Early Champions League elimination tough blow for Atlético
It was a painful sequence of events for Atlético MadridOCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEVERKUSEN 6-5-1 · 3RD IN BUNDESLIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
6-5-1 · 3RD IN BUNDESLIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Barcelona, Atlético exit Champions League; Liverpool through
Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League even before kicking off against Bayern MunichOCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlético Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Extended Highlights | UCL Group Stage MD 5
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Atlético out of Champions League after late penalty miss
Atlético Madrid missed a penalty that was awarded after the final whistle as the Spanish club was eliminated from the Champions League following a 2-2 draw with Bayer LeverkusenOCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Porto punishes Club Brugge, moves into CL knockout stage
Club Brugge was punished for its defensive mistakes and slumped to its first Champions League loss this season in a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of PortoOCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lukas Hradecky - Concedes two goals to Atletico Hradecky made nine saves but conceded two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Hradecky was beaten by strikes from Yannick Carrasco and Rodrigo De Paul on Wednesday, but he was impressive for most of the match, particularly with a penalty save late on in stoppage time on Carrasco. He'll have another big game domestically at the weekend against RB Leipzig, which have scored 20 goals in 11 Bundesliga matches.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Hlozek - Records assist in UCL draw Hlozek took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid. He also made three clearances, won one of one tackles, and he cre...
Impact Hlozek got another start in place of Patrik Schick (groin) on Wednesday, and he set up Moussa Diaby's opener for his second assist in as many appearances. He should return to the bench once Schick is fully fit again, but Hlozek has proven to be adept at creating chances this season with 15 in total (2.2 per 90 minutes) across the Bundesliga and Champions League.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nadiem Amiri - Records assist in rare start Amiri took two shots and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid. He also made a clearance, three interceptions and won two of two tackles...
Impact Amiri made his first start of the season Wednesday in any competition, and he played pretty well on both sides of the ball as he set up a Callum Hudson-Odoi strike against Atletico. He was inserted into midfield for this game because Charles Aranguiz (calf), Kerem Demirbay (undisclosed) and Exequiel Palacios (thigh) were all unavailable due to injury, but maybe he has earned himself a few more opportunities under new manager Xabi Alonso.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moussa Diaby - Scores goal against Atletico Diaby took four shots (three on target) and scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Diaby opened the scoring Wednesday with his fourth goal of the season in all competitions, and he remains ever-present on the right wing as he's started in all 16 of Leverkusen's Bundesliga and UCL matches, averaging 2.3 shots (1.3 on target) and 2.2 chances created per 90 minutes.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Callum Hudson-Odoi - Scores goal against Atletico Hudson-Odoi scored a goal and made a clearance in Wednesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Hudson-Odoi finally bagged his first goal for Leverkusen on Wednesday, but it wasn't enough to keep their hopes alive of advancing to the knockout rounds. Hudson-Odoi has been more of a passing threat than a scoring threat from the left wing, as he's created 15 chances across the Bundesliga and UCL compared to taking just seven shots (one on target).
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exequiel Palacios - Remains out Wednesday Palacios (thigh) was left out of the match-day squad against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Impact Despite reportedly traveling with the team, Palacios will not be available for Wednesday's Champions League matchup. It will be the ninth straight absence for the midfielder with his most recent appearance dating back to Sept. 10 versus Hertha Berlin. At this point, Palacios will likely have to make an appearance or two off the bench before he is in contention for the starting XI.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrik Schick - Substitute option Wednesday Schick (groin) will be available off the bench against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Impact Schick is back in the squad after having missed one match due to his groin problem, though he won't feature in the starting XI. With Schick not quite up to full match fitness, Adam Hlozek will make his seventh start of the season across Bundesliga and Champions League competition. Barring any setbacks, Schick should be in line to retake his spot on the pitch soon, perhaps even against RB Leipzig on Saturday.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Karim Bellarabi - Won't play Wednesday Bellarabi (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid, according to manager Xabi Alonso.
