ANGEL CORREA NEWS

Nets brace Sunday Correa scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Correa found the back of the net in the 18th and 56th minutes netting a brace in the final match of the season. Correa ends the year with nine goals in 35 appearances while providing one assist, taking 43 shots, crossing 22 times and creating 23 chances.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closes scoring in win Correa scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Correa took advantage of a perfect ball from Rodrigo De Paul to score from very close range late in the second half. The Argentina international has scored just seven goals this season, but it's worth noting he has netted his last two while coming off the bench, a role he'll probably have in the final weeks of the season as well.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in return to starting XI Correa assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Correa made his return to the starting XI for the first time since Feb. 19 and was straight back on the scoresheet. The assist is Correa's first of the season, his seventh total goal contributions. Correa has been a bench option more often than not with Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata preferred to lead the attack. Correa still offers strong upside when starting due to the plethora of talent surrounding him.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helping to lead line Correa is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Almeria.

Impact Correa returns from dealing with personal issues to start for Atleti on Sunday. The forward has scored six goals in 25 appearances and will lead the line alongside Antoine Griezmann.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with personal issues Correa did not play in Saturday's 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano due to personal reasons.

Impact Correa had to step away from the team with personal issues, but is expected to return soon. He has not started in a match since Feb 19, only appearing in the starting XI nine times in 25 appearances, totaling six goals and one assist in that span.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags winner off bench versus Betis Correa scored a goal off two shots (one on target) after coming off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Betis.

Impact Correa was brought as part of a double substitution just before the hour mark and ended up the hero for Atletico as he scored the lone goal of the match after making a great play with a mix and skill and luck to leave defenders behind and sending the ball past the goalkeeper in the 86th minute. This was the sixth goal over 25 appearances this season for the attacked, who keeps pushing for a place in the starting XI.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema nets 7-minute hat trick, Madrid beats Valladolid 6-0

Karim Benzema has scored a hat trick in a seven-minute span as second-place Real Madrid crushed Valladolid 6-0 in the Spanish league

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances off bench Correa created two chances and took one off-target shot in Monday's 1-0 win at Girona.

Impact Correa made his return to the pitch Monday after missing last Saturday's match to serve his one-match suspension for a straight red card. Correa replaced Thomas Lemar in the 62nd minute to provide more of an attack threat, and did fairly well at that. He created two chances and missed the target on his only shot attempt in his short 28 minutes of action.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Correa is a available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to a straight red card.

Impact Correa served the one-match ban against Sevilla and is available once more. When fit Correa has seen consistent playing time with five starts in his last eight matches in all competitions, as well as appearing in every match in that span.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Straight red Correa was sent off with a straight red card in the 64th minute in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Correa subbed on at halftime, where his day ended early after intentionally elbowing Antonio Rudiger to receive a straight red card. He will serve a one-match ban Saturday against Sevilla. The Argentinian has been nothing from a depth option for the team, only appearing in the starting XI 12 times in 28 appearances in all competitions, logging in five goals and one assist thus far.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid scores late to draw with 10-man Atletico

Real Madrid needs a late goal to salvage a 1-1 draw against 10-man Atletico Madrid at home in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances in win Correa took a shot on target and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Club.

Impact Correa has started in five of Atletico's last six La Liga games, rotating between the right wing and the front-two. He will likely continue rotating as there's plenty of competition for those spots in the forms of Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata, Memphis Depay and Marcos Llorente.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Getafe Correa scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact Correa opened the scoring for Atletico after picking up a rebound from the goalkeeper at the hour mark but the goal was initially ruled out due to a supposed offside, just being confirmed one minute later, when the attacker was already subbed off so the celebration ended up taking place on the bench. This was the second goal over the last four starts for Correa, who is experience another very productive campaign.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in win Correa took two shots (one on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Real Valladolid. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Correa lined up on the right wing against Valladolid on Saturday and he remained a threat going forward, especially with his passing. He's taken a combined six shots (three on target) and created four chances across his last two La Liga games.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in draw Correa scored one goal from four shots and created one chance in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Almeria.

Impact Correa scored the opener in the 18th minute to give them the early lead, but they couldn't hold it and ended up with the road draw. That was his fourth goal in the season so far. The forward also led his side in shots during the match.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina rules out González and Correa because of injuries

The Argentine soccer federation say strikers Nicolás González and Joaquín Correa have been ruled out of the World Cup because of injuries

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up for World Cup Correa has been called into the Argentina National Team for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

Impact Correa is replacing Nicolas Gonzalez (thigh), who had to be dropped from the roster Thursday due to injury.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots off bench Correa subbed into Wednesday's match against Mallorca in the 30th minute and he took three shots, won one of one tackles and made an interception in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Correa was dangerous upon his introduction on the right wing during the first half of Wednesday's match, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against Mallorca. He may still make Argentina's World Cup squad despite starting in just seven of 20 games across La Liga and the Champions League this season for Atletico.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in UCL draw Correa took two shots on target in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Correa was active in attack Wednesday before being hooked off at halftime in favor of Rodrigo De Paul, who he has been battling for the starting spot on the right wing recently. Correa is averaging 3.3 shots (1.4 on target) per 90 minutes across his eight appearances in October, but only half of them have been from the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace Correa scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Girona.

Impact Correa only made his second start and it proved to be the right decision with two goals on the day. The Argentinian can play in any position in the midfield or as a striker but is typically just used as a sub with Matheus Cunha and Marcos Llorente getting more minutes in the starting XI. Regardless, Correa will be an important bench player for Atletico Madrid with already three goals, one assist, nine chances created and 11 crosses (three accurate) in 11 appearances thus far.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One start made so far Correa has scored one goal and logged one assist across eight league and UCL appearances (one start) to open the season.

Impact Correa has seemingly fallen even further behind on the depth chart with Joao Felix and Alvaro Morata racking up consistent minutes. Even though none of the three mentioned has had a tremendous scoring record, Correa continues to ride the bench and as a result his value will remain lower.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores to finish season Correa scored one goal from one shot in 27 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Correa only started three times in the final 14 matches of the season, which is an interesting trend given Atleti's attacking struggles with and without Joao Felix (hamstring). He still scored 12 times and added five assists in 36 appearances (21 starts) so always keep an eye out when he does get to play.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half in win Correa put two shots off target while playing for 45 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Correa has started in three of the last four matches but was replaced by Antoine Griezmann after the break in a tactical move. It's unfortunate as Correa hasn't been able to get much rhythm going in the last couple months and there's only a few games left to change that. Up next is a trip to Elche, which have conceded 48 goals in 35 matches.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots off bench Correa took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Wednesday's 0-0 Champions League draw against Manchester City. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Correa subbed into Wednesday's game in the 70th minute as his side went all-out in search of an equalizer against City, and Correa almost had it with the final chance of the game deep into stoppage time. He finishes his campaign in the Champions League this season with one goal in 10 appearances (three starts), but his focus will now change to helping Atletico secure a top-four finish in La Liga.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandinho's decision to leave City surprises Guardiola

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho does not want to extend his stay at the English club to a 10th year and plans to return to his native Brazil at the end of the season

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS