India, July 29 -- Atletico Madrid continue their preparations for the 2026-27 season with a pre-season meeting against city rivals Getafe on Wednesday. With the new campaign just around the corner, Diego Simeone is expected to use the fixture to assess his squad depth and hand valuable minutes to a mix of established stars and emerging talents.

The match comes at a crucial stage of Atletico's summer schedule, with another high-profile friendly on the horizon. New arrival Lee Kang-in is expected to remain a player to watch, while several first-team regulars could see limited involvement as the coaching staff carefully manages workloads ahead of the competitive season.

Getafe CF, meanwhile, enter the contest in positive spirits after an e...