ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Jan Oblak - Concedes one in win Oblak conceded one goal and made three saves during Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Betis.

Impact Oblak comes back after missing one game due to a concussion that left his memory non-existent after the 1-1 draw with Athletic Club on Oct. 15. Now that he's back, expect Oblak to start nearly every game until the World Cup break and over the rest of the season, except in Copa del Rey matches in which Ivo Grbic should get more chances to play.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Comes off bench in win Carrasco logged 14 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Betis.

Impact Carrasco has come off the bench in three consecutive appearances as poor form took him out of his place as a regular starter. Should he continue to rack up better appearances from the bench, Carrasco could take back his place on the left flank from Saul.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Takes one shot in win Morata put one shot off target in 59 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Betis.

Impact Morata didn't have much to do with Antoine Griezmann scoring both goals. He's still scored once and logged one assist over his last three starts, giving Morata decent form over a favorable schedule ahead of the World Cup.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Logs assist off bench Cunha logged one assist from one chance created in 31 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Betis.

Impact Cunha helped Antoine Griezmann score the winning goal following another good performance from the bench. As Cunha has made just two starts in 12 appearances, he hasn't been able to secure a regular spot in the lineup and may be more suited to a substitute's role in the current team.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores twice in win Griezmann scored two goals from three shots (two on goal) during 76 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Betis.

Impact Griezmann continues to impress and this time scored both of his team's goals, including one directly from a corner kick. With three goals and one assist in his last three matches, Griezmann should be able to take advantage of a favorable schedule ahead of the World Cup.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2022

Felipe - Makes bench on Sunday Felipe is fit and in the match day squad to face Real Betis on Sunday.

Impact Felipe returns from a thigh injury that has kept him out for the previous six matches. The defender starts from the bench as he has just one appearance in the league as a clear backup in the center of defense for Atleti.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Starting against Betis Oblak is fit and in the starting XI to face Real Betis on Sunday.

Impact Oblak returns after dealing with a concussion suffered last weekend against Athletic Club. Oblak has passed any concussion protocols and returns to guard the Atleti net, with three cleansheets and 17 saves in his nine starts.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Reguilon - Not in squad to face Betis Reguilon is not in the match day squad to face Real Betis on Sunday.

Impact Reguilon returned to training in the buildup to the match, but ultimately isn't fit enough to take part in Sunday's squad. The fullback has yet to make his Atleti debut, but could be close after finally returning to training.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Makes squad list Oblak (concussion) made the squad list for Sunday's match at Real Betis.

Impact Oblak wasn't expected to be available as he recovers from a concussion but at least he's given a chance to return. Until he gets the all-clear, expect Ivo Grbic to get the start following his appearance in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Expected to miss Sunday's game Koke (thigh) is expected to be out for Sunday's match against Real Betis.

Impact Koke appears to be fully out for a second straight match after missing Tuesday's draw with Rayo Vallecano as well. As a result, Axel Witsel could pair with Geoffrey Kondogbia in the center of the midfield. With another midweek matchup against Bayer Leverkusen next week, Koke could be back relatively soon even if he misses a couple of games.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Doubt to play Oblak (concussion) is a doubt to play in Sunday's match against Real Betis, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Oblak seems unlikely to feature over the weekend as he has yet to return to training as of Friday. In his absence, Ivo Grbic will continue to start in goal after conceding one in Tuesday's draw with Rayo Vallecano.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe - Returns to training Felipe (thigh) participated in Thursday's training session ahead of Sunday's match against Real Betis, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Felipe returns after missing six games due to a muscular injury, though he's only played twice all season. While rotations have been more common recently, Stefan Savic and Jose Maria Gimenez figure to be the top options at center-back even with Felipe likely to be available soon.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Reguilon - Back in training Reguilon (groin) returned to training Thursday ahead of Sunday's match against Real Betis, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Reguilon has yet to debut since joining Atleti but should be able to change that over the next week. Though he's a capable left-back, Reinildo has shown tremendous form in that spot and will be difficult to supplant in order for Reguilon to earn a few starts.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Suffers strained thigh Lemar suffered a strained thigh during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano, his club confirmed Thursday.

