Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic lead the line for Atletico Madrid this evening as they look to strengthen their grip on third place in La Liga away to Villarreal.

Diego Godin and Miranda are selected at the heart of the defence by coach Diego Simeone, while Koke and Arda Turan are entrusted to supply the creativity for Los Rojiblancos.

Meanwhile, on-loan Arsenal forward Joel Campbell starts up top for the home side as they look to bolster their hopes of a European finish in Spain's top division.

Villarreal: Asenjo; Mario, Eric, V.Ruiz, Jokic; Pina, Trigueros, Rukavina, J.Costa; Campbell, Gerard.

Atletico: Oblak; Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Gamez; Tiago, Gabi, Koke, Arda; Griezmann and Mandzukic.

Written by
Paul Gorst