Impact Hermoso is good to go after leaving last week's match against Mallorca at halftime. The center back makes his third straight start for Atleti on Sunday.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
ATLÉTICO MADRID 6-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
6-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Mario Hermoso - Starting against Celta Vigo Hermoso (bruise) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.
Mario Hermoso - Questionable after making squad list Hermoso (bruise) is an option for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo after making the squad list.
Impact Hermoso could see a return Sunday after his early exit from the club's last contest due to a bruise. If deemed fit enough to play, he will hope to see the start after starting in the club's past two games, although they may integrate him back into the side off the bench, being cautious and giving him time off the bench to ensure he is healthy for the final three games of the season.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Maria Gimenez - Given spot in traveling team Gimenez (undisclosed) is an option for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo after making the squad list.
Impact Gimenez could see a return Sunday, which comes as a bit of a surprise after he was held out from training Friday, appearing to only be affected by a small knock. If fit, he will hope to see the start, as he has started in his past four appearances, although the club may choose to have him serve from the bench, getting time to test his legs as he works towards a full return.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis Depay - Named to squad list Depay (strain) is an option for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo after making the squad list.
Impact Depay could be making his return after getting back into training this week, as he has been named to the squad list for Sunday's match. This bright news for the club, although he will likley serve off the bench if healthy, hopefully getting time to test his legs.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Maria Gimenez - Doesn't train Friday Gimenez didn't train Friday and should be considered doubtful to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, Jesus Colino of Diario AS reports.
Impact Gimenez was absent Thursday and missed Friday's session as well, so his chances of playing against Celta are barely non-existent. If that's the case, then Stefan Savic, Axel Witsel and Mario Hermoso (bruise) should play in the defensive line.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
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Mario Hermoso - Taken off at halftime Hermoso was forced to be replaced at halftime during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.
Impact Hermoso only lasted 45 minutes after he was forced to be taken off with a contusion. He had been able to start four of the last five games played at center back, totaling nine clearances, six interceptions and five tackles in that span.
MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis Depay - Back on training pitch Depay (strain) was viewed on the training with Wednesday ahead of Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.
Impact Depay appears to be closing in on his return, as he was spotted on the training pitch Wednesday. However, it is unclear if he was individually training or with the team, leaving a little uncertainty about his current status. Either way, this is positive news for the forward, as he will now look to reach full fitness before Sunday's match.
MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Nahuel Molina - Thigh injury confirmed Molina suffered a thigh injury and will be a doubt for the remainder of the season, Atleti announced.
Impact Molina suffered the injury against Mallorca and is now in doubt for the rest of the season. Barring an incredibly quick turn around the defender is likely done for the year. Molina has made 30 appearances (19 starts) in La Liga, scoring twice and adding three assists.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann - Eligible to return Griezmann completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Celta Vigo on Sunday.
Impact Griezmann missed the 1-0 road win at Mallorca due to his yellow-card ban, but given he's been a regular starter throughout the year for Atletico, he should return to the XI straight away, most likely partnering Alvaro Morata upfront. Griezmann has 13 goals and six assists across 29 appearances (27 starts) in league play this season.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Nahuel Molina - Suffers undisclosed injury Molina had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-0 win against Mallorca. He was injured and subbed out in the 90th minute.
Impact Molina was already limited Saturday to preserve him for future appearances, but an injury may hinder him for the remainder of his 2023-24 season. If he must sit out indefinitely or even for a bit, Atletico Madrid's team will have to reconfigure its rotation around, likely so that Cesar Azpilicueta can serve as the team's primary defensive option on the right flank.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Correa - Does not score Saturday Correa recorded one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Mallorca.
Impact Correa, who scored twice across Atletico Madrid's last three games, could not get on the scoresheet Saturday. He could have the remainder of May to get back to scoring, especially if Memphis Depay (strain) sits out that month because of his strain.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo Riquelme - Scores in start Riquelme scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Mallorca.
