The Argentinian's side look set to finish second in the Spanish league.
Predicted Lineups
ATLETICO MADRID (4-4-2): Oblak; Arias, Savic, Godin, Filipe Luis; Saul, Rodri Hernandez, Partey, Lemar; Griezmann, Alvaro Morata
Unavailable: Diego Costa (Suspended), Borja Garces (Injured), Lucas Hernandez (Injured), Gimenez (Injured)
Doubtful: None
REAL VALLADOLID (4-4-2): Jordi Masip; Antonito, Joaquin Fernandez, Salisu, Nacho Martinez; Oscar Plano, Michel, Ruben Alcarez, Toni Suarez; Sergi Guardiola, Unal
Unavailable: Kiko Olivas (Suspended), Luismi (Injured), Pablo Hervias (Injured), Anuar Tuhami (Injured), Cop (Injured), Plaza (Injured), Verde (Injured), Keko (Injured)
Doubtful: Fernando Calero (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Twice pegged back by Valencia in midweek, second-placed Atletico Madrid pulled through to win 3-2 and restore their seven-point lead over Real Madrid. With seven wins in their last seven league games against Real Valladolid and three clean sheets in the last four, this should be an easy home win.
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Valladolid