Atlético in public dig at Real Madrid over Fede Valverde: ‘We want to congratulate you’

The social media team at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid have caused quite the stir across the Spanish media late on Friday evening. This comes courtesy of a post taking firm aim at arch rivals Real Madrid.

José Mourinho’s Real are primed to return to action on Saturday evening, when they play host to Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu. Los Blancos’ matchday squad was in turn unveiled earlier today.

Featuring front and centre in as much was Federico Valverde, a welcome boost for Mourinho and co. Midfielder Valverde was for his part condemned to a spell on the sidelines prior to the international break.