Champions League
Covid-19 hit forces Atletico Madrid to cancel final training session
Training and trip to Lisbon delayed after two squad members test positive for virus
10 August 2020 - 20:58
Madrid — Atletico Madrid have cancelled their final training session ahead of their trip to Lisbon for the Champions League “final eight” tournament due to two members of the squad testing positive for Covid-19, a club spokesperson said.
Atletico were due to travel to the Portuguese capital on Monday, but the spokesperson said all plans had been put on hold until they got the results of the latest tests players and staff underwent on Monday...
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