LaLiga side Atletico Madrid have recorded five COVID-19 positives, including manager Diego Simeone, while Barcelona had three more cases among their players ,the clubs announced Thursday.
In a statement, Atletico said Simeone, captain Koke, midfielder Hector Herrera, forwards Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix all tested positive for the virus.
"All of them are asymptomatic and isolating at their respective homes, in strict compliance with the health authorities' guidelines," Atletico.
Atletico are currently fifth in LaLiga on 29 points after 18 games.
Barca said midfielder Philippe Coutinho, defender Sergino Dest and winger Ez Abde were the latest players to test positive.
The Catalans had in the past week announce that players Ousmane Dembele, Samuel Umtiti and Gavi are set to miss Sunday's LaLiga trip to Real Mallorca contracting Covid-19.
Clement Lenglet, Dani Alves, Jordi Alba and Alejandro Balde also returned positive tests this week.
"Footballers Sergino Dest, Coutinho and Ez Abde have tested positive for COVID-19. The players are in good health and self-isolating at home. The club has reported the cases to the relevant authorities," Barcelona said in a statement
Real Madrid are also battling with a COVID-19 outbreak in their squad with Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Vinicius Jr returning positive tests on Wednesday.
Luka Modric, Rodrygo, Marco Asensio, Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Andriy Lunin, Isco and David Alaba also tested positive earlier this month.
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