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Alvaro Morata - Scores first goal of seasonMorata scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Monday's 3-1 victory over Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

ImpactMorata opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time and could have had more if not for some sloppy finishing and the offsides flag. He is part of a crowded striking cohort with Memphis Depay, Angel Correa and Joao Felix backing up himself and Antoine Griezmann but is still likely to play a large role this year after making 41 appearances in 2022.

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Memphis Depay - Scores as substituteDepay scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Monday's 3-1 win over Granada.

ImpactDepay scored a rocket from 30+ yards that proved to be the winning goal after entering the match in the second half. He is missed 11 of Atletico's final 12 games last season but was effective when healthy. Memphis scored four goals in eight appearances in 2022 and will look to gain a larger role this year as he steadily accumulates minutes.

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Samuel Omorodion - Scores in La Liga debutSamu scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

ImpactSamu was a bright spot for Granada, darting ahead of Stefan Savic to temporarily equalize for his team in the second half. The 19-year-old also created two chances and won one tackle in a busy display and is well-positioned to play a role against Rayo Vallecano after this performance.

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André Ferreira - Allows three goals in lossFerreira allowed three goals and made three saves in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Monday.

ImpactFerreira got the nod ahead of Raul Fernandez, who started 31 games for Granada in the Segunda division last season. An error from Jesus Vallejo allowed Alvaro Morata in for the opening goal but he made some authoritative saves and will hope to keep his place against a weaker attack in Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

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Jan Oblak - Three saves in winOblak registered three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 3-1 win over Granada.

ImpactOblak will feel hard done by Yannick Carrasco's turnover which resulted in Atletico's failure to keep a clean sheet in their first game. He will look for his first shoutout against Betis on Sunday after recording 11 clean sheets in 28 La Liga appearances last season.

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Axel Witsel - Eligible for selectionWitsel is eligible for selection after serving a one-match ban.

ImpactWitsel was sent off during the final match of the 2022-23 season but is now eligible to return once more. The midfielder could see an immediate starting role due to the injury Koke (thigh) sustained during the opening match.

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Cesar Azpilicueta - Makes team debutAzpilicueta had one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 win against Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th mi...

ImpactAzpilicueta made his debut with Atletico, playing in all 90 minutes from center back in Monday's win. If he can stay healthy, the defender could be permanent member of the starting 11, especially with Reinildo (knee) still out.

AUGUST 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE