ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Memphis Depay - Nets brace in Copa del Rey Depay started and scored twice during Saturday's 3-1 win over Lugo in Copa del Rey.

Impact Depay got some much needed match action after making just one start in his past eight La Liga appearances. A peripheral figure at the club this season, Depay's performance could help him earn more playing time going forward after netting a brace.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid ease into Copa del Rey last 16

Real Madrid has easily handled fourth-division club Arandina 3-1 and advanced to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antoine Griezmann - Provides assist in loss Griezmann assisted once to go with three shots (three on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Girona.

Impact Griezmann notched his third assist of the season in the 14th minute as he set up Alvaro Morata, who then scored the equalizing goal. Additionally, the forward delivered eight crosses; however, none of them were accurate.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Provides a pair of assists in loss De Paul assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Girona.

Impact De Paul had a productive outing as he registered two assists, setting up Alvaro Morata in both instances to reduce the deficit. The midfielder had not recorded an assist since the third fixture of the season. Additionally, he delivered four corners, three of which were accurate.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Notches hat-trick in loss Morata scored three goals to go with six shots (four on goal) in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Girona.

Impact Morata had his best game of the season as he scored three goals. All three goals came off well-placed finishes from inside the box. Aside from his goals, the striker matched his season-high with six shots taken, and set a new season-high with four shots on goal. Morata is one goal shy of matching his 2022 La Liga goal total, despite playing half the games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes four in defeat Oblak registered five saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat to Girona.

Impact Oblak had a tough time in goal, allowing a season-high four goals, three of which came in the first 39 minutes of the game, before conceding the deciding goal in the 91st minute. The goalkeeper hasn't been in the best form recently, conceding nine goals in the last four games. Next in La Liga, he'll face off against Granada, a team with 22 goals in 19 games.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Caglar Soyuncu - Available again Soyuncu finished serving his one match suspension and is set to be available for Jan 20 trip tp Granada.

Impact Soyuncu has maintained just a bench option for the team, with just one start in six appearances in league play. He's failed to jump up the depth chart for Atletico since joining from Leicester City over the summer.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Girona Beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 Despite Alvaro Morata Hat-Trick Girona are level on points with La Liga leaders Real Madrid after 19 rounds of fixtures this season.

JANUARY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Girona Beat Atletico Madrid 4-3 Despite Alvaro Morata Hat-Trick Girona are level on points with La Liga leaders Real Madrid after 19 rounds of fixtures this season.

JANUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Stefan Savic - Eligible for selection Savic served a one-match ban and is available for Wednesday's trip to Girona.

Impact Savic finished serving his one-match ban and is now available for selection once more. The defender has been in and out of the starting XI when available, and might find himself on the bench for Wednesday's clash even though he is eligible.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Takes five shots in win Griezmann generated five shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Sevilla.

Impact Griezmann was active offensively, as he equaled his season-high with five shots taken; however, none of them were on target. Additionally, he delivered five crosses, all of which came from corner kicks.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Scores in win Llorente scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th...

Impact Llorente came off the bench at half-time and made an immediate impact, scoring a minute later, which ended up being the only goal of the match. The midfielder equaled his season-high with three shots despite playing only 45 minutes.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Secures clean sheet in win Oblak recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win against Sevilla.

Impact Oblak notched his sixth clean sheet of La Liga this season as he made two saves in the contest. The goalkeeper had been up and down recently, as he'd allowed five goals in the past two games and had gone almost a month since registering a clean sheet in the league. Next, he'll face off against Girona, the current league leaders in goals with 42.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Atletico edges Sevilla to end mini-slump in Spanish league before winter break

Ten-man Atletico Madrid has edged Sevilla 1-0 at home to ensure that it enters the Spanish league winter break still in touch with the front-runners

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caglar Soyuncu - Sent off in second half Soyuncu was sent off in the second half of Saturday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Soyuncu was shown a straight red card in the 70th minute having just come into the match four minutes prior. The card was earned for a dangerous tackle meaning Soyncu will miss the next two matches.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Greenwood catching the eye! Atletico Madrid step up interest in Man Utd loanee after starring role for Getafe in thrilling comeback against Rojiblancos | Goal.com US Atletico Madrid are eyeing a move for Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood after he starred in Getafe's 3-3 draw against Diego Simeone's...

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • GOAL.COM

The Super League had its day in court and won. Why do some fans, clubs object?

A court has ruled that UEFA and FIFA acted contrary to EU competition law by blocking plans for a breakaway Super League.

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Marcos Llorente - Sets up goal against Getafe Llorente assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-3 draw against Getafe.

Impact Llorente played a crucial role by assisting Alvaro Morata in the 63rd minute for the team's second goal. Solid defensively, he contributed with two clearances, two blocked shots, and one tackle. However, as part of a tactical defensive change, he was replaced by Nahuel Molina in the 81st minute. He has been a consistent presence, featuring in every game this season and contributing to goals with two goals and three assists. He also recorded an assist earlier this month against Almeria.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Assists opener against Getafe Rodrigo Riquelme assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-3 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Riquelme played a key role by assisting the opener for Antoine Griezmann in the 44th minute and hit the woodwork with a shot. He also made a tackle during the match. However, he was involved in a costly incident, conceding a penalty in the 92nd minute, which ultimately led to his team losing the game. He has recorded two goals and two assists this season, but before this game, his last goal involvement was against Las Palmas in early November.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Scores against Getafe Morata scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-3 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Morata found the net for Atletico, scoring the second goal in the 63rd minute, assisted by Marcos Llorente. However, apart from this contribution, he had limited impact in the match. With a total of nine goals this season, including his recent goal against Almeria earlier this month, he has been a consistent goal-scorer for Atletico.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores brace against Getafe Griezmann scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 3-3 draw against Getafe.

Impact Griezmann scored the opener in the 44th minute assisted by Rodrigo Riquelme and converted an important penalty in the 69th minute. He also showed a great necessary defensive game with four clearances, one interceptions and one tackle. He has been one of the best players in the league this season with 11 goals and two assists. He also has four goal involvements in the last four games and will aim to contribute against Sevilla on Saturday.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes three against Getafe Oblak made six saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-3 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Oblak made six saves and demonstrated his goalkeeping prowess in an effort to secure a victory for Atletico, who were down to 10 men. One of the standout keepers this season, he has featured in every league game and maintains an average of nearly three saves per game. However, his last clean sheet was nearly a month ago against Mallorca.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann ties Lu Aragonés as Atletico Madrid's all-time top scorer in 3-3 draw with Getafe

Antoine Griezmann netted twice against Getafe to tie Luis Aragonés as Atletico Madrid’s all-time top scorer in a 3-3 draw that ended Atletic...

DECEMBER 19, 2023