Diego Simeone has given a start to Adrian Lopez as Atletico Madrid face Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League.

With Diego Costa unavailable through suspension, the Spain U21 international takes his place alongside David Villa as they play the Russians.

Koke and Arda Turan are the supporting midfielders in the XI, whilst Mario Suarez and Gabi sit.

For Luciano Spalletti’s men, Hulk passed a late fitness test to take his place in the team.

Atletico Madrid: Courtois; Juanfran, Miranda, Godín, Filipe; Mario Suárez, Gabi; Koke, Arda; Adriánn, Villa

Zenit: Lodygin; Ansaldi, Lombaerts, Luis Neto, Hubocan, Smolnikov, Zyryanov, Witsel, Hulk, Danny, Kerzhakov.

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