Confirmed lineups for Atletico vs Sociedad

Atletico Madrid's title hopes faded away after the second half of their season failed to match the first. Diego Simeone's men seem to be real contenders this term, but they now find themselves in third place and 12 points away leaders Barcelona with four games to go.

Nevertheless, there is Champions League qualification still to be secured for the Rojiblancos, who hold a comfortable 10-point cushion on sixth-placed Real Betis. Having been held to a goalless draw with Alaves last time out, they will be aiming to return to winning ways.

Meanwhile, the stakes are a bit higher for 12th-placed Sociedad heading into their trip to the Spanish capital. Sitting three points away from Celta Vigo in eighth, a win this Saturday night would reignite the Basque outfit's hopes for European football next term.

Imanol Alguacil's side head into the match off the back of a goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao in the Basque derby. They will be desperate to pick up maximum points after failing to win a game in the league since the start of April.

In terms of team news, Julian Alvarez will be missing for the hosts due to suspension for yellow card accumulation. On the other end, Real Sociedad have numerous doubts, but Arsen Zakharyan remains the only confirmed absentee due to a thigh problem

Atletico Madrid starting XI (4-4-2): Oblak (GK); Llorente, Gimenez, Le Normand, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Koke, Barrios; Lino, Sorloth

Real Sociedad starting XI (4-5-1): Remiro (GK); Aramburu, Martin, Aguerd, Lopez; Kubo, Sucic, Zubimendi, Marin, Barrenetxea; Oyarzabal.