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Robin Le Normand - Won't face Valladolid Le Normand (concussion) won't be available to face Real Valladolid on Saturday, Sergio Picos of Diario AS reports.

Impact The center-back has been increasing his activity in training over the last few days, but he hasn't been deemed fit enough to play Saturday. However, there's a chance he might be able to return against Sevilla on Sunday, Dec. 8.

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Samuel Lino - Assists in win Lino recorded one assist, one shot (zero on target), one cross, and one created chance off the bench in Tuesday's 6-0 victory over Sparta Prague.

Impact Lino started on the bench once again Tuesday, with Diego Simeone favoring Javi Galan in the starting lineup this season. As a result, Lino's playing time has decreased compared to last year. However, he responded with an assist, his first of the season in the UCL, setting up Angel Correa's goal just six minutes after getting on the pitch.

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Angel Correa - Scores brace off bench Correa netted two goals, recording two shots (two on goal) off the bench in Tuesday's 6-0 victory against Sparta Prague.

Impact Correa was highly effective as a substitute, scoring twice in 11 minutes with perfect accuracy from his two shots. Samuel Lino provided the assist for the first goal, while Marcos Llorente assisted on the second. Correa continues to thrive as a super sub, having scored five goals for Atletico this season, all of which came after entering as a substitute.

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Giuliano Simeone - Assists in win Simeone recorded one assist, three shots (one on goal), two crosses, and two chances created in Tuesday's 6-0 victory against Sparta Prague.

Impact Simeone made his fourth start in the last five matches and was active on the right flank. He provided a well-timed assist for Julian Alvarez's second goal in the 59th minute and created two chances during the game. This brings his total to four chances created in the last five games. The assist was his third in 13 appearances this season.

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Jan Oblak - Two saves in victory Oblak had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 6-0 victory versus Sparta Prague.

Impact Oblak faced two shots on target, saving both. It was a quiet game for him, as Atletico dominated possession on the other side of the pitch. This clean sheet marks his first of the season in the UCL. He will aim to make it two in a row on Dec. 11 when facing Bratislava.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Three goal involvements Llorente scored one goal and provided two assists from three shots and three chances created in Tuesday's 6-0 victory against Sparta Prague.

Impact Llorente made an impressive impact Tuesday in his first full 90-minute match since returning from a thigh injury. He scored Atletico's second goal just before halftime, with his attempted cross taking a fortunate deflection and resulting in a stunning strike from outside the box. In the second half, he set up goals for Antoine Griezmann and Angel Correa, bringing his season totals to three goals and four assists in 12 appearances.

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Javi Galan - Seven crosses in win Galan delivered seven crosses to go with one shot (zero on goal), two chances created and one interception in Tuesday's 6-0 victory versus Sparta Prague.

Impact Galan earned his third consecutive start in the UCL and contributed significantly on his left side. While not decisive, his active involvement in the attacking phase helped facilitate crossing opportunities, resulting in two chances created. He now has three chances created in three UCL games this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Assists in victory Gallagher delivered one assist to go with four shots (one on goal), two interceptions and one chance created in Tuesday's 6-0 victory versus Sparta Prague.

Impact Gallagher recorded his first UCL assist this season, setting up Marcos Llorente's cross that resulted in a goal just before halftime. The midfielder has scored twice this season, with this assist marking his first since joining the squad in the summer.

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Julian Alvarez - Brace of goals in win Alvarez scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and five corners in Tuesday's 6-0 victory versus Sparta Prague.

Impact Alvarez opened the scoring with a stunning free kick in the 15th minute, leaving goalkeeper Peter Vindahl rooted to his spot. He later added a second, finishing clinically from a Giuliano Simeone pass on the right flank. With these goals, Alvarez now has seven for the season, including three in the UCL and four in LaLiga.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Nets off the Bench Griezmann scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one corner in Tuesday's 6-0 victory versus Sparta Prague.

Impact Griezmann made his 100th UCL appearance Tuesday, coming off the bench in the second half. He scored Atletico's fourth goal in the 70th minute after a well-worked exchange with Marcos Llorente in the box. This was his second goal in five UCL games this season, to go along with two assists. Atletico will next face Bratislava on Dec. 11.

