Atletico Madrid confirm Angel Correa and Sime Vrsaljko tested positive for COVID-19

Ahead of RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid Champions League quarter-final, Diego Simeone's side has been dealt a major blow after two players tested positive for coronavirus. Atletico Madrid coronavirus news broke out on Sunday that two members of travelling squad to Portugal had tested positive, putting ir quarter-final clash in jeopardy. club has confirmed identities of players who will miss trip to Portugal for Champions League kckouts. 

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Angel Correa COVID positive: Atletico Madrid coronavirus results anunced; Correa, Vrsaljko test positive 

In an official statement released by club, Atletico Madrid coronavirus test results were released ahead of ir trip to Portugal to complete ir Champions League schedule. Along with Angel Correa COVID positive result, club also found Sime Vrsaljko testing positive. Atletico Madrid statement revealed that Angel Correa COVID positive result means Argentine is currently self-isolating at home and remains asymptomatic. Sime Vrsaljko, who was recovering from an injury and t training with group is also asymptomatic and will quarantine himself at home. After Angel Correa COVID positive test, club anunced that doctors will monitor both players as per health protocol amidst pandemic. 

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test results ruled out Angel Correa and Sime Vrsaljko from RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid Champions league quarter-final set to be played on Thursday at  Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. re were fears of clash being cancelled or postponed but UEFA’s medical protocol indicates that as long as re are 13 available players from A list, match will take place. Atletico Madrid named a 25-man squad for clash and included academy prospects Alex Dos Santos, Manu Sanchez, Riquelme and Toni Moya in ir travelling squad to Portugal ahead for ir Champions League schedule.

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Atletico Madrid will be hit hard by unavailability of ir star players and will have to cope with ir absence as y look to clinch what will be ir maiden Champions League triumph. Simeone's side have reached final twice before being defeated by arch-rivals Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid registered a surprise victory over defending Champions Liverpool in ir Round of 16 clash, while ir opponents RB Leipzig coasted past last year's beaten finalists Tottenham. 

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