NAHUEL MOLINA NEWS

Might not return Sunday Molina is dealing with a lower leg injury and has yet to train with the group this week, so his chances of playing Sunday against Betis are quite slim, Andoni de los Santos of Diar...

Impact Molina is very unlikely to make the squad for Sunday due to his lack of fitness, but fortunately for head coach Diego Simeone, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Llorente can be effective replacements for the right wing-back role. In case Molina is ruled out, his next chance to feature would come against Rayo Vallecano on Aug. 28.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses first match of season Molina (undisclosed) was not an option for Monday's 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid and is in doubt for Sunday's trip to Real Betis, according to Alejandro Fernandez of Cantera Betis....

Impact Molina did not play Monday due to a undisclosed injury and will be a game time decision for Sunday. Atletico was forced to play in a 3-5-2, with Mario Hermoso, Stefan Savic and Cesar Azpilicueta lined up on the back and it could be the same deal of the defender Is not fit to return.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season highs in first season Molina made starts in all 39 appearances in all competitions, recording four goals and two assists on 158 crosses (29 won) and 76 tackles (46 won).

Impact Molina had a brilliant first season with the club, recording a career-high of both crosses and tackles. This resulted in an average of five crosses per game. He also helped the offense, contributing to six goals from right back. The defender is set to remain in the starting XI heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Real Sociedad Molina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Real Sociedad.

Impact Molina scored in the 73rd minute to double Atletico's lead at home, helping his side earn the home win. The right-back had a quiet outing other than that, though. He's doing well offensively since April, posting four goals and one assist in the last 10 games.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores another goal Molina scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) and two crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 5-1 win against Cadiz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44...

Impact Molina scored his second goal in two matches and third in three games to give him his only three goals for the season. He's been averaging 3.8 crosses a contest with 108 (21 accurate) in league play.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Molina scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and two clearances in Sunday's 5-2 victory versus Valladolid.

Impact Molina has scored and assisted in the last two matches, whole totaling two goals in the last five. He's also recorded 15 tackles (nine won) and 15 crosses (three accurate) in that span. This ups his crosses a game to 3.9 and tackles to 2.1.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Molina assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Mallorca.

Impact Molina assisted Alvaro Morata in the 47th minute to give them the 2-1 lead. The right-back now has two assists in the season, to go with one goal. He also led his side in crosses during the match, as usual.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First goal of season Molina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact It took Molina over 20 matches to record his first goal of the year. He has struggled to find the net in La Liga, following a season where he scored seven in 35 appearances with Serie A side Udinese. However, the midfielder has been able to maintain his starting role by averaging about 5.2 crosses a game, following 21 (five accurate) in the last six contests.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico moves closer to Real Madrid with 5th straight win

Atletico Madrid has continued its hot streak with a 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano to move within two points of second-place Real Madrid in the Spanish league

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates four chances versus Betis Molina created four chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate), made two tackles (one won) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Betis.

Impact Molina could have left the pitch for tactical reasons around the hour mark but had an impressive performances from the right flank while he was on the pitch, creating more scoring opportunities than any teammate who played the full 90. Right now, the only thing preventing Molina to be a top tier right-back for fantasy purposes is the lack of appearances on the scoresheet as he has zero goals and one assists over 22 La Liga starts so far this season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Molina served a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and is now eligible to return.

Impact Molina was handed the one-match ban that saw him sidelined against Sevilla, though he is now available once more. Molina has been a consistent starter on the right flank and figures to take his role straight back now that he is back in contention for the first team.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns suspension Molina was shown a yellow card during a one-all draw with Real Madrid and was handed a one-match ban.

Impact Molina picked up the one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and is now sidelined for a Saturday clash with Sevilla. The right-back will likely be replaced by Marcos Llorente for that match before being eligible to return during a Mar. 13 clash with Girona.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches seven crosses Molina registered seven crosses (two accurate), four tackles (three won) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th...

Impact Molina continues to do good things in his first season with Atletico, averaging now 5.2 crosses a match. This follows logging in 28 crosses (four accurate) in the last six games. He has also been working on accurately winning tackles, with 11 won out of 16 attempts in the last six contests. However, he will need to be more careful making those tackles cleanly as the midfielder is one yellow card away from a one-game suspension.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight crosses versus Getafe Molina created two chances and sent in eight crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Getafe.

Impact Molina was active as usual on the attacking end, sending cross after cross after cross into the opposition's box, but at the same time couldn't make the same statistical impact on defense, which limited his fantasy output. Anyway, despite the lack of appearances on the scoresheet, the right-back is one of La Liga's best fantasy contributors at his position.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Molina took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Real Valladolid. He also made five clearances, an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Molina played well on both sides of the ball Saturday as he set up Antoine Griezmann's goal and helped keep a clean sheet against Valladolid. The 2022 World Cup winner has started 14 of Atletico's 18 La Liga matches this season at right-back/right wing-back, and two of those absences were due to a red card suspension near the beginning of the campaign.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Girona upset at 4th-tier rival in Copa; Atlético advances

Girona has been upset at a fourth-tier rival in the Copa del Rey’s round-of-32

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins one tackle in victory Molina won one tackle and made one interception during Sunday's World Cup final win over France after penalties.

Impact Molina didn't have to make many big plays but was a reliable piece of Argentina's third World Cup win with six starts in seven appearances. As he scored once and logged one assist in that time, Molina is certainly capable of offensive contributions he hasn't shown at club level since joining Atletico Madrid.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two crosses in win Molina sent in two crosses during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semi final.

Impact Molina sent in a pair of crosses during Tuesday's win, as well as making three tackles. The right-back has scored and assisted once and has earned a nailed-on starting role at right-back heading into the World Cup final. Molina will be tasked with taking on Kylian Mbappe on the left, a role that will likely see him pinned back in his own third more often than not.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opener in thrilling win Molina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-2 (4-3) shootout win versus Netherlands.

Impact Molina got in behind during the 35th minute and opened the scoring off a Lionel Messi assist. He was lively throughout the evening and eventually relieved during the 105th minute by Gonzalo Montiel, who will be forced to miss the squad's next match due to yellow accumulation. Molina now has one goal to go with one assist in World Cup competition (four appearances).

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in win Molina played for 80 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 win over Australia in the Round of 16.

Impact Molina has started all but one match in the World Cup, contributing with one assist but not adding much in Saturday's triumph. With the team in better shape, Molina will hope to keep his place in the lineup over Gonzalo Montiel.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Poland Molina provided an assist, created two chances, sent in one accurate cross, made two tackles (one won), one clearance and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during...

Impact Molina was back in the starting XI here and more than made up for the lack of peripheral fantasy numbers with his assist for Alexis Mac Allister to open the scoring in the first minute of the second half. This huge contribution is probably more than enough for the right-back to remain in the lineup for Saturday's Round of 16 clash against Australia.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Messi, Argentina under pressure for Mexico game at World Cup

There has been a chant doing the rounds among Saudi Arabia supporters and even some from Brazil in the fan parks and the streets of Doha at the World Cup

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS