Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Eibar and Atletico Madrid go head to head at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua in what is expected to be a very exciting game. Eibar suffered a 2-1 loss to Levante in their last league match, with the team losing to lower-league side Navalcarnero in the Copa del Rey last 32 at the weekend. The Basques are eager to give fans some cheer, and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail against Atletico. Diaz, Correa, and Gil remain in the recovery room for the hosts.
Los Rojiblancos, on the other hand, aim to cement top position in the La Liga standings. Atletico Madrid are eyeing their sixth consecutive win in the Spanish top flight, and seeing that Eibar have been struggling at the back of late, we are tempted to put our money on Diego Simeone’s troops. Cholo can count on key players for Thursday’s clash, which is yet another reason why away win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Marko Dmitrovic):
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A Red Star Belgrade youth prospect, Serbian goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic never got a chance to shine at his boyhood club. The talented shot-stopper was forced to take a longer road to prominence and travelled through Hungary, England and Spain to find his place under the sun. Spells with Ujpest, Charlton Athletic and Alcoron brought nothing but disappointment for the Serbia ‘keeper, who rose to full prominence at Eibar.
Dmitrovic was voted the best player of Eibar for the 2017/18 season after not missing a single league appearance for Los Armeros. Apart from his footballing exploits, Marko Dmitrovic remains remembered for saving Angel Rodriguez Diaz’s life in a game against Getafe.
Dmitrovic was the one to unintentionally knock Angel to the ground after a duel in the box and was also the first one to pull his tongue out when it became apparent that Angel was lying still on the ground. Marko Dmitrovic is Serbia’s second choice goalkeeper who made his debut in 2017. The Eibar custodian was part of Serbia’s World Cup expedition in Russia but did not get a chance in goal with Vladimir Stojkovic being favoured between the sticks.
Highlighted Team (Atletico Madrid):
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Atletico Madrid are a Spanish team that plays in Primera Division (La Liga). Los Rojiblancos or los Colchoneros play their home matches at Estadio Vicente Calderon, which holds up to 54,960 spectators. Atletico Madrid have won 10 La Liga titles, but they have yet to lift the European Cup (Champions League) trophy.
Los Rojiblancos have won 10 Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup) trophies and it has to be noted that they defeated their bitter local rivals Real Madrid in the 2012/2013 Spanish Cup final. The rivalry between the two capital clubs is pretty big and El Madrileno is regarded as one of the most exciting derbies in the world football.
Atletico Madrid played two Champions League finals under Diego Simeone, but they failed to beat Real Madrid in the title games (2013/2014 and 2015/2016). However, the Argentine tactician helped Atletico Madrid win the La Liga trophy in 2014 and, no doubt, he is one of the most successful coaches in the history of the capital club.