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Atletico Madrid beats Real Madrid 3-1 in Spanish league to end rival's perfect start to the season

Atletico Madrid has ended Real Madrid’s perfect start with a 3-1 win in their first Spanish league derby of the season

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Free live stream, TV, how to watch Madrid Derby The first Madrid Derby of the season kicks off on Sunday afternoon.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Memphis Depay - On bench Depay (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's clash versus Real Madrid.

Impact Depay already has a goal in three matches this season. However, he was forced to be sidelined his previous two games with a thigh issue. The forward will look to keep fit and enter back in the lineup for the team.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Starting Sunday Koke (hamstring) is on the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Koke is back after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury. He has played in his seven minutes thus far after picking up a hamstring injury against Granada on Aug 14.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Real Madrid visits Atletico in their first derby of the season, PSG hosts Marseille

Real Madrid visits Atletico Madrid in their first derby of the season in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid's Vinícius fit in time to play Atletico derby after month-long hamstring injury

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says forward Vinícius Júnior will be ready to play against Atletico Madrid after recovering from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him for the...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koke - Back at training Koke (hamstring) rejoined first-team training Wednesday in the lead-up to Sunday's meeting with Real Madrid.

Impact Koke has been out of action since suffering his hamstring injury just seven minutes into the season, missing the previous four matches. At this point, the midfielder may have to settle for an appearance off the bench in his first match back, though he should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once back to full match fitness.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Rejoins first-team training Memphis (thigh) was back on the training pitch Wednesday and could be in contention to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Memphis has missed the club's last two contests due to his thigh problem, including Tuesday's UCL clash with Lazio. Once given the all-clear, Memphis should be a near-lock for the starting XI, having scored two goals on six shots (three on target) through his first three matches of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Set for extended absence Barrios was diagnosed with a muscular injury that will sideline him indefinitely, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact While the team didn't provide a specific recovery timeline, Barrios probably won't be an option until after the October international break. Still, once the midfielder can return to the training pitch, fantasy players should have an improved idea of his potential return date. In the meantime, Axel Witsel could be shifted into a central midfield role in Barrios's stead.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goalie scores! Lazio keeper's stoppage-time header salvages tie in Champions League

Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel came forward and headed in a stoppage-time equalizer to earn the Roman club a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scores 95th-minute equaliser to secure draw against Atletico Madrid - Champions League round-up Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel becomes first goalkeeper to score in a Champions League match since Nigerias Vincent Enyeama achieved feat fo...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • SKY.COM

Lazio goalkeeper Provedel scores late equalizer in 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in Champions League

Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel came forward and headed in a stoppage-time equalizer to earn the Roman club a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jan Oblak - Surrenders late equalizer Oblak registered six saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Oblak was minutes away from picking up a clean sheet in his opening group match, however he was beaten by the opposing goalkeeper with a header in the final minute of the contest. Aside from the one goal allowed, the goalkeeper did fare well in the game as he registered six saves. Next, Oblak will face off against Feyenoord in the upcoming Champions League fixture, a team that scored twice in their opening match.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Sends in eight crosses in draw Griezmann recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 26th m...

Impact Griezmann led the team with eight crosses sent in, marking the most he's delivered in any game this season, however only one of those was accurate. In addition to his high cross total, the forward also created three chances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Provides assist in draw Molina assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Molina registered his first assist of the tournament in the opening match as he found Pablo Barrios outside the box, who then scored from long-range. The wing-back was also second on the team with three crosses sent in

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Brought off at break Barrios (undisclosed) was brought off at half time during Tuesday's clash with Lazio due to an apparent injury.

Impact Barrios made it to half time but had to be brought off from his role in central midfield. The midfielder did open the scoring before coming off injured and looked solid in a more advanced role. Jose Maria Gimenez came on to replace him though in reality Axel Witsel shifted into central midfield while Gimenez took over at center-back.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Undergoes Achilles surgery Lemar had surgery Monday to repair a torn Achilles tendon and will be out indefinitely.

Impact At best, Lemar could still return in late February or early March based on the absolute shortest end of a potential recovery timeline. That's far from a guarantee either, as the midfielder could miss the entirety of the 2023/24 campaign as a result of his serious Achilles injury. Prior to getting hurt, Lemar started all three of his appearances for the club in which he recorded two shots (zero on target), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners. With Rodrigo De Paul (thigh) also injured, Saul could be pressed into the starting XI in Lemar's stead.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Lemar ruptures Achilles tendon and will need surgery

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Lemar ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg during the team’s 3-0 loss at Valencia on Saturday in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvaro Morata - Fails to score in defeat Morata generated two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Morata started for the second time this year, following his previous two-goal performance when Memphis Depay suffered an injury. However, he only had one shot on goal, the second time this season he's had fewer than two. His role going forward may depend on when Memphis Depay returns from his injury.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Delivers seven crosses in defeat Molina generated seven crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Valencia.

Impact Molina came off the bench in the second half and led his team by sending in seven crosses, four of which were accurate. The defender also created his first chance of the season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes three in defeat Oblak made five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Valencia.

Impact Oblak made a season-high of five saves but also allowed a season-high of three goals. He couldn't stop two short-range shots by Hugo Duro in the first half and an outside-the-box finish by Javi Guerra in the second half. Next, he'll aim to bounce back in their upcoming match against Real Madrid, a team that has scored eight goals in four matches.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Could have suffered serious injury Lemar was stretched off during Saturday's game against Valencia, and the early signs suggest he could have suffered an Achilles injury, the club announced.

Impact Lemar suffered an awkward fall and had to be stretched off, which is never a good thing, and Atletico's medical staff believe he could've suffered a serious injury. Further exams will be needed to confirm the diagnosis, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's forced to spend a considerable time sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - On bench in return Gimenez (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Nobody expected Gimenez to start right away considering his extended absence, and he will wait for the opportunity to make his season debut on the bench. Stefan Savic, Mario Hermoso and Axel Witsel will start on defense in Atletico's 3-5-2 scheme.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Starting against Valencia Lemar (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Lemar started in the first two games of the season before going down with an injury, so his return to the lineup isn't surprising. In fact, considering the absences of Koke (hamstring) and Rodrigo De Paul (thigh), the Frenchman was widely expected to be in the XI if available.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE