Atlético de Madrid names squad for Málaga match without Julián Álvarez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Atlético de Madrid is set to begin its 2026/2027 LaLiga season against Málaga on Wednesday. However, Julián Álvarez has not been included in the squad, as coaching staff believe he is not fully fit. The team may feature several youth academy players in a potentially unusual starting XI. Fans will not see Álvarez until at least the match against Villarreal on Sunday, August 23.
- •Atlético de Madrid faces Málaga this Wednesday
- •Julián Álvarez left out due to fitness concerns
- •Team may include many youth academy players
- •Álvarez expected to return against Villarreal on August 23
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — ❌ Julián Álvarez left out of Atleti squad for Málaga match
"Atlético de Madrid begin their 2026/2027 season against Málaga this Wednesday. The red-and-white side will do so with a possible starting XI that looks unusual, with as many as youth academy players...
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