Atletico Madrid recovers two key players for the Champions League semifinal against Arsenal. Julián Álvarez and Giuliano Simeone, who missed the league match in Valencia due to discomfort, are ready for Tuesday at the Emirates. El Cholo breathes a sigh of relief, although the challenge remains enormous.
How muscle recovery technology speeds up comebacks ⚡
The return of both players is no coincidence. The club's medical staff uses tools such as state-of-the-art cryotherapy and neuromuscular electrostimulation systems. Additionally, load GPS monitors each session to prevent relapses. In just 72 hours, both went from being doubtful to available, a process that previously required almost twice as long.
El Cholo and his son: family therapy in the Champions League 🏆
That Giuliano returns just in time to play against Arsenal is almost poetic. His father, Diego Pablo, will have to choose between paternal affection and strategy. Of course, if the son misses a goal, Sunday dinner at the Simeone household promises to be more tense than a penalty in the 90th minute. Football, sometimes, is a family affair.