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
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.
- •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.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Julián Álvarez left out of Atletico Madrid’s La Liga opener
- 10:13 AMYahoo Sports — ❌ Ruled out for the opener, Simeone confirms Julián Álvarez is out
"Argentina forward Julián Álvarez was left out of Atletico Madrid's squad for the La Liga opener against Malaga on Wednesday. Álvarez told Atletico in the offseason that he wants to be transferred but the club said it does not intend to negotiate a release. Coach Diego Simeone said on Tuesday that 26-year-old Álvarez was not in the squad for the match against Malaga at Estadio Metropolitano because he was not yet physically ready.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:53 PMJulián Álvarez left out of Atletico Madrid’s La Liga opener
Argentina forward Julián Álvarez was left out of Atletico Madrid's squad for the La Liga opener against Malaga on Wednesday. Álvarez told Atletico in the offseason that he wants to be transferred but the club said it does not intend to negotiate a release. Coach Diego Simeone said on Tuesday that 26-year-old Álvarez was not in the squad for the match against Malaga at Estadio Metropolitano because he was not yet physically ready.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:13 AM❌ Ruled out for the opener, Simeone confirms Julián Álvarez is out
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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