Impact Bellarabi remains out as he just returned to training a couple days before this match. He's played just once all season in the opener back in August but might get a chance to feature with a couple of weeks left before the World Cup break.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Barcelona battling to avoid Champions League exit
Barcelona is facing a group-stage elimination from the Champions League for the second straight year while English teams Liverpool and Tottenham are among the teams who can seal a...OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Karim Bellarabi - Makes trip to Madrid Bellarabi (knee) traveled for Wednesday's clash with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Impact Bellarabi just made a return to full team training during Wednesday's session but was evidently deemed fit enough to travel to Madrid. It would be a surprise to see him take any major part in the match but this is still positive news. Leverkusen's midfield is getting healthier, something that should let the club rotate in the hectic two weeks before the World Cup break.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exequiel Palacios - Traveling to Madrid Palacios (thigh) traveled with Leverkusen to Madrid for Wednesday's clash with Atleti.
Impact Palacios traveled with the team, while he is a game-time decision the fact he will be in Madrid is a good sign. Palacios was out almost two months with the thigh injury he picked up during a 2-2 draw with Hertha. It's possible Palacios could return straight to the starting XI alongside Robert Andrich, but it's more likely he will be on the bench if at all available Wednesday.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrik Schick - Game time decision for Wednesday Schick (groin) will be a game time call for Wednesday's UCL clash against Atletico Madrid, manager Xabi Alonso announced Tuesday.
Impact Schick missed Saturday's draw with Wolfsburg due to a groin injury and he will now be questionable against Atletico in the Champions League as well. Adam Hlozek could continue at center forward if necessary in his absence.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charles Aranguiz - Not traveling to Madrid Aranguiz (calf) will not be available for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, manager Xabi Alonso announced Tuesday.
Impact Aranguiz is set to miss a second game Wednesday after a calf injury ruled him out for Saturday's draw with Wolfsburg. With Kerem Demirbay (undisclosed) also out and Exequiel Palacios (thigh) only just returning from injury, Nadiem Amiri could be called in to start against Atletico.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kerem Demirbay - Out Wednesday with knock Demirbay will not be available for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, manager Xabi Alonso announced Tuesday.
Impact Demirbay has featured in all 15 of Leverkusen's Bundesliga and UCL matches this season with nine starts in midfield, but he will not be in the squad against Atletico. With Charles Aranguiz (calf) also out and Exequiel Palacios (thigh) only just returning, Nadiem Amiri could be called in to start on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Callum Hudson-Odoi: 'My mindset was, 'I have to get out of Chelsea'. I need to play football' Callum Hudson-Odoi discusses his time at Chelsea, playing at wing-back, returning from injury and a new start under Alonso at Leverkusen
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Exequiel Palacios - Back in training Palacios (thigh) participated in Monday's training session ahead of Wednesday's trip to Atletico Madrid.
Impact Palacios joins a few players from his team returning from months-long absences with little time to spare before the World Cup. When fit enough to start, Palacios will add more defensive depth to the midfield as he's already made 18 tackles in seven appearances (five starts).
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Karim Bellarabi - Returns to training Bellarabi (knee) participated in Monday's training session ahead of Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Bellarabi hasn't played since the first match of the season and while he's unlikely to play much of a role Wednesday, It's good to see him close to available again. He'll add solid depth behind Moussa Diaby on the right wing and could easily get rotated into the lineup during the second half of the season.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daley Sinkgraven - Records assist Sinkgraven logged one assist during a 2-2 draw against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Impact Sinkgraven logged the assist of Bayer Leverkusen's second goal. Unfortunately for him, he continues to be a backup. Mitchell Bakker and Piero Hincapie are preferred left-backs. So unless either or both are injured, fantasy managers should not expect Sinkgraven to regularly record much value.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Hlozek - Assist during rare start Hlozek logged one assist across 61 minutes during a 2-2 draw against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Impact Hlozek has one assist across the 2022-23 Bundesliga. But in between his last two games started, Bayer Leverkusen played three matchups without him playing at least 25 minutes.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Andrich - Scores own goal Andrich scored an own goal during a draw against VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday.
Impact Unfortunately for Andrich, he accidentally logged VfL Wolfsburg's second of two goals the team recorded. The midfielder will try to redeem himself after beginning October well.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
