Venados FC Overview

Simeone offers glimpses of the line-up

Álvarez gives his all: Koke a legend at Atlético Madrid

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has hit back at claims that he is merely a goalscorer who fails to lift his team to collective silverware. Speaking after a top-scoring campaign ended without trophies, the France captain insisted he remains open to constructive criticism despite the noise.

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has firmly backed Julian Alvarez amid lingering supporter anger over the striker's collapsed summer move to Barcelona. Speaking ahead of the Madrid derby, the club captain stressed that the dressing room has moved past the transfer saga, insisting his team-mate remains fully committed to delivering success on the pitch.