Atlético Madrid Team News Page 34 - Soccer

Jan Oblak - Three saves in win Oblak registered three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 3-1 win over Granada.

Impact Oblak will feel hard done by Yannick Carrasco's turnover which resulted in Atletico's failure to keep a clean sheet in their first game. He will look for his first shoutout against Betis on Sunday after recording 11 clean sheets in 28 La Liga appearances last season.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Witsel - Eligible for selection Witsel is eligible for selection after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Witsel was sent off during the final match of the 2022-23 season but is now eligible to return once more. The midfielder could see an immediate starting role due to the injury Koke (thigh) sustained during the opening match.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Makes team debut Azpilicueta had one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 win against Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th mi...

Impact Azpilicueta made his debut with Atletico, playing in all 90 minutes from center back in Monday's win. If he can stay healthy, the defender could be permanent member of the starting 11, especially with Reinildo (knee) still out.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morata and Depay lead Atletico to 3-1 win over Granada in Spanish league; Félix jeered on the bench

João Félix stayed on the bench and was jeered by fans as Atletico Madrid began its Spanish league campaign with a 3-1 win over Granada

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

It's all about CONSISTENCY 📈 - Steve Nicol on Memphis Depay and Atlético Madrid win | ESPN FC

AUGUST 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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AUGUST 14, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Koke - Forced off early Koke (undisclosed) was forced off six minutes into Monday's clash with Granada.

Impact Koke was forced off after just six minutes with an injury. The midfielder made it through nearly all of 2022-23 without injuries but came off right at the beginning of 2023-24. Pablo Barrios came on to replace Koke and could take over for the foreseeable future depending on the severity of Koke's injury.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Perez Alonso - Out with ACL injury Vitolo is out for the foreseeable future with an ACL injury, Juan Ignacio Lechuga of El Desmarque reports.

Impact Vitolo suffered another ACL injury late in the 2022-23 season when he was loaned at Las Palmas, and he will be out for the rest of the calendar year. The veteran winger is not registered with Atletico Madrid and his future looks cloudy at best, but it wouldn't be shocking if he doesn't see any minutes at all throughout the season.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona and Madrid face uncertainty ahead of Spanish league season. Atletico could take advantage

The Spanish league begins this week with the title favorites facing a transition year and squad changes that might open the door for other challengers

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Memphis Depay - Plays first half Saturday Memphis (calf) started against Sevilla in Saturday's friendly before exiting at halftime.

Impact Memphis was sidelined for 11 of the club's last 12 contests last season due to his calf problem, logging just 11 minutes off the bench in his lone appearances during that stretch. If he can stay healthy, the forward should be in the mix for regular appearances in the starting XI this season, though he is far from a lock on a weekly basis.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Back in action Carrasco (nose) started and played 45 minutes during Wednesday's 0-0 preseason draw to Real Sociedad.

Impact Carrasco has been appearing in preseason matches following nose surgery in June. With that, he is expected to be healthy to start for Aug 14 clash with Granada.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Started Wednesday Savic (abdomen) started and played 45 minutes during Wednesday's 0-0 preseason draw to Real Sociedad.

Impact Savic was dealing with a stomach issue that kept him out of the friendly against Manchester City, however he looks to of recovered as he played Wednesday. As long as there are no other setbacks, the defender is set to start on Aug 14 versus Granada at center back alongside Mario Hermoso and Axel Witsel.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Back on pitch Oblak (neck) started and played 45 minutes during Wednesday's 0-0 preseason draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Oblak had already made a few appearances in preseason matches for the team as he is set to be ready for the start of the season. The keeper is expected to start on Aug 14 against Granada after totaling 11 clean sheets in 28 league appearance last season.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad club friendly free live stream (8/2/23): How to watch, time, channel, betting odds For the second time since May and the fifth time in a span of 19 months, Atletico Madrid will square off with Real Sociedad, this time in a...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Stefan Savic - Dealing with stomach issue Savic didn't play in Sunday's friendly against Manchester City due to gastrointestinal problems, the club announced.

Impact Atletico didn't want to take any risks with the Montenegro international in a friendly match and was held out as a precaution. In any case, this is not expected to be a significant issue. Savic should return to full training in the next few days, meaning he is expected to be fit and available for the Liga opener against Granada on Aug. 14.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester City FREE LIVE STREAM (7/30/23): Watch Club Friendly 2023 online | Time, TV, channel Atletico Madrid faces Manchester City in a Club Friendly match on Sunday, July 30, 2023 (7/30/23) at Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea.

JULY 30, 2023 • NJ.COM

Suarez to leave Atletico at end of season Luis Suarez will leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. The striker joined Atletico from Barcelona in 2020 and won La Liga with the...

JULY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wolves confirm Doherty return Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the return of Matt Doherty on a free transfer. The 31-year-old underwent a medical on Wednesday ahead...

JULY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Doherty set to undergo Wolves medical ahead of proposed return Matt Doherty is due for a medical today ahead of his proposed return to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Ireland international has agreed to a M...

JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tensions simmer between Joao Felix and Atletico Madrid as decision time approaches The club's record signing has returned for pre-season after ill-fated loan spell at Chelsea - and his future has never been more uncertain

JULY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why fans voted to ditch Atletico Madrid's modern crest Supporters voted to reverse their redesigned crest, wresting control of their side's identity away from the decision-makers at Atletico

JULY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Defender Cesar Azpilicueta joins Atletico Madrid after 11 seasons with Chelsea

Veteran defender César Azpilicueta has joined Atletico Madrid after 11 seasons with Chelsea

JULY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

César Azpilicueta leaves Chelsea after 11 years and 9 trophies with EPL club

Cesar Azpilicueta has ended his 11-year spell at Chelsea.

JULY 6, 2023

César Azpilicueta leaves Chelsea after 11 years and 9 trophies with EPL club

Alvaro Santiago Mourino Gonzalez - Transfers to Atletico Madrid Mourino has signed a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid after transferring from Racing Club in Uruguay, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Mourino started each of Racing Club's first 14 Uruguayan Primera Division matches in 2023, and the 21-year-old has now earned a move to La Liga with Atletico Madrid. He should start out as a backup center-back behind Stefan Savic, Jose Maria Gimenez, Mario Hermoso, Caglar Soyuncu and Cesar Azpilicueta in the depth chart.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Returning to Spain Azpilicueta will join Atletico Madrid after being released by Chelsea, signing a one-year deal Thursday.

Impact Azpilicueta last played in La Liga back in 2009-10 when he was with Osasuna. Most recently, the defender spent 11 seasons with Chelsea for which he made 349 appearances and registered 10 goals and 41 assists. At this point in his career, Azpilicueta probably shouldn't be expected to feature on a weekly basis but should provide some important depth for Atletico.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Morata and Depay lead Atletico to 3-1 win over Granada in Spanish league; Félix jeered on the bench

Barcelona and Madrid face uncertainty ahead of Spanish league season. Atletico could take advantage

Defender Cesar Azpilicueta joins Atletico Madrid after 11 seasons with Chelsea

César Azpilicueta leaves Chelsea after 11 years and 9 trophies with EPL club