New injury in Atlético de Madrid's defense

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético suffered the first setback right at the start of the match. Clément Lenglet made a wrong move while trying to shoot and had to be substituted immediately. The center-back is pending further tests to determine the exact extent of the injury.

In an offensive play, the French defender tried to strike the ball and his leg got caught, causing an indirect trauma (knee torsion) on his right knee. The first setback of the match forced a substitution and a reorganization of Atlético de Madrid's defense, which saw their initial plan distorted within minutes.

The club reported that the defender is awaiting further tests to establish a definitive diagnosis. The incident comes at a delicate moment: another setback for the coach, who loses another player in the rotation. Lenglet joins the infirmary, where Giménez and Baena were already awaiting recovery.

Facing this situation, the coach will have to rely on internal resources: Le Normand, recently back from injury, Hancko, and the converted Pubill emerge as options for the center of the defense in the upcoming matches. The colchoneros will need to adjust mechanisms and minimize risks until there is a clearer update on the French player's condition.