Atlético Madrid captain withdraws from Manchester United Champions League game after mom's death

Atlético Madrid captain Koke has withdrawn from his side's UEFA Champions League match against Manchester United following the passing of his mother. Ana Merodio Borja died in the early hours of Tuesday in Madrid, the Spanish club confirmed. Atlético will don black armbands for the match against the Premier League side, and a moment of silence will be observed at the Metropolitano Stadium prior to kick-off. Koke, whose full name is Jorge Resurrección, is joined at Atlético by his brother Borja, who serves as assistant coach of the La Liga giants' under-19 squad.