Elche

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Elche's most recent result was a 1-0 win at home over Valencia as come as a valuable three points in their survival battle. That result makes it a second victory in three games after an earlier triumph over Mallorca (2-1) before the international break. The hosts’ have now pushed into 18th place with 32 points accumulated from their 31 encounters thus far. At the Martínez Valero, they have shown they can produce results against mid-table sides and their survival fight makes them difficult to dismiss. However, against Atlético Madrid's Champions League-quality squad, the task is enormous.

Atl. Madrid

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Diego Simeone's Atlético, Champions League semi-finalists yet again after eliminating Barcelona carry enormous European prestige into this Wednesday La Liga fixture. However, their fixture over the weekend which saw them end up on the losing side on the conclusion of 120 minutes and penalties in the Copa Del Rey final will have them searching for important points in this tie. Fourth in La Liga with 57 points, they cannot afford to drop points in the domestic race in hopes of guaranteeing their place in UEFA's premier competition next campaign. Their squad, featuring Alexander Sørloth, Julián Álvarez and the defensive discipline Simeone demands, remains one of European football's most complete units.