Atletico Madrid travel to face Elche in La Liga on Wednesday, April 23, 2026. The match is scheduled for 9:00 PM CEST at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.
As of April 22, 2026, Atletico Madrid sits in fourth place in the La Liga table. Elche is positioned in the lower half of the standings, though not in the relegation zone as of this date. The two teams have contrasting objectives for the final stretch of the season, with Atletico aiming to secure UEFA Champions League qualification.
In team news, Atletico Madrid will be without defender César Azpilicueta due to a knee injury. Midfielder Thomas Lemar is also a confirmed absentee as he continues his recovery from a long-term Achilles tendon rupture. Manager Diego Simeone is expected to have a largely fit squad otherwise, with key players like Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata available for selection.
