Atletico Madrid's official X page posted a jibe at their city rivals after midfielder Fede Valverde made a surprising recovery from injury and was named in the squad for the match against Villarreal.
Amid the controversy surrounding Real Madrid's loss to Atletico last weekend, coach Jose Mourinho has been banned for a total of 14 matches due to referee confrontations in England, Spain, and Turkey.
Atletico believes coach Jose Mourinho's statements after the madrid derby crossed the line, and warned that spanish football could face consequences if actions pressuring referees are not stopped.
Beyond referee controversies, Real Madrid's tactical approach against Atletico in La Liga's 7th round was flawed. The 1-2 defeat exacerbated issues regarding the positioning of Vinicius and Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid management prevented players from speaking to the media after their 1-2 defeat to Atletico in La Liga's 7th round, due to concerns that angry statements about the referee could lead to penalties.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister scored to help Liverpool come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield on matchday one of the Champions League qualifying round.
Forward Julian Alvarez is reportedly suffering from severe depression and has submitted a medical certificate to Atletico Madrid in an effort to facilitate a move to Barcelona.
