Defending champions Atletico Madrid will appear at the HKFC Citibank Soccer Sevens for the second successive year after winning the title on their debut appearance, while Japan will be represented for the first time since 2008 with Kashima Antlers also set to appear at Hong Kong Football Club at the end of May.
Atletico came back from two goals down to beat England’s West Ham United 3-2 after extra-time in the 2015 final after the 2014 La Liga champions and UEFA Champions League runners-up were the first Spanish side to compete at the annual event.