Julián Alvarez, unstoppable in 2025

Argentine striker Julián Alvarez, who played 70 games last year for Manchester City, Atlético de Madrid and national teams, will start 2025 as a starter against Marbella in the Copa del Rey.

Alvarez was one of the footballers who played the most games in 2024, with an immediate performance since his signing for Atlético for 70 million euros. The player has scored 12 of the 26 games played with the red and white team, and will form a striking duo with Griezmann in the first game of the year.

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Griezmann and Julián Alvarez ready to face Marbella

Atlético de Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, has made it clear that he will not hold back in the third round of the Copa del Rey against Marbella. Griezmann and Julián Alvarez will once again be the team’s spearhead, with a lineup that resembles the team’s starting eleven.

The Cholo has recovered Gallagher for the left side of the midfield, completing a line that is already well-known with Barrios and De Paul in the engine room and Giuliano on the right. Lenglet and Galán also remain as regulars in a defense in which Le Normand will continue to accumulate minutes in search of regaining his status and in which Molina presents himself as strong competition to Llorente. There will be absences due to injury, in the cases of Lemar and Giménez.

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Simeone bets on a 'starting' eleven for the Copa

Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone prepares a team with several heavyweights for the third round of the Copa del Rey against Marbella. In the two tests carried out, names such as Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán, Barrios, De Paul, Giuliano and Griezmann appear.

There would only be three newcomers compared to the base team of the 12 consecutive victories: Le Normand, in need of minutes to gain competitive rhythm, and Molina, behind and Koke reinforcing the four-man line in the middle. With Correa back in the group dynamics, the only absences in training would be those of Lemar, due to a contusion suffered in one of the last training sessions of 2024, and Giménez, still recovering from the strain suffered in Barcelona.

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The 'Vic prophecy' that drives Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid is on a 12-game winning streak, which began after an internal meeting following their only league defeat at Benito Villamarín. The secret to this success dates back to October 31, when the team visited the modest Catalan club UD Vic and won 0-2.

Ramón Carrascal, Vic’s coach, had a hunch about Atlético’s future triumph after seeing the energy in Simeone and Gustavo López’s eyes. Since then, the team has chained victories, including the biggest away win in Champions League history and the first at Barcelona’s home. Carrascal visited Simeone and López in December, just before the ninth consecutive win with a comeback against Sevilla, and they shared their experience in preparing for the match.

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Le Normand returns without helmet and Simeone asks for more attack

Atlético de Madrid is preparing for their next Copa del Rey match against Marbella. In the first training session of the week, the team worked on defense and Simeone emphasized the importance of covering the goal.

Le Normand, without his protective helmet, could be a starter in defense, while Koke could also return to the starting lineup. Simeone asked his players for more daring in attack and especially Barrios, whom he has asked to shoot on goal. The team is looking to maintain its streak of 12 consecutive victories.

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Le Normand returns without helmet and Simeone asks for more attack

Atlético de Madrid is preparing for their next Copa del Rey match against Marbella. In the first training session of the week, the team worked on defense and Simeone emphasized the importance of covering the goal.

Le Normand, without his protective helmet, could be a starter in defense, while Koke could also return to the starting lineup. Simeone asked his players for more daring in attack and especially Barrios, whom he has asked to shoot on goal. The team is looking to maintain its streak of 12 consecutive victories.

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Atlético de Madrid stands firm in their squad

Atlético de Madrid has no plans to make any signings in the upcoming transfer window. With a balanced squad and almost all players available for the coach, the club has the idea that there is no need to reinforce the squad.

The players with leading roles feel comfortable in the club and those with fewer minutes want to work to turn their respective situations around. Only Thomas Lemar could seek a loan or even a definitive exit due to his lack of opportunities after recovering from injury.

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Atlético de Madrid stands firm in their squad

Atlético de Madrid has no plans to make any signings in the upcoming transfer window. With a balanced squad and almost all players available for the coach, the club has the idea that there is no need to reinforce the squad.

The players with leading roles feel comfortable in the club and those with fewer minutes want to work to turn their respective situations around. Only Thomas Lemar could seek a loan or even a definitive exit due to his lack of opportunities after recovering from injury.

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Atletico returns to training without Lenglet and with Gimenez alone

Eight days after winning in Barcelona and leading the standings, Atletico Madrid returned to training without the presence of Josema Gimenez and Clement Lenglet.

The Uruguayan trained alone due to a muscle injury suffered in the match played in Montjuïc, with the idea of being available to the coaching staff in the return of LaLiga against Osasuna at the Metropolitano.

For his part, the French defender was not present at Cerro del Espino due to an indisposition. The mattresses trained without players from La Academia and are already preparing for the first official match of 2025, which they will play at La Rosaleda against Marbella corresponding to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

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Atletico returns to training without Lenglet and with Gimenez alone

Eight days after winning in Barcelona and leading the standings, Atletico Madrid returned to training without the presence of Josema Gimenez and Clement Lenglet.

The Uruguayan trained alone due to a muscle injury suffered in the match played in Montjuïc, with the idea of being available to the coaching staff in the return of LaLiga against Osasuna at the Metropolitano.

For his part, the French defender was not present at Cerro del Espino due to an indisposition. The mattresses trained without players from La Academia and are already preparing for the first official match of 2025, which they will play at La Rosaleda against Marbella corresponding to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

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