The 31-year-old initially represented the capital giants between 2014 and 2019, making 257 appearances in all competitions, contributing 133 goals in the process.
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Over the weekend, it was confirmed that Suarez would depart Atletico Madrid, the Uruguay international leaving Wanda Metropolitano having scored 34 goals during his two-season stay.
The win helped them to tighten their grip on fourth place in La Liga.
While spirits in the Los Blancos camp are high after beating Manchester City in midweek to reach the Champions League final, Atletico head into this contest after failing to win or score in their last two league games.
After securing a slender 1-0 advantage in the first leg last week, the Citizens played out a goalless draw at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night, which was marred by unsavoury scenes towards the end of the game.
Atletico outplayed a sluggish United for the majority of the match at the Wanda Metropolitano and might have considered Joao Felix’s early goal scant reward heading into the second leg at Old Trafford in three weeks’ time.
As confirmed by the club’s official website, Barcelona have loaned out French superstar Griezmann to arch-rivals and reigning La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.
Diego Simeone’s side still hold a five point lead over their closest rivals, and a three-point lead over Barcelona, at the top of the table, but the difference would have been eight points had it not been for Benzema’s late goal.
Atletico are currently top of the table, five points clear of third-placed Real Madrid, while Diego Simeone’s side still have a game in hand over both Los Blancos and second-placed Barcelona.
The game, played at the Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, was Atletico Madrid’s first game of the La Liga season.
The 2018/2019 UEFA Champions League season climaxed on Saturday, June 1 with an epic final match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspurs, at the Wanda Metropolitano, in Madrid. Both teams qualified for the finals after staging incredible comebacks in their semi-final triumphs over Barcelona FC and Ajax FC respectively.
Slovenian referee Skomina has been selected to take charge of the all-English game in Madrid at the at Wanda Metropolitano on June 1.
Real Madrid star, Gareth Bale, is said to be facing the threat of being banned for up to 12 games after a “provocative gesture” while celebrating his goal against Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid will travel to bitter rivals Atletico Madrid this afternoon knowing that a win at the Wanda Metropolitano would see them move above Diego Simeone’s side in La Liga.
Rafinha was injured not long after coming on as a second-half sub at Wanda Metropolitano, but managed to get through to the final whistle as Barcelona scored late to secure a 1-1 draw.
A victory would also virtually assure them of a second domestic double in three seasons, reinforcing their dominance in Spain.
Atletico had been unable to register new signings in last summer’s transfer window after being handed a ban by FIFA for irregularities in relation to the transfers of minors.