Atlético de Madrid trained on Saturday morning 29 January behind closed doors at the Majadahonda facilities. It was a session in which Quique Sánchez Flores polished up the final details before facing Athletic de Bilbao. Upon the conclusion of the practice, he released the squad list for the game against the Basque squad. Returning to a team sheet are Agüero, Reyes and Tiago, who have all recovered from their respective injuries. Raúl García, due to suspension, Mario Suárez, due to injury, and Juan Valera, through coach’s decision, have all been left off the list.

The 18 players called up are the following:
 
GOALKEEPERS
13 De Gea.
27 Joel.
 
DEFENDERS
  3 Antonio López.
14 Filipe Luis.
15 Godín.
17 Ujfalusi.
18 Álvaro Domínguez.
21 Perea.
 
MIDFIELDERS
  5 Tiago.
  9 Elías.
11 Fran Mérida.
12 Paulo Assunção.
19. Reyes
20 Juanfran.
32 Koke.

STRIKERS
  7 Forlán.
 10 Agüero.
22 Diego Costa.