Team News: Antoine Griezmann leads Atletico Madrid attack against Espanyol

Antoine Griezmann will partner Oliver and Luciano Vietto in the Atletico Madrid attack against Espanyol as they seek to extend their unbeaten run in La Liga.

Full-back Juanfran makes his first start for three weeks after overcoming a thigh problem, while Saul Niguez takes the place of the suspended Gabi.

Espanyol's Victor Sanchez is also ruled out through suspension, paving the way for Abraham Gonzalez to start in a packed midfield.

Felipe Caicedo will operate as a lone striker for the visitors.

Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Godin, Luis, Juanfran, Gimenez; Tiago, Koke, Oliver, Niguez; Griezmann, Vietto Subs: Moya,Savic, Gamez, Correa, Partey, Torres, Ferreira-Carrasco

Espanyol: Pau; Javi Lopez, Alvaro, Roco; Fuentes, Diop, Abraham, Hernan, Alvarez, Asensio; Caicedo Subs: Bardi, Duarte, Canas, Jordan, Moreno, Burgui, Sylla