Atletico will host city rivals Real Madrid in the derby this Sunday with the game having meaning just for the hosts.

AC Milan are still without a win in this season’s UEFA Champions League and face a tough test away at Atletico Madrid.

The Italian outfit remain rooted to the bottom of Group B with one point, while Atletico are in third place with 4 points.

Atletico are hoping to get back to winning ways after successive defeats against group leaders Liverpool.

Milan have now failed to win in three games across all competitions since the start of the month and must welcome runaway leaders Liverpool to San Siro on the final day.

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What time does Atletico vs Milan start?

The game kicks off at 11pm Kenyan time at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Atletico vs Milan team news

Atletico Madrid will be without English right-back Kieran Trippier and Portuguese forward Joao Felix.

They join Brazilian centre-back Felipe and France international Antoine Griezmann who are suspended. 

Luis Suarez only played 25 minutes over the weekend but is expected to lead the attacking line for Diego Simeone’s charges.

For the visitors, Ante Rebic and right-back Davide Calabria are out injured and will be unavailable.

Fikayo Tomori could potentially return to the starting XI to solidify Stefano Pioli’s defense.

Atletico vs Milan head to head

From the three matches played between these two teams, Atletico have won all of them, including a 2-1 victory in the first leg.

Atletico vs Milan current form

Both teams have identical records coming into the fixture, winning twice, drawing twice and losing just once in their last five matches.

Atletico vs Milan prediction

Milan have no chance of qualification and are playing for pride which could leave them exposed, the home side have too much on the line and could come out on top.

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