Diego Costa sidelined with hamstring injury

The Spain international has struggled with a hamstring problems throughout the campaign, but his latest setback will be a blow for Atleti with the league and UEFA Champions League coming to their conclusions this month.

Costa has scored 36 goals in 50 appearances for Diego Simeone's men in all competitions this season, but he did not train with the squad on Friday ahead of Sunday's clash with Malaga.

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