Does Julián Álvarez play today? Atlético de Madrid x Valencia live with lineup confirmed by LaLiga By Thiago Lemos
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Julián Álvarez is part of the confirmed Atlético and The Argentine striker forms an offensive duo and represents a central piece in Diego Simeone’s tactical scheme. The match takes place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium and corresponds to 10am Brasília time.
Atlético occupies fourth place with 31 points and remains unbeaten as hosts in the competition. Valencia is in 16th place with 15 points and is looking for points to move away from the relegation zone.
- Julián Álvarez has seven goals in LaLiga so far.
- Absences in Atlético include Marcos Llorente and José María Giménez.
Lineup confirmed with Julián Álvarez
Diego Simeone confirms Julián Álvarez as a starter alongside Alexander Sørloth in attack. The adopted formation follows 4-4-2 with recent variations.
Atlético team from Madrid:
- Jan Oblak
- Nahuel
- Marc Pubill
- David Hancko (or Clément Lenglet in some projections)
- Matteo Ruggeri
- Giuliano Simeone
- Pablo Barrios
- Koke (captain)
- Nicolás González
- Alexander Sørloth
- Julian Álvarez
Valencia lines up with Julen Agirrezabala in goal, a varied defensive line and Hugo Duro as an offensive reference.
Options on the mattress seat include Antoine Griezmann and Thiago Almada. Julián Álvarez stood out in the recent victory for Champions League against PSV.
Where to watch the duel live
Exclusive broadcast takes place on Disney+ on Brasil for all LaLiga 2025/26 games. Plataforma provides streaming on multiple devices.
At Espanha, DAZN covers the match. Árbitro César Soto Grado runs the game with an average of 5.23 cards per match.
Real-time updates are available in scoreboard applications.
Position of teams in the tournament
Atlético de Madrid has 31 points in 15 rounds and remains in fourth place. Equipe beat PSV 3-2 in Champions League, with a goal from Julián Álvarez.
Valencia registers 15 points and avoids defeats in the last rounds, including consecutive draws.
Atlético maintains a positive streak at home in LaLiga.
- Undefeated as home team in the domestic season.
- Valencia positioned two places above relegation.
Recent performance of Julián Álvarez
Julián Álvarez disappointed in Champions League with a decisive goal against PSV. Argentino leads Atlético’s offensive metrics with seven goals in LaLiga.
Athlete contributes with assists and precise finishes. Parceria with Sørloth strengthens the mattress attack sector.
Álvarez has had direct participation in goals in recent matches.
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium has full capacity for the match. Local has been home to Atlético games since 2017.
Conditions in Madri indicate suitable weather for December without interference on the lawn.
Caesar Soto Grado maintains uniform criteria for warnings.
Historical clashes between teams
Atlético de Madrid has won the last direct duels, including 3-0 in the previous season. Mandantes dominate history in Metropolitano.
Julián Álvarez has scored in past meetings against Valencia. Tactical Equilíbrio marks proposals from Simeone and Corberán.
Round impacts LaLiga’s intermediate classification.
