Atletico Madrid to appeal Diego Costa red card LaLiga Simeone wants him to play against Juventus

Atletico Madrid have appealed for Diego Costa's red card picked up against Real Madrid to be rescinded.

The forward was sent off along with Los Blancos full-back Dani Carvajal after an incident broke out between the two players during Atletico's remarkable 7-3 victory in the International Champions Cup.

Costa was dismissed for kicking out at the Real Madrid man, which led to a heated brawl between both sets of players.

According to tournament guidelines, the consequence of a red card is a one-match ban.

Previously in pre-season, Atletico midfielder Marcos Llorente was sent off against Mexican side Guadalajara but was cleared to play his former club in the Madrid derby.

Atletico meet Juventus on August 10. The Italian league champions defeated Diego Simeone's team in the knockout stage of the Champions League 2018/19.