Impact Lemar had started three straight matches before picking up his injury, which could rule him out for a week or two. There are a few different options to replace Lemar on the left flank, though at the moment Yannick Carrasco or Saul appear the most likely to take on that role for the moment.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Records assist Griezmann assisted once to go with six crosses (four accurate), three corners and four tackles (one won) in Tuesday's 1-1 tie versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Griezmann displayed his best performance of the season so far with a season high of chances created along with an assist early in the match to Alvaro Morata. Now that his contract issue has been resolved, the Frenchman can finally play in more minutes for Atletico. He has one goal, two assists, 16 shots (seven on target), 20 crosses (six accurate) and 10 corners in the last five matches. This brings him to 2.7 shots per match on the campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Nets in goal Morata scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-1 tie against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Morata got his second straight start and again continues to prove why he should be a consistent starter with another goal. He has started in 11 matches and has scored in five of them. The 29-year-old is sharing playing time with Matheus Cunha, but none the less has totaled a goal and an assist with seven shots (three on target) in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivo Grbic - Could not stop penalty Grbic made three saves and allowed a goal in Tuesday's 1-1 tie against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Grbic was on his way for his first clean sheet of the season, until a careless foul from Jose Gimenez led to a penalty kick that was made by Radamel Falcao. The Croatian was called on late last game after Jan Oblak suffered a concussion. He has 10 saves, four clearances and allowed four goals in five appearances thus far. Looks like Oblak will be healthy to return on Sunday, which means Grbic will likely return to the bench.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Comes up limping Lemar was brought off limping after 40 minutes of Tuesday's clash with Rayo Vallecano due to muscular discomfort.

Impact Lemar came up after a sprint holding his leg and trying to play through the issue. It appeared to be more serious than a cramp as he was unable to continue and had to be replaced by Yannick Carrasco. Lemar missed a run of three matches earlier in the campaign with a similar muscular problem, so a non-contact injury could prove to be a serious concern for Lemar. He will be a heavy doubt for Sunday's trip to Betis, with Saul or Yannick Carrasco options to start pending Lemar's status.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Won't play Tuesday Koke (thigh) will miss Tuesday's match against Rayo Vallecano after not making the squad list.

Impact Koke likely needs until Sunday's match at Betis to return at the earliest. Thomas Lemar might be called upon to place Koke as a starter, though Saul and Rodrigo De Paul are also capable of filling in alongside the likely presence of Geoffrey Kondogbia.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Out Tuesday Oblak (head) didn't make the squad list for Tuesday's match against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Oblak evidently suffered a concussion that ruined his memory of Saturday's win over Athletic Club and will need to get some rest before returning. So long as there aren't any lingering issues, Oblak won't be out for too many games, though a busy phase of the schedule means that backup Ivo Grbic will have plenty of work to do.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Thigh injury confirmed Koke has undergone medical tests that have confirmed he suffered a thigh injury in Saturday's win against Bilbao, Atletico Madrid announced Monday.

Impact Koke seems to be a doubt for Tuesday's clash against Rayo Vallecano just because there has been so little time for him to recover since Saturday. Axel Witsel, Saul Niguez, Thomas Lemar and Rodrigo De Paul are all options to replace him in midfield if necessary.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Leaves early with muscular issue Koke asked to be replaced during Saturday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club due to muscular discomfort, according to Jesus Colino of AS.

Impact Koke still awaits further tests ahead of Tuesday's match against Rayo Vallecano. He's started in all but one of his 13 appearances so far and as club captain, his role on the pitch is relatively secure even if his production isn't tremendous. In his absence, Axel Witsel could return to the lineup if Saul Niguez or Rodrigo De Paul aren't moved into central-midfield.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann apologises for joining Barcelona Antoine Griezmann has apologised and asked to be forgiven for joining Barcelona.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nahuel Molina - Racks up four crosses in win Molina created one chance from four crosses (two accurate) and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Molina continued what has been a good month of October with a second consecutive clean sheet to go with 33 crosses logged in five starts. While Reinildo puts in impressive defensive work on the other flank, look to Molina for better offensive value out of the current lineup.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE