ALVARO MORATA NEWS

Back from suspension Morata has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return to face Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Impact Morata has been one of the most productive strikers in the opening weeks of the La Liga season, and the forward should return immediately to the starting lineup. Angel Correa took his place during the 3-2 win over Cadiz on Sunday.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Morata was shown a straight red card during the second half of Thursday's trip to Osasuna.

Impact Morata was sent off late during Thursday's clash after his temper flared. The forward will be suspended for a Sunday clash with Cadiz, which could lead to a change of formation for Atleti. Morata will be eligible to return to La Liga action for an Oct. 8 clash with Sociedad.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace against former Morata scored two goals to go with two shots (two on target) in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Real Madrid.

Impact Morata is now at five goals on the season after totaling two against his old team Sunday. This comes after recording 13 shots (nine on target). He will likely remain at the club's number one option for striker if he keeps it up.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in defeat Morata generated two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Morata started for the second time this year, following his previous two-goal performance when Memphis Depay suffered an injury. However, he only had one shot on goal, the second time this season he's had fewer than two. His role going forward may depend on when Memphis Depay returns from his injury.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spain’s men’s team condemn Rubiales’ ‘unacceptable behavior’ toward Hermoso

Spain’s men’s national team condemned the "unacceptable behavior" of Luis Rubiales in a show of support for Jenni Hermoso.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Scores twice off bench Morata scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Monday's 7-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Morata came off the bench in the 35th minute, taking over for the injured Memphis Depay. The striker netted two goals in the second half twice, with assists from Saul and Angel Correa. If Memphis Depay misses significant time, Morata could see an enhanced role and potentially be placed in the starting lineup.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Morata scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Monday's 3-1 victory over Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Morata opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time and could have had more if not for some sloppy finishing and the offsides flag. He is part of a crowded striking cohort with Memphis Depay, Angel Correa and Joao Felix backing up himself and Antoine Griezmann but is still likely to play a large role this year after making 41 appearances in 2022.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Positive season Morata will end the season making 27 starts in 41 appearances in all competitions, totaling 13 goals and two assists on 75 shots (20 on target).

Impact Morata was forced to share playing time with Angel Correa, but ending up having a successful season, scoring 13 league goals for the team's second highest scorer during his first season back with the club. This performance could win him a full-time position at striker, with Correa scoring nine goals in 35 appearances. Morata also recorded a season high of shots as he is becoming for comfortable in front of net.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Sunday Morata (neck) was named to the match-day squad versus Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Impact Morata had started five straight matches prior to sustaining his neck injury that was originally expected to sideline him for the rest of the year. The forward should be in contention to retake his spot on the pitch versus Villarreal on Sunday with his injury seemingly behind him. In those prior five starts, Morata registered three goals on 18 shots (nine on target) and should serve as the focal point of the attack if he starts.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season over Morata (neck) won't play again in 2022/23 after suffering a neck injury against Osasuna, Marca reports.

Impact Morata will miss the final three domestic games of the season with the cervical strain, though it isn't feared to be an injury that could cost him the pre-season. Morata ends the season on 13 goals and two assists, his best goal-scoring tally since 2016/17.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers neck injury against Osasuna Morata was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Osasuna at halftime after suffering a cervical sprain, Atletico Madrid announced after he game.

Impact Morata was replaced by Angel Correa at halftime on Sunday and went straight to a hospital to undergo medical tests. This doesn't seem to be an incredibly serious injury, though it will put him in doubt for the final few games of this campaign in the next two weeks.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags another goal Morata scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Sunday's 5-2 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Morata started twice in a row while scoring in both appearances to up his total in La Liga to 12. Despite leading the team in league goals with 12, he is not a consistent starter, making seven starts in the last 15 games while totaling six goals in that span. He often shares playing time with Angel Correa, even though Morata has outperformed him this season.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home win Morata scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Morata scored in the 47th minute to make it 2-1 and help them earn the comeback win at home. The forward now has 14 goals in the season. He's not a regular starter for his side so far, though, 23 starts in 36 appearances so far.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Morata assisted one goal from his only chance created and made one tackle (zero won) in 26 minutes during Saturday's 3-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Morata subbed on in the second half and assisted Thomas Lemar's goal in the 67th minute to seal the home win. That was his second assist in the season, to go with 10 goals. The forward is usually a substitute, and came off the bench in eight of his 12 appearances since the World Cup break.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late winner off bench Morata scored one goal on one shot, recorded one inaccurate cross and made one clearance in Monday's 1-0 win at Girona.

Impact Morata came off the bench for his fourth consecutive match, and won the game in the 91st minute with a tap in goal following multiple deflections off the corner kick. The goal was initially ruled offside, but VAR overruled the call and gave Morata the goal. He has now scored three goals off the bench in the past two matches, despite playing a total of 54 minutes. He leads the team in goals with 10 in 25 matches, and has proven his ability to score when he is in the starting XI and when he comes off the bench.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late Morata goal gives Atletico Madrid key win over Girona

It took Álvaro Morata and his Atletico Madrid teammates more than three minutes to be able to celebrate the striker’s important winner against Girona in the Spanish league

MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FIFA head of refs wants all stoppage time added in blowouts

FIFA's head of refereeing says he wants the full amount of stoppage time added even in blowout wins

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores brace as sub Morata scored two goals from three shots in 26 minutes during Saturday's 6-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Morata subbed on in the second half and scored their two last goals in the match to seal the rout at home. The forward now has 12 goals in the season. He's been mostly a backup since the World Cup, though, starting in only four of his 10 appearances.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simeone coaches record 613 game, Atletico routs Sevilla 6-1

Diego Simeone has reached a new milestone for coaching longevity after overseeing a club record 613th match for Atletico Madrid

MARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fails to make starting XI Morata generated one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact After scoring in the last match, Morata returned to the bench where he did not get an opportunity in front of the goal during the 25 minutes he was featured in on Sunday. Despite being the team leader in goals with seven in the league, he continues to share playing time with Thomas Lemar and Angel Correa. Since the winter break the 30-year-old has totaled two goals on nine shots (three on target) with an average of two goals a contest thus far.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius scores, Madrid beats Atletico in extra time in Copa

Vinicius Junior scored in extra time to help Real Madrid come from behind and defeat 10-man Atletico Madrid 3-1 to secure a spot in the Copa del Rey semifinals

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Valladolid Morata took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Real Valladolid. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Morata opened the scoring and was dangerous throughout Saturday's game. He has started just two of Atletico's four La Liga games since the World Cup break, but he's found the net in both of those starts.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico set to complete Depay transfer from Barcelona

Atletico Madrid is set to sign Dutch international Memphis Depay from Barcelona to try to boost its attack after João Félix left for Chelsea

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético beats Levante 2-0 to return to Copa quarterfinals

Atlético Madrid has returned to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2018 by defeating second-division club Levante 2-0

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS