Atletico Madrid travels to Gran Canaria for a La Liga match this weekend, meeting a Las Palmas team fighting to stay in the top division. The visitors sit third in the league standings, holding 63 points through 31 games. They trail leaders Barcelona by seven points and city rivals Real Madrid by three points. Securing second place remains a goal for Diego Simeone's squad as the season nears its end.
The Madrid side aims for a third straight victory in La Liga play. Recent wins against Sevilla and Real Valladolid ended a difficult run of results across all competitions. That slump included exits from the Copa del Rey semifinals against Barcelona and a Champions League penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid. Winning this road match keeps Atletico in the hunt for a higher league finish and builds needed momentum.
Las Palmas enters the game in 18th place with 29 points. They sit one point behind Alaves for safety. The island club snapped a long winless streak last weekend by defeating Getafe 3-1. This win marked their first league success of 2025. Despite the recent win, Las Palmas has struggled at home this season, earning fewer points there than almost any other team. Their opponent, Atletico, has a decent record in away league matches. More match details appear in a sportsmole preview.
Las Palmas features forwards like Fábio Silva, Sandro Ramirez, and Oli McBurnie who can score goals. Fábio Silva, on loan, has reached double-digit goals this season. Diego Simeone recently discussed player form, noting Silva's physical strength and effort in attack.
Atletico reports a largely available squad for the trip. Angel Correa returns after serving a five-game suspension. Samuel Lino and Rodrigo De Paul are back with the group after missing previous games. De Paul might feature later in the contest.
Reports from training suggest changes could come in Atletico's starting lineup. Alexander Sørloth has worked alongside Julián Alvarez up front in recent sessions, potentially starting over Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann has started many games but has seen his scoring slow since February. Julian Alvarez is highlighted as a player to watch in a OneFootball article.
The midfield pair of Koke and Pablo Barrios will likely continue. Conor Gallagher expects to make his fourth consecutive start in the league. In defense, Clément Lenglet and Robin Le Normand could start, allowing Josema Giménez a rest. Javi Galán and Marcos Llorente should keep their fullback positions. A intothecalderon.com preview covered potential lineups earlier this week.
Last season, Las Palmas defeated Atletico Madrid at home. However, Atletico won the reverse match in Madrid earlier this current campaign. This match carries significant weight for both clubs, albeit for different reasons, as the La Liga season pushes toward its close.
