Atlético de Madrid begins its 2026-27 preseason this Wednesday, July 29, at 20:30 at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda, behind closed doors, against Bordalás' Getafe.
Atlético de Madrid, managed by Diego Pablo Simeone, will play its first preseason match this Wednesday, July 29, at 20:30 at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda. The opponent will be Getafe, a local team that will debut in the UEFA Conference League this season. The match will be held behind closed doors and will not be broadcast on television, although the media will be allowed to record the first fifteen minutes.
The colchonero team approaches this preseason with the intention of improving on last season's records, in which they reached the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semifinals, but finished fourth in LaLiga EA Sports. The goal is to regain a top 3 league position and compete in all competitions.
For this first test, Simeone will opt for a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to strengthen the midfield with three players and give prominence to the attack down the flanks. The starting defence could consist of Boñar, Le Normand, Hancko, and Ruggeri, while in midfield, Barrios and the newly signed Hjulmand from Sporting de Portugal will be in charge of the engine room. In attack, Ademola Lookman will play as a forward, a change of role from his usual position on the wing.
The Argentine coach will be without several players who are still on holiday after the World Cup. Notable absences include Alex Baena, Alex Grimaldo (signed from Bayer Leverkusen), Marcos Llorente, Kang In Lee (PSG), Argentinians Nahuel Molina, Julián Álvarez, Almada, Musso, and Norwegian Sorloth. All of them will gradually join training.
Meanwhile, José Bordalás' Getafe arrives at this friendly with the hope of preparing for a historic season in which they will compete in the UEFA Conference League, a milestone for the blue and white club. The Alicante coach will try to ensure his team competes at the highest level against an Atlético side looking for match fitness.
The match will not have television coverage, but fans will be able to follow the information through the media. The atmosphere at the Ciudad Deportiva is expected to be one of hard work, with both teams focused on gaining competitive rhythm ahead of the league start.
For Atlético, this first challenge will serve to test the new tactical system and the key players that Simeone has in mind for the season. The colchonera fans hope to see the first signs of a team that aims to compete for all titles.
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