Diego Godín was asked to appear before the media at the conclusion of Monday's practice at the Sports City. The Uruguayan says that playing at home "it’s an asset because you feel protected by the fans."

Atlético’s players emphasised before the media that the win against Málaga reinforces the game idea of the team.

Atlético’s coach highlighted the importance of the victory earned at the Vicente Calderón.

Simeone’s team went back to winning in the League against a combative Malaga thanks to goals from Tiago, Griezmann and Godin.

Jesús Gámez, who trained with the group wearing a protective mask after a nose fracture, made the 18 player list against Málaga

Atlético's coach acknowledged the importance of the match against Málaga this Saturday (16:00).

The home-grown player excelled in the three League matches the team played this past month. He was the most appreciated in the defeat in Valencia (3-1) and the second most voted in the win in Getafe (0-1).

Miranda left the Austria-Brazil match due to injury and early this afternoon, he underwent an MRI that indicated he suffers a left thigh hamstring injury.

The winger has undergone a "surgical reduction" and had a "nasal splint" placed.

The goal came under the team's extraordinary performance when they beat Getafe 7-0 in League play at the Calderón.