Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 29.08.2026 | La Liga

Sevilla enter the new league campaign riding an incredible wave of optimism, having launched a perfect start that few could have predicted. Under the guidance of Luis Garcia, they currently boast a flawless record from their opening two matches, alongside an impressive 5-2 goal difference.

Following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a stubborn Rayo Vallecano side on opening day, the Andalusian outfit firmly asserted their ambitions last weekend with a daunting trip to the Basque Country, putting on a masterclass to secure a resounding 3-1 win.

That triumph at the notoriously difficult San Mames has completely lifted the pressure off the squad's shoulders, proving that Los Nervionenses possess an exceptional attacking balance under their current system. As they look to maintain their 100% start to the La Liga season, they will draw immense confidence from April's heroics, when they stunned Diego Simeone’s side with a 2-1 victory at home.

In terms of squad selection, key winger Ruben Vargas will be left out of the matchday squad for the second consecutive week as he nears a departure from the club, with the young and ambitious Oso expected to fill his boots. Meanwhile, forward Alfon Gonzalez remains sidelined with a lingering muscle issue and is unavailable for this weekend's clash.

On the other hand, the situation inside the Atletico Madrid camp is far from calm, despite a solid points tally to start the season. Diego Simeone’s men launched their campaign with four points from their opening two matches—following a routine 2-0 victory over newly promoted Malaga on Matchday 1, they played out a lively four-goal draw against Villarreal.

During that previous round, the capital city club displayed unexpected cracks in their defensive line. They even had to rely on a bit of luck to escape with a point in their first appearance at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, particularly after being reduced to 10 men following Robin Le Normand's dismissal in the 78th minute.

However, the biggest headlines surrounding Madrid are dominated by transfer market updates and internal friction. While the club successfully completed a blockbuster deal to sign rock-solid Argentine defender Cristian Romero from Tottenham, the atmosphere has been heavily disrupted by talisman Julian Alvarez. The star forward is reportedly in a serious standoff with the board over his desire to leave the club.

With the Argentine striker having skipped training over the past two days, it is highly likely that Alvarez will start Saturday's clash from the bench. Consequently, El Cholo is expected to slot Cristian Romero straight into the heart of the defense alongside David Hancko to cover for the suspended Le Normand.