Manchester City vs. Atlético Madrid - News - August 09, 2026

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Juan Musso - Ready for new season Musso is back with Atletico Madrid and ready for the new season, the club announced.

Impact Musso did not play a single minute for Argentina at the World Cup, and he underwent medical exams at the Vithas Madrid Arturo Soria hospital along with the other returning internationals before beginning a specific training program tailored by the club's fitness staff ahead of rejoining the full group. The goalkeeper made 22 saves and conceded 13 goals across eight LaLiga appearances last season, keeping three clean sheets in a backup role behind Jan Oblak, and Musso is expected to continue serving as Atletico's primary understudy in goal as preseason wraps up.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Ready for new season Llorente is back in Madrid at the Vithas Madrid Arturo Soria hospital for the usual tests ahead of resuming training with Atletico Madrid, according to Carlos Fernandez of Marca.

Impact Llorente helped Spain win the World Cup, recording an assist in the group stage win over Uruguay after starting two matches at right back, part of a title winning run in which he provided valuable depth in defense. He is expected to hold a decent role for Atletico this season, and his completion of preseason medical testing marks the next step before he formally rejoins full training.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alex Baena - Returns to Madrid Baena underwent preseason medical tests at the Vithas Madrid Arturo Soria hospital ahead of resuming training with Atletico Madrid, according to Carlos Fernandez of Marca.

Impact Baena finished his World Cup winning run with Spain contributing one goal and one assist across 487 minutes over seven appearances, often with his playing time carefully managed. He is expected to hold a decent role for Atletico entering his second season at the club, offering creative talent capable of playing centrally or out wide as preseason continues.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Undergoes preseason medical tests Alvarez underwent preseason medical tests at the Vithas Madrid Arturo Soria hospital ahead of resuming training with Atletico Madrid, according to Carlos Fernandez of Marca.

Impact Alvarez finished last season with 20 goals and nine assists across all competitions for Atletico, before a World Cup run that saw Argentina fall in the final to Spain, closing the tournament with just one goal despite being favored over Lautaro Martinez throughout the competition. His future at the club remains uncertain as speculation continues, and further clarity should emerge as preseason progresses.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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