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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

Barcelona's winless streak extended after draw with Getafe

Barcelona’s winless run has continued with a 0-0 draw at Getafe in the Spanish league

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angel Correa - Helping to lead line Correa is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Almeria.

Impact Correa returns from dealing with personal issues to start for Atleti on Sunday. The forward has scored six goals in 25 appearances and will lead the line alongside Antoine Griezmann.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Available as substitute Lemar is fit and in the match day squad to face Almeria on Sunday.

Impact Lemar returns from a muscle strain in time to feature in Sunday's squad. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Out as expected Savic is not in the match day squad to face Almeria on Sunday.

Impact Savic misses out as expected as he continues to recover from a muscle strain. Axel Witsel partners Jose Gimenez in the center of Atleti's back four on Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Late call for Sunday Lemar (strain) is in doubt for Sunday's clash with Almeria, reports Marca.

Impact Lemar could face a late fitness test after dealing with a knock earlier in the week. If fit, he is expected to start on the bench at minimum, with Koke and Rodrigo De Paul set to start in the midfield Sunday.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Doubtful for Sunday Savic (strain) is in doubt for Sunday's match against Almeria, reports Marca.

Impact Savic could be a late call Sunday as he is dealing with a strain. Injury woes continue to follow the defender, appearing in only 23 matches in all competitions this season. If he is not in full match fitness for Sunday, then Axel Witsel will likely start alongside Mario Hermoso.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cruising in Europe, Real Madrid plays for pride in Spain

Real Madrid needed to pull off a series of comebacks to win its record-extending 14th European Cup last year

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angel Correa - Dealing with personal issues Correa did not play in Saturday's 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano due to personal reasons.

Impact Correa had to step away from the team with personal issues, but is expected to return soon. He has not started in a match since Feb 19, only appearing in the starting XI nine times in 25 appearances, totaling six goals and one assist in that span.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Gets first league assist this year Carrasco assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Carrasco got his first La Liga assist after finding Mario Hermoso to help give Atletico the go-ahead goal Sunday. His assist total has decreased in recent seasons, totaling 10 in 2020 and just six in 2021. The midfielder is still averaging 3.1 crosses a game, with 84 (19 accurate) in all competitions thus far.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Nets goal in win Hermoso scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Hermoso had a quiet match in the defense, but was able to bag his third goal of the season. He also ties his career high for goals for a campaign. From the center defense, he is averaging about three clearances a game, recording 18 in the last six contests.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - First goal of season Molina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact It took Molina over 20 matches to record his first goal of the year. He has struggled to find the net in La Liga, following a season where he scored seven in 35 appearances with Serie A side Udinese. However, the midfielder has been able to maintain his starting role by averaging about 5.2 crosses a game, following 21 (five accurate) in the last six contests.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Clean sheet streak ruined Oblak made three saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Sunday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Oblak's run of three straight clean sheets was broken with Fran Garcia's late goal Sunday. He has not conceded more than three goals since Oct 29, allowing only 10 goals in the last 17 matches. The keeper will face Almeria on Sunday next, who have scored six goals in the last five games.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico moves closer to Real Madrid with 5th straight victory Atletico has won 13 of its 18 matches since the World Cup break and is only 2 points out of second place.

APRIL 9, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Atletico moves closer to Real Madrid with 5th straight win

Atletico Madrid has continued its hot streak with a 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano to move within two points of second-place Real Madrid in the Spanish league

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Reguilon - On bench against Rayo Reguilon (thigh) is in Atletico's match day squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Impact Reguilon has been out since mid-February with a thigh injury, but he has recovered and is back in Atletico's squad on Sunday, ready to see his first La Liga action since January if called upon off the bench.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: EPL leader Arsenal faces Liverpool at Anfield

Arsenal takes a five-point lead into an away match at Liverpool in the English Premier League

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Maria Gimenez - Solid defensively in win over Betis Gimenez had one off-target shot, made four tackles (three won) and four clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Betis.

Impact Gimenez had another solid day at the heart of the defense, partnering with Mario Hermoso for completely smothering opposing forwards as they were huge factors that led Atletico to have a third straight clean sheet. With 27 clearances over his last five appearances, Gimenez is back at his best self again after being through a rough stretch a pair of months ago.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE