Koke Heartbreak: Atlético Madrid Captain to Miss Champions League Clash After Mother’s Passing
Atlético Madrid captain Jorge Koke Resurrección will sit out the Champions League game against Manchester United following the death of his mother. The club confirmed that his mother, Ana Merodio Borja, passed away early Tuesday in Madrid, with no cause provided. UEFA has authorized a moment of silence before the match at Metropolitano Stadium, and the team will wear black armbands as a mark of respect. A similar tribute will be observed during Atlético’s Youth League game, where Koke’s brother, Borja Resurrección, is an assistant coach for the under-19 squad. The club’s flag outside the stadium is flying at half-staff in honor of the loss.
