ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Reinildo Mandava - Returns to Atletico Madrid Reinildo returns from national team duty with Mozambique and is training with Atletico Madrid ahead of Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Reinildo finished his time in the African Cup of Nations, starting all three group stage matches while logging in a goal. He will likely remain just a bench option for the team with just one appearances during the 2023/24 campaign.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Horatiu Moldovan - Makes move to Spanish capital Moldovan has agreed to a four year contract with Atletico Madrid from Romanian side FC Rapid.

Impact Moldovan has been part of FC Rapid organization since 2020, making a total of 99 appearances in all competitions. He had allowed 195 goals while completing 42 clean sheets in three seasons. The keeper is expected to be Atletico's number two goal keeper behind Jan Oblak for the remainder of the 2023/24 campaign.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Morata goal gives Atletico 1-0 win over Granada in Spanish league

Álvaro Morata's 13th goal of the campaign is enough to give Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over struggling Granada in the Spanish league

JANUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Revealed: Why Mason Greenwood will return to Man Utd & when a decision on Getafe loanee's future will be made amid Barcelona & Atletico Madrid transfer talk | Goal.com US Mason Greenwood will reportedly return to Manchester United, with the club ready to let their new sporting director make a decision on his f...

JANUARY 22 • GOAL.COM

Atletico Madrid defender Azpilicueta out indefinitely with injured knee

Atletico Madrid says defender César Azpilicueta will be sidelined by a knee injury for an unspecified period

JANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

La Liga investigating chants aimed at Vinicius La Liga will investigate chants aimed at Vinicius Junior from a group of Atletico Madrid fans ahead of their Copa del Rey match against Real...

JANUARY 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cesar Azpilicueta - Suffers torn meniscus Azpilicueta suffered a torn mensicus during Thursday's 4-2 win over Real Madrid, the club announced Friday.

Impact Azpilicueta is set for a spell on the sideline after suffering the torn meniscus. The exact timeframe for his return is uncertain but at the very least he will miss a month. With Azpilicueta out Axel Witsel will likely continue as a starting option in the back three in all competitions.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico beats Real Madrid 4-2 in extra time to reach Copa quarterfinals a week after Super Cup loss

Atletico Madrid has beaten Real Madrid 4-2 in extra time to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid LIVE STREAM (1/18/24): Watch Copa del Rey online | Time, USA TV, channel Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid in a Copa del Rey game at Civitas Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 (1/18/...

JANUARY 18 • NJ.COM

Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Live stream, TV, how to watch Copa del Rey Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will square off once again during the Round of 16 in the Copa Del Rey.

JANUARY 18 • MASSLIVE.COM

Pablo Barrios Rivas - On bench once more Barrios (knee) is on the bench for Thursday's Copa del Rey clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Barrios returns to the bench for Thursday's clash, his seocnd match in a row on the bench. The midfielder is still coming off a knee surgery so it's not surprising to see him not being tested with heavy match minutes. Barrios' first chance for La Liga action is a Monday trip to Granada.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - On bench Thursday Depay returned to the bench during Thursday's Copa del Rey clash with Real Madrid.

Impact Depay got back on the bench after making his way back from a hip injury that has continued to plague him. The forward will likely remain a bench option moving forward, both to keep him fit and due to the good form of Alvaro Morata in the starting XI.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

No guard of honor as Real Madrid and Atletico meet again in last-16 of Copa del Rey

There won’t be a guard of honor when Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid rekindle their rivalry in the second of three matches between the clubs in less than a month on Thursday

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis Depay - Late call out of Super Cup Depay (hip) was not an option for Wednesday's 5-3 loss against Real Madrid.

Impact Depay continues to struggle with fitness, with has resulted in him losing a starting spot for Atletico Madrid. He will now be questionable heading into Thursday's Copa de Rey clash with Real Madrid. The forward has only started once in the last six La Liga games, with just three starts in 10 appearances since the start of the campaign.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid beats Atletico 5-3 in extra time thriller to reach Spanish Super Cup final

Two late goals late in extra time have given Real Madrid a 5-3 win over Atletico Madrid in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antoine Griezmann scores against Real Madrid in Super Cup to become Atlético's all-time scorer with 174 goals

Antoine Griezmann has scored against Real Madrid in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup to surpass Luis Aragonés as Atletico Madrid’s all...

JANUARY 10

Griezmann scores against Madrid in Super Cup to become Atletico's all-time scorer with 174 goals

Antoine Griezmann has scored against Real Madrid in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup to surpass Luis Aragonés as Atletico Madrid’s all-time top scorer with 174 goals

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Free live stream, TV, how to watch Spanish Supercup The Spanish Super Cup kicks off on Wednesday afternoon.

JANUARY 10 • MASSLIVE.COM

Mario Hermoso - Nets in cup Hermoso scored during Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Real Madrid in the Super Cup.

Impact Hermoso got the start and played all 120 minutes while also scoring. In the end that didn't prove to be enough as to late goals sent Real Madrid through. Hermoso isn't a consistent offensive threat, but he has plenty of clean sheet upside in more winnable matches.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Returns off bench Azpilicueta returned from a knock off the bench during Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Azpilicueta picked up a knock in the Copa del Rey but got straight back on the pitch. The defender should be a consistent first team option both in the starting XI and off the bench now that he avoided that injury scare.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Available for Super Cup Barrios (knee) is on the team sheet for Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup semifinals against Real Madrid.

Impact Barrios has made a quick recovery from knee surgery and has traveled to Saudi Arabia for the Super Cup. He had recorded a goal with two assists in 12 appearances, seven of them coming as starts. The midfielder has been an option to start, but will likely see some starts off the bench until he is back to full form. In the meantime, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Llorente and Koke will see more playing time in the starting XI.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona pause permanent Joao Felix transfer talks after coaching staff members raise 'doubts' over Atletico Madrid loanee | Goal.com US Barcelona have reportedly paused the transfer talks to keep Joao Felix permanently after coaching staff raises 'doubts' over Atletico Madrid...

JANUARY 9 • GOAL.COM

Madrid and Atletico kick off Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Rivals meet three times in a month

City rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first of three matches between the clubs in less than...

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinildo Mandava - Out on international duty Reinildo is out on international since he was called up by Mozambique for the 2023 African Cup of Nations.

Impact Reinildo has struggled to see regular first-team minutes with Atletico Madrid this season, but he should be a regular for Mozambique in the AFCON. He should report back to Atletico once his team gets eliminated from the international stage.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Picks up knock in Copa del Rey Azpilicueta was forced off with a knock in Sunday's Copa del Rey win over Lugo, but he is not expected to miss time due to this, Alejandro Moreno of Diario AS reports.

Impact The defender was expected to play the full 90 against Lugo, but he left the game in the final stages of the second half due to a knock. However, he didn't suffer a serious injury and should be available to feature in the Spanish Super Cup this weekend.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE