Atletico Madrid have signed off on their preseason marketing campaign with a significant 2-0 win on the highway at Newcastle United.
The Magpies, who’re gearing up for the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season, are at the moment embroiled in a battle to retain Alexander Isak.
The Sweden worldwide has informed Eddie Howe he desires to go away St. James’ Park earlier than the top of August, after being not noted in opposition to Los Rojiblancos, and in yesterday’s 2-2 draw with Espanyol.
Liverpool are making ready a remaining supply for Isak, if Newcastle can safe a alternative in time, with Spain worldwide Samu Aghehowa now being lined up as a potential possibility.
Diego Simeone’s aspect piled extra distress on Howe as they claimed victory on Tyneside through late objectives from Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann.
After bringing in a number of latest faces, Simeone’s workforce have struggled for fluidity, with defeat to Porto, and a draw in opposition to Rayo Vallecano – with Griezmann additionally on course in Majadahonda.
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All change as Atletico ease previous Newcastle
Simeone is trying to ease his new signings into the Atletico movement and David Hancko and Matteo Ruggeri each began in defence in opposition to Newcastle.
New trio Johnny Cardoso, Thiago Almada and Alex Baena all began in midfield as a sign over Simeone’s plans for the beginning of 2025/26.
The squad will now return to Madrid for the ultimate straight of preseason planning with no additional signings anticipated at this stage with Enzo Millot apparently shifting away from a transfer to the Estadio Metropolitano.
The primary recreation of the brand new La Liga season comes in opposition to Espanyol on August 17 earlier than a house tie in opposition to newly promoted Elche on August 23.
The ultimate recreation earlier than the September worldwide break is a visit to Alaves on August 30 with UEFA Champions League first section scheduled to get going from mid-September.
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