Manchester City vs. Atletico Madrid: Match Preview, Lineups, and Broadcast Details

Manchester City concludes their Asian tour in Seoul on Sunday with a friendly against Atletico Madrid, serving as the final preparation for Enzo Maresca's squad before their Community Shield clash against Arsenal.

Maresca faces the challenging task of succeeding Pep Guardiola but has expressed satisfaction with the team's progress. He stated, "The only thing I have said since I started to the players is that for me it’s a new reset. All of them start at the same level." He added, "It has been very good since day one. They have been very open-minded about a new manager arriving. We have changed some structures and some patterns, the way we play on the ball off the ball and in general. This is the main change, the work ethic from the ones who have been here year after year also is important. These 10 days together are so important. I need a connection with them – and it’s so important for the future."

This is City's second fixture in South Korea, following their 3-1 victory over the K-League All-Stars. Their tour began with a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in Hong Kong.

Atletico Madrid, managed by Diego Simeone, has already played two pre-season matches, defeating Getafe 4-1 and losing 2-1 to Manchester United. They might feature a debut for their new signing and local favorite, Lee Kang-in, who recently joined from PSG. Lee commented, "I have been watching this team for a long time and I have known all along how big of a club they are. And I am really happy to have a chance to play for this team. The head coach and the management made me feel they really wanted me. They compete for trophies every year and I feel like I can continue to grow as a player and lift more trophies with this club." Lee will wear the number seven shirt, previously worn by club legend Antoine Griezmann. He added, "I know the number means so much because so many legends of the club have worn it before me. But I am only thinking about how I can best help the team and how I can keep improving as a player. Doing my best each and every day to help the club is the most important thing for me. I am not thinking about anything else."

Team News for Man City vs. Atletico Madrid

Manchester City will be without several key players returning from the World Cup, including Erling Haaland. This has provided opportunities for younger talents like Jeremy Doku, Divine Mubama, and Ryan McAidoo to impress.

Atletico Madrid has announced a 27-man squad for the game, featuring experienced players such as Jan Oblak, Robin Le Normand, José María Giménez, and Koke. Julian Alvarez and Marcos Llorente are still on their post-World Cup break.

Expected Lineups for Man City vs. Atletico Madrid

Manchester City: Donnarumma; Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol; Reijnders, Kovacic; Semenyo, Foden, Savinho; Marmoush

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Sola, Gimenez, Le Normand, Hancko; Cardoso, Koke, Hjulmand; Kang-in, Martin, Lookman

How to Watch Man City vs. Atletico Madrid: TV and Online Streams

The match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid is scheduled to kick off at 12 pm UK time on Sunday. While it will not be televised, fans can stream the game on CITY+ and the official Man City app.

Stats for Man City vs. Atletico Madrid

• Manchester City and Atletico Madrid last faced each other in the 2021/22 Champions League quarter-finals, with City winning 1-0 at home and progressing after a 0-0 draw in Madrid.
• Sunday's match is City's final game before they compete against Arsenal in the Community Shield at Wembley next weekend.
• Atletico Madrid finished fourth in La Liga last season.

Prediction for Man City vs. Atletico Madrid

Both teams are using this friendly as a final preparation match rather than a significant performance indicator. However, Manchester City's squad depth, even with some key players absent, should provide them with enough quality to overcome an Atletico Madrid side still developing their pre-season rhythm.

Prediction: Man City 2-1 Atletico Madrid