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Assists in substitute appearance De Paul assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact De Paul entered the match to begin the second half Sunday and made his mark on proceedings by assisting the game-icing goal late in the second half of Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory over Las Palmas. After making 42 appearances (33 starts) for Atleti during the 2023/2024 season, De Paul has been utilized more sparingly to being the 2024/2025 season. Thus far, the veteran midfielder has made 14 appearances (eight starts) in all competitions and been utilized as a substitute in three of his team's last five fixtures (all competitions).

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Molina assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Molina led the Atletico Madrid attack Sunday with six crosses (one accurate), delivered three corners and supplied his first assist of the season as Atleti defeated Las Palmas 2-0. In addition to his offensive production, the defender made two tackles (two won), one interception and one clearance in support of the clean sheet effort. Molina has now started five successive matches (all competitions) for Atleti, playing the full 90 minutes on three of those occasions.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Sorloth scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact Sorloth entered the fray for the final 25 minutes of play Sunday and iced the match with Atletico's second goal in their 2-0 victory over Las Palmas. After scoring 23 goals as the focal point for the Villarreal attack during the 2023/2024 La Liga season, Sorloth finds himself in a rotational role behind Antione Griezmann and Julian Alvarez in the Atleti pecking order. The veteran striker has made 12 La Liga appearances (seven starts), scoring four goals and assisting twice over those appearances.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Open scoring in victory Simeone scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Simeone bagged his first goal of the season Sunday as he opened the scoring in Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory over Las Palmas. The appearance was just the seventh appearance and second start of the campaign for Simeone who, notably, is the son of Atleti manager Diego Simeone. Over his most recent four appearances in all competitions (one start), Simeone has attempted two shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate), created two chances, scored once and supplied an assist. The young forward set a career-high for La Liga appearances last season, making 14 appearances (six starts) while on loan at Deportivo Alaves.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records clean sheet Oblak registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Las Palmas.

Impact Oblak had a leisurely day at the office Sunday when he was forced into just once save and recorded a clean sheet in Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory over Las Palmas. The clean sheet broke a six-match clean sheet drought (all competitions). Over his first 11 La Liga appearances (11 starts), Oblak has led Atleti to the best defensive record in Spain by making 29 saves, recording five clean sheets and allowing just seven goals against. After a midweek Champions league clash at the Parc des Princes versus Paris-Saint Germain, Oblak should find himself in net for Atleti's next La Liga match Sunday versus Mallorca who are averaging less than one goal scored per match.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giuliano Simeone makes Atleti history! Atletico Madrid vs. Las Palmas | LALIGA Highlights | ESPN FC

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Cleared to start Barrios (leg) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Barrios returns as expected, returning to the starting XI after missing Atleti's previous two matches. The midfielder took two shots and created three chances in his last start.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns ahead of schedule Lenglet (knee/ankle) is starting for Atleti during Sunday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Lenglet returns earlier then expected after missing the last two matches with a knee and ankle sprain. The defender takes up a role in the center of Atleti's defense partnering Jose Maria Gimenez on Sunday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On squad list Barrios (leg) is on the squad list for Sunday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Barrios could make his return Sunday, with the midfielder earning a spot on the squad list for Sunday. This would be a huge boost for the club, as he has only played twice since August, mainly as a starter when fit. That said, if he is an option, there is a solid chance he sees the start.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes 90 in cup Reinildo played the full 90 during Thursday's 2-0 win over UE Vic.

Impact Reinildo got the start and went the full 90 during Thursday's cup clash. It's a bit of a surprise he wasn't rotated, as he's played a major role throughout at left-back and center-back. Reinildo has appeared in all but one match across all competitions. Barring any injuries Reinildo should remain a significant contributor moving forward.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starts in cup Riquelme got the start and played an hour during Thursday's 2-0 win over UE Vic.

Impact Riquelme hasn't been a major contributor of late, coming off the bench more often than not. He got the start in Copa del Rey action and put together a solid hour on the pitch. He will occasionally get starts or minutes off the bench at left-back or left wing, but for the most part Riquelme seems set as a depth option moving forward.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Own goal in defeat Gimenez registered an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Betis.

Impact Gimenez scored his own goal, which saw his side lose 1-0, the only goal in the game. In this game, he won two of his two tackles, this was the second time he has completed two tackles this season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves but concedes in loss Oblak recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Betis.

Impact Oblak continued his run of six games without a clean sheet, but this was the first time in three games that he made three or more saves. In the league, the Slovenian has conceded a maximum of one goal in all games apart from the opening match.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid's struggles continue with loss at Real Betis in Spanish league

Atletico Madrid hasn't been able to find a way to end its slump

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spanish league working with FIFA to take Barcelona-Atletico Madrid game to Miami

The Spanish league is trying to get approval to play a match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in Miami in December

OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atletico struggles to understand penalty call after losing to Lille in Champions League game

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and his players struggled to understand the penalty call that went against them in a 3-1 home loss to Lille in the Champions League

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan David sets scoring mark to help Lille beat Atletico Madrid

Jonathan David came through with a pair of goals to help Lille beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in the Champions League

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atletico raises awareness of fans with disabilities at Champions League game

Atletico Madrid has raised awareness about inclusion with activities for fans with disabilities in its Champions League match against Lille

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lone goal for Atletico Alvarez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Lille.

Impact Alvarez recorded the only goal for Atletico Madrid during the loss Wednesday. This gives him three goals with one assist in the last six matches, starting four of those while logging in 11 shots (six on target) and six crosses (four accurate).

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Oblak registered no saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 loss against Lille.

Impact Oblak failed to make a safe for the first time this season as he allowed three goals to Lille on Wednesday. This gives him 10 goals conceded with 20 saves in the last six games played. The keeper will head to Betis for the next game on Sunday, who have scored just four goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

La Liga Looking to Host Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in United States, per Report The first La Liga match in the United States could be Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

OCTOBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nets brace vs. Leganes Sorloth scored two goals to go with seven shots (four on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Leganes.

Impact Sorloth scored the equalizer in the 69th minute with a clever backheel following an assist from Axel Witsel, and the towering striker doubled his tally in stoppage time with another finish from close range, this time after a touch from Julian Alvarez. The goals weren't pretty, but the effectiveness can't be ruled out. Sorloth is up to three goals and two assists across 10 appearances (seven starts) in league play this season.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Sunday Alvarez assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Leganes.

Impact Alvarez fought for a loose ball inside the box, and in the end, one of his many touches ended setting Alexander Sorloth up, and the Norwegian striker simply had to deflect the ball past Marko Dmitrovic. Alvarez hasn't been a consistent starter and has been alternative in the attacking line, but he still has three goals and one assist across 10 appearances (six starts) in the 2024/25 Liga season.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet, scores goal Griezmann scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 win against Leganes. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Griezmann bagged what ended up being the game-winning goal, as he took advantage of a clever run from Giuliano Simeone and a perfect cross to tap the ball home in from close range just before Marko Dmitrovic could reach it. This was Griezmann's third goal of the campaign, and he's off to a strong start with three goals and four assists across 10 appearances (eight starts) in league play.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in second half Simeone assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Leganes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute...

Impact Simeone came off the bench in the second half and played a key role in the comeback, as he assisted what would end up being the game-winning goal from Antoine Griezmann with a perfect cross that was tapped home from close range by the Frenchman. Simeone isn't expected to start regularly, however, and that certainly limits his fantasy upside across all formats.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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Atletico Madrid's struggles continue with loss at Real Betis in Spanish league

Spanish league working with FIFA to take Barcelona-Atletico Madrid game to Miami

Atletico struggles to understand penalty call after losing to Lille in Champions League game

Jonathan David sets scoring mark to help Lille beat Atletico Madrid

Atletico raises awareness of fans with disabilities at Champions League game