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Koke misses Champions League match against Manchester United after mother's death

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Koke misses Champions League match against Manchester United after mother's death

Summary

Atletico Madrid captain Jorge "Koke" Resurrección will not participate in the Champions League match against Manchester United on October 13 following the death of his mother, Ana Merodio Borja. Atletico Madrid announced the news early Tuesday, noting Koke's absence will also be acknowledged with a moment of silence before the game at Metropolitano Stadium. The club's flag is currently flying at half-staff in honor of Koke's mother. Additionally, Atletico's Youth League match will observe the same tribute.

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Key Details

•Koke will miss the match due to his mother's death.
•A moment of silence will be observed before the match.
•Atletico's flag is at half-staff in mourning.
•Koke's brother serves as an assistant coach for the under-19 team.

Latest Updates

2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico captain Koke to miss Champions League game vs. Man United after his mother's death

What they're saying

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MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid captain Jorge “Koke” Resurrección will not play in the Champions League game against Manchester United on Tuesday after his mother died.Atletico said Koke’s mother, Ana Merodio Borja, died early Tuesday in Madrid.
— Yahoo Sports

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