ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Jose Maria Gimenez - Won't play Saturday Gimenez (thigh) is out for Saturday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Gimenez is now missing his third straight match following an early exit against Inter Milan on Feb. 21 due to a muscular problem within his thigh. The defender now eyes a return in the second leg of the club's UCL battle against Inter Milan, hoping to be healthy enough for the match on Wednesday.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Back with team Griezmann (ankle) was seen back in training with the team Friday, but will not be an option for Saturday's trip to Cadiz, confirmed manager Diego Simeone. "Well, he won't be avail...

Impact Griezmann made his return to training after missing the last two matches with an ankle injury. He still needs about a week of full training before playing on the pitch again, which will leave him as a heavy doubt for Wednesday's UCL Round of 16 clash with Inter Milan. Both Alvaro Morata and Memphis Depay will continue to line up up to in his absence.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Azpilicueta set to extend Atletico Madrid contract Atletico Madrid are set to extend Cesar Azpilicueta’s contract until 2025. The 34-year-old defender joined the club from Chelsea last summer...

MARCH 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Axel Witsel - Lynchpin defensively Witsel had four tackles (three won) and two clearances in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Betis.

Impact Witsel was crucial to Atleti retaining their advantage and earning three points from Sunday's 2-1 victory over Real Betis. After appearing as a substitute in the team's previous match, WItsel was selected to the starting XI Sunday. His stout defensive performance took the shape of four tackles (three won) and two clearances. WItsel offers plenty to his team defensively, but he rarely threatens the opponent's goal going forward. He has not scored more than twice in a campaign since he scored four times for Broussard Dortmund during the 2019-2020 campaign.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Third successive start De Paul had two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 18th min...

Impact De Paul was chosen to the starting XI for the third consecutive match (all competitions) Sunday when Atleti defeated Realt Betis 2-1. De Paul picked up his fourth yellow card in La Liga early in the first half and was removed form the contest after 62 minutes. De Paul has rewarded his manager's confidence in his most recent three starts by scoring once and creating seven chances over that span.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Attempts five crosses Depay recorded four shots (three on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 win against Betis.

Impact Depay was central to Atleti's ability to provide service into the box during their 2-1 victory over Real Betis on Sunday. In addition to his five crosses (one accurate) and four corners, Depay chipped in one tackle (one won) defensively. His three shots on target, three chances created and five corners were all season-high efforts. Depay has now appeared in eight of Atleti's last 10 matches (four starts). Over that span, Depay has scored three times, provided an assist and created nine chances.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Scored header in victory Morata scored one goal to go with four shots (four on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Betis.

Impact Morata scored a header when the ball ricocheted fortuitously towards him after striking the keeper just before halftime of Atleti's 2-1 victory over Real Betis on Sunday. Morata also missed a penalty earlier in the first half. Overall, Morata is tied for the third most goal in La Liga this campaign with 14 over 24 appearances (19 starts). The goal total is one shy of his career high of 15 set during the 2016-2017 campaign when Morata scored 15 times and provided four assists over 26 appearances (14 starts) for Real Madrid.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Five saves in victory Oblak had five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Betis.

Impact Oblak turned away five Real Betis shots and conceded once in Sunday's 2-1 victory. Oblak has recorded just one clean sheet in Atleti's last five La Liga matches. On the campaign, Oblak is tied for third in La Liga with nine clean sheets. Atleti and Oblak will see a favorable matchup Saturday when they travel to take on a Cadiz side that have scored a league-worst 18 times in 27 matches

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Brothers Iñaki and Nico Williams lead Athletic Bilbao to Copa final with rout of Atletico Madrid

Brothers Iñaki and Nico Williams teamed up with goals and assists to each other as Athletic Bilbao defeated Atletico Madrid 3-0 to reach its third Copa del Rey final in five season...

FEBRUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atletico Madrid says some of its fans attacked by Athletic Bilbao supporters before Copa semifinal

Atletico Madrid says some of its fans were attacked by Athletic Bilbao supporters ahead of the Copa del Rey semifinal in Bilbao

FEBRUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona eye €15m offer to keep Joao Cancelo after Man City loan but may miss out on Joao Felix due to €70m demand from Atletico Madrid | Goal.com US Barcelona are reportedly ready to pay €15m to keep Joao Cancelo but might miss out on Joao Felix due to Atletico Madrid's demand of €70m.

