Impact Suarez suffered a muscle strain in Tuesday's Champions League win against Porto, but he's fit enough to make the bench on Sunday and could see some playing time against Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ATLÉTICO MADRID 7-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
7-5-1 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Luis Suarez - On bench for Madrid derby Suarez (strain) is in Atletico's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Real Madrid.
Luis Suarez - Training with team Suarez (strain) is training with his teammates ahead of Sunday's derby against Real Madrid, according to TNT Sports' Tati Mantovani.
Impact Suarez was subbed out of Tuesday's Champions League win against Porto early on with a muscle strain that isn't suspected to be too serious. He is questionable for Sunday's game, but Matheus Cunha or Angel Correa could fill in for him in the front two if necessary.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Gimenez - Out against Real Madrid Gimenez (face) will miss Sunday's derby against Real Madrid, according to TNT Sports' Tati Mantovani.
Impact Gimenez has missed his side's last two games in all competitions with a facial injury, and he will be out on Sunday as well. Stefan Savic (thigh) is also out, so Geoffrey Kondogbia might reprise his role in the back three for the game alongside Felipe and Mario Hermoso.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gremio relegated 4 years after Copa Libertadores title
Brazil’s Gremio has been relegated from the country’s top-tier division only four years after winning the Copa LibertadoresDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis Suarez - Out with muscle strain Atletico Madrid confirmed that Suarez's injury on Tuesday was a muscular one, and Sky Sports' Matteo Moretto estimates he will miss about 10 days.
Impact Suarez's injury isn't expected to be serious, but Atletico hasn't confirmed an official timetable for his return yet. Matheus Cunha or Angel Correa would likely slot in alongside Antoine Griezmann in the front two against Real Madrid on Sunday.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sime Vrsaljko - Suffers facial injury Vrsaljko will have to undergo surgery on a fractured bone in his face, Atletico Madrid announced Wednesday.
Impact Vrsaljko played the full 90 minutes as a makeshift center back in Tuesday's Champions League victory over Porto that sealed his side's advancement to the Round of 16, but he will now have to undergo surgery. There is no official timetable for his return as of yet.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atletico saved themselves when the chips were down Qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League may just have kickstarted Atletico Madrid's stuttering season
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Matheus Cunha - Logs 70 minutes in win Cunha put one shot on target in 70 minutes of Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Cunha came on in the first half when Luis Suarez picked up a knock and gave the Brazilian an extended chance to play in a UCL match. While Cunha wasn't able to score for a third consecutive appearance, he still logged decent minutes and may prove himself worthy of another opportunity. Should Suarez remain out for multiple matches, Cunha's next chance could come in Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Porto vs. Atlético Madrid: Extended Highlights ' Group Stage - MD 6
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • YOUTUBE
FC Porto vs. Atlético Madrid: Extended Highlights ' Group Stage - MD 6
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Geoffrey Kondogbia - Makes three interceptions in win Kondogbia made three interceptions and completed two blocks during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Kondogiba has started each of the last two matches and even slotted in as a center-back due to absences of three usual starters in defense. With 10 tackles and four interceptions made during that time, Kondogbia is offering the kind of defensive work-rate that makes his inclusion worthwhile in the right format. Up next is the derby against Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Concedes one in win Oblak conceded one goal and made five saves during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Oblak gave up a late penalty to Sergio Oliveira but otherwise put together one of his best recent performances in the midst of a poor run of team form. He's failed to keep a clean sheet in four straight starts and will next face Real Madrid, which lead La Liga in scoring by a wide margin.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo De Paul - Scores late goal De Paul scored one goal on his only shot, won four tackles and made three interceptions during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact De Paul smashed home a late goal to seal the result after a feisty encounter left both teams with red cards. As a mostly-defensive player, De Paul hasn't added a high level of involvement into the attack. This doesn't matter as much when he's putting in the work elsewhere and he's only conceded two yellow cards all season. Up next is the derby against the league's top attack in Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Correa - Scores in win Correa scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and conceded a yellow card in 24 minutes of Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Correa has started just once in the last four matches but he's scored twice and provided one assist in three straight appearances. While starting matches won't be a guarantee unless he becomes more consistent over months instead of weeks, this is a solid run of performances for Correa that could be important in the right moment. Up next is the derby against Real Madrid, which have conceded 15 goals in 16 games this season.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann - Scores, assists against Porto Griezmann scored one goal from four shots (two on goal) and provided one assist from four chances created during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.
Impact Griezmann has scored once and provided one assist in two of his last three starts. What may be even more notable is that his team have failed to gain points in the last two games in which he's failed to find the net. As Luis Suarez picked up an early injury in Tuesday's game, Griezmann could become even more important to his side in Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Atlético reaches CL knockout stage with 3-1 win at Porto
Atlético Madrid has beaten Porto 3-1 to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions LeagueDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After red cards, late goals, Atletico advances to CL last 16 A win-or-bust match in the Champions League between Porto and Atletico Madrid saw three red cards, on-field brawls, countless chances and a...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
After red cards, late goals, Atletico advances to CL last 16 A win-or-bust match in the Champions League between Porto and Atletico Madrid saw three red cards, on-field brawls, countless chances and a...
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
After red cards, late goals, Atletico advances to CL last 16
A win-or-bust match in the Champions League between Porto and Atletico Madrid saw three red cards, on-field brawls, countless chances and a flurry of late goalsDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yannick Carrasco - Sent off against Porto Carrasco received a straight red card in the 67th minute of Tuesday's Champions League victory against Porto for a foul on Otavio. He took a shot and made two clearances in the mat...
Impact Atletico held on even without Carrasco and advanced to the knockout rounds, meaning he will be suspended for the first leg of the Round of 16 in February.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Suarez - Comes off injured against Porto Suarez was subbed out of Tuesday's Champions League victory against FC Porto in the 13th minute after suffering an injury.
Impact Suarez was replaced by Matheus Cunha on Monday. More details will likely emerge about Suarez's injury after the game.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kieran Trippier - Unavailable Tuesday Trippier (shoulder) is unavailable Tuesday after failing to make the traveling squad.
Impact Trippier will miss Tuesday's match as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury. The wing-back has now missed over a month and it doesn't seem like he has a definite timeline to return. Atleti have a full on injury crisis at defense and it's not clear who will replace Trippier.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Gimenez - Out against Porto Gimenez (face) will not be available for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Porto, according to Gol's Jose Ignacio Fernandez.
Impact Gimenez's absence against Porto will be a huge blow for Atletico, who are already without Stefan Savic (thigh) and Felipe (suspension) for the game, leaving Mario Hermoso as the only center back available in Tuesday's crucial game. Geoffrey Kondogbia might have to move into defense, while Gimenez will hope to be fit by the weekend.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Savic - Picks up right thigh injury Savic (thigh) is out dealing with a right thigh injury, Atleti announced Monday.
Impact Savic is dealing with a thigh injury and will be out for at least a week as he slowly begins a return to fitness. There's no exact timeline for his return but Atleti have plenty of depth with Mario Hermoso and Felipe likely to pick up the slack .
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Poor in loss Oblak made one save and clearance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.
Impact Oblak only faced three shots and stopped one during Saturday's loss. Oblak is one of the best keepers in the world but his poor form and non-existent volume faced makes him a fringe fantasy option.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
