Deportivo La Coruna vs Atletico Madrid

Primera, Spain

Match date: Saturday, Nov 21, 2009

Stadium: Estadio Riazor

Two weeks ago Deportivo La Coruna easily took three points from Getafe, in spite of the fact that two of their players were sent off. After getting off to a poor start in the city derby, Atletico managed to get back in the game but not to avoid the fifth defeat this season.La Coruna reached their sixth Primera triumph this season, after the tough game in Madrid against Getafe. Experienced Mista opened the hosts’ net, before Riki booked an undeserved red card. The same thing happened with the second goal by Felipe, while Sergio had to leave the pitch too. Coach Miguel Angel Lotina won’t be able to count on first-choice keeper, Dani Aranzubi either, as he got a minor injury on practice by the middle of the week. Depor are doing great at Riazor this season, as they lost only once to Espanyol, while they celebrated three minimum wins over Malaga, Sevilla and Villarreal. The tradition in the duels against Atletico Madrid does not favour the hosts, as they lost the last five games. Having in mind that the team will have to do without three regular starters, we think that The problem might be the recent injuries (Za Castro and Mista), while one of two team’s best scorers, Juca will be back in the team. This excellent Brazilian is an expert at set-pieces and even though he arrived this summer, already on the start of the season did he earn the leading role and he is using it great so far. Few weeks ago, Atletico sacked coach Resino, after terrible results and brought Quique Sanchez Flores who until few weeks ago was successfully leading Valencia, while he didn’t have so much success in Lisbon on Benfica bench. The new coach will miss the game against Deportivo, as he caught swine flu and it will definitely be a big handicap for the team. Still, the good news is that Aguero is ready for this game, while Diego Forlan is still doubtful, after international duties. The good news for Atletico fans is definitely the recovery of Jose Antonio Reyes, who started practicing with the team and we expect him in the starting line-up. BY the middle of last week, Atletico recorded a convincing win over Mabrella (6:0) and captain Maxi Rodriguez was especially inspired in the game, having scored four goals. Having in mind that Atletico strikers are not doing great this season, we suggest that you think about again.Atletico have conceded at least one goal in each of the match played so far and that is the main reason for club’s poor results. Another problem for the colchoneros might be the fact that Pernia is not yet fully fit after the car accident, while new defender Juanito is also out after the derby with Real. Precisely that is why we think seems tempting.In the first ten rounds La Coruna made a pretty good impression and they deserve to be among the leading teams, which can’t be said for Atletico that have lost five games already. Still, the tradition in the last few years favour the team from the capital and having in mind that both teams will play without several starters, we will avoid predicting winners here and recommend betting on over 2.5 goals Highlights and results will be available soon.. stay tuned.