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Julián Álvarez ruled out for Atlético Madrid's season opener against Málaga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:13 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Julián Álvarez ruled out for Atlético Madrid's season opener against Málaga

Summary

Diego Pablo Simeone confirmed that Julián Álvarez will miss Atlético de Madrid's season opener against Málaga. The decision was based on fitness concerns, with the coach emphasizing the need for the Argentine forward to further develop his game readiness. Simeone reaffirmed Álvarez’s importance to the team's strategy and expressed his commitment to protecting the player's well-being. The squad will continue preparations as they aim to start the season competitively.

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•Julián Álvarez will miss the opener due to fitness issues.
•Diego Pablo Simeone confirmed the news during a press conference.
•Simeone stresses the importance of Álvarez to the team's strategy.
•The decision aims to protect Álvarez's long-term fitness and performance.

Latest Updates

10:13 AMYahoo Sports — ❌ Ruled out for the opener, Simeone confirms Julián Álvarez is out

What they're saying

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Atlético de Madrid will not be able to count on Julián Álvarez for their competition opener. The Argentine forward’s absence for the clash against Málaga was officially confirmed by Diego Pablo ...
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