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Julián Álvarez picking up the scoring pace with Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez quickly picked up the ball and moved in position to take the shot when the referee whistled for the free kick just outside the area

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips | 26th November 2024 The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Sparta Prague lock horns with Diego Simeone's Atletic...

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Robin Le Normand - Not traveling Le Normand (concussion) isn't in the traveling squad for Tuesday's trip to Sparta Prague.

Impact Le Normand wasn't deemed fit enough for the traveling squad for Tuesday's clash. The defender is now set to miss another match as he continues to work back from a concussion. Le Normand's next chance to return is a weekend trip to Valladolid back in La Liga action.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Plays entire match Azpilicueta registered one cross (zero accurate) and four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Azpilicueta appeared in his first match since Sep 22, returning from a leg injury. He continues his starting role in the back line, starting all six league games played, collecting 13 clearances, 12 tackles (five won) while keeping two blocks.

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Marcos Llorente - Plays first haf Llorente recorded two shots (two on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Llorente made his return to the pitch Sunday after missing the last month with a thigh injury. He was only fit enough to play the first half, not having appeared since Oct 2. The midfielder will remain in the lineup for Atletico, starting eight of the nine league games played, scoring twice with one assist while totaling 18 crosses (seven accurate).

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Rodrigo De Paul - On scoresheet De Paul assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute...

Impact De Paul recorded hs third assist of the season to help get the team the win Saturday. He's dropped in the depth chart with two starts in the last eight La Liga appearances, collecting two assists with 15 crosses (two accurate) and six chances created in that span.

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Alexander Sorloth - Nets goal off bench Sorloth scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Sorloth logged in a goal off the bench while playing the entire second half on Sunday. He's been a valuable option off the bench for the side, scoring five goals with two assists in 14 appearances, seven of them coming as starts. He is also recorded 3.8 shots per 90 minutes of play in his first campaign in Madrid.

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Antoine Griezmann - Logs in goal Griezmann scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Griezmann recorded his first goal since Oct 20 for his fourth of the season. This adds on to his four assists in 14 matches, having scored two goals with an assist in the last six league games played. He's also averaging about 4.6 crosses per contest while leading the team with 38 set pieces taken.

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Jan Oblak - Quiet day Oblak recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Oblak did not need to make a save to get the win Sunday, allowing just a goal to Alaves. He's been a brick wall for Atletico, allowing just six goals in the last 12 games, keeping six clean sheets with 32 saves in that span. His next La Liga match will be against Valladolid on Saturday, who have scored six goals in the last five contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Diego Simeone chokes up when speaking about his love for Atletico and his future

Diego Simeone has choked up when speaking about his love for Atletico Madrid in response to a question about his long-term future

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Marcos Llorente - Starting against Alaves Llorente (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Alaves.

Impact Llorente is back in the starting XI after making a return to training earlier in the week. The midfielder wasn't initially expected to start straight away, but it seems he recovered faster than expected as he got straight back in the XI.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Unused against Mallorca Azpilicueta (leg) was an unused option off the bench against Mallorca on Nov 10.

Impact Azpilicueta was an option for the first time since September after missing time with a leg injury. With the international break, the defender was able to get an extra week of training to work on match fitness. Prior to his injury, the defender started five games at center back, making eight tackles, 10 clearances and two crosses (one accurate).

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid keen to make move for Chelsea midfielder in January: Reports Spanish club Atletico Madrid are planning to make a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, as per Okdiario (via Tribal Football).

NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nahuel Molina - Suffers muscular injury Molina has returned from international duty with Argentina with a thigh injury and doesn't have a timetable for his return, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Molina will undergo the recovery process to determine when he'll return to action, but there's no clear timetable for his return. Marcos Llorente (thigh) is also dealing with an injury, meaning either Javi Galan or Samuel Lino could play on the opposite flank due to a lack of depth on right-backs.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will Antoine Griezmann join MLS? Latest reports, timeline, possible teams for potential LAFC transfer | Sporting News Canada The latest player rumored to be considering an offer from MLS clubs is Antoine Griezmann, who, at 33, is considering how to approach the fin...

NOVEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM