La Liga giants Atlético Madrid have on Tuesday announced that a minute’s silence will be observed prior to kick-off in the club’s next outing.
Diego Simeone’s troops are of course primed to return to action later this evening. Turning focus towards matters on the continent after kicking their campaign back into gear with a victory over Deportivo Alavés at the weekend, the Rojiblancos will welcome Manchester United to Spain’s capital for a Champions League showdown.
And prior to the action being kicked into gear, respects will be paid to a pair of individuals close to the Atlético family.
As per a statement across the social media platforms of the capital club on Tuesday afternoon, tributes will be paid to both Doña Ana Merodio Borja and Borja Resurrección at the Metropolitano:
‘Tonight, before the start of the match against Manchester United, a minute of silence will be observed in memory of Doña Ana Merodio Borja, mother of our captain, Koke, and of Borja Resurrección, second coach of Juvenil A, who passed away this morning in Madrid. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.’
Conor Laird – GSFN
