ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

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

Marcos Llorente - Swings in four crosses against Inter Llorente drew two fouls, won three duels and registered four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Llorente played very offensively for the second game in a row and paced his team in deliveries but didn't take any shots. He'll probably go back to the midfield with Alvaro Morata (knee) now healthy. He has scored three goals and added four attempts (all on target), two key passes and nine crosses (two accurate) in the last four fixtures. Atletico Madrid will visit Almeria on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Paulista - Unused versus Inter Paulista (abdomen) didn't play in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Paulista returned to the game-day squad list after a small injury but didn't get minutes. He'll look to work his way up the depth chart at his new team in the coming matches.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Fires two shots against Inter Morata (knee) won two duels and registered two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in 36 minutes in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Morata returned sooner than expected from a knee injury and was the runner-up in attempts for his side despite the limited role. He'll likely return to the starting lineup soon. He has scored once and added eight shots (four on target), one key pass and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last five appearances. Atletico Madrid will visit Almeria on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes once versus Inter Oblak recorded four saves, drew one foul and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Oblak had a few great saves that prevented a larger defeat, but Marko Arnautovic beat him with a tap-in early in the second half. He has kept one clean sheet in the past four matches, allowing four goals and making 15 saves. Atletico Madrid will visit Almeria on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League takeaways: Inter leaves it late, PSV benefits from iffy penalty call

Here are three quick takeaways from Tuesday’s Champions League round of 16 games.

FEBRUARY 20

Champions League free live stream: Internazionale vs Atletico Madrid time, channel Play continues in the UEFA Champions League with a Tuesday schedule that features a showdown between Atletico Madrid and Internazionale Mila...

FEBRUARY 20 • PENNLIVE.COM

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FEBRUARY 20 • MASSLIVE.COM

Antoine Griezmann - Picks up issue Griezmann was forced off with an apparent knock during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Inter.

Impact Griezmann made it right to the 80th minute before needing to be withdrawn. Angel Correa came on to replace him, though if Griezmann is sidelined for any significant period of time it would likely be a strike pairing of Memphis Depay and Alvaro Morata that fills in for him. Griezmann's first chance to return is a Saturday trip to Almeria.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Finds bench Wednesday Morata (knee) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Morata looks to have put his injury concerns behind him, getting on the team sheet for Wednesday's contest after missing the club's last match due to knee issues. The forward should be expected to return to a starting role in the club's next game, as he has only missed the start five times when an option, while also earning some time on the pitch against Inter to test his legs after the injury.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Paulista - On bench against Inter Paulista (abdomen) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Paulista is back on the team sheet after missing the club's past contest, appearing on the bench to face Inter. The defender will now look to find the starting XI in the club's next match, as in the only game he has appeared in with his new club, he was given the start.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd slap new price tag on Mason Greenwood after positive loan spell at Getafe amid interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid | Goal.com US Manchester United are reported to have named their price for Mason Greenwood to ensure they still recoup some money for the forward out on l...

FEBRUARY 19 • GOAL.COM

Morata and Paulista added to Atletico Madrid squad for Champions League game at Inter Milan

Striker Álvaro Morata and defender Gabriel Paulista have been included in Atletico Madrid’s squad for the Champions League game against Inter Milan after recovering from injuries

FEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabriel Paulista - Available against Inter Paulista (abdomen) was called up for Tuesday's trip to Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Impact Paulista picked up the abdominal issue and missed a match with the issue but is now called up straight away. Prior to the injury Paulista was left on the sideline for two matches in his last three so it's more likely than not that he's a depth option for Tuesday's clash.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Makes three clearances in return Gimenez recorded two tackles (one won) and three clearances in Saturday's 5-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Gimenez was back in the starting XI after missing three games with a thigh injury, and immediately contributed on defense as usual. The centerback was replaced in the second half as precaution, though. He's been in and out the squad during the campaign, with 11 starts in 20 overall appearances.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Called up against Inter Morata (knee) was called up for Tuesday's trip to Inter Milan.

Impact Morata suffered a sprained knee and was originally expected to spend a decent period on the sideline. It seems the injury wasn't as bad as originally feared as he was called up straight away for the Tuesday clash. Memphis Depay will likely get the start with Morata less than fully fit.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Assists as substitute in win Rodrigo Riquelme assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 victory versus Las Palmas.

Impact Riquelme subbed on in the second half and assisted Memphis Depay in the 87th minute to seal Atletico's easy win at home with his fourth assist in the season. The midfielder now assisted twice in his last four appearances (two starts). He logged six starts in the last nine games and will look to get the nod again.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Scores as substitute Depay scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Las Palmas.

Impact Depay subbed on in the second half and scored in the 87th minute to seal the deal with his fifth goal in the season. It was also his third goal in the last five appearances (two starts). The forward has only five starts in the campaign and has been mostly a backup option in the club.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE