Atletico Madrid head to Villareal in a key La Liga clash on the road on April 1.
Los Rojiblancos are currently looking to bolster their hopes of a strong end to the campaign ahead of vital few weeks of fixtures.
As the race for UEFA Champions League qualification becomes more complex, the battle to ensure a top four finish becomes more important.
Following a weekend of results which have stepped up the pressure on Atletico Madrid, the option to increase pressure within domestic league is essential.
Fourth place is the key objective this season, and ahead of Monday night action at Villarreal, they are buoyed by the return of defender Jose Maria Gimenez.
The latest reports from Marca indicate Gimenez is ready to face the Yellow Submarine, despite his recent injury issues, and he is set to start.
Victory for Atletico Madrid tonight would lift them above Atletico Club in the race for fourth at the of the campaign.
