Smiles and effort for Atletico Madrid in Shanghai

The first training session of Atletico Madrid in China started at 9 in the morning. After the busy day spent yesterday in Shanghai, Diego Simeone ordered high physical training for the players that accused the effort and the heat of the Chinese morning sun. During an intense hour, the rojiblancos were squeezed in the fields near the Shanghai Stadium, where the visitors approached at the end of the training session.

Players of different ages from the Football College of the Mingham Elementary School dressed with Atlético de Madrid colors and shared the field with the players of the Spanish team. Under the management of Germán Burgos, the children enjoyed a unique morning, taking the opportunity that the LFP World Challenge Tour opens to bring the values of LaLiga to the Chinese grassroots football. "We really thank the affection of people that approaches. What we will try is to give a top performance for all to enjoy", said Luciano Vietto to LaLiga.es. The final practice match was also attended by members of the Spanish Olympic team of table tennis, which in a few hours will become the main actors of the Champions of Spain event.

The team from Madrid will return to training this afternoon to continue preparing LaLiga World match to be played tomorrow against the Shanghai SIPG. At the end of the training session, Diego Simeone will offer a press conference to present their views and comments about the clash.

The schedule of happenings of the day includes several events that complete the LFP World Challenge Tour. In the Shanghai Sport School, the Spanish table tennis team will compete against a local team of players in the Champions of Spain event. It is a commitment to bring about an understanding between different Chinese and Spanish sports. Later, the business world and culture will join the Spain Experience event, which encourages contact between Spanish and Chinese companies.

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