Atlético Madrid suffered a heavy defeat today against Athletic Bilbao, losing 3-0 in a La Liga match.
The match saw the participation of Julián Álvarez, Atlético Madrid's star, as the Argentine international came on as a substitute in the second half, but he was unable to help his team avoid defeat.
Álvarez continued to stir controversy with Atlético Madrid, as the 26-year-old did not train with the rest of the substitutes after the match ended.
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Journalists provoked Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone during the post-match press conference, asking the Argentine manager why Álvarez did not train with the other substitutes.
Simeone responded to the journalists' question about Álvarez not training in remarks reported by trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano, saying: "Are you really asking this question? I have nothing to say."
Álvarez was involved in a prolonged saga during the recent summer transfer window, as the player wished to leave Atlético Madrid and join Barcelona, but Atlético refused to sell him to the Blaugrana.
Relations between Álvarez and Atlético Madrid fans have become tense, with supporters no longer wanting the player in the club's shirt, and the Argentine striker may leave Los Rojiblancos next January.
🚨 Diego Simeone when asked why Julián Álvarez didn't train after the game with the subs: "Are you really asking this question?". "I have nothing to say". pic.twitter.com/1jbElOSVcd — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 5, 2026@FabrizioRomano