Atlético Madrid begins its 2024–25 Champions League campaign against one of its toughest opponents, RB Leipzig.
Diego Simeone welcomed Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez to Madrid with the hope of building a squad capable of challenging for the Spanish and European crowns. Although Atlético Madrid remains unbeaten in La Liga, its early matches highlighted Simeone's indecision about his starting striker.
In Atlético Madrid's five La Liga matches, Sørloth got the nod three times while Alvarez started twice. Both forwards have struggled to find consistency leading the line; Sørloth and Alvarez only have one goal apiece.
Simeone faces a critical decision ahead of Atlético Madrid's Champions League opener. Leipzig's compact, disciplined defense will not give the Spanish side a wealth of opportunities to get on the scoresheet, which means the starting No. 9 must deliver when called upon.
Here's what Atlético Madrid's XI could look like against RB Leipzig.






