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Atletico leaves Julian Alvarez out of squad for La Liga opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:35 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Atletico leaves Julian Alvarez out of squad for La Liga opener

Summary

Julian Alvarez has been excluded from Atletico Madrid's squad for their La Liga match against Malaga on August 18. Manager Diego Simeone stated that Alvarez is not in the necessary condition to participate amid ongoing speculation regarding his future. While Atletico is firm on retaining Alvarez, he reportedly prefers a move to Barcelona. Arsenal remains interested, but the player's inclination towards Barcelona complicates negotiations. The summer transfer window closes in two weeks, putting pressure on Alvarez to decide his future soon.

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By the Numbers

•Julian Alvarez not included in Atletico's matchday squad.
•Simeone cites Alvarez's lack of readiness to play.
•Alvarez reportedly favors a transfer to Barcelona.
•Arsenal is pursuing Alvarez as a top target.
•Summer transfer window closes in two weeks.

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12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico confirm they’re leaving Arsenal target out of matchday squad

What they're saying

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Diego Simeone has confirmed that Julian Alvarez won’t be in the Atletico Madrid squad on Wednesday amid the speculation around his future.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesJulian Alvarez clearly want...
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