Koke could start against Barça as he returns from injury
Simeone tries him in midfield alongside Pablo Barrios, and it would be his 751st match for Atlético Madrid in all competitions.
Koke could be back in the starting eleven against Barcelona. According to Mundo Deportivo, Simeone has tried him in a double pivot alongside Pablo Barrios, with Hjulmand and Cardoso on the bench. The captain returned against Bayern after missing the last five games through injury and played 31 minutes in the Champions League.
It would be the 751st appearance of Koke's career with Atlético in all competitions, closing the gap on Xavi (767) and Messi (778) among players with the most games for one club. His story with Barça began at the Camp Nou on 19 September 2009, when Abel Resino brought him on for the last 19 minutes of a match that ended 5-2.
Simeone is relying on his experience and passing ability to beat Barcelona and, if his side wins, finish the day top of LaLiga.
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