ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

Saul Niguez - Logs assist Niguez recorded one assist during a 2-1 win Sunday against Celta Vigo.

Impact Niguez recorded the assist to Atletico Madrid's second goal, which Angel Correa scored. The former has not logged multiple assists during a La Liga season since 2018 but already possesses one.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes one goal Oblak recorded one save and one clearance but conceded one goal during a 2-1 win Sunday against Celta Vigo.

Impact Oblak received two shots on goal from Iago Aspas, who scored one past the Slovenian goalkeeper. Oblak's next start is scheduled for Sunday versus Elche. The team finished 17th place (two points above the relegation zone) among 20 La Liga franchises one season ago.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe - Still in recovery Felipe is still rehabbing from a partially torn ligament in his right knee suffered in the Copa America, according to AS.com.

Impact Felipe may not be available for the first few weeks of the season, which leaves his club a little shorthanded at center-back if anyone else is unable to play.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Sent off in win Hermoso was sent off in the final moments of Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Hermoso is sure to miss the next match against Elche after getting shown a straight red card in stoppage time during the opening match of the season. While the defense is still shorthanded to start the season, it's possible that a formation with two center-backs will be used in his absence.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Starting against Celta Savic (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's opener against Celta Vigo.

Impact Savic makes the back three for Sunday's opener after dealing with a thigh injury in the preseason. He started 33 league matches last season and appears to be in line for similar work, even if Atletico turn to a four-man back line at times.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Starting opener Hermoso (abdomen) is in the starting XI for Sunday's opener against Celta Vigo.

Impact Hermoso looks to be fine after going to the hospital a couple weeks ago because of abdomen issues. He's part of a back three to open the season Sunday, something Atletico used about half the time last season.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain striker Diego Costa joins Atletico Mineiro in Brazil

Brazil club Atletico Mineiro has signed 32-year-old Spain international and free agent Diego Costa

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch La Liga opening weekend: TV & streaming for Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid The 2021-2022 La Liga season kicks off with a full slate of 10 matches, including Barcelona opening at home on ABC. Real Madrid and Atletico...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jose Gimenez - Extends contract to 2025 Gimenez signed a contract extension through 2025 with Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

Impact Gimenez had some injury issues that held him to just 21 league appearances last sons, but he managed to keep eight clean sheets in those games and now joins Stefan Savic with fresh contracts. As the anchors to one of the best defenses in Europe, Gimenez doesn't appear to be leaving Atleti any time soon.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Arias - Not in training Arias didn't participate in Wednesday's training session, according to AS.

Impact Arias returned to Atletico Madrid in the offseason after an ankle injury derailed last season for him and he's already dealing with other issues. To start the season, he's likely to back up Kieran Trippier on the right flank.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Herrera - Misses training Herrera missed Wednesday's training session due to physical issues, according to AS.

Impact Herrera has a few days to get back in shape for the start of the season, though he may not be ready in time for Sunday's trip to Celta Vigo. He only made eight starts from 16 appearances last season and his minutes will be absorbed by Geoffrey Kondogbia should Herrera be unable to play at any point.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Savic - Extends contract until 2024 Savic (thigh) signed a three-year contract extension with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Impact Savic helped keep 16 clean sheets in 33 starts last season en route to the La Liga title and earned a fresh deal with Los Rojiblancos as a result. Alongside Jose Maria Gimenez, Savic is one half of a consistently dominant defense in Spain and Europe. He also rejoined training this week ahead of the season opener at Celta Vigo, so he should have no problems featuring during that match.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riot breaks out as Colombian fans return to soccer stadium

A long-awaited return to El Campin stadium turned into a riot in Colombia’s capital as soccer fans battled one another and invaded the pitch

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mario Hermoso - In hospital for precautions Hermoso remains in a German hospital due to abdominal pain while his teammates returned to Madrid from a friendly with Wolfsburg, according to Isaac Suarez of MARCA.

Impact Hermoso is being monitored for any potential issue, and the fact that he's been held back doesn't foretell good news coming any time soon. There's still a couple weeks before the season opens against Celta Vigo on Aug 15, and Hermoso's versatility mean that Felipe and Renan Lodi can help fill for his potential absence from the side.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Arias - Plays in friendly Arias featured in Wednesday's friendly loss against Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Arias had missed the majority of last season with an ankle injury but at least looks to be healthy heading into the coming campaign. It will be interesting to see if he or Sime Vrsaljko gets the backup job behind Kieran Trippier at right-back. In a similar situation last season, Arias ended up on loan at Bayer Leverkusen before picking up his injury.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Héctor Herrera scores for Mexico ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 30, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Barcelona admit 'there's a market for Griezmann' as Laporta reacts to Atletico Madrid & Man City talk ' Goal.com Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits "there's a market" for Antoine Griezmann this summer, with the World Cup-winning forward being linked with Atletico Madrid and Manchester Ci...

JULY 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Brazil police release Boca Juniors team after stadium brawl

Players of Argentina’s Boca Juniors are heading home after spending the night in a bus outside a police station in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan Savic - Dealing with thigh issue Savic has some thigh tightness and will be out an unknown amount of time.

Impact This doesn't seem like a serious issue for Savic, but it's something to monitor with the season quickly approaching. He started 33 league matches last season and will hope to be back at full strength once the campaign begins Aug. 15.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dyer, Valour FC beat Atletico Ottawa 1-0 WINNIPEG - Moses Dyer scored on a penalty kick in the 85th minute, and Valour FC went on to beat Atletico Ottawa 1-0 on Thursday in Canadian...

JULY 15, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Griezmann to Atletico Madrid: How Did 2020-21 Stack Up For The Barca Man? Antoine Griezmann could be set for a return to Atletico Madrid, with the France forward having never hit the same heights at Barcelona.

JULY 15, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Rodrigo De Paul - Joins Atletico Madrid De Paul joined Atletico Madrid from Udinese on Monday. He's signed a five-year contract with Los Rojiblancos.

Impact De Paul earned this move on the back of impressive scoring numbers and hard work as he scored 33 goals and added 31 assists to go with over 200 total tackles during five seasons in Italy. Over the 2020/21 campaign, De Paul scored nine times and provided nine assists, the latter of which was tied for third-best in Serie A. His profile should fit well with Atleti, which prides itself on its defensive strength but also gets the most out of its central midfielders. If De Paul plays more like Marcos Llorente next season than Saul Niguez, he'll remain a valuable fantasy asset.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieran Trippier - Provides assist against Italy Trippier sent in seven crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chance, won two duels and picked up an assist in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Italy on PKs.

Impact Trippier was selected over Bukayo Saka and other attackers as the coach opted for a more defensive-minded formation. The mover paid dividends right away as the two wing-back combined for the opening goal, with Trippier dishing a great assist for the wide-open Luke Shaw on a secondary counter. He has registered one assist, 15 crosses, five chances created and five tackles in five Euro appearances (three starts). The top English clubs are reportedly trying to bring him back to the Premier League after two seasons at Atletico Madrid.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toni Duggan returns to Everton on a two-year deal after leaving Atletico Madrid Toni Duggan has returned to Everton on a two-year deal, as revealed by The Athletic in June.The 29-year-old left Everton eight years ago for...

JULY 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Koke - Fills stat-sheet against Italy Koke sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances, won two of two tackles and drew one foul in Tuesday's 3-5 loss on PKs against Italy.

Impact Koke did a little bit of everything, as per usual, picking up some stats on both ends. He has recorded seven shots, ten chances created, 30 crosses and 13 tackles in six Euro appearances.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE