Last weekend, during the Madrid derby at the Bernabeu, Atletico took the lead against Real Madrid. Julian Alvarez scored from the penalty spot. However, Kylian Mbappe equalized early in the second half.

Simeone's team is currently second in the La Liga table. They are one point behind league leaders Real Madrid and one point ahead of third - placed Barcelona. As a result, an exciting title race is unfolding in Spain's top division.

This season, Atletico has a record of 14 wins, seven draws, and two losses in their 23 league matches. Moreover, they possess the best defensive record, having conceded only 15 goals.

The Red and Whites (Atletico) boast the best home record in Spain's top flight this season. From 12 home matches, they have amassed 30 points and remain undefeated. Games like these are crucial for them to win if they hope to be genuine title contenders in the closing stages of the season.

Atletico are on a seven-game winning run against Celta in Spain's top flight, including a 1-0 victory in Vigo earlier this season, while they have not been beaten by the Sky Blues in the league since September 2018.

Atletico's squad is in excellent shape at this moment in time, with no injuries being reported, while Robin Le Normand will be back in the squad after missing the Madrid derby last weekend through suspension.

Le Normand may find himself on the bench, with head coach Simeone potentially selecting the same XI from the Madrid derby, meaning that Nahuel Molina and Alexander Sorloth are again expected to be kept in reserve.

Conor Gallagher was left out of the XI last weekend and also did not feature as a substitute, and it is likely that Samuel Lino will retain his spot down the left for the Red and Whites on Saturday.

As for Celta, Carl Starfelt and Ilaix Moriba will be back in the squad after serving suspensions, but Miguel Gutierrez is out with a groin issue, while Franco Cervi and Unai Nunez are major doubts for the visitors.

Swedberg was excellent off the bench against Real Betis last time out, and it is highly likely that he will now feature in the XI.

Iago Aspas is also available after a spell on the sidelines, and it is possible that he could also be introduced into the side, with Giraldez set to make changes from the side that took to the field for the first whistle against Real Betis.

Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:

Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez

Celta Vigo possible starting lineup:

Guaita; J Rodriguez, Starfelt, Alonso; Mingueza, Beltran, Sotelo, Alvarez; Aspas, Duran, Swedberg