Impact Riquelme picked up his first start since the first half of April, and he made the opportunity meaningful by logging the only goal of Atletico Madrid's game Saturday. He now has three goals across the 2023-24 La Liga.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Maria Gimenez - Records 10 clearances Gimenez generated 10 clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win against Mallorca.
Impact Since Gimenez's return from a thigh injury, he and Atletico Madrid's defensive output has been mixed. However, the center-back has been active in getting clearances. Since his return, Gimenez has logged 24 clearances across four La Liga appearances.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Logs four-save clean sheet Oblak had four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Mallorca.
Impact After going more than two months without a clean sheet in La Liga action, Oblak got back in form with his latest effort. He will look to finish his 2023-24 La Liga season with a strong May. Up next for Oblak and Atletico Madrid is a home game against Celta Vigo on May 12.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Paulista - On bench Saturday Paulista (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Mallorca.
Impact Paulista is making his return to play after missing out on the club's last match due to an ankle issue. He will now hope to get some time off the bench, as he has not featured since March 13, going unused in his last seven appearances on the team sheet.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Lemar - Still out Lemar (Achilles) is out for Saturday's match against Mallorca.
Impact Lemar is still in his recovery process, as he continues on the sidelines for yet another match. He will now just hope to get on the field before the end of the season, although he only has four more games to make that happen.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
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Stefan Savic - Completes one-game ban Savic completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Mallorca on Saturday.
Impact Savic's return should boost the team's defensive line considerably, and he should add another option at the back for manager Diego Simeone. Savic has started in 17 of his 20 league appearances this season.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann - Earns yellow-card ban Griezmann received his fifth yellow card of the season in the 3-1 win over Athletic Club this past weekend and will be suspended to face Mallorca this Saturday.
Impact Griezmann finished with two shots and one chance created in the win, but the star striker will be forced to sit out the game against Mallorca, so Alvaro Morata could operate as his replacement upfront. Griezmann's next chance to play will come against Celta Vigo on May 12.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann - Quiet in victory over Athletic Griezmann generated two shots (none on goal), two crosses (none accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 win over Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th mi...
Impact Griezmann was not at his best Saturday. He never managed to place any shots on goal and was not instrumental in creating any of Madrid's three goals, in fact he lost the ball that created the build up to Nico Williams goal for Athletic. The Frenchman is usually a key contributor to his team's performance, he has scored two and produced an assist from Madrid's last four games.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Koke - Assist in win over Athletic Koke assisted once, placed one cross (not accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Athletic.
Impact Koke was Madrid's key playmaker Saturday. The club captain controlled the center of midfield creating opportunities, one of them produced the assist for Atletico's second goal finished by Angel Correa. It was his first La Liga assist since February.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo De Paul - Scores in win over Athletic De Paul scored with his only on goal attempt in Saturday's 3-1 win against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5th minute.
Impact De Paul was actively trying to create opportunities Saturday. The midfielder placed seven long balls (five accurate) but none materialized into an assist for his teammates. He did score Madrid's opening goal with a strike from outside of the box that took a fortunate deflection, it was the first time he had found the net in four games. He was subbed after 82 minutes.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Correa - Scores in win over Athletic Correa placed two on goal attempts, scoring with one of them, in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Athletic.
Impact Correa was Atletico's most dangerous player Saturday. He outclassed his strike partner, Antoine Griezmann, contributed two of the three on goal attempts Madrid made and scored with one of them. He was subbed after 77 minutes. The Argentinian is in hot form, he has now notched up three goals from Madrid's last four games.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Concedes one in win over Athletic Oblak recorded no saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Athletic.
Impact Oblak did not have much to do Saturday, he had just 28 touches but managed to concede the only shot he faced on goal. Despite Atletico's current position of fourth in the league table, he has not kept a clean sheet in their last 13 matches. The Slovenian international has a good chance to improve upon that in Atletico's next against Mallorca. They have only found the net three times in their last six La Liga matches.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
