Atletico Madrid - Deportivo de A Coruna

Jonathan David enters this matchday 10 clash in sharp form, serving as the focal point for an Atletico Madrid side that has navigated a demanding schedule with impressive resilience. Despite the injury-enforced absence of key figures like Koke and Cristian Romero, the hosts have maintained a steady rhythm in LaLiga, recently securing a narrow victory over Espanyol. The expected XI, anchored by Jan Oblak, will aim to control the tempo at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as they look to build on a sequence of results that includes a notable win against Real Madrid earlier this season.

Deportivo de A Coruna arrive looking to rediscover their winning touch after a run of draws. While they displayed attacking intent in their recent stalemate with Levante, the visitors face a significant test without the injured Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Relying on a midfield trio of Bil Nsongo, Mario Soriano, and Diego Villares, they must tighten their defensive structure to withstand Atletico's pressure. Having fallen 1-0 in their most recent meeting during the Copa del Rey, Deportivo will be eager to prove their competitiveness in this LaLiga encounter.