Hey rojiblancos! It’s mid of February and we’re into the most exciting and crucial time of the season with Champions League knockout stage just a few days ahead. We will face Liverpool FC at metropolitano on 18th Feb for the first leg. The opponents are performing exceptionally well and hope the colchoneros put on their “Porque Luchan Como Hermanos” Cape, and surprise the entire Europe.

Morata, Giménez and Arias return from injury spell

Álvaro Morata, JM Giménez and Santiago Arias returned to the training and have entered the squad to face Valencia CF. This is a major boost for Atléti after losing several first team players to injury. João Félix, Hector Herrera might join soon, while Kieran Trippier will be out atleast until the second leg of Champions League.

Miguel Angel Gil Marin chosen as new first vice President of La Liga

Atléti CEO Gil Marin has been elected as the new first vice president of La Liga after Clemente Villaverde left the position. Gil Marin was the only candidate and his term will be for two years.

Simeone: “All of Atlético Madrid’s energy and thoughts are being put towards Valencia fixture”

Diego Simeone is not thinking about Liverpool and his only focus is on the Valencia game. “I don’t think about Tuesday’s game at this time. After Valencia we will look to our next match. It’s a very important match as it’s the one coming next” were his words.

Diego Costa has started training with the first team.

Diego Costa has returned from his recovery after he had to go under the knife for his surgery on herniated disc.

The player is keen to be fit and ready to face Liverpool and he is likely to be included in the squad.

Jan Oblak wins Mahou’s January player award

Jan Oblak received Mahou’s January player award for his performance in January. He has conceded just 15 goals in La Liga despite a complete shuffle in the defence and he also made fantastic saves against Levante.

Atléti players and staff unites for lunch

The players and staff went for a meal together again before the game vs Valencia. Last week before the Granada game, Gil Marin had hosted the team and staff for a lunch in his Farm house.

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Author: Kumaran Raj