Atlético Madrid Team News Page 13 - Soccer

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

USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso set to be target of bidding war between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid | Goal.com US U.S. men's national team midfielder Johnny has been linked with a sensational move from Real Betis to FC Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.

MAY 2 • GOAL.COM

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

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APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE

Alvaro Morata - Left on bench Morata (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atheltic.

Impact Morata is returning to the team sheet after missing the club's last contest due to an illness, as he lines up on the bench Saturday. He will now look to get back in the starting XI in the club's next contest, as he will most likely split time with Angel Correa for the rest of the season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Paulista - Suffers ankle injury Paulista suffered an ankle sprain during Wednesday's training session and won't play Saturday against Athletic Club.

Impact The recovery process will ultimately determine when Paulista will be able to return, but there's no chance he'll recover to face Athletic Club, making the team's defensive depth even thinner. The earliest he might return will be against Mallorca on May 4, but that will depend on how much he advances in his recovery over the next few days.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Not ready yet, won't play Saturday Lemar (Achilles) won't play Saturday against Athletic Club on Saturday, Chema Fuente of Mundo Deportivo reports.

Impact Lemar continues to work on his way back from an Achilles injury that has kept him sidelined since mid-September. Even though the Frenchman is trending in the right direction, Saturday's contest will come too soon for him. His next chance to play will come against Mallorca on May 4.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Trending toward playing Saturday Morata (illness) took part in full training Friday and is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Athletic Club, Joaquin Anduro of El Desmarque reports.

Impact Morata missed Atletico's 2-0 loss at Alaves the past weekend due to illness. Still, he's participated in full training for three straight days, so he's certainly trending in the right direction toward being available. It's unclear whether he'll move into the starting lineup right away, but in a worst-case scenario, he should be an option off the bench, with Angel Correa potentially keeping his place in the starting XI.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid battles Athletic Bilbao for 4th place in Spain and last Champions League berth

Atletico Madrid hosts Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in a Spanish league game that could go a long way to deciding which goes to Europe’s elite competition next season

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcos Llorente - Eligible to return Llorente completed his suspension and is eligible to return to face Athletic Club on Saturday.

Impact Llorente missed the 2-0 defeat against Alaves after recording his fifth yellow card of the campaign in the previous matchup, and his absence was felt in midfield. Don't be surprised if he moves to the starting lineup right away to face Athletic, as he's been part of the XI in 23 of his 31 league appearances this term.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

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