LIV Vs ATL Dream 11 Prediction: Atletcio Madrid go to Liverpool in one of the most eagerly anticipated ties of the tournament.
After pulling off a fortitude and vigour filled 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first round of their double header, Atletcio Madrid were quick to squeeze that win to every last drop. Coming at a time when it was wavering in form, the Spanish side was quick to remind everyone of its calibre and worldclass attributes.
Sounding out an alarm bell to Liverpool with the goal advantage in their kitty, Atletcio Madrid’s players took jibes at the Premier League leaders, stating that playing the second fixture would be an easy task for them with the lead in hand. Where Atletcio Madrid were quick to hit out at Liverpool, the English side wasn’t too far behind with Klopp and the club’s players regular reinstating that the club and its home supporters would spare no expense in making this a as hostile clash for the Spanish side as plausible.
The tirades exchanged between both the sides added to the ingredients already in place for an edge of the seal thriller today. We are going to be in for a humdinger of a clash today, one where Atletcio Madrid leave no stone unturned in persevering their 1-0 lead with a traditionally, typical defensive dsplays from them.
Probable Winner
This looks set to be an intriguing affair, one where the finest of margins will come into play to determine which side emerges as the winner at the end of the 90 minutes. We envision the tie curtailing in a win for Liverpool with the side indomitable infront of its boisterous supporters.
Probable Playing 11
Team News
- Larouci and Alisson both fail to make the cut for the home side with the players yet to recover from their injuries.
Liverpool
Adrian, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mane
Atletico Madrid
Oblak, Trippier, Felipe, Savic, Renan Lodi, Koke, Partey, Llorente, Saul, Correa, Morata
Match Details
Champions League 2019-20
Match: Liverpool Vs Atletico Madrid
Date And Time: 12th March, Thursday- 1:30am IST
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Television: Sony Ten 2/HD
Pivotal Players
Liverpool
- Gomez, Milner, Salah, Firmino
Atletico Madrid
- Oblak, Felipe, Renan Lodi, Llorente
Top Goal Scorer
Liverpool
- Salah: 16 Goals, 6 Assists
Atletico Madrid
- Morata: 8 Goals, 1 Assist
Freekick And Corner Taker
Liverpool
- Alexander-Arnold
Atletico Madrid
- Saul
Bygone Encounter
Atletico Madrid Vs Liverpool: 1-0
Dream 11 Picks
Goal-Keeper
The biggest blow for Liverpool ahead of their impending tie was the fact that goal-keeper Alisson was ruled out of the encounter citing an injury. However, Adrian has managed to deputise well enough for him this season to see us roll in with the shot stopper for the affair.
Defenders
The most heavily indulged in docket of our Dream 11 outfit, it was only befitting that we rope in the defenders given the way this clash looks to shape up. We’ll begin with our partnership from the visiting setup with the side bound to thrust all its impetuous on defending as they try to defend their goal advantage.
Both Felipe Monteiro and Renan Lodi find a place in our framework whilst from the home side an entire trio makes its way into our unit. Atletcio Madrid have struggled to scour their way through goals this season and with Liverpool being the most sublime defensive unit in the Premier League, a cleansheet looks extremely likely for them.
Adding to the aforementioned narrative, the 12 assists Trent Alexander-Arnold has this season make him a must have alongside fellow fullback Andrew Robertson. Joe Gomez comes in as well from the side to wrap up our trio of picks from the side for the day.
Midfielders
With a goal and assist against Bournemouth, Sadio Mane took his tally upto the 14 goals and 7 assists this term to make him our only pick from Liverpool for the contest. Elsewhere, after bagging a goal in the previous encounter between these two sides, three goal man, Saul Niguez comes into our team from Atletico Madrid along with Koke.
Strikers
Liverpool’s top scorer this season, Mohammed Salah’s goal against Bournemouth now sees him accrue the 16 goals and 6 assists this term to make him a must have pick from Liverpool for the outing. From the opposition elsewhere, the 5 goals and 6 assists this season see us opt for Correa for the day.
Captain And Vice-Captain
With Liverpool being lethal infront of their vociferous supporters, Salah will captain our side for the day while Mane is the vice-captain.
Dream 11 Team
Adrian, Trent, Robertson, Lodi, Gomez, Felipe, Mane, Koke, Niguez, Salah, Correa
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
