ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Yannick Carrasco - Active on both sides of ball Carrasco took two shots (one on goal), crossed five times inaccurately, created two chances and made three tackles (winning all three) during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Carrasco was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Atleti were shutout on Sunday. The wingback finished with the second highest amount of shots on the team while leading Atleti in crosses, chances created and tackles in the loss.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes twice in defeat Oblak allowed two goals while making three saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Oblak allowed two second half goals as Atleti dropped all three points on Sunday. The goals were the first conceded through two starts this year for the keeper while his three saves were also the first of the campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Sent off against Villarreal Molina was shown a straight red card during stoppage time of Sunday's defeat against Villarreal following a shove on Alex Baena.

Impact Molina will be suspended for next week's clash against Valencia at least, and possibly for longer if La Liga deems it necessary. Marcos Llorente or Yannick Carrasco could be possible replacements for him at right wing-back.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe - Makes bench Felipe is listed on the bench for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Felipe overcame a knee injury in training and starts his season on the bench. With Axel Witsel and Reinildo in good shape to start, Felipe may not be a regular player for the next few weeks.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco a Manchester United target - Paper Talk Plus: Manchester United fully turning their attentions to signing PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo in a £34m transfer; Chelsea are optimistic...

AUGUST 18, 2022 • SKY.COM

Felipe - Back in training Felipe (knee) returned to training during Wednesday's session.

Impact Felipe missed the first match against Getafe but wasn't expected to be out for long. He only started in 15 league matches last season and with Axel Witsel looking sharp at center-back, Felipe could continue to spend time on the bench.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Returns to training Gimenez (illness) returned to training during Wednesday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Gimenez missed Monday's opener against Getafe with tonsillitis after already recovering from a knee injury. Once he's fully fit, expect Gimenez to take a starting place, though Axel Witsel did well at center-back and could continue in that role. Whether this comes at the expense of Gimenez in the lineup is something to find out.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester United are weighing up a £45m move for Atletico Madrid striker Matheus Cunha - Paper Talk Plus: Chelsea make £45m approach for Anthony Gordon; Hector Bellerin requests Arsenal contract termination; Man Utd battling Chelsea to sign...

AUGUST 15, 2022 • SKY.COM

Atletico Madrid vs. Getafe LIVE STREAM (8/15/22): Watch La Liga online | Time, USA TV, channel Atletico Madrid faces Getafe in a La Liga match at Coliseum Alfonso Perez in Getafe, Spain, on Monday, August 15, 2022 (8/15/22).

AUGUST 15, 2022 • NJ.COM

Nahuel Molina - Keeps clean sheet in win Molina made a clearance and an interception in Monday's 3-0 victory against Getafe. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Molina got the start at right-back immediately for his new club and he had a fairly easy day in defense to open up the La Liga campaign. He might see some rotation with Marcos Llorente and Yannick Carrasco also able to play on the right, but Molina is the most natural replacement for Kieran Trippier and Sime Vrsaljko on this Atletico roster.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saul Niguez - Wins four tackles in win Niguez took a shot and won four of five tackles in Monday's 3-0 victory against Getafe. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Niguez started at left-back on Monday and held his own after a disappointing loan spell with Chelsea last season. Yannick Carrasco and Renan Lodi will likely be the preferred options in the position moving forward and there's plenty of competition for his more natural midfield spots as well, but he proved against Getafe that he can still have a role on this Atletico team.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet against Getafe Oblak made zero saves and kept a clean sheet in Monday's 3-0 victory against Getafe.

Impact Oblak didn't have much to do on Monday, but after his struggles last season it will feel nice to begin this campaign with an easy clean sheet. Next weekend he will face Villarreal, which scored three goals in their opener against Valladolid on Saturday.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Records hat trick of assists Felix took three shots (one on target) and assisted three goals in Monday's 3-0 victory against Getafe. He also made a clearance an an interception in the match.

Impact Felix displayed amazing vision and preciseness in his passing to set up Alvaro Morata (twice) and Antoine Griezmann for goals on Monday. The 22-year-old was playing the best soccer of his career before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury in April, but he will want to pick up right where he left off in this campaign.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores goal off bench Griezmann subbed into Monday's match against Getafe in the 62nd minute, and he scored a goal and created a chance in the 3-0 victory.

Impact Griezmann scored his first La Liga goal since November 2021 on Monday, ending that personal drought in what was an emphatic win for his side to open the season. He will likely see regular rotation with Alvaro Morata, Joao Felix, Angel Correa and even Matheus Cunha up front this season for Atletico.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Morata - Scores brace against Getafe Morata scored two goals and created a chance in Monday's 3-0 victory against Getafe. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Morata's return to Atletico got off to an excellent start with a well-taken brace. Last season with Juventus was the first time he finished with a single-digit goal figure in a league campaign (nine) since he was still just a young impact substitute back in 2015/16, so he will want to bounce back this time around.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe - Out for season opener Felipe (knee) was not called up by Atletico Madrid for Monday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Felipe missed Atletico's preseason camp due to tendinitis in his knee, and he is likely set to miss a few weeks at least to start the La Liga campaign.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Ready for Getafe Savic (strain) has been called up by Atletico Madrid for Monday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Savic started in Atletico Madrid's final preseason game against Juventus after recovering from a muscular strain, and he should remain in the XI in central defense to open the La Liga campaign on Monday.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Ready for La Liga opener Carrasco (strain) has been called up by Atletico Madrid for Monday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Carrasco recovered from a minor strain and subbed into Atletico's final preseason game against Juventus, and he will be fit and available versus Getafe on Monday as well. He started 28 La Liga matches last season and figures to remain the primary option on the left wing for this campaign.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Available for Monday Cunha (strain) has been called up by Atletico Madrid for Monday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Cunha dealt with a muscular strain during the last few weeks of Atletico's preseason, but he returned to the pitch against Juventus last weekend and should be fit and ready to open the La Liga campaign on Monday, even if he'll likely have a role off the bench still.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Out with illness Gimenez will miss Monday's clash against Getafe as he's dealing with tonsillitis, Atletico Madrid announced Sunday.

Impact Gimenez has not been able to train in the lead up to his side's La Liga opening game on Monday, and he will not be available against Getafe while he is ill. With Felipe (knee) an injury doubt as well, Mario Hermoso could replace him in Atletico's back-three for the match.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals

Brazilian teams are once again dominating the Copa Libertadores and have secured three spots in this year’s semifinals of the top South American club tournament

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santiago Arias - Reportedly out of contract Arias has come to an agreement with Atletico Madrid to end his contract, according to Carlos Fernandez of MARCA.

Impact Arias spent last season at Granada, where he made four starts from 12 appearances and came far closer to overcoming the serious injuries that have plagued the last three years of his career. A capable player when fit, Arias likely needs to search for a new club.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suarez' Nacional knocked out of Copa Sudamericana

Veteran Uruguay striker Luis Suarez and his new club Nacional of Uruguay have crashed out of the Copa Sudamericana after a 3-0 loss to Atletico Goianiense of Brazil

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The fan movement that brought Luis Suárez back to Uruguay After leaving Atletico Madrid, Suárez expressed disappointment that Nacional wasn't trying to bring him home — then fans took action

AUGUST 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yannick Carrasco - Doubtful for preseason Cadiz game Carrasco (strain) was training individually with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, according to Javi Gomez of COPE radio.

Impact Carrasco is expected to miss Thursday's preseason clash against Cadiz, but there's still time for him to recover before Atletico opens the La Liga season against Getafe on Aug. 15. He and Renan Lodi will be the primary options at left-back/left wing-back this campaign.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE