MARCH 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ATLÉTICO MADRID 17-9-4 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
17-9-4 · 3RD IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Valladolid (H) · Mon 7:00PM
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Geoffrey Kondogbia - Available against Man United Kondogbia (thigh) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's match against Manchester United.
Impact Kondogbia has missed the last two matches with a thigh issue, but it looks like he's available for Tuesday's second leg. There's a chance he makes an immediate return to the starting XI, though it's still unclear how well he's feeling after suffering the muscle issue Feb. 26.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mario Hermoso - Option for second leg Hermoso (groin) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's match against Manchester United.
Impact Hermoso (groin) had missed the last couple weeks with a minor groin issue, but he's an option again heading into Tuesday's second leg. That said, he's moved to a bench role of late and probably won't be asked to start unless Jose Maria Gimenez isn't well enough after leaving the last league match with a minor muscle issue.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Correa - Gets 30 minutes in win Correa (foot) played 30 minutes off the bench in Friday's 2-1 win against Cadiz.
Impact Correa was supposedly out a week with a foot issue, but he returned only five days later and even appeared off the bench against Cadiz. He could move back into the starting XI at Manchester, though he failed to get a shot on target in 90 minutes in the first leg.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Concedes one in win Oblak conceded one goal and made one save during Friday's 2-1 win over Cadiz.
Impact Oblak has conceded no more than one goal in six straight starts between the league and UCL. While his past exploits would expect more clean sheets, he's kept two in that time and it's a good sign that Oblak and his teammates are righting the ship at a pivotal moment in the season. He'll next face Manchester United in the UCL.
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Jose Gimenez - Dealing with muscle issue Gimenez suffered a muscular issue in his calf that forced him to exit early against Cadiz on Friday, according to manager Diego Simeone via El Desmarque.
Impact Gimenez occasionally picks up muscular issues throughout the season and has never made more than 27 league starts in a season since 2015. With Tuesday's UCL trip to Manchester United coming up fast, it will be a race to see if Gimenez or Felipe gets the start.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo De Paul - Scores winner De Paul scored one goal from one shot and created three chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Cadiz.
Impact De Paul also conceded a yellow card during the match in which his goal served as the winning strike. With five chances created and seven tackles made over his last two matches, De Paul is finding his groove at the right time ahead of Tuesday's trip to Manchester United in the UCL.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Griezmann - Starts in win Griezmann logged 60 minutes during Friday's 2-1 win over Cadiz.
Impact Griezmann earned the start after recording an assist during an extended cameo against Betis but didn't have much to show for it against a tough opponent in Friday's game. As he's almost back to full fitness following a thigh injury, it will be interesting to see if he starts Tuesday against Manchester United in the UCL.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Felix - Scores in win Felix scored one goal on his only shot during Friday's 2-1 win over Cadiz.
Impact Felix continued showing why he's performing at his best with a fifth goal in his last five starts across all competitions. This should put him into good shape ahead of the second UCL leg against Manchester United, which haven't shown great defensive consistency this season.
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Mario Hermoso - Out again Friday Hermoso (groin) was left out of the match-day squad versus Cadiz on Friday.
Impact Hermoso was an unused substitute for two straight contests before being completely ruled out due to his groin issue. Still, before that, the defender started 25 of his 29 appearances for the club, including featuring in all six Champions League contests, so he should be in the mix for a spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Geoffrey Kondogbia - Remains unavailable Kondogbia (thigh) will miss out versus Cadiz on Friday.
Impact Kondogbia will be on the shelf for his second consecutive contest having featured in four of the club's previous five outings. In those five outings, the midfielder generated two assists, three shots (zero on target) and 17 tackles (10 won). While Kondogbia should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI once cleared to return, he is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Savic - Playing against Cadiz Savic (strain) will be in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Cadiz.
Impact Savic rejoins the starting XI after missing one match as a result of his muscular injury. Given his role in central defense, Savic shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value outside of clearances, blocks and interceptions.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Koke - Starting Friday Koke (thigh) will feature in the starting XI versus Cadiz on Friday.
Impact Koke returns to the pitch for the first time since Feb. 19 against Osuanna, a stretch of three matches on the shelf due to his thigh problem. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder registered one assist, two shots (one on target) and three crosses (one accurate) in his previous five appearances.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan Savic - Returns to training Savic (strain) returned to training with Atletico on Monday, according to Javi Gomez of COPE.
Impact Savic missed Sunday's victory against Betis with a muscle strain and with a yellow card suspension, but he's back with the team and is in line to play against Cadiz on Friday barring a setback.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Correa - Aiming to return for Champions League Correa suffered a foot injury in Sunday's victory against Betis, and he will miss at least a week while recovering, according to David G. Medina of Marca.
Impact Correa severely bruised his foot against Betis, and he's shooting to be able to return by next week's Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Manchester United. Antoine Griezmann or Luis Suarez would likely replace him at forward until he's fit again.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sime Vrsaljko - Ruled out for a few weeks Vrsaljko will miss a few weeks with a gluteal injury he suffered against Betis on Sunday, according to David G. Medina of Marca.
Impact Vrsaljko has been playing well at right back/right midfield since the departure of Kieran Trippier, but he is set to miss a few games now with a gluteal injury. Marcos Llorente would likely replace him in the position until he's fit enough to return.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Antoine Griezmann - Assists teammate as substitute Griezmann had one assist, one shot (on goal), five tackles, three fouls, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.
Impact Though Griezmann replaced the injured Angel Correa in the 27th minute, it wasn't until the 80th minute that he assisted Thomas Lemar's goal. The forward is always a significant offensive threat, but he has missed significant time lately and it is unclear whether he will make an appearance against Cadiz.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Lemar - Scores once as substitute Lemar had one goal on one shot, one cross and sustained one foul in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.
Impact After coming on to start the second half, Lemar scored the final goal of the match in the 80th minute, thanks to an assist from Antoine Griezmann. The midfielder has gone 13 appearances since his last goal, but it remains to be seen how he will play against Cadiz.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marcos Llorente - Logs assist against Betis Llorente had one assist, two crosses, two blocks, two interceptions, five tackles, created one chance and was fouled once in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.
Impact In a close match, Llorente helped to push his side ahead by finding Joao Felix in the 61st minute for his second goal of the night. While the midfielder can be an aggressive crosser, he has only managed to log one other assist so far this season. So it is unlikely he will do it again against Cadiz.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Felix - Scores twice in victory Felix had two goals on three shots (all on target), created one chanced and sustained two fouls in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.
Impact Coming out hot, Felix managed to score his first goal in the 2nd minute thanks to the assist from Angel Correa. He managed to do it again in the 61st minute with the assist from Marcos Llorente. This was the forward's third and fourth goals in his last five appearances, so hopefully he can do it again against Cadiz.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jan Oblak - Makes five saves against Betis Oblak had five saves and conceded one goal in the 3-1 victory over Betis on Sunday.
Impact In the battle for third place in La Liga, Atleti came out on top thanks to a stellar performance from Oblak. While the keeper couldn't hold on to a clean sheet, he was far too focused for Betis to keep up, despite the constant pressure. Hopefully he can do the same in the next match against Cadiz
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
