Atlético Madrid vs Elche 23 Aug 2025
Watch the football match Live between a team Atlético Madrid vs Elche After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions La liga .
This match is played on date 23 Aug 2025
This match takes place in Riyadh Air Metropolitano (Madrid) – In championship competitions La liga by Season 2025/2026
📝 Match Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Atlético Madrid vs Elche |
| Competition | La Liga – Matchday 1 |
| Date | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 21:00 CEST (19:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid |
| Broadcast | LaLiga TV, ESPN+, DAZN (region dependent) |
| Last Meeting | Elche 0–2 Atlético Madrid (April 2025, La Liga) |
| Head-to-Head | Atlético: 18 wins, Elche: 2 wins, Draws: 5 |
🔎 Overview
The 2025–26 La Liga season kicks off at the Wanda Metropolitano where title contenders Atlético Madrid host newly promoted Elche. Atlético will be looking to assert their dominance early under manager Diego Simeone, who continues to build a disciplined, hard-working squad known for its defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat.
Elche, returning to the top flight, face a daunting challenge but will be motivated to start their campaign positively. Their survival will depend heavily on compact defending and capitalizing on any chances against a strong Atlético side.
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
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🆚 Total Matches: 25
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✅ Atlético Madrid Wins: 18
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✅ Elche Wins: 2
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🟰 Draws: 5
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⚽ Last Meeting: Elche 0–2 Atlético Madrid (April 2025)
Atlético have generally controlled this matchup with comfortable victories at home.
🧠 Tactical Preview
🟥 Atlético Madrid
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Manager: Diego Simeone
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Formation: 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 (flexible)
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Strengths: Defensive organization, set pieces, rapid counterattacks
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Concerns: Creative midfield transitions
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Key Player: João Félix – The Portuguese forward is vital for unlocking defenses and supplying goals.
⬜ Elche
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Manager: Fran Escribá
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Formation: 4-2-3-1
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Strengths: Defensive compactness, work rate
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Weaknesses: Limited attacking options, vulnerability on counters
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Key Player: Lucas Boyé – The striker who will need to be clinical on any chances created.
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Form (W-D-L) |
|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid | 🟩 🟩 🟰 🟩 🟩 |
| Elche | 🟥 🟰 🟰 🟥 🟰 |
🎯 Prediction
Atlético Madrid 2–0 Elche
At home and with their typical defensive strength, Atlético are expected to secure a comfortable win to start their La Liga campaign on a positive note.
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