Atleti's first team continues with preparation in week in which the academy has a big presence with several players with their national sides.

The Football League has announced the schedule of matches for weeks 5, 6 and 7 of the First Division. Atlético visit Valladolid and the Bernabeu on a Saturday at 22:00 and will host Osasuna on Tuesday 24th also at 22:00.

New training session during the international break. Simeone had 10 first team players. Also participating in the session were 12 players from Atletico C.

The Brazilian central defender appreciated the reinforcements that have arrived to the team and is aware that the level must be maintained to continue to keep his place in the starting line up.

The rojiblancos trained for an hour and a quarter with the presence of players from youth level to cover the absence of the internationals who are with their respective countries. In the afternoon there will be another session at 19.00.

Koke, Óliver and Manquillo, three of our most successful youth players have extended their contracts with Atletico Madrid until 2018.

The defender signs for two seasons for Manchester City. Meanwhile, Leandro Cabrera has departed the club.

The Belgian and French internationals join Atletico to bring more competitiveness and resources ahead of a season full of important competitions.

David Villa was got off the mark in the League with Atletico, scoring the first goal against Real Sociedad. The Spaniard was happy for the win and for getting on thee score sheet again.

The keeper said the team had the ability to win in a plce as difficult to go as Anoeta stadium. In the end the three points are in the bag thanks to the scoring ability of Villa and Koke and the keepers stops in the final minutes.