🔙 The captain returns: Koke in Atleti's squad to face Bayern

🔙 The captain returns: Koke in Atleti's squad to face Bayern Atlético de Madrid have officially announced their squad for the crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The big news is the return of their captain and talisman, Koke Resurrección. The Madrid-born midfielder is available to the coaching staff again after missing recent matches for various reasons. His presence brings experience, leadership and control of the game on a hugely demanding European night against the Bavarian giants. The squad includes three goalkeepers: Oblak, Musso and academy product Esquivel. Defensive options include Hancko, Le Normand, Marc Pubill, Grimaldo and Marcos Llorente, alongside youngsters Hueso, Domínguez and Dani Martínez. In midfield, Koke is joined by Pablo Barrios, Kang-in Lee, Álex Baena, Obed Vargas, Mendoza and Castillo. Up front, the Red and Whites boast their full attacking firepower with Julián Alvarez, Alexander Sørloth, Jonathan David, Ademola Lookman, Giuliano Simeone and Arnau Ortiz. Atlético will look to harness the Metropolitano's passionate support to secure three vital points in this stage of the continental competition. The match will be a decisive test of the team's European ambitions. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.