ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

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 He was withdrawn from national team duty because of swelling in his knee, so it's expected he'll get some scans over the break to reveal more information.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

Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet in win Oblak kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Oblak already has two wins in two games and just one goal conceded. Should he remain on his usually-stellar game, then there's no reason to expect anything else than the best from Oblak and his defensive teammates. Up next is a visit from Gerard Moreno and Villarreal.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Logs three crosses in win Llorente provided three inaccurate crosses and won one-of-two tackles during Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Llorente has started as the right-wing-back in each of the first two games as Kieran Trippier works his way back into fitness. With the lineup more crowded after the arrival of Rodrigo De Paul, it will be interesting to see where Llorente fits into the team this season.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier - Enters as sub Trippier won two-of-three tackles in 28 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Trippier has been managed carefully in his return to the lineup after the Euros, though it's only a matter of time before he's a starter again. However, it's not entirely clear when that could happen, as manager Diego Simenone only played two natural outfield defenders in the starting lineup and could continue to get creative. Up next is a visit from Villarreal.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Geoffrey Kondogbia - Keeps clean sheet in win Kondogbia kept a clean sheet with seven tackles made (four won) and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Kondogbia has finally earned a chance to start with Atleti and he's done well, though yellow cards in the first two games of the season aren't as helpful to his production. He'll look for a third straight start against Villarreal, which will feature a tougher matchup against Gerard Moreno.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Suarez - Takes one shot in win Suarez put one shot off target in 28 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Suarez has entered as a substitute in each of the first two matches this season and it's unclear when he could get his first chance to start. In the meantime, Angel Correa has scored three times in his first two matches and is worth more attention until that streak comes to an end. Up next is a visit from Villarreal.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Logs assist in first start De Paul provided one assist from two chances created in 62 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact De Paul set up Angel Correa's third goal of the season in the first start of this new Argentine partnership. Without nearly as many crossing chances as he'd gotten at old club Udinese, it's up to De Paul to continue getting involved on the scoresheet in order to maintain his fantasy relevance. Up next is another home game against Villarreal.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Scores winner against Elche Correa scored one goal on his only shot during Sunday's 1-0 win over Elche.

Impact Correa has scored three times in two games without Luis Suarez in the lineup, so he's certainly in good form right now. When Suarez does return, it will be worth seeing if Correa can maintain his goalscoring form in ways he hasn't been able to do consistently as a starter. Up next is a visit from Villarreal, which feature a tough defensive lineup led by Pau Torres and now Aissa Mandi as well.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crises at Real Madrid and Barcelona mean that, for once, Atletico are in a position to build on their own success Atletico are in the rare position of being able to build on a title win, and with their rivals a relative mess, their chances look good...

AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Luis Suarez - On bench against Elche Suarez is listed on the bench for Sunday's match against Elche.

Impact Suarez only logged 25 minutes in the first match against Celta Vigo and will remain on the bench as he works back into fitness. In his absence from the lineup, Angel Correa and Yannick Carrasco create an interesting partnership up top.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Lecomte - On bench Sunday Lecomte is listed on the bench for Sunday's match against Elche.

Impact Lecomte joined Atleti to be Jan Oblak's backup and that's what he'll do in his first game with the club.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Lecomte - Joins Atletico Madrid on loan Lecomte (quad) was loaned to Atletico Madrid from Monaco for the 2021/22 season.

Impact Lecomte started 28 games last season and conceded just 27 goals, but Alexander Nubel has begun the season as the starter for Monaco and now Lecomte will be Jan Oblak's backup in Madrid. Given how dominant Oblak is, Lecomte likely won't play too frequently this season.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix - Could return after intl break Felix (ankle) is making good progress in his recovery and could return after the mid-September international break, according to F.J. Diaz of AS.

Impact Felix needs to properly complete his recovery after an ankle hampered his performances for much of last season. Should this timeline be proven correct, Felix may next play Sept. 12 against Espanyol.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yannick Carrasco - Logs four crosses Carrasco recorded four crosses (two accurate), three corners and two chances created during a 2-1 win Sunday against Celta Vigo.

Impact Carrasco crossed the ball more times than any other Atletico Madrid football had Sunday. He recorded 75 crosses (12 accurate) across 19 La Liga games played from January to May 2021.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Scores two goals Correa scored two goals with three shots (two on goal) during a 2-1 win Sunday against Celta Vigo.

Impact Correa's recent statistical output includes seven goals across his last nine La Liga games played. The goal tally has been enough for him to play in place of record signing Joao Felix.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE