After walking the tight rope  and playing two matches on 4 yellow cards for a while Thomas Partey has been dealt a blow as he collected his fifth yellow card in Athletico Madrid's game against Espanyol.

It means that the midfield maestro after the international break will miss his side's away game at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes and same for Saul Niguez who also received his fifth booking in their game against Espanyol.

The good news for Diego Simeone is both players will be fresh and available for Barcelona's visit to Madrid on December 1.

Thomas Partey has been in a very good form for his side featuring in 12 games this term in the La liga scoring once.