Atlético de Madrid marked a key moment in their preseason preparations on Monday, August 10, 2026, with the official return of the final group of international players who participated in the World Cup final in New York. This signals that the team’s squad for the new season is nearing completion as preparations enter a new phase.
World Cup Finalists Officially Report for Duty
According to the club, after a short holiday break, the four players who competed in the World Cup final—Julián Álvarez, Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena, and Juan Musso—returned to Madrid on August 10. Upon their arrival, the players immediately underwent comprehensive medical examinations at the club to prepare for the upcoming training sessions.
A Gradual Return to Training
Considering the players’ long and intense World Cup campaign, the club has designed a specialized recovery plan for them. In the coming days, these four players will not immediately participate in group training. Instead, they will undertake individual programs under the supervision of the club’s fitness coaches, with a training load that will be precisely adjusted and gradually increased based on each player’s physical condition to ensure a safe and scientific return to peak fitness.
Full Squad Training Schedule Confirmed
With the international players progressively returning, Atlético de Madrid’s full squad training schedule has been confirmed. The team is scheduled to resume collective training on Wednesday, August 12, at 9:00 AM at the club’s training ground in Majadahonda. This will allow the head coach to assess the full squad and begin implementing the tactical systems for the new season.
Other Players’ Preseason Progress
While the World Cup stars are returning, the preseason work for the rest of the squad continues apace. This Monday, several other players, including Alexander Sørloth, Giuliano Simeone, Marc Pubill, and Grimaldo, were already training at the Majadahonda facility, actively building up their fitness for the upcoming season.
