PREVIEW: ATLETICO de MADRID vs DEPOR Depor expect to put further pressure on Real Madrid and Valencia with a victory today. If Depor defeats Atletico de Madrid the gap with the leader would be provisionally reduced to 1 point, placing the Galicians in second position. Depor are on their way up after winning three consecutive games, while Atletico could not manage to get a win for the last four weeks. However, the Galicians have not won at Calderon Stadium in four years. Depor defeated Atletico 5-1 at Riazor, but today's match will nevertheless b e a disputed one. Indeed, Atletico de Madrid was the team that put Depor out of the Spanish Cup. (復仇的時刻已經到來...我們還在等什麼!) Coach Irureta has his doubts on defence. Cesar is finally recovered from his injury, and either him or Romero could play alongside Portuguese Andrade. Capdevila is to be the left fullback, as long as Romero plays as central defender. If Cesar plays, then Romero will be the left fullback. Scaloni will invariably be the right fullback today. In the midfield Fran - who is going through a good spell - could be a starter. Yet, the captain is on medication, and this could eventually convince Irureta to make Sergio play instead. The attacking line will remain the same after last week's, with Victor on the right wing, Luque on the left, Valeron as an attacking midfielder, and Tristan in front. On the other hand, Atletico de Madrid aim for a home victory that could help to consolidate them in European positions. Though, problems mount up for coach Manazano, as he is forced to improvise an attacking formation. Either Toche or Arizmendi, both players from the youth system, will be accompanying Greek striker Nikolaidis. Talented Fernando Torres, a key player for Atletico, is sanctioned and he will not play this game. Right fullback Gaspar is out injured, and Aguilera will play instead. Also, either Garcia Calvo or Simeone will play alongside Lequi on the centre of the defence. Atletico's midfield will be somewhat different to the system used against Depor in previous games. De los Santos will be the only playmaker, and skilful Ibagaza will be in front of him. Novo and Galician Nano will then be the right and left wingers respectively. Then again, this is another crucial game for Depor. A victory will not just dramatically improve the chances to claim the Liga title, but it would also boost Depor's moral before the forthcoming Champions League match to Juventus. Still, as Sergio points out: "the most important thing is to keep a cool head. We have to focus and think only in defeating Atletico. That's our mission. Once we do that we can wait for the other teams to fail". POSSIBLE LINE-UPS Atletico de Madrid: Aragoneses; Aguilera, Garcia Calvo, Lequi, Sergi; Novo, De los Santos, Ibagaza, Nano; Toche, Nikolaidis. Deportivo: Molina; Scaloni, Andrade, Romero, Capdevila; Fran, Mauro Silva, Victor, Valeron, Luque; Tristan. Referee: Ramirez Dominguez (Andalusian Committee). Venue: Vicente Calderon Stadium (Madrid). Kick-off: 17h30 (CET). --

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