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Romero and Koke miss Atlético Madrid’s Stuttgart trip

Atlético Madrid squad news: Romero and Koke miss Tuesday's Stuttgart match, while Johnny Cardoso returns after recovering from gastroenteritis.

By Rodrigo Peñalba · Football espana

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Cristian Romero and Koke were left out of Atlético Madrid's squad to face VfB Stuttgart.
Romero is sidelined with a small adductor strain and will also miss the Deportivo A Coruña match.
Koke remains absent while recovering from a hamstring strain following the death of his mother.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has left Cristian Romero and Koke out of the squad for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart. Romero suffered a small adductor strain during Saturday's 1-0 victory over Espanyol and is projected to miss both the trip to Germany and next weekend's match against Deportivo A Coruña.

Koke remains unavailable as he recovers from a left hamstring strain and mourns the recent death of his mother, leaving his return timeline undecided. Meanwhile, midfielder Johnny Cardoso returns to the traveling squad after recovering from a bout of gastroenteritis.

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