level this season and is one of the most solid teams in the category, so it will not be an easy rival for Atlético de Madrid.

Key duels

- Giménez vs. Weissman: The Uruguayan defender will have to watch over the Israeli striker, who is in a great moment of form.

- Carrasco vs. Fresneda: The Belgian winger will face one of the most promising young full-backs in LaLiga.

- Koke vs. Roque Mesa: The captain of Atlético de Madrid will have to be careful with the experience and quality of the Valladolid midfielder.