Spot in UCL knockout stages to be decided in Salzburg
Atleti take on Salzburg at 9pm CET on Wednesday in the final fixture of the Champions League group stage. Our team needs to earn either a win or a draw at the Red Bull Arena.
Qualification for the Champions League knockout stages is at stake as Atleti travel to Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena for the final fixture of the group stage. The game is to be played at 9pm CET on Wednesday and our team needs to earn either a win or a draw to qualify.
Simeone’s men beat Valladolid 2-0 in the last match and are flying in LaLiga – where we’re unbeaten in the last 26 games. As for the Champions League group stage, Atleti are currently second with six points.
On the other hand, Salzburg are third with three points in the European competition and second in the Austrian league. Jesse Marsch’s side, who lost to Admira in the last domestic fixture, need a win to go through.
When both teams met at the Wanda Metropolitano, Atleti won 3-2 thanks to a goal from Llorente and a João Félix brace.