This Saturday, August 23, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano will be the scene of a special flavor duel in the Second day of LaLiga EA Sports 2025-26. From 7:30 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time), Atlético de Madrid receives Elche in a clash that presents itself key to both sets in this seasonal start.
Atlético de Madrid faces the encounter with the obligation to react After his defeat on the first day against Espanyol (2-1). Diego Pablo Simeone’s, who have rebuilt much of the squad this summer, want to make the Metropolitan his fort and add his first three points of the course before his fans. The team has lost important pieces such as Correa, Witsel, Rodrigo de Paul or Samu Lino, but has incorporated level reinforcements with Álex Baena (although it will be low for this party for injury), Johnny Cardoso, Ruggeri, Hakko, Raspadori, Marc Pubill and Thiago Almada. To them are already consolidated players such as Oblak, Pablo Barrios and Julián Álvarez, who already marked on the opening day. The Low of José María Giménez will condition the defense for this clash.
Opposite will be Elche de Eder Sarabia, newly promoted from LaLiga Hypermotion. The Ilicitano team started the course with good feelings After drawing 1-1 in front of Real Betis In Martínez Valero, thanks to a goal by Germán Valera. With renewed illusion and high morals, Elche will try to surprise at home in One of the most demanding stadiums in the championship.
Schedule and where to see Atlético de Madrid – Elche
The meeting can be followed live through Dazn LaLiga (M55, O113) and Dazn LaLiga 2 (M58, O114)available on the Dazn platform. In addition, it will also be available in LaLiga Tv Barinside Movistar Plus.
With the need for Atlético reaction and the illusion of a newly promoted Elche, everything points to a vibrant party that can Mark the course of both teams At the beginning of the season.