Simeone tests new lineup

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone tests new lineup in evening session in Los Angeles de San Rafael. Pablo Barrios and Morten Hjulmand shared the double pivot.

What does this mean for Atletico Madrid?

The evening session is an opportunity for Simeone to try out his players in a different environment. The presence of Pablo Barrios and Morten Hjulmand in the midfield suggests that the coach is looking for more creativity in his team's game.

What's next?

Next week, Atletico Madrid will face a tough opponent in the league. The evening session today is an important preparation for that match. Simeone and his team must be ready to face a strong rival and show their ability to win.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone tests new lineup in evening session in Los Angeles de San Rafael. Pablo Barrios and Morten Hjulmand shared the double pivot. The session, lasting over an hour, also featured Mateu Alemany, Tomas Reñones, and Óscar Gil Marín. Johnny Cardoso returned to the pitch alongside a recovering player and continues to shorten his recovery time after his ankle surgery. He is making favorable progress nine weeks after undergoing surgery.

Players present

  • Goalkeepers: Jan Oblak, Dani Rubio (B), Salvi Esquivel (B), Diego Piqueras (B)
  • Defenders: Matteo Ruggeri, David Hancko, Robin Le Normand, Julio Díaz (B), Javier Boñar (B), Dani Martínez (B), Jorge Domínguez (B), Romeo Hueso (B), Aleksa Puric (B)
  • Midfielders: Rodrigo Mendoza, Koke Resurrección, Pablo Barrios, Thomas Lemar, Morten Hjulmand, Rayane Belaid (B), Javi Morcillo (B), Iker Luque (B), Jorge Castillo (B)
  • Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Carlos Martín, Sergio Esteban (B), Koke Mota (B), Miguel Cubo (B), Arnau Ortiz (B)

Players absent

  • Juan Musso (Called up with Argentina)
  • José María Giménez
  • Marcos Llorente (Called up with Spain)
  • Nahuel Molina (Called up with Argentina)
  • Marc Pubill (Called up with Spain)
  • Álex Grimaldo (Called up with Spain)
  • Álex Baena (Called up with Spain)
  • Thiago Almada (Called up with Argentina)
  • Giuliano Simeone (Called up with Argentina)
  • Obed Vargas
  • Alexander Sorloth
  • Julián Álvarez (Called up with Argentina)
  • Tomy Gavaldá