RODRIGO DE PAUL NEWS

On scoresheet De Paul assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute...

Impact De Paul recorded hs third assist of the season to help get the team the win Saturday. He's dropped in the depth chart with two starts in the last eight La Liga appearances, collecting two assists with 15 crosses (two accurate) and six chances created in that span.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists in substitute appearance De Paul assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Las Palmas.

Impact De Paul entered the match to begin the second half Sunday and made his mark on proceedings by assisting the game-icing goal late in the second half of Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory over Las Palmas. After making 42 appearances (33 starts) for Atleti during the 2023/2024 season, De Paul has been utilized more sparingly to being the 2024/2025 season. Thus far, the veteran midfielder has made 14 appearances (eight starts) in all competitions and been utilized as a substitute in three of his team's last five fixtures (all competitions).

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in home win De Paul assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Valencia.

Impact De Paul set up Conor Gallagher for the latter's first goal with Atletico Madrid and the team's first of three goals Sunday. The 30-year-old Argentinian has been quite admirable in home games, with six chances created and six accurate crosses across his three appearances since the 2024-25 La Liga began.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in home win De Paul assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Valencia.

Impact De Paul set up Conor Gallagher for the latter's first goal with Atletico Madrid and the team's first of three goals Sunday. The 30-year-old Argentinian has been quite admirable in home games, with six chances created and six accurate crosses across his three appearances since the 2024-25 La Liga began.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent once more De Paul scored three times and assisted five times in 34 appearances (25 starts.)

Impact De Paul was back to his offensive best, with eight goal contributions and 39 chances created while playing an excellent box-to-box role. The midfielder hasn't taken on the attacking role he had with Udinese in Madrid, but he still contributes massively. De Paul should remain a key piece of the midfield moving forward in all competitions.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win De Paul assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Getafe.

Impact De Paul helped open up the scoring as he delivered a beautiful through ball to Antoine Griezmann in the 27th minute. It marked his fifth assist of the season. He has now provided a goal contribution in three out of the last four games.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner Sunday De Paul scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact De Paul scored the lone goal Sunday, an excellent outside the box strike in the 84th minute following a corner kick. He now has three La Liga goals this season, two of which have come in his last three matches. He recorded two shots on target and one chance created in his 34 minutes off the bench.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Athletic De Paul scored with his only on goal attempt in Saturday's 3-1 win against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5th minute.

Impact De Paul was actively trying to create opportunities Saturday. The midfielder placed seven long balls (five accurate) but none materialized into an assist for his teammates. He did score Madrid's opening goal with a strike from outside of the box that took a fortunate deflection, it was the first time he had found the net in four games. He was subbed after 82 minutes.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win De Paul scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact De Paul opened the scoring in the fourth minute after an error by an opposing defender led to him having a clear shot on target from inside the box. The goal marked the midfielder's first in this season's Champions League.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available for action De Paul is eligible for Saturday's match against Girona after serving his one-match ban.

Impact De Paul is once again available after sitting out the April 1 match against Villarreal due to receiving his fifth yellow card of the season. The midfielder will now most likely return to the starting XI, as he started in the club's last six games leading up to his suspension and has only missed seven starts in his 32 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Earns suspension De Paul received his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Barcelona, meaning he will be suspended to face Villarreal on April 1 after the international break. He...

Impact The central midfielder started for the sixth consecutive game across all competitions in the 3-0 loss to Barcelona, but that streak will come to an end after he received his fifth booking of the league campaign. Pablo Barrios and Saul Niguez are options to replace him in central midfield.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Third successive start De Paul had two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 18th min...

Impact De Paul was chosen to the starting XI for the third consecutive match (all competitions) Sunday when Atleti defeated Realt Betis 2-1. De Paul picked up his fourth yellow card in La Liga early in the first half and was removed form the contest after 62 minutes. De Paul has rewarded his manager's confidence in his most recent three starts by scoring once and creating seven chances over that span.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Almeria De Paul scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Almeria.

Impact De Paul scored his first league goal in nearly 10 months as he confidently collected Nahuel Molina's clearance on the run and calmly finished it in the 57th minute. De Paul also recorded a tackle. He has four assists in 23 games this season but his last assist was against Girona in the first game of 2024.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Inter De Paul registered two tackles (one won), three key passes and one clearance in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact De Paul didn't have a dominant showing but still did enough to pace his team in key passes. He has tallied nine chances created, eight crosses (one accurate), one off-target shot and five tackles (four won) in the last five games (three starts). Atletico Madrid will visit Almeria on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Provides a pair of assists in loss De Paul assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-3 loss versus Girona.

Impact De Paul had a productive outing as he registered two assists, setting up Alvaro Morata in both instances to reduce the deficit. The midfielder had not recorded an assist since the third fixture of the season. Additionally, he delivered four corners, three of which were accurate.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to play Tuesday De Paul has served his one-match UCL suspension and will be in contention to face Feyenoord on Tuesday.

Impact De Paul came off the bench against Mallorca on Saturday, which could be an indication he will be slotted into the starting XI for Tuesday's tilt. In his last five appearances (four starts), the midfielder registered four shots (two on target), seven crosses (one accurate) and one corner. While not the primary corner taker for the club, De Paul should still see some work and figures to generate plenty of crosses as well.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Middling performance at Las Palmas De Paul (suspension) had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 loss to Las Palmas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62nd minute.

Impact De Paul didn't make a big impact in the stat sheet against Las Palmas although he did tally multiple shots for the first time since early October. He has not scored or assisted since late August and is searching for his best form.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Wednesday De Paul was shown two yellow cards and sent off during Wednesday's clash with Celtic.

Impact De Paul saw a pair of yellow cards and was sent off in the second half. De Paul will be suspended for the reverse fixture against Celtic on Nov. 7. The midfielder could be replaced by Pablo Barrios in the starting XI for that match. His first chance to return in the Champions League will be the Nov. 28 clash with Feyenoord.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent display in fifth start De Paul had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact De Paul made his fifth start of the season and looked solid going forward against a robust Sociedad defense that has conceded 12 goals in nine games. He will look to add to his assist tally of two against Celta Vigo after the international break.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Sunday De Paul (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Cadiz.

Impact De Paul returned to training earlier this week, and while the Betis matchup came too soon for him, he might see some minutes in this one as a midfield option. He should eventually recover a regular starting role, potentially sending Saul to the bench.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed training De Paul took part in training on Friday ahead of Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact De Paul will look to make his return on Sunday after returning to training on Friday. The midfielder has been absent from Madrid's past four matches after being a starter in their first three matches of the year. If he can return on Sunday, he may be slotted right into the starting XI, sending either Saul or Koke to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be ready Thursday De Paul (thigh) was left out of the traveling squad against Osasuna on Thursday.

Impact De Paul will be shelved for his fourth consecutive contest and almost certainly won't be ready to face Cadiz on Sunday given the quick turnaround. In fact, at this point, it's fair to wonder if the midfielder will return before the upcoming international break considering he has yet to resume first-team training. A combination of Saul, Koke and Axel Witsel will hold down the midfield duties with De Paul shelved.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE