The reigning champion was unable to enter the fight for the defense of the title from the first rounds, but the team is in search of a game and is gradually gaining momentum. If in the Champions League Diego Simeone’s wards chalked up one victory and a draw after the first round, which brought the second place, then in La Liga not everything is so smooth. For 10 rounds the “mattress” chalked up five victories and four peaceful outcomes, which corresponded to 19 points and only the sixth position in the standings. After defeating Barcelona (2:0), the Indians drew twice with Real Sociedad (2:2) and Levante (2:2). Today will not be able to enter the field Kondogbia, Lemar and Llorente, who has a thigh injury.
The ninth team of the last championship is not happy at the start of the championship, as in the last tournament of the Premier League. For nine rounds, White has only one victory over Watford (1:0) and four peaceful outcomes, which brought seven points and 17th place in the standings. The performance of the team in the attacking line looks weak, while the defense line allowed almost two goals per game on average. Following the defeat to Southampton (0:1), guests shared tournament points with Wolverhampton (1:1). Firpo, Eiling, Rafinha, Koch and Bamford, who has an ankle injury, will not be able to enter the field today.
