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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 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

Lino - Suffers knee sprain Lino sustained a "moderate knee sprain" versus Celta on Saturday.

Impact Even a Grade 1 strain figures to keep Lino out for about two weeks, which means he should be expected to miss at least Wednesday's UCL matchup with Celtic as well as Sunday's domestic meeting with Deportivo Alaves if not longer. Nahuel Molina took Lino's spot on the pitch Saturday but it's perhaps more likely that Rodrigo Riquelme will step into the starting XI in the left-midfield role.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Still sidelined Wednesday Depay (calf) will not be in the squad to face Celtic on Wednesday.

Impact Based on Depay's initial 2-3 recovery timeline, he could still have a chance to face Deportivo Alaves on Sunday, though it's unclear if he has even resumed training with the squad. Regardless, Depay will be shelved for the eighth time in the club's last eight contests and likely will need some minutes off the bench before getting a shot at a spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Defensive impression in win Hermoso had two crosses (one accurate) and seven clearances in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Hermoso did his job well, totaling seven clearances, three interceptions, one block and an accurate cross, helping his side maintain the clean sheet. Hermoso is now up to totals of 13 interceptions and five blocks through nine appearances on the year.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Delivers assist as sub Molina assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Molina entered the match to begin the second half and came up with an assist on his squad's third goal, as he set up Antoine Griezmann in the center of the box, in the 70th minute of play. The assist marks the first of the season for Molina, who also has two goals through seven appearances, so far.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Nets hat trick in win Griezmann scored three goals to go with three shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Griezmann was the man of the day for his squad, burying all three goals in the win. He netted his first in the 29th minute on a penalty kick. He then, unselfishly assisted on a couple of shot attempts, before tallying his second of the match in the 64th minute on shot from the right side of the box to the top right corner of the goal. Griezmann completed the hat trick in the 70th minute, with a shot from the center of the box. He is now up to an impressive seven goals through nine appearances in his third year with Madrid.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Clean sheet with three saves Oblak recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 3-0 win against Celta Vigo.

Impact Oblak secured his fourth clean sheet in nine appearances this season. He was tested as early as the third minute but came up with a save. He was not bothered again until the 69th minute, where he came up with his second save on a shot from outside the box. His final save came soon after, on shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. Oblak now has a total of 25 saves, compared to eight goals against over nine appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Witsel - Solid defensive play Witsel had one tackle (zero won) and four clearances in Saturday's 3-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Witsel held his duties defensively and assisted on an attempt on goal in the 43rd minute. He totals three tackles won, five interceptions, four blocks and 24 clearances through eight appearances on the season. He also has a total of 450 passes completed and two chances created.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lino - Comes off at halftime Lino was subbed off in the 46th minute due to discomfort, reported by the Atletico Universe.

Impact Lino made an early exit from Saturday's match after feeling discomfort. It is hard to tell the seriousness of the injury at the moment, but it looked to be more of a cautious move, seeing he has been a regular starter this season. He was replaced by Nahuel Molina, who is also a normal starter, so if Lino's injury ends up being long-term, expect Molina and Marcos Llorente to be the preferred starters on the wing while he is absent.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Not in the team sheet against Celta Savic (illness) is out for Saturday's match against Celta.

Impact Savic was battling an illness coming into the match and appears to have not passed his final fitness test after being left out of the squad. The veteran defender started the first six matches of the season before dealing with multiple injuries and should return to a normal starting spot once he is healthy.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Not active Gimenez (lower leg) is out for Saturday's match against Celta.

Impact Gimenez will not be an option once again after not making the team sheet. The defender has been absent for the past three games with a leg injury and will hope to return within the next few matches. Before the injury, he was not a normal starter, so his absence shouldn't affect the squad moving forward.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Out against Celta Depay (calf) is out for Saturday's match against Celta.

Impact Depay will not be an option for a fifth consecutive match after being left out of the squad on Saturday. It seems the attacker is still a decent way away from a return and may spend a few more matches unavailable. He will most likely return next weekend against Alaves.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Earns bench role Correa (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Celta.

Impact Correa made the squad for Saturday's match, however, he is only an option off the bench. It is good news to see the forward return to play, but he will most likely stay on the bench, holding a rotational role behind Antoine Greizzman and Alvaro Morata.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Starting on Saturday Barrios (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Celta.

Impact Barrios had a question mark over his head coming into this game, but after clearing his fitness test he is back in the starting XI. It will be his first appearance in five matches and he should move back to his normal starting spot, sending Rodrigo De Paul to the bench.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Doesn't train Friday Savic didn't train Friday and is doubtful to face Celta Vigo on Saturday, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Savic was feeling a little bit under the weather, but he hasn't been ruled out from playing Saturday. He missed three games in a row between late September and early October, but he logged 11 minutes off the bench in Atletico's final game before the recent international break. He's made five starts in league play in 2023/24.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Back in training Correa -- who was sidelined against Real Sociedad with a knee injury -- was back in training Tuesday.

Impact Correa has been primarily a substitute option this season, making just one start in seven appearances, so his absence before the international break likely went unnoticed by the majority of fantasy players. Still, Correa has registered three goals on eight shots (five on target), one assist, seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners over that stretch.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Begins team training Barrios (strain) returned to team training Monday, ahead of Saturday's trip to Celta Vigo, Atleti announced.

Impact Barrios began to get back on the pitch for Monday's session. The midfielder was expected to be out for a bit longer but appears to be recovering ahead of schedule as he returns from a muscular injury. Barrios saw three starts in a row before suffering the injury in the Champions League against Lazio.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caglar Soyuncu - Back with team Soyuncu (groin) began his return to team training Monday ahead of Saturday's trip to Celta Vigo.

Impact Soyuncu began to get back on the pitch in team training during Monday's session. The defender likely won't be ready for a start Saturday but if he can train throughout the week a spot on the bench in the first match after the break isn't out of the question.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Atletico misses chance to take outright group lead after 2-2 draw at Celtic in Champions League