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'He's the best ever!' - Pedri welcomes prospect of playing with Lionel Messi again after Barcelona icon's secret visit to renovated Camp Nou

Barcelona midfielder Pedri is more than receptive to the idea of playing alongside Lionel Messi again in the future. The two were team-mates...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • goal

'He's the best ever!' - Pedri welcomes prospect of playing with Lionel Messi again after Barcelona icon's secret visit to renovated Camp Nou

Marc Pubill - Another solid outing in defense Pubill generated two tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Girona.

Impact Pubill has continued to deliver strong performances and has been among the team's best players in recent matches. Originally signed as a right-back, he has been used as a center-back in recent games, benefiting from multiple injuries and rotations to secure a place in the starting XI. He has started five of the last six games across all competitions, and in this match, he contributed two tackles, one interception, two clearances and a season-high four blocks, helping secure his second clean sheet with the team.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Scores as substitute Gallagher scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Girona.

Impact Gallagher played 49 minutes, entering for Nicolas Gonzalez on the left in the 29th minute following his injury and exiting for Thiago Almada in the 77th. He attempted three shots, marking only his second match this season with more than two, and contributed one tackle, maintaining his run of eight consecutive games with at least one tackle. Across 24 appearances this season, the midfielder has started just seven games and scored three goals, all off the bench.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Assists in win Alvarez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Girona.

Impact Alvarez recorded an assist to end a six-game stretch without a goal contribution in the league, marking his third league assist of the season. Since November, he has played eight league matches with just one goal and one assist, attempting just five shots in his last six games. Over the same period in the Champions League, he has scored in all three appearances, taking nine shots at a rate of three per match.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Assists as substitute Raspadori assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Girona.

Impact Raspadori was introduced for a brief seven-minute cameo, his 10th league appearance as a substitute, and made the most of it by providing his first assist in league play. The contribution followed his goal in the midweek cup, giving him two goal involvements in the same week. Since arriving from Napoli, he has started just three matches, including two in the Champions League, recording one goal on four attempts and two assists from three chances created.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Back-to-back league goals Koke scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Girona.

Impact Koke found the net again in league play, scoring in consecutive matches after taking three shots, following a stretch of 15 league appearances without a goal in which he attempted only four shots. While his offensive output has ticked up, his primary value continues to come defensively, as he logged three tackles and has totaled 12 across his recent outings, recording at least two in each match in all competitions.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores again off bench Griezmann scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Girona.

Impact Griezmann required only 12 minutes to find the net, extending his run to consecutive league goals as a substitute and bringing his total to four goals in his last three appearances, highlighted by a midweek cup brace. Despite starting only five league games this season, the French forward has continued to produce, scoring all six of his league goals off the bench.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Two saves in clean sheet Oblak made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win over Girona.

Impact Oblak snapped a four-game stretch without a clean sheet in all competitions, during which he conceded seven goals and made seven saves, by posting his sixth shutout of the season. He finished with two saves in his second clean sheet away from home and next faces Real Sociedad on Jan. 4.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Gonzalez - Suffers thigh injury Gonzalez suffered a thigh injury in Sunday's 3-0 win against Girona and is out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Gonzalez was forced off early in Sunday's victory against the Catalans due to an injury that revealed to be a muscular injury to his thigh after Monday's scans. The attacking midfielder is out for the time being and will hope that the next two weeks of break will be enough for him to recover. That said, if he had to miss some time, Alex Baena (hamstring) is expected to get a larger role in the frontline if fit to play for the Colchoneros.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha and Yamal score as Spanish leader Barcelona beats Villarreal

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal celebrate each other’s goals with a raised arm and hands linked as Barcelona wins 2-0 at 10-man Villarreal to stay four points clear of Real Madrid at the...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Girona 0-3 Atletico Madrid: Koke scores stunner in comfortable win Koke scored the pick of the goals as Atletico Madrid saw off Girona, with substitutes Conor Gallagher and Antoine Griezmann also on target.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Nico Gonzalez - Forced off early Gonzalez was forced off in the 28th minute of Sunday's 3-0 win over Girona due to a muscle injury, according to his club.

Impact Gonzalez had to exit just before the half-hour mark Sunday, with the attacker going down due to a muscle injury. This will be something to watch for the club, as he has started in 16 of his 20 appearances this campaign, although he only has one goal thus far. The good news is the club has around a two-week break with no match, hopefully recovering from his injuries during this time.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Makes initial XI for Girona clash Sorloth (undisclosed) is getting the nod in Sunday's fixture versus Pisa.

Impact Sorloth was spared midweek because of a muscular ailment, but won't miss time in La Liga play. He has scored three goals and logged one assist, 15 shots (nine on target) and four chances created in the last five contests.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Gets the call versus Girona Llorente (thigh) is starting in Sunday's match against Genoa.

