Impact Carrasco lasted 58 minutes before being replaced by Sergio Reguilon. The early hook was likely a tactical change as Atleti had just gone down to ten men moments before the substitution.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ATLÉTICO MADRID 6-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
6-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Paris SG (A) · Wed 8:00PM
ATM +382 TOTAL 2.5
Yannick Carrasco - Plays 58 minutes Carrasco took an off target shot, crossed twice inaccurately and created a chance during Thursday's match with Elche.
Mario Hermoso - Sent off against Elche Hermoso was sent off in the second half of Thursday's match against Elche.
Impact Hermoso was shown two yellow cards in a three minute span, with the second coming in the 53rd minute. Hermoso will be suspended for Atleti's next match against Barcelona with Reinildo a likely candidate to replace him in the starting XI.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brugge fire Hoefkens despite stirring Champions League run
Club Brugge has fired coach Carl Hoefkens despite a stirring run in the Champions League that landed the Belgian club in the last 16DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matheus Cunha to Wolves: Atletico Madrid forward completes initial loan deal to Molineux Matheus Cunha completes move to Wolves; striker has started only two games for Atletico Madrid in La Liga this season; the 23-year-old has e...
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • SKY.COM
Wolves confirm Matheus Cunha loan with obligation to buy Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the signing of Matheus Cunha on loan for the rest of the season from Atletico Madrid. Although Cunha...
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Girona upset at 4th-tier rival in Copa; Atlético advances
Girona has been upset at a fourth-tier rival in the Copa del Rey’s round-of-32DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joao Felix could leave Atletico Madrid with Premier League and PSG an option Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone further ignited rumours that Joao Felix is up for sale, admitting that no player is too valuable to le...
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Nahuel Molina - Wins one tackle in victory Molina won one tackle and made one interception during Sunday's World Cup final win over France after penalties.
Impact Molina didn't have to make many big plays but was a reliable piece of Argentina's third World Cup win with six starts in seven appearances. As he scored once and logged one assist in that time, Molina is certainly capable of offensive contributions he hasn't shown at club level since joining Atletico Madrid.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo De Paul - Takes two shots in win De Paul took two shots (one on goal) and created one chance in 102 minutes of Sunday's World Cup final win over France after penalties.
Impact De Paul drew six fouls and did the hard work of absorbing as much pressure as he could so the attack could thrive. As the enforcer and protector for Lionel Messi in the 2021 Copa America win and now a World Cup, De Paul's value isn't seen in the stat sheet lately but tends to result in great things in the right places. Following some poor showings for club side Atletico Madrid, De Paul can use his efforts in Qatar as a springboard for the rest of the season.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann - Creates one chance in loss Griezmann created one chance from five crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's World Cup final loss to Argentina after penalties.
Impact Griezmann wasn't the only attacker who started and subbed off well before the end of the match during a disappointing finish to the tournament. He's still closing out 2022 in fine form following his revival at Atletico Madrid and a starring performance at the World Cup with three assists in seven matches.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Key players in World Cup final between France and Argentina
Lionel Messi will line up for Argentina and Kylian Mbappé will be on the opposite side for France on Sunday in the World Cup finalDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodrigo De Paul - Creates one chance in win De Paul created one chance from one cross and won one-of-two tackles in 74 minutes of Tuesday's semifinal against Croatia.
Impact De Paul hasn't completed the full 90 in two straight games but he's still created six chances in his last four starts. Given his role in filling space defensively as much as he gets forward, De Paul isn't always going to be the most valuable player even if he's integral to the Argentine team's tactical success.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nahuel Molina - Two crosses in win Molina sent in two crosses during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semi final.
Impact Molina sent in a pair of crosses during Tuesday's win, as well as making three tackles. The right-back has scored and assisted once and has earned a nailed-on starting role at right-back heading into the World Cup final. Molina will be tasked with taking on Kylian Mbappe on the left, a role that will likely see him pinned back in his own third more often than not.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matheus Cunha - Training on side Cunha trained on his own during Thursday's session due to muscular issues, according to Pablo Egea of AS.
Impact Cunha still has two weeks before the Dec. 29 visit from Elche, but he's also facing heavy transfer rumors and may try to protect his fitness until the January window opens. In 11 league appearances before the World Cup, Cunha has logged two assists and started twice.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann redefines his role in dazzling fashion as France reach World Cup final France beat Morocco 2-0 to set up World Cup final showdown with Lionel Messis Argentina on Sunday; Antoine Griezmann continues to flourish i...
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • SKY.COM
Why Antoine Griezmann is France's Most Important Player Mbappé and Giroud score the goals, but Griezmann is the brain and creative force for France.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
Antoine Griezmann - Maintains role on set-pieces Griezmann had four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Morocco.
Impact Griezmann failed to get on the scoresheet but kept his role on set-pieces as France head back into the World Cup final. The midfielder has arguably been the player of the tournament, driving play and doing a surprising amount behind the ball. Griezmann and France will play Argentina in the final, as France look for a second consecutive World Cup title.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Reguilon - Features in friendly Reguilon (illness) played the second half of Wednesday's victory against SD Ponferradina in a club friendly.
Impact A groin injury suffered in late April prevented Reguilon from making his season debut until Atletico's last game before the World Cup break in October, and then he became severely ill right after that lone appearance off the bench. But he was able to play a full half on Wednesday and will hope to be fully fit by the time La Liga resumes in late December.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Geoffrey Kondogbia - Features in club friendly Kondogbia (strain) started and played just over an hour in Wednesday's club friendly against SD Ponferradina.
Impact Kondogbia missed Atletico's final league game before the World Cup break with a muscular issue, but he was able to play on Wednesday and should be back at full fitness by the time La Liga resumes in late December.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo De Paul - Ready for Tuesday De Paul will be available for Tuesday's match against Croatia, according to Gaston Edul of TyC Sports.
Impact De Paul took two shots in 66 minutes of the quarterfinal win over the Netherlands and remains a key part of the lineup for the final week of the tournament. He's created five chances in the last three games and in order to beat a well-drilled team, De Paul's play in midfield will be key to competing for a title.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann - Logs two assists in win Griezmann logged two assists from two chances created on five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over England.
Impact Griezmann continued his fine creative performance in this tournament, recording his second and third assists to advance to the semifinals. Featuring in an attacking-midfield role instead of as a striker or on a flank, Griezmann has shown more similarities with the form that made him world-famous as opposed to what got him derided as overpriced. Between he, Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud, it will be difficult to slow down the French team in the final two games of their World Cup.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Felix - Fires five shots Felix took five shots (two on goal) and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Morocco.
Impact Felix was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Portugal were shutout on Saturday. The forward's five shots led Portugal in the loss as he ends the World Cup scoring a goal and providing two assists while starting four matches.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nahuel Molina - Nets opener in thrilling win Molina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-2 (4-3) shootout win versus Netherlands.
Impact Molina got in behind during the 35th minute and opened the scoring off a Lionel Messi assist. He was lively throughout the evening and eventually relieved during the 105th minute by Gonzalo Montiel, who will be forced to miss the squad's next match due to yellow accumulation. Molina now has one goal to go with one assist in World Cup competition (four appearances).
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kieran Trippier opens up on relationship with Antoine Griezmann Kieran Trippier has revealed that he enjoyed a close friendship with Antoine Griezmann when the two played together at Atletico Madrid.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rodrigo De Paul - Starting against Netherlands De Paul (strain) was named to the starting XI versus Netherlands on Friday.
Impact De Paul was limited in training during the lead-up to Friday's contest but has logged the full 90 in all four World Cup contests for Argentina. In those appearances, the midfielder registered two shots (one on target), eight crosses (one accurate) and four corners. While not the primary corner-taker, De Paul should still offer top-half fantasy value.
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
