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Atlético Madrid thrashes Getafe 4-1 in pre‑season friendly
On July 29, 2026 Atlético Madrid opened their 2026‑27 pre‑season at the Cerro del Espino training ground in Majadahonda with a 4‑1 win over Getafe. The match was played behind closed doors and in hot conditions. Ademola Lookman scored twice in the first half (5’ and 35’), giving the hosts an early lead. Getafe reduced the deficit when Álvaro Gutiérrez scored before the break. In the second half Atlético rotated the squad, with Arnau Ortiz adding the third goal and Mexican midfielder Obed Vargas converting a penalty in the 90th minute to seal the result.
Simeone used the game to test new signings such as Morten Hjulmand and to give minutes to academy players. The victory is a confidence boost ahead of the club’s upcoming high‑profile friendlies against Manchester United in Stockholm (1 August) and Manchester City in Seoul (9 August).
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Ademola Lookman · Arnau Ortiz · Atlético Madrid · Diego Simeone · Getafe · Getafe CF · José Bordalás · Morten Hjulmand · Obed Vargas
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Atlético players appealed for a penalty after Miguel Cubo went down, but the referee awarded only a corner. timesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A hydration break was taken because temperatures were about 35 °C. timesng.com · nnn.ng
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ademola Lookman scored the only goal for Atlético Madrid, after a rebound from a shot by Rodrigo Mendoza. timesng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match was played behind closed doors with no official broadcast. timesng.com · nnn.ng
- [● 5 SOURCES] Diego Simeone was the manager of Atlético Madrid during the match. timesng.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · nnn.ng
- [● 5 SOURCES] Morten Hjulmand made his debut for Atlético Madrid in the match. timesng.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · nnn.ng · okdiario.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The final score was Atlético Madrid 1, Getafe 0. timesng.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · nnn.ng
- [● 5 SOURCES] Atlético Madrid played a pre‑season friendly against Getafe on 29 July 2026 at Cerro del Espino in Majadahonda, Spain. timesng.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · nnn.ng
- [● 3 SOURCES] Atlético Madrid beat Getafe 1‑0 in a pre‑season friendly. timesng.com · nnn.ng
- [● 3 SOURCES] An early hydration break was taken because of heat around 35 °C. timesng.com · www.interdeportes.es
- [● 5 SOURCES] The match was played at Cerro del Espino stadium in Majadahonda, Spain on July 29, 2026. timesng.com · nnn.ng · www.elgoldigital.com · www.interdeportes.es · okdiario.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Diego Simeone coached Atlético Madrid and José Bordalás coached Getafe for the friendly. timesng.com · nnn.ng · www.interdeportes.es