Atletico Madrid defender Azpilicueta out indefinitely with injured knee
Atletico Madrid says defender César Azpilicueta will be sidelined by a knee injury for an unspecified periodJANUARY 19•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Lucas Vazquez - Expected for call upVazquez (thigh) is expected to be called up for Sunday's clash with Almeria, Carlos Rodriguez reports.
ImpactVazquez missed the Super Cup matches due to the thigh injury and is now expected to return in league action against Almeria. Before the injury the right-back had started four of five matches, but with Dani Carvajal fit once more Vazquez won't be rushed back into the starting XI.
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La Liga investigating chants aimed at ViniciusLa Liga will investigate chants aimed at Vinicius Junior from a group of Atletico Madrid fans ahead of their Copa del Rey match against Real...
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Griezmann emerges as challenger to Bellingham for most decisive player in Spain
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Cesar Azpilicueta - Suffers torn meniscusAzpilicueta suffered a torn mensicus during Thursday's 4-2 win over Real Madrid, the club announced Friday.
ImpactAzpilicueta is set for a spell on the sideline after suffering the torn meniscus. The exact timeframe for his return is uncertain but at the very least he will miss a month. With Azpilicueta out Axel Witsel will likely continue as a starting option in the back three in all competitions.
JANUARY 19•ROTOWIRE
Copa del Rey is not a priority for Real Madrid - but Atletico defeat hurtsThursday's defeat was only Madrid's second of the season, but the last one also came against their city rivals
JANUARY 19•THEATHLETIC.COM
Lucas Vazquez - Back on grassVazquez (thigh) was back on the grass practicing high-intensity exercises with the ball while playing a small-sided game with Castilla players ahead of Sunday's match against Almer...
ImpactVazquez is still questionable for Sunday's clash as he is awaiting to return to full team training. He did not travel with the team for the Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, nor did he play in Wednesday's 4-2 Copa de Rey match against Atletico Madrid. With and Caravajal back, he will likely continue to get the start at right back for Real Madrid.
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