ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Antoine Griezmann - Starting as expected Griezmann (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Inter.

Impact Griezmann was called up and has been a full participant in training and now returns straight to the starting XI. The forward was always going to play a big role as Atleti look to overturn a first leg deficit. Griezmann partners Alvaro Morata in the attack.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Returns to bench Azpilicueta (knee) is back on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Inter.

Impact Azpilicueta returns to the bench after a knee injury threatened to keep him out until after the international break. The defender got back in full training earlier in the week and was able to turn that into a spot on the bench ahead of schedule and before the break.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Expected to play Wednesday Griezmann (ankle) is set to be an option for Wednesday's UCL match against Inter Milan, according to manager Diego Simeone. "I see him the same way as his teammates. He gives us mo...

Impact Griezmann has been training for the last few days and will look for a return after missing the last three matches with an ankle injury. He would be a big boost in the attack for Atletico, having scored five goals in seven UCL appearances this season, while also logging in four assists in his previous eight games played.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Missed last match with illness Barrios was forced to miss Friday's 2-0 loss to Cadiz with an illness, but is back with the team and is expected to be an option for Wednesday's UCL clash with Inter Milan, per Ale...

Impact Barrios will likely return to the starting XI after having started seven of the last nine matches. He has not been too effective of late, failing to land on the scoresheet while generating 19 tackles and 10 clearances in that span.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Griezmann set to return to Atletico Madrid's lineup for Champions League game against Inter Milan

Antoine Griezmann is expected to return to Atletico Madrid’s lineup in the Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday after recovering from an ankle injury

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Maria Gimenez - Out Wednesday Gimenez (thigh) won't be an option for Wednesday's clash with Inter, according to Pedro Fullana of SER.

Impact Gimenez didn't train Tuesday as his thigh injury proved to be too much to play through. Surprisingly, Cesar Azpilicueta (knee) did take part in training Tuesday and he could be called upon to return straight to the starting XI for Wednesday's match.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Back in training Azpilicueta (knee) returned to training Tuesday, Mundo Deportivo reports.

Impact Azpilicueta was a surprising addition back into the group training ahead of Wednesday's clash with Inter. While it's not entirely clear if he will be available to make a return during Wednesday's clash it's a good sign to get him back on the pitch. Especially with Jose Maria Gimenez (thigh) in doubt.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Training once more Griezmann (ankle) took part in training Tuesday and is expected to return for Wednesday's clash with Inter.

Impact Griezmann was active during Tuesday's session as well as Monday's and was listed among those likely to return by manager Diego Simeone. Griezmann could even be thrown straight back into the starting XI to try and lead the come back.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Efficient off bench Riquelme had seven crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Cadiz.

Impact Riquelme was a decent sub off the bench, recording seven crosses during Saturday's loss. He had only recorded seven crosses in the last five games, totaling an assist on just one start in that span.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Salim El Jebari El Hannouni - Makes La Liga debut El Jebari recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact El Jebari made his senior debut for the team while also playing in his first minutes in La Liga. He was only able to make a tackle and a clearance in 12 minutes of play. He is not expected to get too much minutes on the pitch as he eases his way to top tier play with Atletico Madrid.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Arnautović faces another injury layoff, Inter teammate Carlos Augusto will also miss Atletico match

Inter Milan forward Marko Arnautović faces another month on the sidelines because of injury and teammate Carlos Augusto will also miss Wednesday’s match against Atletico Madrid in...

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Maria Gimenez - Trains away from group Monday Gimenez didn't train with the rest of the team Monday and is not expected to be available to face Inter Milan on Wednesday, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Gimenez hasn't played since Feb. 20, when he suffered a muscular injury, and while he was initially expected to return for the clash against Inter, his recovery has been slower than expected. Thus, all signs point to Gimenez being out for this pivotal European clash, and if that's the case, then his next chance to play would come against Barcelona on Sunday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Trains with no issues Monday Griezmann took part in full training Monday and could be an option to face Inter Milan on Wednesday, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Griezmann returned to training last week but was able to complete Monday's session with no problems, so now manager Diego Simeone will ultimately decide whether to play him or not in what represents Atletico's biggest game of the campaign so far. Griezmann has been out since Feb. 20, but he's been excellent when available, racking up 16 goals and six assists across 31 appearances between La Liga and the Champions League.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico loses at Cadiz ahead of Champions League test against Inter. Girona wins to reclaim 2nd

Atletico Madrid has lost 2-0 at Cadiz in the Spanish league before its key game in midweek against Inter Milan in the Champions League round of 16

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jan Oblak - Sees two go in loss Oblak made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Cadiz.

Impact Oblak has let in six goals in the last four matches, making just 13 saves in that span. He's already surpasses his goals conceded total from last year with 31 goals lets in. The keeper will welcome a visit from Inter Milan for the UCL Round of 16 leg two clash on Wednesday, who have scored 16 goals in the last five contests.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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