Matheus Cunha, goes down with Kondogbia to receive Barça

Simeone will have a second absence to receive Barcelona. Matheus Cunha did not exercise with the group due to a muscle injury in the left thigh and joins Kondogbia, suspended, as casualties for a duel in the Wanda Metropolitano where Atlético can count on 100% capacity for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Brazilian striker was summoned by his selection for the next international break after the League match against the Blaugranas, but the muscle injury forces him to stay in Madrid to recover, as confirmed by the Brazilian team. Cunha had already arrived at the club with muscle problems detected in the medical examination, but that did not prevent him from missing any meeting.

Preparation against Barça

The cholo He concentrated on his fiefdom, which will have a great night tomorrow, with the staff fully aware in returning to get a triumph that already arrived last season thanks to a goal from Carrasco, although by then the stands were empty. The fans have not celebrated a victory over Barcelona in the League since 2010 at the Vicente Calderón And he wants the return of the entire audience to be a party in style. Simeone could resort to a fully offensive eleven to try to achieve it.

In yesterday's session in Majadahonda, the Argentine coach worked with a scheme where João Félix, Griezmann and Suárez would enter the eleven. A forward full of quality and where the French and the Uruguayan would face their former team with a lot of desire to vindicate themselves after the convulsive exits of the Blaugrana club. Trippier returned to work without problems despite requesting the change in Milan and lA doubt resides in whether Cholo will turn to English in the right lane or will place Llorente in the position. Simeone has the rest of his squad available and wants to reach the break with the best feelings.