Atletico Madrid will need to overcome the absence of Diego Costa in the decisive Copa del Rey match against Sevilla on Tuesday. He suffered a muscle injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Diego Costa showed no frustration or petulance as he trained with his Atletico Madrid team-mates in the knowledge that he has been left out of Sunday's squad to face Las Palmas.

The 29-year-old certainly would not have expected to be reunited with cold conditions when he penned a deal to move from Chelsea to Atletico back in September.

Atletico Madrid continue to chase La Liga leaders Barcelona after putting in a solid all-round performance to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.

Costa, unimpressed that he was not awarded a penalty in the first half of Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, claimed there was a conspiracy against him when speaking to media after the game.

PETE JENSON: If La Liga had started when Diego Costa played his first league game this season, then Atletico Madrid would be top and heading for the title.

PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Career goal number 600 for Lionel Messi, it was special, it broke another record and it probably won the league for Barcelona.

Diego Costa, David de Gea and their Spanish team-mates were put through their paces by Julen Lopetegui as they trained at the national centre in Madrid on Tuesday.

Diego Costa, Isco and Sergio Ramos, who returned to the squad following the birth of his third child, were among the Spain stars pictured being put through their paces on Monday.

Spain's star-studded squad, including Chelsea left back Alonso, trained at Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday morning ahead of their clash with Argentina later in the day.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has praised Diego Costa's performance against Sporting Lisbon as they won 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

It’s Zidane against Simeone, Costa against Ramos, and Bale against the Bernabeu. Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid will not decide the Spanish title this year but there is still plenty resting on game.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid lock horns at the Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon with plenty of local pride at stake. Join ADAM SHERGOLD for all the action as it unfolds.

Atletico Madrid's players have touched down in London ahead of their Europa League semi-final clash against Arsenal... with Costa and Torres returning to the city they once called home.

Diego Simeone has warned Arsenal that Diego Costa is coming to get them with the Atletico Madrid striker desperate to make them ‘suffer’ in Thursday night's Europa League semi-final.

PETE JENSON: It’s no wonder Diego Costa wants to risk everything to run out at the Emirates on Thursday. The dark lord of Diego Simeone's side has fond memories of tormenting Arsenal.

One nil to the Arsenal. It was never going to be enough. Even before Atletico Madrid equalised, there was always the fear Arsenal might not be able to defend such a slender lead in seven days time.

Sportsmail's SAMI MOKBEL watched Arsenal's Europa League semi-final first leg draw against Atletico Madrid on Thursday, and gives his player ratings here...

Diego Costa's reputation as a trouble-maker goes before him from his days at Chelsea. Now that the Spanish striker is back at Atletico Madrid it appears that old habits die hard.

A second-half penalty from Kevin Gameiro was enough for Atletico Madrid to beat a tough Alaves side as Diego Simeone now turns his attention towards their second leg against Arsenal.

Diego Costa appears at the doorway of the Atletico Madrid dressing-room, an hour before kick off. 'Lads,' he announces with a big grin. 'It's Arsenal.'

Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Europa League final after they saw off Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday evening. 

MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE WANDA METROPOLITANO: Diego Costa appears at the doorway of the dressing-room before kick off. 'Lads,' he announces with a big grin. 'It's Arsenal.'

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE WANDA METROPOLITANO: Arsene Wenger's hopes of a fairytale finish to his Arsenal tenure came to an end thanks to a close-fought semi-final.

Diego Costa has hinted at Antoine Griezmann's imminent departure but said the French forward is completely focused on first winning the Europa League with Atletico Madrid.

Sportsmail provide you with information for the Europa League final Marseille vs Atletico Madrid including time, date, location and how to watch plus how both teams made it to the final.

For the two enfant terribles in the recent history of the Premier League, this Europa League final threw up two sorely contrasting evenings.

Premier League stars David De Gea, David Silva and Nacho Monreal are all included in Julen Lopetegui's final 23-man squad along with Barcelona's outgoing midfielder Andres Iniesta.

Ramos placed a finger over his lips and struck a provocative pose after finding himself as the subject of criticism following his role in Real Madrid's Champions League win over Liverpool.

Leaning back on a sun-lounger outside his family’s modest Brazilian home last summer, Diego Costa’s mind fleetingly turned to the World Cup.

Diego Costa scored a brace on Wednesday night to drag the match against the Champions League holders to extra-time before Koke and Saul Niguez struck to win the tie for Atletico Madrid.

Salah, who had been so vital in the club's charge to the Champions League final, had his evening cut short in May due to an injury to his shoulder, sustained when Ramos hauled him to the ground.

Aside from Juventus, United should face easier rides against Valencia and Young Boys, who return to the group stages this year. However Ronaldo's reunion can't be dismissed.

A Diego Costa-inspired Atletico Madrid came from behind to get their Champions League campaign off to a winning start against Monaco.

The 29-year-old scored 52 goals across three Premier League campaigns at Stamford Bridge and was a part of two title-winning squads but he was allegedly deemed surplus to requirements by Conte.

Atletico Madrid's stars were in high spirits as they prepared for the visit of Club Brugge in the Champions League. 

The La Liga outfit confirmed the injury news on Friday afternoon ahead of the weekend's action - in which Atletico take on Real Betis on Sunday afternoon.

Atletico Madrid have edged past Catalan minnows Sant Andreu in the first leg of their Copa del Rey clash on Tuesday evening courtesy of a first-half strike from Gelson Martins. 

Ousmane Dembele came off the bench to rescue a point for Barcelona in their highly-anticipated showdown with Atletico Madrid. Relive all the action with Sportsmail's MAX WINTERS here.

Tempers flared in the second half of Barcelona’s draw with Atletico Madrid and Costa was involved in a pushing and pulling spat with Barca’s Samuel Umtiti.

Diego Simeone's side would be guaranteed a place in the knockout stages of the competition with a victory against Monaco at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: There have been flashes of the beast that Chelsea signed but all too often the dark clouds have rolled in. On the pitch he has lost his edge and off it something is affecting him.

Atletico Madrid have confirmed Diego Costa will have an operation on his left foot in Brazil this week. The surgery will keep him out until February.

Simeone reached the milestone with a 4-0 victory over Spanish minnows Sant Andreu in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey. Under Simeone, Atletico have won seven major trophies.

Diego Costa proved he has lost none of his mischievousness since leaving Chelsea for a return to Spain in 2017 by playing a hilarious prank on his brother.

Diego Costa has stepped up his rehabilitation from a foot injury, with Atletico Madrid hoping to have the striker fit for their Champions League last-16 clash against Juventus on February 20.

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa appeared to be enjoying himself as he relaxed after a training session at the club's Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the Champions League kast-16 first leg of Atletico Madrid vs Juventus including kick-off time, date and channel plus squads and odds.

PETE JENSON: Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Madrid ended in a 2-0 defeat that goes a long way to end his dream of winning a sixth Champions League back in the Spanish capital next May.

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