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Athletic Club sunk by Correa's goal, falls to Atlético Madrid

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Inigo Lekue - Starts against AtleticoLekue recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

ImpactLekue was back in the starting XI Saturday after appearing off the bench in the club's last match, posting a decent performance after registering one chance created and three crosses in the attack to go along with one interception, two clearances and two tackles in the defense. He appears to be set for a rotational role this campaign, having started and played the full 90 in two games while appearing off the bench in the other two contests to begin the season.

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Alex Berenguer - Whips in five crossesBerenguer generated five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

ImpactBerenguer didn't see action Saturday until late into the match, registering 19 minutes of play off the bench. He still was decent in his short time, notching one tackle and five crosses. He will look to get back into the starting XI next match after starting in the opening two games of the season.

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Nico Williams - Four crosses SaturdayWilliams had four crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 15th minute.

ImpactWilliams was back in the starting XI Saturday after returning from injury on the bench Wednesday. He wasn't horrible despite the loss, notching two tackles and four crosses. That said, he will look to pick up a goal contribution in his next contest, still without one in four appearances this season.

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Mikel Jauregizar - Fires in three shotsJauregizar generated three shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

ImpactJauregizar appeared off the bench for a mere 26 minutes Saturday but still had a decent outing, registering three shots in the loss. He has now started in one of the club's four matches, appearing to be a rotational option with low fantasy value due to his defensive role, registering one cross, two chances created and three tackles in the attack compared to his one interception, three clearances and five tackles in the defense.

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Julen Agirrezabala - Allows one against AtleticoAgirrezabala had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

ImpactAgirrezabala didn't have much to deal with Saturday but couldn't prove stout when it mattered, as a late 92nd-minute goal would ruin his clean sheet and hand Atletico Madrid the win. He has now started in the club's past two matches, with his first resulting in a zero-save clean sheet. He will hope to repeat that performance in the club's next contest against Las Palmas on Sept. 15.

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Julian Alvarez - Quiet in winAlvarez recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Athletic.

ImpactAlvarez would earn his third straight start Saturday but is still without his first goal contribution in an Atletico Madrid uniform. Ultimately, he did not influence the derby contest, with his one shot being his only significant stat. That said, he will look to do better moving forward, as the Argentine should be bound for his first La Liga goal contribution soon.

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Antoine Griezmann - Registers four crossesGriezmann had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Athletic.

ImpactGriezmann couldn't find the net Saturday despite his four shots, going two games since his last goal. He also recorded three chances created, having been shifted to his playmaking attacking midfielder role. He will look for a goal contribution in his next match after bagging three in the opening two matches of the campaign.

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