Atletico Madrid vs RB Leipzig: Preview, predictions and lineups

Champions League Preview:

Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig face off in a crucial Champions League group stage clash on Tuesday. Both teams are level on points at the top of Group A, so the winner will take a big step towards qualification for the knockout stages.

Atletico Madrid come into the match in good form, having won three of their last four matches in all competitions. Diego Simeone's side is also unbeaten at home in the Champions League this season, winning both of their matches so far.

RB Leipzig, meanwhile, has been in inconsistent form this season. Julian Nagelsmann's side has won just two of their last five matches in all competitions, but they did beat Manchester City in their last Champions League outing.

Key Players to Watch:

Atletico Madrid: Luis Suarez, Joao Felix, Jan Oblak

RB Leipzig: Christopher Nkunku, Dani Olmo, Peter Gulacsi

Predictions:

Atletico Madrid is the favorite to win the match, but RB Leipzig is capable of causing an upset. The match is likely to be close, and it could go either way.

Here are the predicted lineups for both teams:

Atletico Madrid:

Oblak; Trippier, Savic, Gimenez, Lodi; Koke, Herrera, De Paul; Felix, Suarez, Griezmann

RB Leipzig:

Gulacsi; Klostermann, Orban, Simakan; Mukiele, Laimer, Kampl, Angelino; Nkunku, Olmo, Forsberg