Impact Llorente has shaken off a thigh issue that sidelined him for a while and is fit enough to log heavy minutes right away, replacing Robin Le Normand in the XI. He has scored and assisted once in his last five showings, adding three key passes, tackles (four won) and eight clearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Available against Girona Llorente (thigh) is back available for Sunday's clash against Girona after training fully in recent days, coach Diego Simeone confirmed in the press conference. "He's doing fine, w...

Impact Llorente has fully recovered from the thigh injury that sidelined him since six games and is back available for Sunday's clash against Girona. The versatile midfielder will be assessed tomorrow to see if he can be deemed fit enough to make the starting squad against the Catalans. If he has to return to the bench, Nahuel Molina and Marc Pubill are the likely options to replace him.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Americans Abroad: Leeds' Brenden Aaronson faces Crystal Palace's Chris Richards in USMNT clash as Atlético's Johnny Cardoso builds momentum

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Richards taking on Aaronson and what the French Cup could mean for Li...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • goal

Americans Abroad: Leeds' Brenden Aaronson faces Crystal Palace's Chris Richards in USMNT clash as Atlético's Johnny Cardoso builds momentum

Getafe stunned by second-tier Burgos in Copa del Rey, Athletic and Real Betis advance

Getafe has become the latest top-division club to be eliminated in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey after losing 3-1 to second-tier team Burgos

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Villarreal can launch an outsider La Liga title bid if it beats Barcelona

Villarreal has quietly mounted a potential dark horse title campaign through most of the first half of La Liga

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Clement Lenglet - Suffers MCL injury Lenglet underwent further scans that revealed he suffered a medial collateral ligament injury that will rule him out for several weeks, the club announced.

Impact Lenglet was forced off early in Wednesday's clash against Atletico Baleares in the Copa del Rey after suffering what was later revealed to be an MCL injury. The normal recovery timeline for that type of injury is measured in several weeks, suggesting he won't be back before at least mid January. This is a blow for the Colchoneros, as he has been a regular starter in the backline this season due to injuries, and his absence will offer David Hancko a larger role in the backline and Marc Pubill increased playing time for Atletico.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clement Lenglet - Suffers knee indirect trauma Lenglet had to be substituted early in Wednesday's clash against Atletico Baleares in the Copa del Rey after suffering an indirect trauma to his right knee, the club announced.

Impact Lenglet will have to be assessed in the coming hours to know the extend of the injury he suffered in Wednesday's clash in the Copa del Rey. The Frenchman looks to have suffered an indirect trauma to his right knee, rising concerns about a serious injury that could sideline for some time. If this is the case, David Hancko and Marc Pubill are likely to see increased playing time in central defense for the Colchoneros.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice and Real Madrid defeated third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Clement Lenglet - Injured in Copa del Rey Lenglet was brought off with an apparent injury during Wednesday's clash with Atletico Baleares.

Impact Lenglet picked up an injury in the opening 10 minutes of the Copa del Rey match and was replaced by David Hancko. The defender is just returning from a muscular issue and now lands straight back on the sideline. Lenglet will hope this isn't a serious injury before a Sunday trip to Girona, the last match prior to the winter break.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Picks up discomfort Sorloth is out for Wednesday's Copa del Rey match against Atletico Baleares due to discomfort.

Impact Sorloth has hit the sidelines for the club's midweek match and will be unavailable, as he will now be a late call for Sunday's match against Girona as he attempts to recover. This also comes after some rumors that he could be looking for a move out of the club, seeing more of a rotational role this campaign, with nine starts in 21 appearances this campaign. He will hope for a return come Sunday's match, although that will be up in the air as he recovers and possibly faces a move out when the window opens in two weeks.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Scores off bench Saturday Griezmann scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Valencia.

Impact As has been the case many times throughout his career, Griezmann was the hero for Atletico Madrid with his goal in the second half. The Frenchman controlled an excellent pass from Marc Pubill and unleashed a perfect shot past Julen Agirrezabala. Griezmann has five goals in the current Liga campaign despite alternating between the starting lineup and the bench.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Pubill - Sets up winning goal Pubill assisted once in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute while racking up seven clearances, three interceptions and th...

Impact Pubill has started in his last four appearances for Atletico Madrid and has provided solid value as a center-back. This assist turned out to be a turning point of the game, as he set up Antoine Griezmann's game-winning goal. Pubill should continue to deliver most of his value through defensive stats, though.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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'He's the best ever!' - Pedri welcomes prospect of playing with Lionel Messi again after Barcelona icon's secret visit to renovated Camp Nou

Raphinha and Yamal score as Spanish leader Barcelona beats Villarreal

Americans Abroad: Leeds' Brenden Aaronson faces Crystal Palace's Chris Richards in USMNT clash as Atlético's Johnny Cardoso builds momentum

Getafe stunned by second-tier Burgos in Copa del Rey, Athletic and Real Betis advance

Villarreal can launch an outsider La Liga title bid if it beats Barcelona

Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera