ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Shows flashes in loss Pablo Barrios registered two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-1 loss to Las Palmas.

Impact Barrios had a season-high two shots (both on target) and created a chance for the third game in a row. He will look to keep this run of form going against Celtic on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Middling performance at Las Palmas De Paul (suspension) had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 loss to Las Palmas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62nd minute.

Impact De Paul didn't make a big impact in the stat sheet against Las Palmas although he did tally multiple shots for the first time since early October. He has not scored or assisted since late August and is searching for his best form.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Goalscoring streak continues Morata scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 2-1 defeat against Las Palmas.

Impact Morata netted a late consolation goal to score for the third match in a row. He has taken multiple shots in every appearance except two this season and is in red-hot form heading into Tuesday's game against Celtic.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes twice in loss Oblak made one save and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Oblak made one stop but made it three games in a row without a clean sheet as Atletico lost to Las Palmas. He has two saves combined in his last three matches ahead of a Champions League clash with Celtic on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Atletico chases 7th straight league win in Spain. PSG looks to go top in France

Atletico Madrid visits Las Palmas looking for its seventh consecutive win in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lino - Not an option against Las Palmas Lino (knee) is unavailable for Friday's match against Las Palmas after not making the squad list.

Impact Lino will be on the sidelines for his third straight match, as he has once again missed the preliminary squad. The attacker had served as a starter this season, getting the nod in six of his last seven matches played, and should return to that role once he is healthy. Nahuel Molina will most likely replace Lino in the starting lineup against Las Palmas, as he has served as the starter since his absence.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Not in the preliminary squad Depay (calf) is not an option for Friday's match after missing out on the preliminary squad.

Impact Depay will be missing his eighth straight game on Friday after not making the squad list for the contest against Las Palmas. The forward has only been eligible to play in four matches this season for Madrid, as he has now dealt with two different injuries this campaign. When the attacker does return, he will most likely start in a bench role before getting any starts, as Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata have a firm grasp on the starting spots for now.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morata and Griezmann have Atletico poised for possible title run in Spanish league

Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata have Atletico Madrid dreaming of a title run in the Spanish league this season

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinildo Mandava - Close to returning Reinildo (knee) was seen training with the ball on the grass with his teammates Wednesday, per journalist Javi Gomez.

Impact This is good news for Reinildo, who could make a return as soon as this month after undergoing ACL surgery in February. He started all 22 matches back in 2022/23, but the defender will likely not jump into the lineup too soon until he is back to full form.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Training with team Barrios was seen training fully with the team Wednesday, per journalist Javi Gomez.

Impact Barrios is returning from a strain that kept him out for almost a month. He came off the bench last match, playing just 23 minutes against Alaves. The midfielder is expected to compete with both Koke and Saul for a starting role after starting four of the last seven games played, scoring once in that span.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Assist against Alaves Koke assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Koke earned his assist on the second goal of the match, finding Alvaro Morata in the 46th minute for the eventual game-winner. This was Koke's second assist of the season, giving him two in his last four matches. He has yet to miss a start since fully healing from his injury and looks to have a firm grip on a starting spot once again this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Bags opening goal Rodrigo Riquelme scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Riquelme scored the opener for Atletico on Sunday, finding the back of the net in the 26th minute off of an Alvaro Morata assist. This was only the attacker's second goal of the season, despite appearing seven times. He earned his first start in four matches against Alaves and looks to be a rotational player this season after only starting in three matches this campaign.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Two goal contributions in win Morata scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Morata had an excellent night against Alaves on Sunday, contributing on both goals by scoring one and assisting on another. He earned his assist 26 minutes into the match after finding Rodrigo Riquelme and bagged his goal in the 46th minute off of a Koke assist, which would be the eventual game-winning goal. Morata earned his first assist in La Liga with his contribution against Alaves and now has six goals through nine appearances this campaign.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes one against Alaves Oblak made no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Oblak had little to no action in net on Sunday, registering zero saves and allowing one goal in the win. The 30-year-old looked to have earned another easy clean sheet but had that ripped away due to a pointless goal scored in the 96th minute by Ander Guevara. Oblak will look to pick up his fifth clean sheet of the season in his next match when he takes on Las Palmas.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morata scores again as Atletico tops Alaves to tie record of 14 straight home wins in Spanish league

Álvaro Morata has scored again as Atletico Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 for its 14th straight Spanish league victory at home to tie its longest winning streak as a host

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Maria Gimenez - Available Sunday Gimenez (lower leg) is on the bench for Sunday's match versus Alaves.

Impact Gimenez will be an option for the first time since Oct 1 with a lower leg injury. He's started just two of the last five matches as injuries have hounded the defender's season thus far.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico misses chance to take outright group lead after 2-2 draw at Celtic in Champions League Atletico Madrid has missed a chance to take the outright lead of its group after a 2-2 draw at Celtic in the Champions League

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Stefan Savic - Makes four clearances at Celtic Savic had four clearancesand two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Celtic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Savic had a good defensive performance, but it wasn't enough to help Atletico earn the win on the road -- settling for the draw. The centerback led his side in clearances during the match. He also received his second yellow card of the season in the proccess.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Makes five tackles in draw Molina recorded one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Celtic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Molina had a good defensive outing, but Atletico conceded twice and ended up with one point on the road. The right-back led his side in tackles during the match. He also received his first yellow card of the season, though.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Assists as substitute Llorente assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Llorente assisted Alvaro Morata's equalizer in the 53rd minute to help Atletico earn the road draw. That was his first assist in the season, to go with two goals. The midfielder also co-led his side in chances created despite his limited time in the pitch.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Scores equalizer at Celtic Morata scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Celtic.

Impact Morata scored the 2-2 equalizer in the 53rd minute to help Atletico earn one point on the road. The forward now has eight goals in the season. He also took the second-most shots for his side during the match.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores in road draw Griezmann scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Celtic.

Impact Griezmann hit the bar in his penalty kick shot, but scored the 1-1 equalizer in the rebound. That was his ninth goal in the season, including six in his last four starts. He also led Atleti in shots during the match as usual.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes twice at Celtic Oblak registered one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Celtic.

Impact Oblak made just one save as Atletico ended up with the road draw. That was only the second time the goalkeeper makes one save or less in the season. He will now look to bounce back against Alaves on Sunday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: AC Milan faces uphill battle after Kylian Mbappé master class

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland led PSG and Manchester City, respectively, to big wins in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2023