ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Gabriel Paulista - Picks up abdominal injury Paulista is in jeopardy of missing Saturday's match against Las Palmas after the club announced he picked up a severe contusion in the abdominal area.

Impact Paulista's weekend situation does not look positive; with only two days until their match, he will most likely be left out. This is a brutal blow for the defender, as the center-back just joined the club and appears to have picked up the issue in the first match he played with Atletico. He will now hope to possibly earn a spot on the bench through recovery but will most likely not come anywhere near the starting XI for the Las Palmas contest, with Stefan Savic expected to take over the starting spot that Paulista held against Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Three crosses in loss Hermoso had two shots off target and attempted three crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Sevilla.

Impact Despite playing as the left-sided centre back in a back three, Hermoso has generated impressive attacking statistics in recent weeks, with three shots (none on target) and seven crosses (two accurate) in his last two. He has started all but three games this season and has one goal and one assist.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lino - Attempts four shots Lino attempted four shots (one on target) and two crosses (both inaccurate) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Sevilla.

Impact Lino ranked joint first for efforts at goal and came closest with a shot from outside the area that went narrowly wide. The wing-back has been a threat down the left-hand side, with 11 attacking returns (six goals and five assists) in all competitions this season.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Four shots in defeat Griezmann attempted four shots (two on target), delivered six crosses (one accurate) and took four corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Griezmann ranked first for both shots and crosses and came agonizingly close to an equalizer, seeing his close-range effort blocked off the line. It is the second time in a row that he has failed to score or assist with good attacking stats and it marks the first time in over two months that he has blanked in successive games. With 11 goals and six assists this season, it would be no surprise to see him back amongst the attacking returns in Saturday's match versus Las Palmas.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Plays well in defeat Oblak made five saves and conceded once in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Oblak made a series of good saves and was unlucky to end up on the losing team. He has only conceded three times in his last five, keeping two clean sheets. The keeper has now conceded 24 goals in 26 games, making 70 saves, and next faces eighth-placed Las Palmas on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Saul Niguez - Set for suspension return Saul is back from his one-game suspension and will be available to face Las Palmas on Saturday.

Impact Saul missed the 1-0 loss to Sevilla due to yellow-card accumulation, but the central midfielder should be available when Atletico faces Las Palmas on Saturday. It's uncertain whether he'll start or not, as he's alternated between the starting lineup and the bench throughout the campaign.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Diagnosed with knee sprain Morata suffered a bone contusion and a sprain of the internal lateral ligament of his right knee, the club announced Monday.

Impact Morata should be expected to miss a minimum of three weeks depending on the severity of the sprain, though the team didn't offer any specific recovery timeline. It's a tough blow for the forward, as it will keep him out for at least the first leg of the Champions League knockout round against Inter Milan on Feb. 20, in addition to 2-3 La Liga clashes as well. Memphis Depay figures to step into the starting XI with Morata unavailable, though Angel Correa could also be in contention.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Pictured at training Gimenez (thigh) was pictured on the training pitch ahead of Saturday's matchup with Las Palmas.

Impact Gimenez has missed the club's last three contests due to his thigh problem but appears to be trending in the right direction. If the defender can make the squad versus Las Palmas, it could open the door for him to break back into the starting XI against Inter Milan on Feb. 20. Prior to getting hurt, Gimenez started three of his last four contests in which he recorded one shot (on target), 16 clearances and five tackles (three won).

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Picks up knee injury Morata was taken off at halftime during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sevilla due to an apparent knee injury, according to the club.

Impact Morata looks to possibly be heading for the sidelines for a couple of matches, having been forced off early in the club's most recent contest after twisting his knee. It appears the injury concern around their player may be somewhat serious, as he was viewed leaving the stadium on crutches. However, the club will hope for only a minor issue, with the forward being one of their main starters, appearing in 22 games this season while notching 13 goals. If he does miss any time, expect Memphis Depay and Angel Correa to see more minutes in his role, taking over the spot at starting striker until Morata heals from his latest injury.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Athletic Bilbao ends Atletico Madrid's 28-match unbeaten streak at home in 1st leg of Copa semifinal

Athletic Bilbao has ended Atletico Madrid’s 28-match unbeaten streak at home with a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clinical finishes and visualising celebrations: How Morata has found the form of his life The Atletico Madrid striker is finally showing his very best, with a key few months coming up

FEBRUARY 5 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Saul Niguez - Suspended Sunday Saul will not be available versus Sevilla on Sunday after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact Saul has been booked in three of the club's last four matches, leading to his accumulation suspension. The midfielder has started just three of his last seven appearances, so he is far from a lock to start even when available. January signing Arthur Vermeeren could be back in the starting XI with Saul on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Plays 61 minutes Morata generated one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Morata had a quiet day in his first match back from injury. He is just two goals away from matching his career high for goals in a season with 13 through 21 matches. This includes six goals in the last nine games played, generating 15 shots (10 on target) in that span.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Bangs assist Depay assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute...

Impact Depay helped in the late goal Sunday to give the team the draw in the Madrid derby. He's been getting back to form following stints on the injured list, having scored two goals and one assist in the last three games.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Nets late goal Llorente scored one goal to go with one shot (one on taget), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Llorente scored late in the match to give the team one point Sunday. It was just his second goal in seven matches, generating 14 crosses (three accurate), seven clearances and three blocks while also starting five times within that span.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Sees one go in draw Oblak had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Oblak allowed just one goal to keep the draw Sunday. He's allowed just two goals on eight saves in the last four matches, holding onto two clean sheets in that span. The keeper will head to Sevilla for the next game on Sunday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid concedes stoppage-time equalizer against Atletico, misses chance to take 4-point lead

Atletico Madrid has scored a stoppage-time equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid to keep its city rival from taking a four-point lead at the top of the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid LIVE STREAM (2/4/24): Watch LA Liga online | Time, USA TV, channel Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid in a La Liga game at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.

FEBRUARY 4 • NJ.COM

Alvaro Morata - Starting Sunday Morata (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match versus Real Madrid.

Impact Morata will start against his former club after missing last match with an undisclosed injury. He's recorded five goals in the last five games, totaling 11 shots (eight on target) in that span.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rudiger to be in Real squad vs Atletico despite thigh injury Antonio Rudiger will be in the squad for Real Madrid against rivals Atletico Madrid despite fears over a thigh injury. The 30-year-old was s...

FEBRUARY 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Atletico needs a win at Real Madrid to rekindle title challenge

Sunday's derby will also feature another fascinating matchup between top scorers Antoine Griezmann and Jude Bellingham.

FEBRUARY 2

Alvaro Morata - Spotted in training Morata (undisclosed) was spotted in training ahead of Sunday's trip to Real Madrid.

Impact Morata got back in training ahead of Sunday's Madrid derby, though there's no guarantee he is even called up. Morata would be the top choice in theory, but with Memphis Depay in good goalscoring form and Morata carrying the knock he'd likely only be a bench option even if called up.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE