Atlético Madrid Team News Page 33 - Soccer

Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet in win Oblak registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 7-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Oblak secured his second consecutive clean sheet of the season. Unlike last week, when he didn't have to make any saves, he matched his season-high with 3 saves in this match, two of which came from shots outside the box. Next, he'll be facing off against Sevilla, a team that has scored in all three of their league fixtures.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Scores twice off bench Morata scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) in Monday's 7-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Morata came off the bench in the 35th minute, taking over for the injured Memphis Depay. The striker netted two goals in the second half twice, with assists from Saul and Angel Correa. If Memphis Depay misses significant time, Morata could see an enhanced role and potentially be placed in the starting lineup.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores in blowout win Griezmann scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 7-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Griezmann notched his first goal of the season in the second minute of the match, courtesy of an assist by Rodrigo De Paul. In addition to his goal, he sent in three crosses (two accurate) and created two chances. Despite playing as a striker, he has managed only one shot on goal in three games.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Forced off early Depay was forced off during the first half of Monday's clash with Rayo with an apparent injury.

Impact Depay was broughtoff in the 35th minute after scoring once during the clash. The forward was replaced by Alvaro Morata, who has been linked to a loan move away from Atleti. If Morata remains with the club he could see more starts while Depay is sidelined if the injury proves to be serious.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Won't feature Monday Lemar (strain) will be sidelined versus Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Impact Lemar started each of the first two contests of the season, recording two shots (zero on target), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners. Once given the all-clear, Lemar should be in contention to reclaim his place in the starting XI. In his stead, Saul could be an option to feature after coming off the bench in the prior to contests.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Included in match-day squad Correa (ankle) was named to the squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Impact Correa missed the previous week's clash with Betis due to his ankle problem but seems to be trending in the right direction. In his lone appearance for the club, Correa made a 13-minute appearance off the bench and figures to remain primarily a reserve option moving forward.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Might not play Monday Lemar has missed the last two training sessions due to a muscular strain and might not play Monday against Rayo Vallecano, Joaquin Anduro of El Desmarque reports.

Impact Lemar has not been able to train Friday or Saturday due to the injury, and while he hasn't been completely ruled out yet, his chances of featuring against Rayo are close to zero. He has started the last two matches despite not going the full 90, but Atletico Madrid have enough depth in midfield to cover for his potential absence.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Returns in friendly Molina got the start in Thursday's friendly clash with Numancia.

Impact Molina returned after missing the opener, getting the start during Thursday's friendly. The wing-back is available once more and should be an option to retrun to the starting XI for Monday's trip to Rayo Vallecano.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix: In limbo at Atletico, coveted by Barca - what's next for €127m forward? Joao Felix looks set to leave Atletico Madrid club this summer, but any departure will be complicated and likely completed late

AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rodrigo De Paul - Four tackles De Paul won four out of four tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Real Betis.

Impact De Paul won twice as many tackles as any other player on the pitch. The midfield enforcer also ranked second among his teammates for attempted passes with 49. He notched two goals and seven assists last season.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Two shots in stalemate Griezmann Attempted two shots (none on target) and five crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Betis.

Impact Griezmann created just one goal-scoring opportunity, despite ranking first among his teammates for attempted crosses. The attacker has started as a striker in both games so far, but is yet to hit a shot on target.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Easy clean sheet Oblak kept a clean sheet without having to make a save in Sunday's goalless draw against Real Betis.

Impact Oblak kept what was perhaps the easiest clean sheet of his career as the opposition failed to register a shot on target. He next comes up against Rayo Vallecano, who have won their opening two games, scoring four goals.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Omorodion - Finalizes Atletico Madrid move Samu completed a move from Granada to Atletico Madrid, his new club announced.

Impact The 19-year-old striker made his Liga debut this season and scored a goal across Atletico Madrid, and Los Colchoneros have gone ahead and completed a move for him, signing him until the end of the 2028-29 season. That said, Samu might find it hard to play regularly for Atletico assuming he doesn't leave the club on loan, as he'd compete for minutes with established players such as Alvaro Morata, Memphis Depay and Antoine Griezmann.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Comes off bench Sunday Barrios (undisclosed) came off the bench and played 45 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Betis.

Impact Barrios picked up a knock in training Thursday but still managed to play the second half against Betis, and he could be an option to feature in a holding midfield role when Atletico takes on Rayo Vallecano on Aug. 28. Barrios is expected to see an uptick in playing time as long as Koke (hamstring) remains out.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Doubtful to face Betis Correa is doubtful to face Betis on Sunday due to an ankle injury, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Correa picked up a knock in the season opener against Granada, and while he was able to train Wednesday, he's been absent Thursday and Friday, making him a serious doubt for the upcoming trip to the Benito Villamarin. Atletico has lots of depth upfront, however, with Memphis Depay, Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata, so Correa wouldn't be a starter even if fit.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Might not return Sunday Molina is dealing with a lower leg injury and has yet to train with the group this week, so his chances of playing Sunday against Betis are quite slim, Andoni de los Santos of Diar...

Impact Molina is very unlikely to make the squad for Sunday due to his lack of fitness, but fortunately for head coach Diego Simeone, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Llorente can be effective replacements for the right wing-back role. In case Molina is ruled out, his next chance to feature would come against Rayo Vallecano on Aug. 28.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Picks up knock in training Barrios picked up a knock during Thursday's training session and is doubtful to face Betis on Sunday, Patricia Cazon of Diario AS reports.

Impact Barrios was in contention to start in central midfield due to the absence of Koke (hamstring), but that might not be the case anymore, and the coming hours will be pivotal to determining whether the young midfielder will be in the squad for Sunday's trip to the Benito Villamarin or not. If he can't go, then Axel Witsel would probably move to a midfield role even though head coach Diego Simeone envisions him as a center-back.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Misses first match of season Molina (undisclosed) was not an option for Monday's 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid and is in doubt for Sunday's trip to Real Betis, according to Alejandro Fernandez of Cantera Betis....

Impact Molina did not play Monday due to a undisclosed injury and will be a game time decision for Sunday. Atletico was forced to play in a 3-5-2, with Mario Hermoso, Stefan Savic and Cesar Azpilicueta lined up on the back and it could be the same deal of the defender Is not fit to return.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Koke - Sustains hamstring injury Koke will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a right hamstring injury versus Granada on Monday.

Impact Koke was forced off just seven minutes into the 2023-24 season with his hamstring problem. The team's release mentioned a rehabilitation program, so it seems surgery isn't required, which should shorten the midfielder's absence. Both Pablo Barrios, who replaced Koke against Granada, and Axel Witsel figure to be in contention for a spot in the starting XI against Betis on Sunday.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Quiet in win Griezmann generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 3-1 win over Granada.

Impact Griezmann took a back seat to Atletico's other attackers against Granada, taking one shot and creating one cross. However he still figures to be the focal point of Atletico's this year attack after 15 goals and 16 assists in 38 appearances last season.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Mixed display in season opener Carrasco assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-1 win against Granada.

Impact Carrasco was all over the place on Monday, conceding possession in a dangerous area which led to a Granada goal while also playing in five crosses and one corner. He also rolled the ball to Memphis Depay who promptly fired home from 35 yards in the 67th minute to give Carrasco his first assist of the new season.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Adds third in stoppage time Llorente scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 victory versus Granada.

Impact Llorente was the beneficiary of a mazy Angel Correa run into the box and a mix-up in the Granada defense to nab Atletico's third goal of the night. The all-action midfielder played the full match after an injury-hit campaign last season and will look to build consistency as part of Diego Simeone's first choice XI.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Scores first goal of season Morata scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Monday's 3-1 victory over Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Morata opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time and could have had more if not for some sloppy finishing and the offsides flag. He is part of a crowded striking cohort with Memphis Depay, Angel Correa and Joao Felix backing up himself and Antoine Griezmann but is still likely to play a large role this year after making 41 appearances in 2022.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Scores as substitute Depay scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Monday's 3-1 win over Granada.

Impact Depay scored a rocket from 30+ yards that proved to be the winning goal after entering the match in the second half. He is missed 11 of Atletico's final 12 games last season but was effective when healthy. Memphis scored four goals in eight appearances in 2022 and will look to gain a larger role this year as he steadily accumulates minutes.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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