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🔄Targeting the Champions League: Atlético go to Valencia without 8️⃣ stars
TL;DR
Atlético de Madrid will face Valencia in La Liga without eight key players as they prioritize their upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final against Arsenal. The coaching staff aims to ensure the rested players are in peak condition for the crucial match.
Key points
- Atlético de Madrid faces Valencia in La Liga
- Eight key players are not included in the squad
- Focus is on the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Arsenal
- Coaching staff aims to prevent injuries
- Players rested to ensure peak physical condition
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🔄Targeting the Champions League: Atlético go to Valencia without 8️⃣ stars
Atlético de Madrid head into their next La Liga match against Valencia with their eyes on the most important game of the season. With the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals against Arsenal in sight, the coaching staff have decided to rest several of their key players.
Rotated lineup at Mestalla
For the clash at Valencia’s stadium, the Atlético coach has decided not to call up Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sorloth, Giuliano Simeone, David Hancko, Marcos Llorente, José María Giménez, Pablo Barrios and Nico González. The priority is to make sure these players arrive in peak physical condition and without any injury risk for next week’s big European showdown.
The Champions League challenge
With these rotations, the red-and-white side will have to rely on their squad depth to try to pick up three vital points in the domestic competition without overworking their star players.
Q&A
Why is Atlético de Madrid resting eight players against Valencia?
Atlético is resting eight players to prioritize their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, ensuring these players are in peak condition.
Who are the eight players not traveling with Atlético to Valencia?
The players not traveling include Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sorloth, Giuliano Simeone, David Hancko, Marcos Llorente, José María Giménez, Pablo Barrios, and Nico González.