Atletico Madrid and Juventus will conclude their preparations for the 2024-25 season with a high-profile friendly match in Sweden on Sunday afternoon.
Juventus is set to kick off their Serie A campaign with a home game against Como on August 19, while Atletico Madrid will start their La Liga season with a match against Villarreal on the same day.
Atletico has had three matches this summer, starting with a 1-1 draw against Numancia on July 27, which they later won in a penalty shootout. They have also secured victories over Getafe with a 3-1 scoreline and Kitchee with a 6-1 result this month. Their pre-season will be completed with the friendly against Juventus on Sunday, ahead of their La Liga opener away at Villarreal on August 19.
Last season, Atletico finished fourth in La Liga, trailing the champions Real Madrid by 19 points. However, their placement ensured automatic qualification for the group stage of the 2024-25 Champions League, meeting the minimum requirement for the team.
During the summer transfer window, Atletico made two notable acquisitions, signing Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad and Alexander Sorloth from Villarreal, while Alvaro Morata was the most significant player to depart the club.
Atletico Madrid is enhancing their squad for the upcoming season, with Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez poised to join from Chelsea and Manchester City, respectively.
Juventus, on the other hand, ended last season in third place in Serie A, trailing 23 points behind the champions Inter Milan. They are now entering a new chapter under the guidance of Thiago Motta.
The Old Lady has played only twice this summer, starting with a 3-0 loss to Nurnberg in their pre-season opener on July 26, followed by a 2-2 draw with Brest on August 3.
Juventus will conclude their pre-season preparations this weekend and will kick off their 2024-25 Serie A campaign at home against Como on August 19.
Motta’s team has been active in the transfer market this summer, with Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa being the highlight of their signings. Additionally, Khephren Thuram, Juan Cabal, and Michele Di Gregorio have joined the squad.
There have been numerous departures from the first team, leading to a revamped squad for the upcoming season, with more transfers anticipated before the end of the transfer window.
fresh signee Last time out, Sorloth scored twice against Kitchee to earn a brace. On Sunday afternoon, he is predicted to start for Atletico again.
Arthur Vermeeren is also likely to start again, as the Belgian is anticipated to improve in the upcoming season and compete for a starting position in the center of the Atletico midfield.
Koke, Samuel Lino, and Marcos Llorente ought likely be among the starts as well. Joao Felix, who is still said to be leaving, may make another appearance.
Head coach Motta of Juventus will likely make changes to the starting lineup from the team that began the previous 2-2 draw with Brest. Danilo, who scored in the match in Pescara, is expected to start.
Douglas Luiz, who recently joined the team, ought to start as well. Bremer, who has been connected to a summertime transfer from the Old Lady, ought to play in the middle of the defense.
Dusan Vlahovic, 24, is expected to start at the front of Juventus' lineup on Sunday afternoon. The Italian powerhouse will be looking to Vlahovic for goals in the next season.
