Atlético Madrid Prepares for Champions League Clash After LaLiga Setback

omidbasir- Atlético Madrid returned to training mere hours after their challenging defeat in LaLiga. The team faced a harsh reality at Butarque, and now they must shift their focus to the next challenge ahead: a crucial Champions League knockout match against Bruges. With the Spanish tournament lost, this fixture has now become a top priority for the club, alongside their upcoming Copa del Rey encounter against Barcelona.

As the team awaits their visit to Camp Nou, coach Diego Simeone is concentrating on the Champions League. Preparations began this morning, with the starting players engaging in gym workouts while substitutes participated in a small-sided match on the training field. Notable pairings include Pubill and Hancko, alongside wingers Giuliano and Lookman, who are expected to feature prominently in the upcoming match.

After today’s training session, Atlético will finalize their preparations for the clash in Bruges. The team is scheduled to depart from Madrid-Barajas Airport tomorrow at 10:45 AM, arriving at Ostend Airport at 1:05 PM before heading to their concentration hotel, the Van der Valk Hotel Brugge – Oostkamp. Simeone and one of the players will address the media at 5:45 PM at Jan Breydel Stadium, where they will also conduct a training session starting at 6:30 PM.