THE PRESIDENT AND SPORTING DIRECTOR ATTEND TRAINING AHEAD OF THE MATCH AT THE CALDERÓN

The president José Castro and sporting director Monchi attended this Friday's first team training session. They were there supporting the coaching staff and the team in the build-up to the trip to Madrid to face Atlético de Madrid on Sunday, a clash with a direct rival. Simeone's side will be looking to make up ground, while Sampaoli and his men will want to further tighten their grip on their current position and defend third place. A exciting prospect.

The Argentine is still awaiting news on the players who are doubts for Sunday's encounter: Rami, Correa, Nico Pareja and David Soria. Two players that Sampaoli will not be able to count on at the Vicente Calderón are Vietto and Kranevitter, who are on loan from Atlético de Madrid this season.

The team will be back at the training ground this Saturday at 16:15. Following the session, we will have news of the matchday squad and the team will travel to Madrid.