Real Sociedad – Atletico Madrid

Atletico do not look like outsiders in a match without motivation

In the final round of La Liga, Real Sociedad take on Atletico at home. The game is of no tournament importance. Diego Simeone's side have qualified for the Champions League. Real Sociedad have secured their place in the Europa League. The Basques have experienced a bit of a slump. The team could have been fighting for a place in the top four. A series of four unsuccessful matches prevented this. Key losses happened in the games with Rayo Vallecano and Levante. At the same time, Real Sociedad have made significant progress in attack at the end of the season. The scoring streak has lasted four meetings. In the last two games, Real Sociedad have scored two goals. At the moment, the team from San Sebastian can count on all the key players, except for Oyarzabal. The squad will be close to optimum. Atletico solved their minimum task two rounds ago. Diego Simeone's side produced six points against reserves Real Madrid and Elche without a flashy game. A draw with Sevilla at home followed without motivation. Atletico have a lot of playing problems. The team has struggled to take points in every match at the finish. The season has turned out to be one of the most disappointing in recent times. In the final round, both coaches may decide on a significant rotation. Usually, head-to-head matches between Atletico and Real Sociedad are predicted to be played on a total of less, although the clubs have been refuting such opinions in recent times. Last season, the opponents had a 2-2 shoot-out. In the King's Cup, Sociedad were clearly stronger, 2-0. The bookmakers give completely equal odds on the opponents. At the same time, Atletico objectively look like the better team. Simeone won't allow his players to relax, even if there is a rotation. Suárez will try to score in his last game for the club, Griezmann needs to break his bad streak and produce a bright game. It is logical to assume that Atletico will at least not lose. An important point also in terms of a draw. The opponents are unlikely to mind that much. The total, on the other hand, is difficult to predict. In recent encounters, Atletico have returned to their traditional pattern of five consecutive draws. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, have a penchant for top-flight encounters - three in a row. Sociedad are one of the most defensive teams in La Liga. In the last round, there could be surprises in this regard. The opponents could also open up, given their lack of tournament motivation.