Good afternoon and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the La Liga fixture between Elche and Atletico Madrid. We'll bring you all the action as it happens. Kick off is at 15:15 GMT.

Correa and Llorente did a decent job in a couple matches in the absence of Felix and Suarez, but Simone must be pleased to welcome back the latter in particular for Atleti.

Atletico Madrid have won just two of their previous five matches. Their form has been patchy, but the finish line is in sight and they are still sitting at the top of the table.

Simeone’s side were given a reprieve during the week as Barcelona suffered a shock defeat at home to Granada. That result kept Atletico Madrid two points clear at the top of La Liga.

Gazzaniga save! Correa got the cross into the near post, but the Elche goalkeeper did just enough to prevent the ball from finding someone in an Atletico Madrid shirt in the middle.

Johan Mojica is sidelined due to an injury picked up last time out while Pere Milla and Gonzalo Verdu are back from suspension for Elche. The hosts will need to be in top form to claim something today.

Dangerous delivery! Lemar gets the cross into the middle, there was some panic in the Elche defence, but Gazzaniga does just enough to clear the danger. Atleti on the front foot.

Simeone would surely love his team to get off to a flying start here to quell any nerves Atletico Madrid might be feeling. They have started on top, pressing for an early opener.

It's been a strong start to the match by Atletico Madrid. I'm not entirely sure that Elche have had a touch of the ball in the opening three minutes, but it's still very early.

What sort of match will we get this afternoon? Atletico Madrid desperately need a win after suffering defeat to Athletic Club in their last outing last weekend. Their form has been patchy.

The match is under way! It's Elche against Atletico Madrid in this La Liga fixture!

Okay, here we go. We are about to get under way in this La Liga fixture. Kick off is coming up soon.

The two groups of players are walking out on to the pitch. There's Suarez. Can he dliver for Atleti?

It looks quite windy this afternoon. Will that be a factor in the match? Both teams in the tunnel.

There are just three points between Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Sevilla at the top of La Liga!

Not long until kick off here. Simeone and his players will have no excuses if they fail to pick up all three points this afternoon. This is the sort of game Atleti simply have to win.

Kondogbia is in from the start for Atletico Madrid. Is that Simeone trying to give his team more presence in the centre of the pitch? Interesting to see how that decision pans out.

On the flip side, this fixture is purely about survival for Elche. A point would lift them out of the bottom three at the foot of the La Liga table. Anything here would be a bonus.

As already referenced, this match is crucial for Atletico Madrid to keep themselves out in front at the top of La Liga. Only five matches left to play. No margin for error at this point!

PICTURE: Guess who's back in the lineup today!

I'm Graham Ruthven and I'll be taking you through what promises to be another key match in the unfolding title race at the top of La Liga. Atletico Madrid need all three points!

Suarez is back! The Uruguayan striker is back in the Atletico Madrid team from the start this afternoon after a spell on the sidelines through injury. That is a big boost for Simeone!