Koke and Cardoso finalise recoveries, good news for Simeone

Koke and Cardoso trained separately on Thursday as they near returns; both could be available for Bayern Munich on November 3 rather than this weekend's Levante match.

Atlético Madrid have positive news on two key midfielders. Johnny Cardoso and Koke Resurrección trained in a separate session on Thursday, October 29, at the club's Majadahonda training ground as they finalise their recoveries.

Cardoso, sidelined by a low-grade thigh muscle injury sustained in the 22nd minute against Stuttgart in the Champions League, and Koke, who suffered a biceps femoris injury on October 16, both touched the ball, performed speed work, continuous running, sprints, and technical drills. The medical team indicated caution will be taken with both players, suggesting they could be ready for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich rather than being rushed back for this weekend's La Liga match against Levante. There is a small possibility they could be included in the squad for the Bayern game to build match fitness, though that is not the initial plan.