FEBRUARY 29 • GOAL.COM

Copa del Rey free live stream: Atletico-Madrid vs Athletic Club time, channel Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid get back together for the second leg of their 2024 Copa del Rey semifinal matchup, this one at San Mamés i...

FEBRUARY 29 • PENNLIVE.COM

'Don't care' – Mason Greenwood's past no problem in La Liga transfer as president Javier Tebas welcomes talk of Barcelona & Atletico Madrid interest in Manchester United-owned forward | Goal.com US Mason Greenwood completing a permanent move to Spain would please La Liga president Javier Tebas, as he does not care about the forward’s pa...

FEBRUARY 29 • GOAL.COM

Spanish police arrest man who threatened, insulted 8-year-old girl for wearing Vinicius shirt Spanish police have arrested an Atletico Madrid fan for using racist language and death threats to terrorize an eight-year-old girl.

FEBRUARY 29 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Mason Greenwood to extend Getafe stay? Transfer talks planned with Man Utd as La Liga club prepare to rival Barcelona & Atletico Madrid for on-loan forward's signature | Goal.com US Mason Greenwood may yet be given the chance to prolong his association with Getafe, as transfer talks are being planned with Manchester Unit...

FEBRUARY 29 • GOAL.COM

Spanish police arrest man who threatened and insulted 8-year-old girl for wearing Vinícius shirt

Spanish police have arrested an Atletico Madrid fan for using racist language and death threats to terrorize an eight-year-old girl who was wearing a shirt of Real Madrid player Vi...

FEBRUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why Barcelona will NOT sign Joao Felix in permanent Atletico Madrid transfer this summer - explained | Goal.com US Barcelona aren't planning to make Joao Felix's loan move permanent, with Atletico Madrid's demands for the playmaker deemed too expensive.

FEBRUARY 28 • GOAL.COM

Nahuel Molina - Assists against Almeria Molina assisted once to go with nine crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Almeria.

Impact Molina's accurate clearance was collected and converted by Rodrigo De Paul in the 57th minute. Molina managed to create two chances, completed two dribbles and showcased defensive prowess with two clearances, two interceptions and a tackle. He now has three assists and two goals this season in 23 appearances and has also averaged over a tackle and a clearance per game.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reinildo Mandava - Sets up goal against Almeria Reinildo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 40th minute.

Impact Reinildo did brilliant work on the left flank and also nutmegged Marc Pubill before setting up Angel Correa for the opener in the second minute. He had a crucial defensive contribution with six tackles, two interceptions and two clearances. He missed a huge chunk of the season due to injury and only has six league appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Nets early goal against Almeria Correa scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Almeria.

Impact Correa tapped in Reinildo's cross for the opener in the second minute. He had limited contributions in game after that, but he managed to record two tackles. He had an extraordinary performance against Las Palmas las week and has three goals and an assist in the last two games as a result.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Scores against Almeria De Paul scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Almeria.

Impact De Paul scored his first league goal in nearly 10 months as he confidently collected Nahuel Molina's clearance on the run and calmly finished it in the 57th minute. De Paul also recorded a tackle. He has four assists in 23 games this season but his last assist was against Girona in the first game of 2024.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes two against Almeria Oblak registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Almeria.

Impact Oblak recorded three saves but was unable to save Luka Romero's thunderous efforts in the 27th and 64th minute. Oblak has played every minute this season and also had consecutive clean sheets against Sevilla and Las Palmas prior to this game. He has recorded an aggregate of 75 saves this season. This includes 11 saves in five games this month.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Diagnosed with thigh injury Gimenez has been diagnosed with a right thigh injury and his return to action will be tied to his recovery process, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Muscular injuries are often complicated, and while the recovery process differs from player to player, Gimenez is expected to miss at least a few league contests. The player's idea is to return for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League tie against Inter Milan. If that scenario holds, then Gimenez would be in line to miss at least three Liga matches, as well as the Copa del Rey matchup against Athletic Club on Feb. 29.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Twellman tips Robert Lewandowski & Antoine Griezmann to seal MLS transfers - but ex-USMNT star insists they won't join Lionel Messi's ex-Barcelona contingent at Inter Miami | Goal.com US Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski and Atletico Madrid hero Antoine Griezmann could be on the way to MLS, according to ex-USA star Taylor...

FEBRUARY 21 • GOAL.COM