Simeone shapes Atlético lineup for Levante clash

Simeone prepares Atlético for Levante with potential lineup changes; Cuti Romero expected to return from injury.

Atlético Madrid trained on Thursday, October 29, to prepare for their away match against Levante in Valencia. Manager Diego Simeone faces selection decisions with Bayern Munich visiting the Metropolitano just three days later, leaving little room for rotation.

With Koke and Cardoso still in final stages of recovery, Simeone is unlikely to risk either player. Cuti Romero is expected to return to centre-back after recovering from a muscle injury, while Marcos Llorente is set for midfield. The attack remains uncertain, with Julián Álvarez potentially partnering Jonathan David up front. Simeone is likely to preserve attacking options like Kang-In Lee, Koke, Cardoso and Lookman for the Champions League clash.

The likely starting XI against Levante could be: Oblak; Pubill, Romero, Hancko, Grimaldo; Giuliano, Barrios, Llorente, Baena; David and Julián Álvarez. However, Simeone worked with alternatives on the wings and in attack during training, with Sorloth, Kang-In and Arnau Ortiz also featuring in tactical movements.