Saúl Ñíguez answered the media after Tuesday morning’s workout. He stressed the importance of the League opener at home and that the team philosophy does not change, going match-by-match.

The Ghanaian midfielder was not in Monday and Tuesday’s workouts due to the injury suffered in the match against Cádiz, a medial collateral ligament sprain of the left knee.

Antoine Griezmann has made the list of shortlisted players for the friendly matches against Portugal and Serbia on the 4th and 7th of September.

Simeone’s squad has played nine matches with a balance of seven victories. The pre-season has ended with the win of the Ramón de Carranza Trophy.

The young striker spoke to the media at the end of the match.

Giménez, Jackson and Correa scored the three goals from headers to conquer the tenth Carranza trophy for Atlético de Madrid.

The goalkeeper analysed the win of the team in the Carranza Trophy semi-finals, that was decided on the penalties.

Atlético de Madrid will play the final of the Carranza Trophy by beating Cádiz in the shootouts (2-4). Moyá was the hero by stopping two shots. This Saturday (22:00), the final against Betis.

Atlético’s winger is on the 24 player-list made public by the Brazilian National Team’s coach.

The Mexican international will join the team of the “Eagles” to strengthen the attack of Benfica.