ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

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

Alvaro Morata - Three shots in win Morata recorded three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Real Sociedad.

Impact Morata didn't get on the scoresheet against Real Sociedad but he had multiple shots for the seventh time in nine games. He will look for his sixth league goal this year against Celta Vigo after the international break.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Decent display in fifth start De Paul had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact De Paul made his fifth start of the season and looked solid going forward against a robust Sociedad defense that has conceded 12 goals in nine games. He will look to add to his assist tally of two against Celta Vigo after the international break.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Registers first assist of season Koke assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 48th minute.

Impact Koke created multiple chances for the second time in three matches and was rewarded with an assist from his potent creativity as of late. He has not topped three goal involvements in the league in the past three years after having at least seven goal involvements between 2015 and 2019.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lino - Scores first goal of season Lino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Real Sociedad.

Impact Lino scored his first goal of the season for Atletico Madrid after transferring from Valencia this summer. He has made at least one tackle in every game this year except his first one and has made a strong impact on both ends to start the season.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores again in win Griezmann scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Griezmann scored for the second game in a row and has four goals in his last five games. He is averaging one goal involvement every two games to start this season after 33 in 44 games in 2022.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Three saves in win Oblak made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Oblak made multiple saves for the tenth time in 11 matches this season although he only has three clean sheets across those 11 games. He will look for his fourth clean sheet against Celta Vigo after the international break.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spain's sport secretary thinks men's team could have done more in wake of Rubiales incident Victor Francos, the Spanish Secretary of State for Sports, believes their men’s national team could have done more to support the women’s si...

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM