Madrid shreds Atlético's title defense with 2-0 derby win
Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio have inflicted the latest blow on Atlético Madrid’s title defenseDECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANTOINE GRIEZMANN #7 - MIDFIELDER - ATLÉTICO MADRID
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Atlético can rekindle hopes of another title at Real Madrid
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Scores, assists against Porto Griezmann scored one goal from four shots (two on goal) and provided one assist from four chances created during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Griezmann has scored once and provided one assist in two of his last three starts. What may be even more notable is that his team have failed to gain points in the last two games in which he's failed to find the net. As Luis Suarez picked up an early injury in Tuesday's game, Griezmann could become even more important to his side in Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores, assists in win Griezmann scored a goal off three shots (one on target), provided an assist and created three chances during Sunday's 4-1 win over Cadiz.
Impact Griezmann was one of the best performers here as he doubled his side's lead in the 70th minute with a one-timed shot off a pass from the left flank, assisted Matheus Cunha for the goal that sealed the 4-1 win and was involved in many other dangerous plays. After a slow start since rejoining Atletico, the attacker has been very productive as of late, with six goals and one assist over his last 10 appearances in all competitions. He'll try to keep adding to his tally during Saturday's home match against Mallorca.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in win Griezmann took three shots (zero on goal) and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna. He also had his UCL ban cut and will be available to face AC Milan on W...
Impact Griezmann put in a solid shift during this game but was likely pulled early in anticipation of the midweek UCL contest after his suspension was overturned Friday. He's scored three goals over his last two European matches and looks to be in good form, including for a trip to Cadiz (23 goals conceded in 14 matches) in Sunday's league game.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Griezmann has ban cut, can face AC Milan in Champions League
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Suspended against AC Milan Griezmann will serve the second game of his two-match ban in the Nov. 24 match against AC Milan.
Impact Atletico were notified of the two-match ban only this week, which comes a month after the initial red card. Griezmann has been on decent form, producing four goals in his last five starts, but it looks like Joao Felix will be given another start for the game against Milan.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlético concedes twice in injury time; Sociedad top
A late push moved Real Sociedad back to first place in the Spanish league but a late collapse kept Atlético Madrid from getting closer to the topNOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores again Griezmann scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's three-all draw with Valencia.
Impact Griezmann scored on his only shot on goal Sunday, a solid efficient performance for the forward. While he is suspended from the Champions League he's essentially guaranteed to play every minute in the league. Griezmann will be leading the line once again after the international break.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach
Barcelona has announced that former midfielder Xavi Hernández will become its next coachNOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers
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Brilliant in rout Griezmann shot three times (twice on goal), created four chances, and took eight corners during Sunday's 3-0 win over Betis.
Impact Griezmann might not have scored Sunday, but he didn't let that take away from his performance. The striker was absolutely impeccable and was arguably the man of the match despite not scoring. Next up for Griezmann is a Sunday trip to Valencia, he will be out due to suspension Wednesday in the Champions League.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs La Liga goal during start Griezmann scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Thursday against Levante.
Impact At last, Griezmann recorded his first Spanish-league goal since being loaned by Barcelona. His upcoming UEFA Champions League suspension gives him multiple chances to focus on scoring goals during La Liga games. Considering previous appearances, Griezmann will play alongside another striker or be a central attacking midfielder.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barjuan gets 1st and possibly only chance to lead Barcelona
Sergi Barjuan will get his first chance to lead Barcelona from the Camp Nou dugout when it hosts Alavés at the weekendOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Real Sociedad regains lead in Spain; Atlético held again
Real Sociedad has broken the four-way tie at the top of the Spanish league with a 2-0 win at Celta VigoOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona fires coach Koeman after poor start to season
Barcelona has fired coach Ronald Koeman after the team’s 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish leagueOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coming out: Cavallo's key message before Australian season
Soccer player Josh Cavallo has come out as gay in a public statement ahead of the A-League seasonOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madrid excels as Barcelona struggles, Atlético stutters
Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Sevilla are the ones getting things done in the Spanish LeagueOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona fans harass Koeman after Madrid wins at Camp Nou
Angry fans surrounded Ronald Koeman’s car and shouted insults at the Barcelona coach as he tried to leave Camp Nou following his team’s latest painful loss since the departure of L...OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barcelona hosts Madrid, Sociedad at Atlético on super Sunday
Barcelona faces another test of its post-Messi era when Real Madrid visits Camp Nou on a Sunday that also features a clash between the Spanish league leader and its defending champ...OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Salah scores 2 as Liverpool tops 10-man Atlético in thriller
Mohamed Salah has scored twice as Liverpool took advantage of Antoine Griezmann's red card to beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 in the Champions LeagueOCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent off against Liverpool Griezmann was shown a straight red card during Tuesday's match with Liverpool, he had scored twice before being sent off.
Impact Griezmann was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Roberto Firmino where he kicked the Brazilian in the head. Griezmann will at least miss a Nov. 3 trip to Liverpool, and could miss more time if it's judged to be a dangerous or violent foul. Luis Suarez figures to play alongside Joao Felix at Anfield in place of Griezmann.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Former Barcelona president defends his running of the club
The former president of Spanish club Barcelona has denied accusations by the current leadership that his board left the team on the brink of bankruptcy because of poor managementOCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
