Julián Álvarez quits training ahead of Real Sociedad

At the Majadahonda Sports City, under the dim evening light, Julián Álvarez comes to an abrupt stop as Atlético de Madrid fine‑tunes the final tactical details before the clash with Real Sociedad. Coach Diego Simeone reviews the strategy while the player feels a discomfort that forces him to leave the session.

Details of the incident and club reaction

According to the Sports Journalist, Álvarez's departure occurred without the club issuing a medical statement. The photo published by Agencies shows the Argentine forward withdrawing from training, and the Share option remained visible on the outlet's page.

Coach Diego Simeone did not provide details about the magnitude of the issue, keeping calm among the rest of the group who continued working under his orders. In some documents the name Simeon appears, although the coach is Diego Simeone.

Atlético de Madrid will travel to San Sebastián on Sunday morning, and the squad list for the match at the Anoeta stadium, scheduled for 21:00, will be published before departure, according to the official LaLiga record.

The team arrives at the fixture after two consecutive defeats: a 3‑0 loss to Athletic Club at San Mamés and a 2‑1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield, conceding five goals and sitting sixth with seven points after four matchdays.

Álvarez had regained a starting spot in his European debut, after beginning on the bench at San Mamés, and recorded an assist at Anfield, strengthening his position after a summer marked by transfer rumours.

The second report indicates that, in addition to Álvarez's absence, Alexander Sorloth and Pablo Barrios remain injured, and that the training took place at the Majadahonda Sports City, Madrid.