Atlético de Madrid needs to win today against Mallorca, who are in the midst of a battle for survival, if they want to keep a thread of hope alive to fight for the league title.
The eight-point deficit against Barcelona highlights the necessity for Diego Simeone's team. Mallorca approaches the matchday two points away from the relegation zone.
Atlético: Oblak; Giménez, Llorente, Pubill, Hancko; Giuliano, Barrios, Johnny Cardoso, Baena; Julián Alvarez and Sorloth.
Without Ruggeri but with Giménez and Baena in the midfield alongside Barrios and Cardoso.
Mallorca: Leo Román; Maffeo, Valjent, David López, Mojica; Mascarell, Samú Costa, Antonio Sánchez, Darder, Mateo Joseph; Muriqi.
Mojica returns to the left-back position and Morey retains his starting spot.
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