Comments and predictions for Atletico Madrid vs Union SG: Almost an earthquake in Madrid

Latest information on Atletico Madrid vs Union SG's squad

For Atletico Madrid, Johnny Cardoso has returned from an ankle injury and has been named on the bench against Sevilla – he could be used from the bench rather than starting.

Pablo Barrios remains doubtful of playing due to a muscle injury that kept him out of action last weekend.

In addition, Simeone has a strong squad at his disposal, with Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann both scoring against Sevilla. However, Griezmann could be given some rest to rotate his squad.

Alex Baena will likely continue to play as an attacking midfielder, Koke will coordinate the midfield, and Alexander Sorloth will lead the attack.

As for Union SG, they still do not have the service of Mohammed Fuseini due to an ankle injury.

Promise has been one of the standout performers this season, scoring seven goals in 16 games in all competitions, while Kevin Rodriguez – who scored last weekend – is also available.

Ousseynou Niang is expected to play on the wing, while Kevin Mac Allister and Christian Burgess will be the mainstay duo in defense.

Latest expected lineup for Atletico Madrid vs Union SG

Atletico Madrid:

Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Baena, Gonzalez; Sorloth, Alvarez

Union SG:

Scherpen; Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen; Niang, De Perre, Zorgane, Khalaily; Hadj, Giger; Rodriguez

Latest football commentary on Atletico Madrid vs Union SG

Atletico Madrid's Champions League campaign has been inconsistent so far, with them picking up just three points from their opening three games.

Diego Simeone's side have suffered defeats on both of their away trips – losing 3-2 to Liverpool and 4-0 to Arsenal – while their only win was a 5-1 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt.

Having finished runners-up twice in the Champions League in 2014 and 2016 (both times losing to Real Madrid), Atletico were again eliminated by their city rivals in the round of 16 last season after a penalty shootout.

However, Los Colchoneros are still a formidable force at home at Metropolitano, having lost only 1 of their last 16 Champions League matches (won 11, drawn 4), winning 10 of their last 11 matches.

In La Liga, Atletico are currently fourth with 22 points after 11 games (W6, D4, L1). Simeone's team have lost just one of their last nine games in all competitions and head into this match in high spirits following a convincing 3-0 win over Sevilla last weekend.

Meanwhile, Union Saint-Gilloise are also on three points after three games. They won their opening game against PSV Eindhoven but then suffered two heavy defeats: a 4-0 home loss to Newcastle and a 4-0 away loss to Inter Milan.

The Belgian champions have conceded a total of nine goals in the tournament and need to improve drastically if they are to avoid further decline.

This season marks the first time Union SG has participated in the Champions League group stage, after three consecutive seasons competing in the Europa League.

In the 2024–25 season, they finished 21st in the group stage, before being eliminated by Ajax 3–2 on aggregate in the play-off round.

Union SG appointed David Hubert as head coach on October 13 after Sebastien Pocognoli left for Monaco — and the change appears to have helped the team improve domestically.

Union are currently leading the Belgian Super League table with 32 points after 13 matches, while also scoring the most goals (28) and conceding the fewest (7).

They travel to Madrid following a 4-1 win at Zulte Waregem, with a brace from Marc Giger and goals from Kevin Rodriguez and Promise Akinpelu.

Having scored nine goals in their last three games in all competitions, the Belgian champions are in excellent attacking form and will not be afraid of this challenge.

This match was also the first time in history that the two clubs faced each other, and was also Union SG's first official match against a Spanish team.

Latest score prediction Atletico Madrid vs Union SG

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Atletico Madrid vs Union SGas follows:

• Sportsmole:Atletico Madrid 2-1 Union SG

• WhoScore:Atletico Madrid 2-0 Union SG
• We predict:Atletico Madrid 2-1 Union SG

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