ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Memphis Depay - Ruled out Wednesday Depay (thigh) is not in the traveling squad for Wednesday's clash with Mallorca.

Impact Depay is set to miss a fifth straight match as he continues to deal with a thigh issue. The forward has struggled with injury throughout his time with Atleti, leaving him on just seven appearances (three starts) since joining the club. Angel Correa projects to start alongside Antoine Griezmann once more.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Injures groin in training Llorente suffered an adductor injury during training on Monday and is a doubt for Wednesday's clash against Mallorca.

Impact Llorente missed Sunday's loss to Barcelona with a yellow card suspension and he's now unlikely to be able to play against Mallorca in mid-week after picking up this injury. Koke could return to the XI in his place in midfield, or Thomas Lemar, Saul and Pablo Barrios are also options to start alongside Rodrigo De Paul.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leicester's Soyuncu to sign pre-contract agreement with Atletico Madrid Caglar Soyuncu is expected to sign a pre-contract agreement to join Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. The 26-year-old Turkey interna...

APRIL 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Axel Witsel - Starts in second straight match Witsel registered two tackles (one won), one clearance and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Barcelona.

Impact Witsel has gotten the start in the last two matches after only starting twice in his previous eight games played. He can bounce from both the center midfield and defense, plus with Stefan Savic suffering a broken toe, this can open the door for Witsel for more starts in the starting XI.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Eligible to return Llorente will be available for selection in the mid-week Mallorca match after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Llorente missed Sunday's loss to Barcelona while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he will be able to return on Wednesday and is likely to slot straight back into the XI against Mallorca ahead of Axel Witsel in midfield.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Suspension served Kondogbia will be eligible to play in Wednesday's clash against Mallorca after missing last weekend's loss to Barcelona.

Impact Kondogbia served his one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation, but even when available, he hasn't featured in La Liga since January.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Suffers broken toe Savic has fractured his little toe and will undergo treatment to heal the injury, Atletico Madrid announced Monday.

Impact Savic played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's defeat against Barcelona, but he is almost certain to miss at least the mid-week Mallorca match after breaking his toe. He has kept seven clean sheets in 21 La Liga appearances (all starts) this season, but Axel Witsel could be an option to replace him in the back-three alongside Jose Maria Gimenez and Mario Hermoso if necessary.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann: The quietly brilliant playmaker and Atletico's 'soul' returns to Barca Antoine Griezmann returned to Barca with his in-form Atletico side. It didn't go as he'd hoped, but he sent a message regardless

APRIL 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jan Oblak - Lets in one in loss Oblak registered three saves and allowed one goal with two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Oblak has not allowed more than one goal a match since Nov 1. conceding just 10 in the last 18 games. During that span, he had completed eight clean sheets while averaging two saves a game. However, with just 12 clean sheets in all competitions, the keeper is off his average a season which is typically around 20. He will face Mallorca in the next contest on Wednesday, who have scored seven goals in the last five matches,

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona ends Atletico's winning run, moves closer to title

Barcelona has ended its slump to halt Atletico Madrid’s unbeaten run with a hard-fought 1-0 win in the Spanish league

APRIL 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan Savic - Starting against Barcelona Savic is fit and in the starting Xi for Sunday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Savic returns from a muscle strain after missing out on last week's match against Almeria. The defender takes up a role in the center of Atleti's back five having helped his club keep seven clean sheets in 20 appearances.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man U vs Brighton in FA Cup, Barca hosts Atletico

Manchester United and Brighton meet in the second FA Cup semifinal with the winner playing Manchester City in the June 3 final

APRIL 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid beats Celta to pressure Barça before Atletico visit

Real Madrid has beaten Celta Vigo 2-0 to pressure Barcelona before the Spanish leader hosts Atletico Madrid needing a win to quash any fears of a late season slump

APRIL 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Atletico Madrid - La Liga The predicted Barcelona lineup to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.

APRIL 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid - La Liga: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups, television and live stream information a...

APRIL 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid - La Liga: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups, television and live stream information a...

APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Atletico Madrid - La Liga The predicted Barcelona lineup to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.

APRIL 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Barcelona needs to beat Atletico to avoid fears of meltdown Barcelona hosts Atletico Madrid on Sunday needing a win to avoid giving Real Madrid any hope that it could conjure up a desperate comeback t...

APRIL 20, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Barcelona needs to beat Atletico to avoid fears of meltdown

Barcelona hosts Atletico Madrid on Sunday needing a win to avoid giving Real Madrid any hope that it could conjure up a desperate comeback to defend its Spanish league title

APRIL 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jan Oblak - No saves Sunday Oblak made no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Almeria.

Impact Oblak faced just a single shot from Almeria and was unable to stop it. Despite the quiet day at the office Oblak still came away with the win, though he came so close to a 12th clean sheet. Oblak has found some form of late with five clean sheets in his last nine matches. The goalkeeper has conceded just 19 times in 27 starts behind one of the most well-drilled defenses in the world.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Assists in return to starting XI Correa assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Correa made his return to the starting XI for the first time since Feb. 19 and was straight back on the scoresheet. The assist is Correa's first of the season, his seventh total goal contributions. Correa has been a bench option more often than not with Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata preferred to lead the attack. Correa still offers strong upside when starting due to the plethora of talent surrounding him.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Assists in win Carrasco assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Carrasco set up Antoine Griezmann for what proved to be a crucial goal during Sunday's narrow win. The assist was always going to come for Carrasco who showcased some excellent volume throughout, while also taking a season-high four corners. Carrasco has created 30 chances and sent in 72 crosses from the left flank, with most of his recent starts coming at left-back.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Nets brace Griezmann scored two goals to go with eight shots (three on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Almeria.

Impact Griezmann scored a brace to move past double-digit goals in La Liga. The striker is up to 11 goals and eight assists in 29 appearances (22 starts) while shooting 81 times and creating 56 chances. Griezmann remains an ever-productive attacker in all competitions and against all opponents with the ability to trouble double-digit goals and assists during any season.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Handed one-match ban Llorente picked up a fifth yellow card and was handed a one-match ban for Sunday's trip to Barcelona.

Impact Llorente will be sidelined Sunday due to the one-match ban. The midfielder has been a nailed-on option in central midfield, but will now find himself on the sideline. Thomas Lemar could get the start for Sunday's clash while Pablo Barrios is another possible option.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Earns ban Kondogbia was handed a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and will be suspended for Sunday's trip to Barcelona.

Impact Kondogbia was handed a fifth yellow card and is now set for a one-match ban. The midfielder has seen next to no playing time of late, even off the bench, and isn't going to change the starting XI with his absence.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE