After a summer of heavy spending by Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone’s red and white brigade will begin their 2024/25 La Liga campaign against Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Tuesday (IST).
Marcos Andre joined Valencia's injury list this week, leaving the veteran Edinson Cavani as their only fit striker.
Atletico Madrid are not playing this weekend in the new season of La Liga, having given a late start to the season due to their involvement in the Champions League in the previous season.
Diego Simeone also shared his experience of playing at an empty Wanda Metropolitano and said that even though the fans were not there, "their soul was".
The 4-2 aggregate win on Wednesday saw Atleti advance to the quarterfinals, whereas holders Liverpool had to walk out of the league with a heavy heart.
The Argentina national was involved in an interaction with the Argentine daily newspaper La Nación where he shed light upon numerous issues.
"Before starting, you know I never search for excuses," Simeone told the media on Saturday evening.
Huesca is to host Atletico on Saturday at Estadio El Alcoraz in Huesca.
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone said on Tuesday he was not thinking about the current transfer window as decisions on who will be traded and kept on Atletico are not completely up to him.
Simeone added that the Catalan team had a better defence this season and that Girona was quick on he counterattack.
