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Matheus Cunha - Plays 10 minutes in draw Cunha logged 10 minutes as a sub during the 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Aug. 29.

Impact Cunha made a short appearance ahead of the international break and will hope to work his way into the side as he gets more time to train with his newest club. He's also been working his way back from a thigh injury, so getting to full fitness will be integral to his development.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Takes two shots in draw Koke took two shots (one on goal) during the 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Aug 29.

Impact Koke went from a busy summer into a productive open to the season with three shots taken and six tackles made in three games. His primarily-defensive role means that his value won't be the highest, but Koke is sure to get a consistent role in his team as one of the leaders and longest-tenured members.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Renan Lodi - Three appearances off bench Lodi has logged 14 minutes off the bench in three appearances to open the season.

Impact Lodi hasn't been able to find much of a role with Thomas Lemar and Mario Hermoso locking down spots on the left flank. As the amount of games increases with the Champions League and cup matches, Lodi could find a bigger role as a starter, though he doesn't hold that role for now.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gimenez - Active offensively Gimenez has taken six shots (one on goal) and recorded four interceptions in three games to open the season.

Impact Gimenez has done well to keep one clean sheet in three starts, as he dealt with a variety of injury issues in the previous campaign. If he can overcome some of the issues with the international break and maintain his fitness, he's another reliable defensive piece with extra value if he can maintain these shooting numbers.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Active to open season Carrasco has taken five shots (three on goal) and made three interceptions while starting all three matches to open the season.

Impact Carrasco may need a little time to get things going, though he's already started more times this season than he did in the first six games of the previous campaign. Still, he's a streakier player and predicting his next big run will be key to determining his value. Fortunately, a softer schedule in September could prove fruitful if the attack can begin to gel for Carrasco and his teammates at the Metropolitano.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea to seal Saul loan transfer from Atletico Madrid with option to buy ' Goal.com Chelsea have agreed to sign Saul Niguez on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid with an option to buy.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in talks over Griezmann return to Rojiblancos ' Goal.com Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are in talks over a sensational return to Atletico for Antoine Griezmann, sources have confirmed to Goal.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Antoine Griezmann - Loaned to Atletico Griezmann has re-joined Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan from Barcelona with the option to extend for another year, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Griezmann is rejoining Atletico Madrid, where he scored 150 goals during a five-year stint earlier in his career. His time at Barcelona was slightly disappointing -- although this isn't a permanent move so it may not be over quite yet -- but he tallied 15 goals and seven assists in La Liga and the Champions League, and he should once again be a starter in the front two for his former club and the defending Spanish champions, to the detriment of either 34-year-old Luis Suarez or the in-form Angel Correa.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Back in team training Felix (ankle) is back in team training during the international break.

Impact This is a good sign for Felix, as he'll have a little more than a week to get back his fitness ahead of the Sept. 12 contest. He's yet to appear this season after undergoing ankle surgery a couple months ago. While he's been rumored to move elsewhere, he remains at Atletico where he had seven goals and five assists in 31 league appearances (14 starts) last season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea talks for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul collapse as Sevilla say Kounde will cost €80m ' Goal.com Chelsea's hopes of a late transfer window signing have been rocked by the news surrounding both Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez and Sevilla's...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Atletico Madrid reject Barcelona's Felix bid as transfer deadline approaches ' Goal.com Atletico Madrid have rejected a loan bid from Barcelona for forward Joao Felix, Goal understands, and have refused to enter negotiations on...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Brazil frustrated by EPL; Argentina, Colombia bring players

Brazil is waiting for nine footballers based in England to arrive for World Cup qualifiers this week

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mario Hermoso - Makes four tackles in draw Hermoso took one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in one accurate cross, made four tackles (three won) and two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 dr...

Impact Hermoso led his side in tackles and interceptions to help them push for a late equalizer, but was part of the defense that conceded twice at home. He also received his first yellow card of the season before subbing off in the 80th minute. The centerback will now look to get the nod again at Espanyol on Sep 12.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Sends in five crosses as sub De Paul took one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw to Villarreal.

Impact De Paul played 20 minutes as substitute and was very active on offense, taking four of their 16 corner kicks in the match. The midfielder also picked up his first yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now look to get the nod when they visit Espanyol on Sep 12.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Lemar - Sends in 10 crosses in draw Lemar registered two shots (one on target), three chances created, 10 crosses (three accurate), one clearance and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw to Villarreal.

Impact Lemar led his side in crosses, while taking nine of their 16 corner kicks, but couldn't help them earn the home win. The midfielder also received his second yellow card in three starts, though, something to consider when they visit Espanyol on Sep 12.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Assists in home draw Correa assisted once from three chances created, took four off-target shots, sent in one accurate cross, made one tackle (won) and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw to V...

Impact Correa assisted Luis Suarez in the 56th minute for the 1-1 equalizer. The midfielder also led his side in shots, but it wasn't enough to win at home, while he received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess. The forward will now visit Espanyol on Sep 12.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Allows two goals to Villarreal Oblak made zero saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw to Villarreal.

Impact Oblak had a game to forget, after conceding twice in the only two shots he faced, as they ended up with the home draw. The goalkeeper has one clean sheet and three goals allowed in three starts until now. He will look to bounce back at Espanyol on Sep 12.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Scores, leaves injured Suarez scored but was forced off in the 70th minute with "severe pain in the back of his leg" in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Getting his first start of the season, Suarez went down with an injury that's possibly related to his lack of fitness. He was withdrawn from national team duty because of swelling in his knee, so it's expected he'll get some scans over the break to reveal more information.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid vs. Villarreal: Live stream, start time, how to watch La Liga in English and Spanish How to watch Sunday's match.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Felipe - Back in squad Felipe (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Felipe makes the squad Sunday, his first of the season because of a torn knee ligament suffered over the summer. He started 23 league matches last season and will be an option to start on Atletico's back line going forward, something that often produces clean sheets.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draw for group stage of Champions League

The draw has been made for the group stage of the Champions League

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hector Herrera - Dealing with pelvic injury Herrera is dealing with pain in his pelvis and remains limited in training, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Herrera picked up a knock late in the preseason and it remains to be seen when he could return. In his absence, Geoffrey Kondogbia has taken on a bigger role in the starting lineup.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Cunha - Signs for Atleti Cunha (thigh) joined Atletico Madrid from Hertha Berlin on Wednesday. He's committed to a five-year contract with the Spanish club.

Impact Cunha broke onto the scene over the last season-and-a-half with 12 goals and five assists while with Hertha. Should he be able to play even better with more talented teammates, Cunha is another addition to a deep roster, and any potential absence by Luis Suarez would open up a spot at striker in the lineup.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala recalled to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Striker Paulo Dybala was called up to the Argentina squad for the first time in almost two years after an impressive start to the season with Juventus

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan Savic - Keeps clean sheet in win Savic kept a clean sheet with two tackles made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Savic has logged three tackles and seven clearances while starting the first two games of the season. This is already a similar trend to previous campaigns for the Montenegrin, so there shouldn't be any reason to expect more than a healthy number of clean sheets as long as he remains in the lineup. Up next is a visit from Villarreal.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE