Returning to the scene that was considered to be unimpressive last season is not an easy task for Diego Simeone, even as a last-minute header from Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel snatched a late point for Lazio two weeks ago.
Atletico Madrid has been in good form lately, winning big against Real Madrid, Osasuna and Cadiz.
The Rojiblancos will look to make home advantage count when they face Dutch side Feyenoord on the second match day of the UCL.
Thrashing Celtic and Ajax is not an easy task, but this is the harsh reality of Feyenoord’s good form this season. The Dutch champions have shown to be one of the most competitive and tough opposition in Europe.
Match details
Date: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Kick-off time: 5:45 PM UK
Competition: UEFA Champions League 2023/24
Venue: De Kuip.
Where to watch Atletico Madrid vs Feyenoord Rotterdam on TV and live stream
You can watch the match on TNT Sports 1 in the UK and Paramount+ US.
UK: TNT Sports 1, Discovery+
USA: Paramount+
Canada: DAZN
Australia: Stan Sport
South Africa: SuperSport Premier League
Atletico Madrid Form Guide and Team News
Cadiz (Win), CA Osasuna (Win), Real Madrid (Win), Lazio (Draw), Valencia (Loss).
Despite having a long list of players out injured, Atletico Madrid have remained competitive.
The players in doubt ahead of the game include Pablo Barrios, Memphis Depay, Ivo Grbic, Thomas Lemar, Reinildo Mandava, Stefan Savic, Caglar Soyuncu and Vitolo.
Feyenoord Rotterdam Form Guide and Team News
Go Ahead Eagles (Win), Ajax (Win), Celtic FC (Win), Heerenveen (Win), Utrecht (Win).
Mexican sensation Santiago Tomas Gimenez missed the game due to a red card. Luka Ivanusec is also expected to be out due to an ankle injury.