Before the game with Atletico, Lokomotiv again did not avoid problems. Stanislav Magkeev and Vedran Corluka did not recover in time for the game. Therefore, Murilo and Rajkovic formed a partnership in the centre of defence, while Kulikov and Krychowiak started in midfield. Vlad Ignatiev also returned to the starting lineup after missing the game against Sochi.
Atletico arrived to Moscow motivated, with the strongest squad. Saul, who missed several matches, returned to the squad, while...