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Alexander Sorloth - Assist Sunday Sorloth assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sorloth bagged an assist Sunday, finding Conor Gallagher in the 49th minute for the equalizing goal of the match. This marks his third goal contribution of the season, now having earned a goal and two assists. He continues to see rotational time in the starting XI, starting in four of his seven appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Nets goal Gallagher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Gallagher was the hero Sunday, as his 49th minute goal would be the equalizer that forced the draw against Rayo. This marks his second goal of the season, having scored in consecutive league matches. He also had a decent match in the defense, registering two clearances, two interceptions and five tackles in the win.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Allows one against Rayo Oblak had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Oblate did well to protect his net Sunday, only allowing one of the four shots he faced on target to find the back of the net. This comes after earning a clean sheet in his last league appearance, ending his three-game streak. He currently has three clean sheets and will look for his fourth when facing Celta Vigo on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Leg injury confirmed Azpilicueta has been confirmed to have suffered a muscle injury in his left leg, according to his club.

Impact Azpilicueta could be heading for time on the sidelines after leaving Sunday's match early, as he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury. The club didn't give a timeline for his return, as it will depend on his recovery program. Either way, he likely will miss time, hoping for a speedy recovery with what appears to be a less serious injury. He had started in five of the club's seven matches this season, so this will force a change, with Axel Witsel or Jose Maria Gimenez being his likely replacements while out.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Off injured Azpilicueta was subbed off due to injury in the 45th minute during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Rayo.

Impact Azpilicueta suffered a small muscle injury that saw him last just one half on Sunday. It was his first match played since Aug 31, sharing playing time with Reinildo in the back line, recording 10 clearances with eight tackles (three won) in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Five shots in first start of season Correa generated five shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Thursday's 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Correa attempted five shots as Atleti won their Champions League opener. He failed to put any of his shots on target and created two chances. Last season, he hit five shots or more twice.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Assists opening goal in UCL win Llorente assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Thursday's 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Llorente picked up his second assist of the season as he helped his team draw level in the tie before winning the game. His cross found Antoine Griezeman who was able to volley home expertly. He created three chances in this game, his second time this season which is a great improvement compared to only the five occasions he did so last year.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Scores incredible winning goal Gimenez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 win against RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Gimenez scored a crucial winner in the opening Champions League game of the season. This is his first goal in the UCL since 2020/21. He took two shots in this game, more than in any game this season and a number he only matched twice in all of last season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Goal and assist in huge victory Griezmann scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and three chances created in Thursday's 2-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Impact Griezeman contributed one goal and one assist in both of his side's goals. This is his second game this season in which he has been involved in multiple goals. Griezemann's goal was a tremendous volley from a Marcos Llorente cross. He took five shots in this game, which was the most he has managed in any game this season and something he only did five times last year.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Two saves in UCL victory Oblak made two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 2-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Impact Oblak made two saves as he helped his side to a 2-1 victory. He had kept three clean sheets in a row before this game. The goal he conceded came from a rebound from one of his strong saves. In last season's UCL campaign, the Slovenian kept two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Lamine Yamal scores in Barcelona loss, Arsenal steals a point in Italy

Arsenal tied Atalanta, Atletico Madrid completed its comeback with a late winner and 10-man Barcelona lost despite Lamine Yamal's first Cham...

SEPTEMBER 19

Champions League: Lamine Yamal scores in Barcelona loss, Arsenal steals a point in Italy

Atletico Madrid vs. RB Leipzig (9/19/24) | How to watch UEFA Champions League match Atletico Madrid faces RB Leipzig in a soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 (9/19/24) at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain.

SEPTEMBER 19 • NJ.COM

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. RB Leipzig – Champions League Diego Simeone must choose between Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez to start up top for Atletico Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 19 • SUNHERALD.COM

Thomas Lemar - Yet to train Lemar (strain) is not training ahead of Thursday's clash with Leipzig, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Lemar remains out of the squad with a muscular issue. It's been a year since he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, and various aggravations to the same injury have kept Lemar out of the first team to open the season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Perfect accuracy with crosses Llorente had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (four accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Valencia.

Impact This season, Llorente has been hit or miss with his cross accuracy, and Sunday's game was a clear example of the former. He has six accurate crosses in 11 attempts across his five appearances this season. Llorente has already reached the halfway mark of his accurate crosses from the 2023-24 La Liga.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Sets up goal in home win De Paul assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Valencia.

Impact De Paul set up Conor Gallagher for the latter's first goal with Atletico Madrid and the team's first of three goals Sunday. The 30-year-old Argentinian has been quite admirable in home games, with six chances created and six accurate crosses across his three appearances since the 2024-25 La Liga began.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Lino - Records assist Lino assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Valencia.

Impact One of Lino's attempts at a shot turned out to be a pass to an open Antoine Griezmann, who scored off the former's header. After five games, Lino has an assist in the 2024-25 La Liga, during which he has also logged four shots on goal and four chances crated.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Reserve appearance leads to goal Alvarez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Valencia.

Impact After three consecutive starts without a goal, much less multiple shots on target, Alvarez was benched as Atletico Madrid's team returned to La Liga play from the international break. He benefited from a case of being at the right place and time for a goal, slotting one past Giorgi Mamardashvili after saving a shot from Alexander Sorloth. Perhaps this could get Alvarez's goal scoring in motion.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Second game includes goal Gallagher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Valencia.

Impact Gallagher made his Atletico Madrid debut on Aug. 31, logging one shot and one interception before exiting after 70 minutes. He was much louder Sunday, kicking off the team's scoring frenzy by slotting one home himself. One goal in two appearances with his new club is a welcome way for Gallagher to begin his Atletico Madrid career, especially after he was exiled from Chelsea despite being the Blues' healthiest player during their 2023-24 season.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Second game includes goal Gallagher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Valencia.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Excellent against Valladolid Griezmann scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-0 win over Valencia.

Impact The most eye-popping number of Griezmann's stat line was his 12 crosses, four of them accurate. He had logged fewer crosses and the same number of crosses across his previous four appearances. But easily, Griezmann's best contribution is obviously his goal, which he has two of across the 2024-25 La Liga.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Logs one-save clean sheet Oblak had one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Valencia.

Impact Thierry Correia logged Valencia's lone shot on goal, and that shot was all Oblak needed to maintain a clean sheet, his third consecutive one in La Liga. Before the goalkeeper will look to make it four straight clean sheets Sunday at Rayo Vallecano, he must help Atletico Madrid's team begins its Champions League campaign Thursday against RB Leipzig.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

La Liga Team of the Week: Matchweek 5 Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher headlines the La Liga Team of the Week.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SUNHERALD.COM

Gallagher & Alvarez's 1st Atletico goals! Atletico Madrid vs. Valencia | LALIGA HIGHLIGHTS | ESPN FC

SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Jan Oblak - Gets start Oblak (illness) is starting for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Oblak was able to recover from an illness that saw him miss the last match against Athletic Club. He's made three appearances on the season, allowing just two goals with two clean sheets on seven saves.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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