Simeone is still weighing up defensive options for the final
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Atlético Madrid completed their third training session of the week at the Ciudad del Fútbol training complex as Simeone’s side continue their preparations for the Champions League final against Real Madrid (28 May, 20:45 CET). Simeone had a full squad at his disposal, including Jesús Gámez, who missed Wednesday’s session with a minor calf strain.
The Argentinian coach was back drilling his odds-on eleven for Milan. El Cholo is widely believed to favour a 4-4-2 against Madrid, with Saúl, Gabi, Augusto and Koke in midfield and Fernando Torres and Griezmann leading the attack.
The one doubt to be resolved is the central defensive partnership. Given that Godín is a nailed-on starter, on Tuesday the Uruguayan paired up with compatriot Giménez, and on Wednesday with Savic. On Thursday the central pairing saw Godín tellingly play alongside his compatriot Giménez again, although with over a week left to go until the big day, Simeone could still change things around.