Atletico Madrid Star Marcos Llorente Credits Caveman Diet For Champions League Success Against Liverpool

Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente, 31, attributes his sustained elite performance to a Paleolithic-era eating plan, while preparing for high-stakes Champions League clashes including fixtures against Liverpool. The Spanish international netted a decisive brace during the 2020 Last 16 second-leg, helping eliminate Jurgen Klopp's side just before pandemic lockdowns. He replicated that impact this season with two goals in a 3-2 defeat to the Reds.

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Llorente's dietary approach excludes ultra-processed items such as pasta, bread, wheat, rice, and conventional dairy. Instead, he prioritizes whole foods available during the Old Stone Age: lean meats, fish, eggs, vegetables, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, and select high-quality cheeses. Speaking on Cadena SER's El Larguero, he stated: "It means eating what was consumed in the Paleolithic period. Remove all ultra-processed products entirely. Avoid cereals, pasta, bread, wheat, rice, and most dairy—only premium cheeses qualify."

Marcos Llorente eats a 'caveman diet'

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The player emphasized his motivation stems from long-term wellness, not short-term athletic gains. "I eat comprehensively: steak, fish, eggs, vegetables, and carbohydrates like potatoes and cassava," he explained. "This Paleolithic framework is my lifelong commitment. I follow it for health, not football. When my career ends, I will maintain—or intensify—this discipline."

Off the pitch, Llorente is engaged to Patricia Noarbe, a fitness entrepreneur, model, and influencer. She holds degrees in Law and Business Administration from King Juan Carlos University and has cultivated an independent professional profile alongside their shared life.