Atlético Madrid Team News Page 42 - Soccer | FOX Sports

Rodrigo De Paul - Assists against Valencia De Paul assisted one goal from two chances created, took one off-target shot and made three tackles (one won) in Saturday's 3-0 win over Valencia.

Impact De Paul assisted Yannick Carrasco in the 49th minute to make it 2-0 for his side. The midfielder now has three assists in the season, to go with two goals. He also co-led his side in tackles during the match to help them keep the clean sheet at home.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Scores in home win Carrasco scored one goal from three shots, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (zero won), one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 3-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Carrasco scored in the 49th minute to give them the 2-0 lead and helping his side earn the win at home. The midfielder-turned-left-back now has four goals in the season. He had a good all-around performance, leading them in tackles and registering the second-most shots and crosses.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Assists in home win Llorente assisted one goal from two chances created, took two shots (one on target), made one interception and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 3-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Llorente had a good outing to help them earn three points at home. The midfielder assisted Antoine Griezmann's opener in the 23rd minute, while co-leading his side in chances created during the match. That was his second assist in the season, to go with one goal, and he also received his fourth yellow card so far.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores opener versus Valencia Griezmann scored one goal from three shots, created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate), made one tackle (won) and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 3-0 win over Va...

Impact Griezmann scored the opener in the 23rd minute to give them the early lead. The forward now has 10 goals in the season, to go with 12 assists. He also received his first yellow card in the proccess, though.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet in win Oblak made one save in Saturday's 3-0 win over Valencia.

Impact Oblak wasn't really tested during their easy home win, making only one save. That was his 11th clean sheet in 29 starts in the season so far. He will look to keep the momentum against Betis on Sunday.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Rayo botches trick penalty in draw; Atletico sinks Valencia

Rayo Vallecano has drawn 2-2 with Girona in the Spanish league after its players bungled a trick penalty kick

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Kompany back to face Man City in FA Cup

Manchester City hosts Burnley and manager Vincent Kompany in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belgium coach Tedesco drops Witsel in 1st team selection

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco dropped veteran midfielder Axel Witsel when he named his first squad since being appointed last month

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea's Kepa back for Spain in De la Fuente's first squad

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has recalled Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga along with several veteran players for his first squad since replacing Luis Enrique ahead of Eur...

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet in win Oblak made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Monday's 1-0 win at Girona.

Impact Oblak kept another clean sheet Monday as he stopped all four shots on target he faced. It marks his fifth clean sheet in his past eight matches, and his 10th in La Liga this season. He faces an easier matchup this Saturday versus Valencia who have scored 28 goals in 25 league matches this season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Scores late winner off bench Morata scored one goal on one shot, recorded one inaccurate cross and made one clearance in Monday's 1-0 win at Girona.

Impact Morata came off the bench for his fourth consecutive match, and won the game in the 91st minute with a tap in goal following multiple deflections off the corner kick. The goal was initially ruled offside, but VAR overruled the call and gave Morata the goal. He has now scored three goals off the bench in the past two matches, despite playing a total of 54 minutes. He leads the team in goals with 10 in 25 matches, and has proven his ability to score when he is in the starting XI and when he comes off the bench.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Creates three chances at Girona Griezmann took three shots (one on target), created three chances and recorded six crosses (three accurate) in Monday's 1-0 win at Girona.

Impact Griezmann had a productive match Monday, as he led the team in shots (three, one on target), chances created (three) and crosses (six, three accurate). He recorded four goal contributions in his previous three matches, and his statistics Monday were similar if not better than those matches. Griezmann leads the team in goal contributions this season with 16 (eight goals and eight assists) in 25 matches, and he consistently records a high volume of shots, chances created and crosses every match, so the goal contributions will likely persist through the rest of the season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Creates two chances in win Lemar created two chances, recorded three crosses (one accurate) and won both of his tackles attempted in Monday's 1-0 win at Girona.

Impact Lemar had a decent performance Monday, as he created two chances and recorded three crosses in just 62 minutes of action. It marks his highest number of crosses since Jan. 29 at Osasuna, and the third time in his past five appearances with multiple chances created. Lemar also took one corner kick, drew one foul and won both of his tackles attempted before being subbed off for Angel Correa.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Creates two chances off bench Correa created two chances and took one off-target shot in Monday's 1-0 win at Girona.

Impact Correa made his return to the pitch Monday after missing last Saturday's match to serve his one-match suspension for a straight red card. Correa replaced Thomas Lemar in the 62nd minute to provide more of an attack threat, and did fairly well at that. He created two chances and missed the target on his only shot attempt in his short 28 minutes of action.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late Morata goal gives Atletico Madrid key win over Girona

It took Álvaro Morata and his Atletico Madrid teammates more than three minutes to be able to celebrate the striker’s important winner against Girona in the Spanish league

MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Reguilon - Still absent Monday Reguilon (thigh) will miss out versus Girona on Monday.

Impact Reguilon has yet to start for the club this season, featuring exclusively off the bench this year. In his four appearances, the defender logged a combined 84 minutes in which he recorded five crosses (zero accurate), three tackles (two won) and one chance created.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Named to match-day squad De Paul (thigh) was named to the starting XI Girona on Monday.

Impact De Paul rejoins the squad after missing the previous two contests due to his thigh problem. Barring any setbacks, De Paul should be in the mix to reclaim a place in the starting XI. In his last four contests, the midfielder registered one assist, 11 crosses (two accurate) and eight tackles (seven won).

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Atletico visits Girona; Milan hosts Salernitana

Atletico Madrid has the opportunity to strengthen its hold on third place when it visits midtable Girona in the Spanish league on Monday

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvaro Morata - Scores brace as sub Morata scored two goals from three shots in 26 minutes during Saturday's 6-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Morata subbed on in the second half and scored their two last goals in the match to seal the rout at home. The forward now has 12 goals in the season. He's been mostly a backup since the World Cup, though, starting in only four of his 10 appearances.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios Rivas - Assists as substitute Barrios assisted one goal from his only chance created, took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross and made one interception in 26 minutes during Saturday's 6-1 win ov...

Impact Barrios subbed on in the second half and assisted Yannick Carrasco for their fourt goal. That was his first assist in the season. The midfielder logged his 10th appearance so far (five starts).

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Scores against Sevilla Carrasco scored one goal from four shots, created three chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made one interception in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Carrasco scored in the 69th minute to give them the 4-1 lead at home. The midfielder now has three goals in the season, to go with one assist. He also led his side in shots during the match, and that was his third straight start.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Assists in home win Koke assisted one goal from two chances created, took one off-target shot, made one tackle (won), one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Koke had a good outing to help them earn the easy home win. The midfielder assisted Antoine Griezmann in the second half for their third goal. He now has three assists in the season so far, but has yet to score.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores and assists in win Griezmann scored one goal from two shots and assisted another from three chances created in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sevilla, while also registering five crosses (one accurate), two...

Impact Griezmann first assisted Memphis Depay's opener before scoring himself in the second half to make it 3-1. The forward now has nine goals and 12 assists in the season. He's been on fire since the World Cup, logging three goals and five assists in 10 starts.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis Depay - Scores brace against Sevilla Depay scored two goals from two shots, created one chance and sent in four inaccurate crosses in Saturday's 6-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Depay scored twice in the first help to pave they way for their home win. The forward now has three goals for his new club. That was his first start since transferring from Barcelona in January.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE