Alvarez has returned to full team training and is in contention to play in the Madrid derby.

Julián Álvarez is in line to feature in the Madrid derby. The Argentine forward returned to full team training during Atlético's first session preparing for the match against Real Madrid, making him available for selection by Diego Simeone once again. Although "Spider" missed the team's last two matches, he is fit to play in Sunday's game against José Mourinho's side.

This will also mark his return to the Metropolitano Stadium following the controversy surrounding the match against Villarreal. At that time, Atlético fans expressed their displeasure over his failed attempt to join Barcelona during the summer transfer window—a move Atlético had firmly blocked from the outset.

Barrios and Sørloth Miss Training

Neither Barrios nor Sørloth took part in the team's training session. Both are dealing with muscle injuries, making it highly unlikely that either will be fit in time for the Madrid derby.