New injury blow for Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso sidelined with a low-grade thigh muscle injury sustained in Champions League; out for Saturday's match against Deportivo.

Johnny Cardoso has been ruled out with a low-grade thigh muscle injury sustained during Atlético Madrid's Champions League match against Stuttgart. The American midfielder was diagnosed after medical tests on Thursday and will undergo physiotherapy and gym work. He is unavailable for Saturday's fixture against Deportivo. Cardoso joins Koke and Cuti Romero in the treatment room, with the captain nursing a left thigh injury and the Argentine dealing with a minor adductor issue.