Atlético de Madrid met at their Majadahonda training center on Friday, October 30, to fine-tune their preparation before the LaLiga match against Levante, which will be held at the Ciutat de València. The session, led by coach Diego Pablo Simeone, saw the participation of the majority of the squad, although the team said goodbye to the presence of Koke and Johnny Cardoso, who will be out of the game due to injury.
Koke, who is usually a key player in the midfield area, is in the last phase of his recovery after a muscle injury that prevented him from playing in the last games. Johnny Cardoso, for his part, has suffered an injury to the hip area that forces him to remain out of the squad. Both players, however, have remained active in rehabilitation work and are expected to return to the locker room soon.
During training, Simeone focused on the defensive organization and high pressing that characterizes Atlético. The players showed good intensity in transition exercises and in attacking work with pressure from the defense. The coaching staff also reviewed the game plan for the afternoon match, highlighting the need to maintain compactness and solidity in the central zone of the field.
Atlético faces Levante in a match that could be decisive for the position in the table. With the absence of Koke and Cardoso, the team will have to adjust its scheme and rely on the depth of the squad to maintain the pace required by the competition. The coach has stressed the importance of group cohesion and tactical discipline to overcome the Valencian rival.
With the season progressing, Atlético de Madrid seeks to consolidate its position in the fight for the Champions League. The next day will be a challenge that will test the team's ability to adapt to roster changes and continue competing at the highest level. Fans will be able to see how the team approaches the game at the Levante stadium and whether Simeone's strategy translates into a victory that keeps the pressure on the league leaders.