Atlético Madrid Team News Page 15 - Soccer

Thomas Lemar - Spotted back in training Monday Lemar (Achilles) has been spotted back in training Monday.

Impact Lemar was spotted back in training, but Wednesday's clash against Borussia Dortmund might be too soon for him to make a return. If he's not part of the squad for that contest, which might be a real possibility assuming he needs to recover his fitness levels, then he might be an option for future games over the course of April.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Saul Niguez - Scores winning goal Monday Saul scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd...

Impact Saul was at the right place and time to score the game-winning goal, though he also deserves credit for placing his effort right out of Filip Jorgensen's reach with elite composure in the 87th minute. This was Saul's first goal in the current league campaign, and it could be a decisive goal in Atletico's quest to earn a Champions League berth for the 2024-25 season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Credited with assist Monday Azpilicueta assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Villarreal.

Impact Azpilicueta set up Saul Niguez with an extremely clever touch, as the defender, who was positioned as a striker, gave the midfielder enough space to score with a first-time touch from inside the box. Azpilicueta earns most of his value via defensive stats, however, and he's not likely to continue cracking the scoresheet on a regular basis in future matches.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes once in win Monday Oblak registered one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 victory over Villarreal.

Impact Oblak didn't have a lot of work in the win over Villarreal, and there wasn't much he could've done on the sequence that ended with Alexander Sorloth's goal. Oblak remains one of the best goalkeeping options in LaLiga, but his form hasn't been as good as it has been in other seasons, with him allowing one or more goals in each of his last five league outings.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Witsel - Scores in win over Villarreal Witsel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Villarreal.

Impact Witsel opened the scoring for Atletico Madrid inside the opening 10 minutes, as the towering center-back nodded home a perfect cross from Rodrigo Riquelme. Witsel's aerial ability has also been an asset for his teams, and Atletico won't be the exception. However, he'll earn most of his fantasy value through defensive stats going forward.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Sets up goal in win Monday Rodrigo Riquelme assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-1 victory over Villarreal.

Impact Riquelme delivered a perfect corner kick that was nodded home by Axel Witsel in the near post, giving Atletico the lead in the opening 10 minutes of the match. Riquelme has not been a regular starter for Atletico, but it's worth noting he has racked up three assists over his last 10 appearances (four starts) across all competitions.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Limited impact vs Villarreal Griezmann generated one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-1 win versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 26th minute.

Impact Griezmann could've ended with an assist had the attackers been more accurate with his finish in the first half, but for the most part, the star forward struggled to make much of an impact. Griezmann will look to be at his best when Atletico takes on Borussia Dortmund next Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Picks up fifth yellow card Barrios will not be eligible for the club's next match due to picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Villarreal on Monday.

Impact Barrios will have to sit out a match due to his yellow card accumulation, now being forced to miss the April 13 contest against Girona. This will cause some changes within the team, as the midfielder does serve in a decent role, having started in 16 of his 24 appearances this season, with Saul or Rodrigo De Paul replacing him in the team sheet. Barrios will next be an option in league play against Alaves on April 21.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 1 • YOUTUBE

Atletico Madrid scores early and late to beat Villarreal away from home

Supersub Saúl Ñíguez has come off the bench in the 84th minute to score a late winner for Atletico Madrid against Villarreal in the Spanish league

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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APRIL 1 • YOUTUBE

Atletico Madrid vs. Villarreal CF LIVE STREAM (4/1/24): Watch LA Liga online | Time, USA TV, channel Atletico Madrid faces Villarreal CF in a La Liga game at Estadi de la Ceràmica in Villarreal, Spain, on Monday, April 1, 2024.

APRIL 1 • NJ.COM

Jose Maria Gimenez - Earns spot in starting XI Gimenez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Gimenez is back with the team after a five-match spell on the sidelines due to a thigh issue, hoping to leave his injury concerns behind him after missing all but two of the club's past 10 contests due to his complications. The defender will now most likely move in and out of the starting XI now that he is fit, as he does serve in a more rotational role, getting the start in about half of his appearances while sharing time with Stefan Savic.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Revealed: The Barcelona star who could join Atletico Madrid in Joao Felix swap deal this summer | Goal.com US Barcelona are reportedly planning to make a swap deal with Atletico Madrid to retain Joao Felix permanently.

MARCH 29 • GOAL.COM

Spain boss De la Fuente 'ashamed' as Morata booed by fans Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said it “hurt his soul” to hear the national team’s fans boo captain Alvaro Morata. Morata, 31, was jeere...

MARCH 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rodrigo De Paul - Earns suspension De Paul received his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Barcelona, meaning he will be suspended to face Villarreal on April 1 after the international break. He...

Impact The central midfielder started for the sixth consecutive game across all competitions in the 3-0 loss to Barcelona, but that streak will come to an end after he received his fifth booking of the league campaign. Pablo Barrios and Saul Niguez are options to replace him in central midfield.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Sent off against Barcelona Molina registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Barcelona. He picked up a red card and was sent off in the 92nd m...

Impact Molina was shown a late red card in the 92nd minute for a last man foul. He recorded three tackles and completed two dribbles. He will miss the next league game against Villarreal.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes three against Barcelona Oblak registered two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Oblak recorded two saves and a clearance but conceded three goals. He has accumulated 11 saves in the last four games but has not kept a clean sheet in that duration. He faces Villarreal upon the resumption of the league after the international break.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch FC Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: live stream, time, TV, channel (3/17/24) Barcelona faces Atletico Madrid in a La Liga match at Civitas Metropolitan Stadium, in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, March 17, 2024 (3/17/24).

MARCH 17 • NJ.COM

Atletico striker Memphis Depay in the Netherlands squad for friendlies against Scotland, Germany

Striker Memphis Depay has been included in the Netherlands squad after nearly a year out of international action due to a series of injuries

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

La Liga denounces alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Jr by Atletico Madrid fans La Liga have reported alleged racist chanting directed towards Vinicius Junior outside Atletico Madrid’s stadium to the Madrid prosecutor’s...

MARCH 14 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barcelona visits Atletico with both soaring after reaching the Champions League quarters

Barcelona visits Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league on Sunday after both teams got big wins over Italian rivals in the Champions League

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spanish league to report 'lamentable racist chants' aimed at Vinícius. He calls for punishment

The Spanish league says it will report what it called “lamentable racist chants” aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior before Atletico Madrid’s Champions League game

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koke - Comes up huge in win Koke assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 (5-3) penalty shootout victory against Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Koke created a season-high four chances on his way to playing a clever ball into space that Memphis Depay ran onto and finished off to equalize against Inter on aggregate in the second half and force extra time. He had gone three straight games without a shot or a chance created prior to this contest but will go into a game versus Barcelona on Sunday full of confidence after playing a vital creative role in this huge win for his side.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores on return to XI Griezmann scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-1 (5-3) penalty shootout victory versus Inter Milan. He...

Impact Griezmann scored in the first half after returning to the lineup from three weeks out with an ankle injury. He was clinical in attack with two shots on target and thee chances created on his comeback, but his status for the game against Barcelona on Sunday is up in the air after playing 105 minutes and having to come off injured in extra time. If he is forced to miss out, Memphis Depay would be next up to replace him in the starting XI.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Atletico Madrid scores early and late to beat Villarreal away from home

Atletico striker Memphis Depay in the Netherlands squad for friendlies against Scotland, Germany

Barcelona visits Atletico with both soaring after reaching the Champions League quarters

Spanish league to report 'lamentable racist chants' aimed at Vinícius. He calls for punishment