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Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, and team news for La Liga game

STRUGGLING Espanyol entertain second-placed Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

The home side are 16th in the table with just four wins from 16 games, while Atletico trail leaders Barcelona by six points.



 Quique Sanchez Flores is under severe pressure at Espanyol
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Quique Sanchez Flores is under severe pressure at EspanyolCredit: Rex Features

Espanyol are coached by ex-Watford boss, the quietly-spoken Quique Sanchez Flores.

But rumours abound that Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic is being lined up as a replacement.

What TV channel is Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid on and can I live stream it?

The action is available on Football.

To stream the game live, you can buy a Sky Sports Day Pass from 

You can also follow all the action on the SunSport LIVE BLOG.

 Espanyol's forward Gerard Moreno celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Las Palmas
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Espanyol's forward Gerard Moreno celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Las PalmasCredit: EPA

When is Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid?

The La Liga game kicks-off at 8.30pm on Friday, December 22 at the RCDE Stadium.

Team news

 

 Fernando Torres came off the bench to score for Atletico against Deportivo Alaves
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Fernando Torres came off the bench to score for Atletico against Deportivo AlavesCredit: EPA

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He came through the game well and is expected to start again.

Fernando Torres led Atletico to a 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

He, Angel Correa and Yannick Carrasco came as subs and will be hoping to start on Friday night.

Diego Costa shows amazing transformation as he prepares return to action at Atletico Madrid
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