Lisbon (AFP)
RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann has trusted striker Yussuf Poulsen, rather than Patrik Schick, to replace Chelsea striker Timo Werner in his starting squad which will start the Champions League quarter against England. 'Atlético de Madrid, Thursday (9:00 p.m.) in Lisbon.
On the Spanish side, technician Diego Simeone has aligned his typical formation, with an offensive pair formed by Diego Costa and Marcos Llorente, according to the compositions provided by UEFA.
In the José-Alvalade stadium, behind closed doors, the Spanish club is the favorite in this second poster of the "Final 8", against a novice opponent at this level. The winner of this match will face Paris SG in the half.
Composition of teams:
Leipzig: Gulacsi - Klostermann, Upamecano, Halstenberg - Laimer, Sabitzer, Kampl, Angelino - Olmo - Poulsen, Nkunku
Atlético: Oblak - Trippier, Savic, Gimenez, Lodi - Koke (cap), Herrera, Saul, Carrasco - Llorente, Diego Costa
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