Atlético turn to the Champions League after Saturday’s win

After Saturday’s win at Mendizorroza, Atlético have already turned their attention to the Champions League. The club are expected to prepare for Manchester United’s visit next Tuesday, with Atlético now Barcelona’s closest pursuers at the top of LaLiga.

The victory also eased doubts about the team’s away form: Atlético have nine points from a possible 12 in their four league away matches. With little time to lose, Simeone was due to lead the first of two training sessions ahead of the match on Sunday morning, although the programme was shaped by the game against Alavés.

The players who started on Saturday, along with Julián Alvarez, Baena and Sorloth, completed a recovery session and individual work. The rest took to the training pitch.

With recovery work and training on the field, Simeone’s side have begun preparing for Manchester United’s visit. The session was the only opportunity to work on the plan the coach has in mind for facing the English club.