MATHEUS CUNHA NEWS

Logs assist off bench Cunha provided one assist from one chance created and put two shots on target during 18 minutes of Saturday's 4-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Cunha returned after missing seven matches with a knee injury and looked solid enough with the shot that led to a goal for Joao Felix before setting up Luis Suarez in the final moments of the contest. That being said, it's unlikely he breaks into the lineup against Manchester City given that both Felix and Suarez found the net.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Cunha is fit and in the match day squad to face Alaves on Saturday.

Impact Cunha returns after picking up a knee injury that has kept him out since February. The attacker starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tite hoping Neymar can forget club worries with Brazil

Brazil coach Tite and his players are doing their best to boost Neymar’s morale after the striker’s recent struggles at Paris Saint-Germain

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to training Cunha (knee) has rejoined training with Atletico Madrid, according to Belen Sanchez Garcia of Deportes La Sexta.

Impact Cunha hasn't played since suffering a knee injury in mid-February, but he's making progress with his recovery and will be aiming for a return to the pitch after the international break.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hertha Berlin's push for Europe replaced by relegation scrap

Financier Lars Windhorst’s dream of elevating Hertha Berlin to among the best clubs in Europe has turned into a nightmare

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slumping Atlético visits Osasuna before facing Man United

Atlético Madrid has one more game to find its form before facing Manchester United in a Champions League match critical to salvaging its season

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurts knee in loss Cunha failed to take a shot in 65 minutes of Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Levante. He also picked up a suspected knee injury, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Cunha had scored twice in his previous three league appearances but was replaced by Luis Suarez with plenty of time left on the clock. Up next is a trip to Osasuna before the UCL tie against Manchester United and Cunha will hope this injury doesn't keep him out for long.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal during start Cunha scored one goal across 74 minutes during a 4-3 win Saturday versus Getafe.

Impact Cunha has five goals across his last 13 La Liga appearances. But despite fellow striker Antoine Griezmann (thigh) being unavailable across most of that 13-appearance span, the Brazilian logged four starts -- Angel Correa and Joao Felix have more.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ecuador draws Brazil and nears WCup; Argentina sinks Chile

Ecuador drew Brazil 1-1 on Thursday and is one win away from returning to the World Cup

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores, assists in win Cunha scored one goal and provided one assist in 33 minutes of Saturday's 3-2 win over Valencia.

Impact Cunha helped save the day for Los Colchoneros after going down 2-0 by halftime. With just one start in the last six matches, Cunha is by no means a first choice option. However he should've done plenty to raise his stock with this performance While Antoine Griezmann (thigh) is unfit. Up next is a trip to Barcelona, which have conceded the fewest goals to forwards in La Liga.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil excludes unvaccinated Lodi from World Cup qualifiers

Brazil coach Tite has announced his squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifier matches, leaving out injured star Neymar and noting that defender Renan Lodi wasn’t selected because...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Liverpool-Arsenal, Atlético-Athletic in cup semis

Arsenal and Liverpool finally get to meet in the League Cup semifinals but in a different stadium than initially scheduled

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has quiet game in draw Cunha took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal.

Impact With Luis Suarez suspended and Antoine Griezmann (thigh) injured, Cunha made his third La Liga start since joining Atletico on Sunday. He wasn't very effective, however, and will likely return to the bench when the starters are available again.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 70 minutes in win Cunha put one shot on target in 70 minutes of Tuesday's 3-1 win over Porto.

Impact Cunha came on in the first half when Luis Suarez picked up a knock and gave the Brazilian an extended chance to play in a UCL match. While Cunha wasn't able to score for a third consecutive appearance, he still logged decent minutes and may prove himself worthy of another opportunity. Should Suarez remain out for multiple matches, Cunha's next chance could come in Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores yet again Cunha scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Cunha scored for the second straight match, this time in a start, though this one ended in a defeat. The forward has earned a look-in at the starting XI and could be in line for some more consistent playing time going forward. Next up is a Tuesday clash with Porto in the Champions League.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists off bench in win Cunha scored a goal off his lone shot and provided an assist after coming off the bench during Sunday's 4-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Cunha replaced Luis Suarez as part of a double substitution in the 73rd minute and three minutes later assisted Angel Correa, who was brought alongside him, for his side's third goal. And the forward still found time to find the back of the net himself, sealing the 4-1 win in the closing minutes of the match. This was definitely Cunha's best performance since joining Atletico at the start of the season. He'll hope this helps him to get more playing time during Saturday's home clash against Mallorca.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal off bench Cunha scored one goal across 18 minutes during a 2-2 draw Thursday against Levante.

Impact Cunha recorded his first La Liga goal. Recording more of that will be rare until further notice, considering he played fewer than 30 minutes during all but one Spanish-league game this year.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil brings Coutinho, Firmino back for WCup qualifiers

Philippe Coutinho is back in Brazil’s national team after being called up by coach Tite for two World Cup qualifiers in November

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against Liverpool Cunha (thigh) will be available off the bench in Tuesday's UCL clash with Liverpool.

Impact Considering Cunha has yet to break into the starting XI since joining Atletico Madrid at the transfer deadline, the fact that he is being held in reserve shouldn't come as a surprise. Unless he can force his way onto the pitch, the forward should be considered a low-end fantasy target this year.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Liverpool Cunha (thigh) is in the preliminary squad for Tuesday's clash with Liverpool.

Impact Cunha is in the preliminary squad Tuesday, but is unlikely to get any playing time ahead of Antoine Griezmann or Luis Suarez. The winger could come off the bench, but that is largely game script dependent, and shouldn't be counted on.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thigh injury confirmed Cunha (thigh) underwent an MRI to confirm a thigh injury that occurred during Thursday training.

Impact Cunha will be out for Saturday's clash with Barcelona and could be facing a long period side-lined with a soft-tissue injury. The forward hasn't been getting much playing time for Atleti with Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann taking the lion's share of the forward duties. Cunha has the international break to recover, but it's likely he will miss time on the other side of the break as well.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil calls up 8 EPL players for World Cup qualifying

Brazil has called up eight English Premier League players for World Cup qualifiers

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late Suárez double gives Atlético 2-1 win at Getafe in Spain

Luis Suárez has scored two late goals to give Atlético Madrid a 2-1 win at Getafe in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Argentina cruises with Messi; Brazil and Uruguay also win

A hat trick by Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3-0 win over Bolivia at home in a South American World Cup qualifier to leave the side second on the table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 10 minutes in draw Cunha logged 10 minutes as a sub during the 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Aug. 29.

Impact Cunha made a short appearance ahead of the international break and will hope to work his way into the side as he gets more time to train with his newest club. He's also been working his way back from a thigh injury, so getting to full fitness will be integral to his development.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE