The team completed the last training session before facing Real Valladolid in La Liga on Saturday at 16:00 in the Vicente Calderon. The morning workout, an hour long, was divided into two parts, the initial physical part followed by a second tactic art to prepare the important clash against the Valladolid. After the session, the gaffer named the Atletico squad consists of 18 players. The big news is the return of our striker David Villa, who returns after overcoming his hamstring injury and Thibaut Courtois who has overcome his back problems. Also returning is Diego Costa, who served a match ban in the Copa del Rey. Out due to injury are: Tiago, Filipe, Giménez and Manquillo.

The team will spend Friday night at the Hotel Monte Real to finalize the last details of a crucial game to keep fighting at the top of the La Liga table.