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Atlético Madrid Midfielder Suspended for Bayern Munich Encounter

October 22, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

Atlético Madrid will face Bayern Munich without a key midfielder. The player picked up a suspension following a red card in the team's latest Champions League match.

Diego Simeone's squad returned to Champions League play on Tuesday, traveling to Germany to face Stuttgart. Atlético drew the match after falling behind, with Julián Álvarez scoring the equalizer in the second half.

However, the draw came with a significant cost. Morten Hjulmand was sent off for a late, dangerous tackle just after the hour mark. This resulted in an immediate red card.

The midfielder, who joined Atlético recently, will now serve a European suspension. His ban begins with the match against Bayern Munich at the Metropolitano stadium early next month.