Grimaldo and Sorloth's gym absences are the main first-team concern heading into the weekend, while Pubill's contract renewal is progressing with a second offer imminent — the club wants it done before year-end.
Both Alejandro Grimaldo and Alexander Sørloth worked separately in the gym during the final training session of the week. Pablo Barrios, however, continued training with the group — a positive sign for his availability.
Atlético have already submitted an initial contract offer to Marc Pubill and are preparing a second, improved one with a salary increase. Both club and player are aligned — the target is to seal the deal before the end of 2026.
Fernando Torres' side fell 3-2 at the Alfredo Di Stéfano in a chaotic second half. Antal Yaakobishvili and Koke Mota scored for the Madrileño, but Dani Yáñez's late strike sealed it for Castilla. The result leaves the filial outside the play-off places on matchday 6 of Primera RFEF.
The left back tops the squad's duel-winning chart this season, ahead of more obvious candidates. It underlines just how physically engaged Grimaldo is in Simeone's system — a left back leading in defensive battles is not something you'd normally bank on.
The former Atleti youth product expressed gratitude to the club — crediting them for his development — but hinted at unexplained complications behind his departure, stopping short of specifics.
On October 2, 1966, the Estadio del Manzanares — later renamed the Vicente Calderón — was inaugurated with a 1-1 draw against Valencia, with Luis Aragonés scoring the first goal. Still lives in the soul of the club.
Pablo Barrios rejoined full group sessions this week. With his return, Simeone has all of his midfield options available again — a timely boost given the upcoming fixture schedule.