The clash between Atlético Madrid and Osasuna at El Sadar started positively for the visitors, with Ademola Lookman converting a penalty in the first half. However, the match took a turn as the minutes progressed.
Atlético head coach Diego Simeone opted for a midfield that mixed experience with youth, featuring Koke alongside Obed Vargas and Rodrigo Mendoza in a tactical experiment aimed at next season. Antoine Griezmann won the penalty that Lookman scored, but the former Elche player soon grimaced in pain, feeling physical discomfort shortly after.
Mendoza had to be substituted by Le Normand, marking the midfielder’s second injury since his arrival in Madrid. The club confirmed: “Rodrigo Mendoza was substituted due to muscular discomfort. He is awaiting evaluation by the medical services.”
This setback adds to the growing concerns for Atlético’s midfield depth as the season progresses.
