Club Atlético de Madrid
vs RC Deportivo La Coruña

Developments

1. 24 Oct 2026 · 18:01

   Romero and Koke remain out as Atlético name Deportivo squad; Cardoso added

   Into the Calderon reports that the squad list published Friday shows Cristian Romero (adductor) and captain Koke (hamstring) still unavailable, for the second and third straight games respectively, while Johnny Cardoso has been added to the squad. The report's text is truncated, so further details on the list are not confirmed here.

   Why it matters

   Atlético come into the Saturday home match at second in the table on 22 points, while Deportivo sit ninth on 11, according to the verified standings. Losing a captain and a centre-back for consecutive games would test the home side's depth, and Cardoso's return gives Simeone another midfield option. It remains to be seen how far the absences shape the selection, since the report does not say where either player would have featured.

   Source: Into the CalderonStandings data method: football-data.org
2. 24 Oct 2026 · 00:01

   Simeone previews Deportivo match and speaks of Giménez's return to the Metropolitano

   Into the Calderon reports that Diego Simeone, previewing Saturday's game against Deportivo La Coruña, expressed gratitude and affection for José María Giménez, who returns to the Metropolitano as an opponent. Simeone said, "First and foremost, I can't separate him from the opponent we'll be facing tomorrow."

   Why it matters

   Atlético come into the match second in the Primera División with 22 points from nine games, while Deportivo are ninth with 11, so the pre-match focus on a former Atlético figure sits alongside a clear gap in league standing. Simeone's emotional framing suggests the occasion carries personal weight for the coach, though the report does not indicate whether it will affect selection or approach. It remains an open question how much that emotional context will shape the atmosphere or Atlético's focus on the day.

   Source: Into the CalderonStandings data method: football-data.org
3. 21 Oct 2026 · 10:02

   Romero and Koke omitted from Atlético's Stuttgart trip; Cardoso back from illness

   Football España reports that Cristian Romero and Koke will miss Atlético de Madrid's Tuesday match against Stuttgart, and that Johnny Cardoso has returned after recovering from gastroenteritis.

   Why it matters

   The report concerns a midweek trip, but it leaves open whether Romero or Koke will be available when Atlético host Deportivo on Saturday. Cardoso's recovery could add midfield depth for this fixture, though the source does not say he is named for it. The key question is whether the absences were tied to a single trip or reflect fitness or rotation concerns that could carry into the league match.

   Source: Football Espana Atletico MadridStandings data method: football-data.org
4. 19 Oct 2026 · 16:02

   Koke and Romero left out of Atlético squad for Stuttgart; Romero had asked to be substituted

   Into the Calderon reports that Koke and Cristian Romero were left out of Atlético de Madrid's squad for the UEFA Champions League game against VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday. The same report says Diego Simeone revealed Romero had asked to be substituted during Atlético's 1-0 win.

   Why it matters

   The squad omission and Romero's request to come off give Atlético's defence an uncertain outlook before this league meeting with Deportivo, though the report does not state the nature of any problem. Because the Stuttgart game falls between the two fixtures, the key question is whether Romero's availability is affected beyond that match. Atlético's defensive selection for the weekend may depend on that answer.

   Source: Into the CalderonStandings data method: football-data.org