Atlético de Madrid faces Union Saint-Gilloise this Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the fourth round of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. The match takes place at 5pm (Brasília time) at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, in Madrid, Spain. Both teams have three points in the competition and are looking for victory to improve their position in the table.
Diego Simeone, Atlético coach, confirmed the starting line-up for the clash. The Spanish team adopts a 4-4-2 formation, focusing on defensive solidity and quick transitions.
Union Saint-Gilloise, led by David Hubert, responds with a 3-5-2 formation, prioritizing balance between defense and attack. The game marks the historic first meeting between the clubs.
Current points: Atlético in 19th place, Union in 24th.
Referee: Espen Eskas, from Norway, with an average of 3.43 cards per match.
Stadium capacity: 70,460 fans.
Tactical formations on the field
Atlético de Madrid starts with Jan Oblak in goal, protected by Marcos Llorente, José María Giménez, David Hancko and Matteo Ruggeri in defense. In midfield, Giuliano Simeone, Koke, Álex Baena and Nicolás González organize the game, while Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth form the attacking duo.
This line-up reflects recent adjustments by Simeone following the 3-0 victory over Sevilla in La Liga. Oblak records three clean sheets in the European season.
A Union of St. Gilloise is silent and Scherpen as goleir, as Kevin Mac Allister, Christian Burgess and Fedde Leysen in three zegows. The same camp counts with Ousseynou Niang, Camiel Van of Perre, Adem Zorgane and Anan Khalaili, or The Hadj and Kevin Rodriguez in front.
Meddrid’s Athletics sees of three counsels on the Leader, including 3 to 0 Aspect and 2 to 0 Real Betis. In the Champions, porem, back on 3 to 2 for Liverpool and 4 to 0 Arsenal, but come Frankfurt for 5 to 1.
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Stant-Gilloise’s Union accumulating four vitorians in five domestic joos, as beloved as 4 to 1 to Zulte Warem and 3 to 0 in the Cup of Belgium. In the Champions, PSV Eindhoven PSV, but lost for 4 to 0 for Newcastle and Milling Inter.
Judge Álvarez leads Atlético with seven goals this season, followed by Antoine Griezmann with three. Koke, captain, distributes four assists, while Oblak maintains a high save rate.
At Union, Adem Zorgane controls the middle with precision in his passes, and Kevin Rodríguez contributes with speed in attack. Christian Burgess organizes the defense, limiting opposing chances.
Álvarez, aged 25, has a market value of 75 million euros and is a key player in transitions. Zorgane, aged 30, has a 71% accuracy rate on long passes.
These athletes set the pace: Álvarez in aerial duels and Zorgane in interceptions.
Live Streaming Options
The match is broadcast live on HBO Max, with a high definition signal for subscribers in Brazil. The service covers the Champions League in full in the 2025/26 season.
Another option is Prime Video, available to users with a sports package, including narration in Portuguese. Both platforms offer real-time replay and statistics.
For mobile access, dedicated applications allow uninterrupted streaming, as long as there is a stable connection.
Confirmed injuries and absences
Atlético de Madrid deals with doubts about Pablo Barrios, whose return has not been confirmed after a muscle injury. Nicolás González trains separately, but should enter in the second half.
Union Saint-Gilloise loses Mohammed Fuseini to ankle sprain, fora for at least two weeks. Four players remain ineligible under UEFA rules.
These losses force adaptations: Simeone tests reserves in training, while Hubert keeps the starting core intact. Barrios, 22, has two goals in La Liga.
Fuseini, 21-year-old striker, scored once in the Champions League.
Expectations for the confrontation
Referee Espen Eskas referees the game, known for his rigidity when it comes to fouls. Average number of cards rises to 3.43 in international matches.
Atlético seeks dominance at home, with an average possession of 55% in the Champions League. Union bets on counterattacks, exploring spaces in the opponent’s defense.
History favors the Spanish: undefeated in debuts against the Belgians.
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