The Portuguese star underwent X-ray and MRI scans at a local hospital and the club later confirmed that their mega-money summer signing has suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain.

Trippier has made a positive start to life at the La Liga giants so far and has fitted in well in Diego Simeone's squad - striking up a great connection with Costa, who he knows from his Premier League days.

Diego Costa squandered a penalty as Atletico Madrid missed the chance to go top of La Liga by drawing away to Sevilla and failing to cash in on Barcelona's surprise defeat at Levante earlier in the day.

Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata scored for the sixth game in a row to help his side to a 3-1 win at home to struggling Espanyol on Sunday, taking them up to third in La Liga.

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa is facing at least three months out on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a back problem.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Atletico are eight points off the lead in La Liga, on Thursday night they were dumped out of the Copa del Rey by a third division side and Liverpool loom on the horizon in Europe.

The 31-year-old has been out since November after a herniated disc injury and it was feared he would be out for the rest of the season, but now the player is confident of starting the Liverpool clash.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side return to the scene of last season's Champions League triumph for the first time, where they beat fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham 2-0.

Liverpool are this country's most successful club in European competition so they should at least appreciate what befell them here; and old fashioned away goal smash and grab.

Roma are reportedly interested in signing Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa as the Italian side look to add to their depleted striking options for next season.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Atletico know it's unlikely but they have to cling to something. The horizon will look very dark for them otherwise - they would stand to lose around £88m from missed revenue

'We need to see Eden like this, playing well, and scoring goals,' said Zidane. 'He wanted that, he was happy in the dressing room after the game and we hope this is the first of many.'

Real Madrid have been placed in the frame to sign Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus this summer with Zinedine Zidane keen to overhaul his attacking options, according to reports in Spain.

Gareth Bale wants to quit Real Madrid after being upset by Champions League snub. Spanish newspaper AS claims that the 30-year-old winger has had enough and wants to leave in the summer.

Zinedine Zidane has been handed a double boost ahead of the return to LaLiga action as Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois returned to full training on Wednesday afternoon.

Zinedine Zidane is reportedly going to try and pull out all the stops to sign Paul Pogba, and may offer £85million plus Gareth Bale to do so, according to Eldesmarque. 

Gareth Bale is breaking new ground in Spain by leading the charge for players to have more protection regarding their medical information.

Gareth Bale flew to London to meet with his agent on Monday sparking more speculation that the Wales international remains unsettled in the Spanish capital.

The Welshman was not part of Zinedine Zidane's match day squad but was in attendance to watch the action at the Santiago Bernabeu. He was caught on camera leaving the stadium on 82 minutes.

Zinedine Zidane has confirmed Gareth Bale is back in training with the Real Madrid senior side and working 'hard' ahead of his return from yet another injury.

Real Madrid are reportedly ready to test Manchester City's resolve over Raheem Sterling by offering £70million plus wantaway winger Gareth Bale.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Gareth Bale's apparent prioritizing of Wales over Real Madrid has left him on collision course with the club ahead of the opening of the winter transfer window.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Nothing says 'bad start to the season' like a must-win game in November. And Real Madrid's home match with Galatasaray is being billed as just that.

Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez are currently both out injured and left the Bernabeu with several minutes to go during their 0-0 draw against Real Betis in La Liga over the weekend.

The forward has faced significant criticism at Real Madrid for his priorities, and there is a belief that Gareth Bale views some of his other habits as more important than playing for his club.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Gareth Bale is fast becoming a hero in Spain… to everyone who doesn't care about Real Madrid with his latest dig at the club coming on Tuesday night.

Gareth Bale appeared to mock his club team Real Madrid during Wales' 2-0 victory over Hungary on Tuesday evening by holding a flag that read: 'Wales. Golf. Madrid...in that order'.

La Liga returns this weekend with the title race tighter than ever with the top five separated by just two points. Real Madrid welcome Real Sociedad while Barcelona take on Leganes.

Zinedine Zidane has backed Gareth Bale to return to form with Real Madrid and insisted he is not bothered by the Welshman's 'Wales. Golf. Madrid' jibe.

PETE JENSON: Gareth Bale was whistled by Real Madrid supporters in his first game back since his Wales flag celebration and Zinedine Zidane admitted the situation was unsustainable.

Bale had been criticised in Spain after being pictured celebrating Wales' Euro 2020 qualification victory over Hungary in midweek with a flag which read 'Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order'.

The much-maligned 30-year-old was resoundingly jeered by home fans after being introduced as a second half substitute in the club's 3-1 victory against Real Sociedad.

PETE JESON IN SPAIN: Real Madrid may have thrown away two points against PSG but Zinedine Zidane was asked how he could explain the remarkable improvement in his team.

Gareth Bale has added to Real Madrid's increasing injury list ahead of El Clasico against Barcelona with a minor thigh problem.

Gareth Bale's agent has admitted the Real Madrid winger 'is not ecstatic' with life at the club but insists he's never asked to leave after the 30-year-old came close to leaving in the summer.

Zinedine Zidane says he will not stop Wales star Gareth Bale from playing golf in his spare time. Bale admits playing golf is his passion and that his team-mates have nicknamed him 'The Golfer'.

Marca report that Real Madrid need to generate 200m euros to balance the books and avoid sanctions from UEFA's Financial Fair Play rulings after they spent 350m euros in the summer.

The Bernabeu outfit were one of the most active clubs in the summer transfer window, spending big to appease returning manager Zinedine Zidane ahead of the new season.

Real Madrid have long been interested in signing Manchester United's Paul Pogba. It is reported that Los Blancos could offer both Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez in any deal.

PETE JENSON: The incredible efficiency of Real Madrid's Rodrygo Goes helped Real Madrid sign off their Champions League group campaign with a 3-1 win over Club Brugges.

Gareth Bale was benched by Zinedine Zidane again for Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Valencia. The Welsh winger though found a way to keep himself amused while he sat on the substitutes bench.

PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: The last there was a 0-0 between Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga someone had launched a pig's head onto the pitch at Luis Figo back in 2002.

Bale's commitment to Madrid was criticised in the Spanish press after posing with a 'Wales, golf, Madrid, in that order' banner after helping his country reach Euro 2020.

The Welshman has come under fire in Spain for a lack of commitment towards the culture, with reports that he had not made an effort to learn the language and does not bond with the team.

Real Madrid beat Valencia in the new look Spanish Super Cup semi-final and will now play either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid for the crown.

Gareth Bale has no intention of departing Real Madrid in the near future and even plans on having another full season in LaLiga, according to his agent.

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has left winger Gareth Bale out of the 19-man squad that will face Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday, despite the Welshman training all week injury free.

Gareth Bale's agent has described the prospect of the Welshman leaving Real Madrid on loan this month as 'ridiculous' and insisted he will see out his Bernabeu contract.

Brahim Diaz - the former Manchester City forward who refuses to go out on loan - sent Real Madrid into the last-16 of the Spanish Cup with a brace after they suffered a scare.

Real Madrid used to be the club that most frequently broke the transfer record now they are the club who spend the most on what they believe will be the next big thing.