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 seasonNOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ATLÉTICO MADRID 8-5-1 · 2ND IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
8-5-1 · 2ND IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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 hostOCTOBER 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
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 LeagueOCTOBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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OCTOBER 25, 2023 • SKY.COM
Stefan Savic - Full 90 Wednesday Savic returned to the starting XI and played 90 minutes during Wednesday's two-all draw with celtic.
Impact Savic got back on the pitch after an illness sidelined him for a few matches. The defender had a quiet day but still played the full 90 and looked fit, a good sign that he should be back to full availability in all competitions.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo De Paul - Sent off Wednesday De Paul was shown two yellow cards and sent off during Wednesday's clash with Celtic.
Impact De Paul saw a pair of yellow cards and was sent off in the second half. De Paul will be suspended for the reverse fixture against Celtic on Nov. 7. The midfielder could be replaced by Pablo Barrios in the starting XI for that match. His first chance to return in the Champions League will be the Nov. 28 clash with Feyenoord.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Savic - Features against Celtic Savic (illness) will be in the starting XI versus Celtic on Wednesday.
Impact Savic has been out of action for four of the club's last five contests, making a long substitute appearance over that stretch. Still, prior to his absence, the central defender started each of the first six matches of the campaign and figures to be a mainstay in the starting XI moving forward.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reinildo Mandava - Viewed running in training Reinildo (knee) was back in training on Tuesday, pictured running for the first time since ACL surgery.
Impact Reinildo is finally back on the training pitch after an eight-month absence. He has been slowly recovering from his ACL surgery but seems to be making bigger leaps in progress now after being viewed running on Tuesday. He is no doubt still a long way out from a return, but he will hopefully shoot to return before the end of the year.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Savic - Back in squad Savic (illness) has been called up ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Celtic.
Impact Savic was sidelined versus Celta on Saturday after coming down with an illness but appears to be at least fit enough to serve as a bench option Wednesday. Various ailments have cost the central defender four of the club's last five contests, making one 11-minute appearance off the bench, but he should still be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once fully fit.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Maria Gimenez - Remains unavailable Gimenez (lower leg) will not be in the squad against Celtic on Wednesday.
Impact Gimenez will be out of action for his fourth consecutive contest due to his lingering leg problem. The club hasn't provided a clear recovery timeline but at this point, the central defender should probably be considered out indefinitely. As such, it's unlikely he will be back in time to face Deportivo Alaves on Sunday given the shortened week.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
