Atletico Madrid kicks off 2025 with a Copa del Rey trip to Marbella on January 4.
Los Rojiblancos open the new year at the top of La Liga after a sensational final victory in Barcelona in 2024.
However, with Simeone's charges having a less hectic schedule than their rivals this month, he will not hold back in Marbella.
With Simeone not traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup, he has eight days to go after the Marbella match until the return to La Liga at home to Osasuna.
According to reports from Marca, he will make some rotations after the win in Catalonia, but most of the starting eleven will be the same.
Robin Le Normand is expected to start as part of his continued return to full fitness, with Jose Maria Gimenez ruled out.
Juan Musso is set to continue as Simeone's Copa del Rey goalkeeper, while Nahuel Molina is also tipped for a recall.
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