Atlético Madrid have confirmed that winger Nicolás González has sustained a thigh muscle injury, dealing a setback to Diego Simeone’s side during a demanding stretch of the season. The update was shared via the club’s official X handle.
Atlético Madrid statement:
Nico suffers a thigh injury. The Argentine midfielder will undergo physiotherapy sessions and rehabilitation work in the gym, and the progress of his injury will determine his return to competition.
The Spanish club have not disclosed the severity of the injury or provided a timeline for his return. González last featured on February 15, completing the full 90 minutes in Atlético’s 3–0 La Liga defeat to Rayo Vallecano.
Softfootball understands that his condition will be closely monitored in the coming days, particularly with Atlético set to resume their UEFA Champions League campaign.
Simeone’s side are scheduled to face Club Brugge away from home on February 18, and González’s availability for that encounter remains uncertain.
The injury presents an additional challenge for Atlético as they balance domestic and European commitments at a critical stage of the campaign.
Elsewhere in La Liga, Girona stunned Barcelona with a dramatic 2–1 comeback victory in the Derbi Barceloní, shaking up the title race.
