“On the eve, all members of the main team and people who are on the list of those traveling to Lisbon underwent tests for the presence of coronavirus in the body. Today it turned out that the infection was found in two players, ”the club said in a statement.
It is noted that both are already isolated from the team, and the "relevant authorities" have been notified of cases of infection. It is reported that according to the protocol, the whole team will have to pass new tests, and this may affect the schedule of Atlético.
The match between Madrid and Leipzig is to take place on 13 August in Lisbon.
Earlier, the media reported that Messi escaped a serious injury and will be ready to play with Bayern in the Champions League.