Atlético Madrid confirms Julián Álvarez included in squad against Villarreal

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Atlético Madrid confirms Julián Álvarez included in squad against Villarreal

Summary

Diego Simeone has announced that Julián Álvarez will be part of Atlético de Madrid’s squad for their upcoming match against Villarreal. Despite ongoing transfer speculation surrounding the player, Simeone emphasized the importance of Álvarez to the team and stated his intention to manage his minutes effectively. The match is expected to be challenging against a strong opponent. Simeone also addressed concerns about potential backlash from fans, asserting that he respects supporter sentiments but advocates against insults directed at players.

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Key Details

•Julián Álvarez is confirmed in the squad for the match against Villarreal.
•Simeone stressed the need to manage player minutes due to squad depth concerns.
•The coach addressed fan expectations regarding player performance.
•Atlético faces a challenging contest against Villarreal.

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10:01 AMYahoo Sports — 🎙️ Simeone: Julián Álvarez will be in the squad

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Diego Simeone has confirmed Julián Álvarez’s presence in Atlético de Madrid’s squad for the upcoming match against Villarreal. "Yes, Julián will be included in the squad. Tomorrow we’ll try ...
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