ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

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

Inter's midfield is more than just slick football - they can defend impressively too Against Atletico Madrid, Inter showed both their poetry and their solidity. It eventually brought them a win

FEBRUARY 21 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Antoine Griezmann - Ankle sprain confirmed Griezmann suffered an ankle sprain during the 1-0 loss to Inter Milan and is set sit out indefinitely.

Impact Griezmann could miss the next few matches with an ankle sprain. He had been able to keep healthy for most of the season, sitting out just once while starting 30 times in 31 appearances in all competitions. In his absence, Alvaro Morata will likely return to the starting XI after coming off the bench last match after recovering from a knee injury.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Subs off versus Inter Gimenez had five clearances, one block and one interception and won two duels before leaving Tuesday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter at halftime due to an injury, coach Diego Simeone inf...

Impact Gimenez had his usual stingy display but didn't come out on the pitch after intermission due to an undisclosed physical problem. He recently missed time with a thigh strain. He was replaced by Stefan Savic. He'll have to be assessed ahead of Saturday's away game versus Almeria.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Witsel - Very busy against INter Witsel recorded one tackle (zero won), three blocks and seven clearances and four interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Witsel was very stout and muscular in the back, piling up stats, but his showing wasn't enough to stymie the opponents completely. He has made the XI in four of the last five contests, notching 19 clearances, four interceptions and seven blocks.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Passable in Inter game Molina had two crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions, three successful duels and two tackles (one won) in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Molina wasn't too impressive but picked up stats on both ends in the loss. He has started just twice in the last five games, tallying 18 crosses (four accurate), three chances created and seven tackles (six won). Marcos Llorente could be back on the wing soon after a pair of games as a striker.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Silent versus Inter Koke generated one shot (zero on goal), one clearance and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact Koke didn't manage to pull the strings as usual in a very challenging match-up and came away with a paltry output. He has posted five tackles (three won), two interceptions, two key passes and one assist in the last four games. Atletico Madrid will visit Almeria on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lino - Wasteful in Inter clash Lino had three shots (zero on goal), one interception, one tackle (one won) and four successful duels in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Linon led his team in attempts but couldn't take advantage of a pair of juicy ones after wiggling free inside the box. He hasn't contributed to a goal in five fixtures, where he has posted nine shots (two on target), two key passes and three crosses (one accurate). Atletico Madrid will visit Almeria on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Creates three chances versus Inter De Paul registered two tackles (one won), three key passes and one clearance in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact De Paul didn't have a dominant showing but still did enough to pace his team in key passes. He has tallied nine chances created, eight crosses (one accurate), one off-target shot and five tackles (four won) in the last five games (three starts). Atletico Madrid will visit Almeria on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE