Will Jan Oblak play tonight for Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona in Champions League quarter-final second leg?
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
The goalkeeper missed the first leg due to injury.
Tonight is crucial for Atlético de Madrid. They will try to guarantee their spot in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. They have been handed a major boost ahead of the fixture.
Jan Oblak hasn’t been part of the squad since March 10 after suffering a serious injury. He missed the first leg against Barcelona at Camp Nou. However, the goalkeeper is back on the training pitch and is included in the matchday squad for the second leg.
Diego Simeone stated on Monday, “I still haven’t told the players who will start,” adding that he probably won’t reveal the starting lineup until closer to tonight’s game time.
With a significant advantage in the match, Atlético de Madrid are hoping to guarantee a spot in the Champions League semifinals. Diego Simeone’s team has good news ahead of the game at the Metropolitano.
Will Jab Oblak play tonight?
Jan Oblak trained as usual during the most recent session, giving the squad a major boost, particularly in the key position between the sticks. However, whether he will start tonight’s game remains unclear.
Jan Oblak’s return is very important. As one of the team’s leaders, the goalie’s experience could be beneficial in a crucial game. However, his start in the game is still doubtful as Simeone won’t directly throw him into the starting lineup after he was out for a long period of time.
Against Tottenham, Oblak had a muscular injury. Since then, he has been replaced by Argentina goalkeeper Juan Musso, who has given up 10 goals in six games as a starter, including two in Atletico’s 2-1 LaLiga loss at Sevilla on Saturday.
Will Jan Oblak play tonight?
It remains uncertain if he will start tonight.
Did he play in the first leg?
No, he was injured.
What time will the game start?
It will start at 12:30 am IST, 15th April.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.