Atlético Madrid Team News Page 36 - Soccer

Julian Alvarez - Doesn't train, makes squad list Alvarez was held out of training Tuesday but was selected for the squad list.

Impact Alvarez didn't train Tuesday, leaving some doubts about his health for Wednesday. However, he has been added to the squad list, implying he may be an option. That said, he could've been held out due to workload, as he is a regular starter in a busy schedule, although that is unknown. Either way, the club will hope he is fit and can start, starting in 23 of his 28 appearances.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - Picks one match suspension De Paul will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact De Paul has accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for Saturday's match against Mallorca. Koke is expected to start in midfield in his place.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - No longer suspended Galan has completed his one-game suspension and is no longer suspended. However, he picked up an ankle injury during UCL's game against Leverkusen and is aiming for a return in the...

Impact Galan missed the 1-1 draw against Villarreal due to a one-match ban and an ankle injury sustained in the Champions League win over Leverkusen on Tuesday. Samuel Lino is expected to replace him until Galan fully recovers.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clement Lenglet - Back from suspension Lenglet completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Lenglet missed the 1-1 draw against Villarreal due to an accumulation of yellow cards that resulted in him missing that game. He is now expected to return directly to the starting lineup in the back-three alongside Robin Le Normand and Jose Maria Gimenez on Saturday.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Witsel - Returns to starting XI Witsel had one tackle (one won), three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Witsel was selected as a member of the Atletico Madrid starting XI Saturday for the first time since November as they played to a 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. The central defender equipped himself admirably in his return, leading the team with three clearances and three interceptions while making one block. With Clement Lenglet due to return from his one match ban and Javi Galan targeting the Madrid derby in early Feb. for his return, Witsel will have to continue to put forth high caliber performances to maintain his place in Atleti's lineup.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Five shots in draw Alvarez had five shots (three on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd...

Impact Alvarez led the Atletico Madrid attack Saturday with five shots (three on goal) as they played to a 1-1 stalemate versus Villarreal. The forward continues to pepper the net in his first season in the Spanish capital. Over his last five appearances (five starts) across all competitions, Alvarez has averaged three shots attempted and two shots on goal per appearance while creating a total of six chances and scoring three goals.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Lino - Nets goal as substitute Lino scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Lino scrambled home a second half equalizer Saturday to help Atletico Madrid to claw back a point in their 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. Lino entered the fray at halftime and was tied for the second-most shots on the team with three (two on goal) while creating one chance. After being named to the starting XI in six of Atleti's first seven fixture to begin the season, Lino has settled into a rotational role. Over Atleti's last 17 fixtures across all competitions, he has made 14 appearances (six starts).

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Concedes penalty Oblak registered no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Oblak made zero saves from open play and conceded a first half penalty kick Saturday as Atletico Madrid left points on the table in a 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. The veteran keeper is in the midst of a strong run of form having made 14 saves and three clearances over his last seven appearances (seven starts) while conceding just five goals and recording two clean sheets. Oblak's next challenge is likely to come in a midweek Champions League matchup versus already-eliminated RB Salzburg.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 25, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alexander Sorloth - Option off bench Sorloth (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Sorloth is returning as expected Saturday, finding a spot on the bench to face Villarreal. He will probably continue in a rotational role moving forward and see most of his time off the bench, only starting in nine of his 23 appearances this season.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"Have now entered the race" - Journalist claims Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Arsenal star in the January transfer window According to a report by Florian Plettenberg, Atletico Madrid is in the race to sign Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alexander Sorloth - Available vs. Villarreal Sorloth (strain) will be available for Saturday's game against Villarreal, Jesus Colino of Diario AS reports.

Impact Sorloth missed two matches for Atletico Madrid, but he'll be an option off the bench to face his former team Saturday. The Norwegian striker has eight goals across 18 appearances (seven starts) in LaLiga this season.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Suffers ankle sprain Galan suffered an ankle sprain in the UCL win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday and will be sidelined for the time being, Sergio Picos of Diario AS reports.

Impact Galan's goal is to return for the Madrid derby against Real Madrid on Feb. 8, but he might be able to return to action sooner if he recovery process goes well. Reinildo is expected to operate on the left side of the defense as long as Galan remains out.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Could return vs. Villarreal Sorloth (strain) was spotted in training Thursday and could be available to face Villarreal on Saturday, Jesus Colino of Diario AS reports.

Impact Sorloth has missed Atletico's last two matches due to the injury, but he seems to be trending toward a return over the weekend. Even if he's available, he shouldn't play a significant role in fantasy since he operates as a backup behind the striker duo of Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Assists game winner Correa assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Correa was one of the last subs for Atletico Madrid, finding Julian Alvarez to assist the game winner Tuesday. Despite just two starts in six UCL appearances, he's been a supe sub for Diego Simeone with three goals and one assist in just 218 minutes of play.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Hero Tuesday night Alvarez scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Alvarez saves Atletico Madrid from the loss Tuesday, scoring two goals in the second half to steal all three points from Bayer Leverkusen. He's been one of the top performers during this season's UCL with six goals in seven appearances, already surpassing his career high in the tournament as he averages about 2.5 shots per contest.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Three saves in win Oblak made three saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Oblak allowed the first goal of the match, however was able to keep Bayer Leverkusen off the scoresheet since with three save during the win Tuesday. He's only managed to make one clean sheet in seven UCL appearances, allowing 11 goals on 22 saves.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios - Sent off Tuesday Barrios was shown a straight red card during Tuesday's clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Barrios made it less than 30 minutes before being shown a straight red card and handed his marching orders. The midfielder was involved with everything in central midfield, but in the end he ended up on the wrong side of the official. Barrios will miss the league phase finale against Salzburg.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Fit as expected Riquelme (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Riquelme was back in training Monday, so it is no surprise to see the midfielder on the team sheet Tuesday. He will likely only see a bench spot moving forward, only starting in five of his 14 appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Starts Tuesday Gimenez (strain) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Leverkusen.

Impact Gimenez is back from a two-match absence due to a strain, seeing the start immediately in his return. He should continue in this role moving forward now that he is fit, starting in 19 of his 22 appearances this campaign.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Alexander Sorloth - Doesn't train, out Tuesday Sorloth (strain) is out for Tuesday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Diego Simone.

Impact Sorloth will miss out yet again, as the forward has yet to train following his strain. Luckily for the club, this is a minor absence, as he has only started in nine of his 23 appearances this season. He will hope for a return soon, but that is still up in the air, with the club taking the field on Saturday to face Villarreal next.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Riquelme - Trains normally, fit for Tuesday Riquelme (illness) is an option for Tuesday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Diego Simone.

Impact Riquelme looks to be back in the call for Tuesday, recovering from his illness after only one match out. He will likely only see a spot on the bench in his return to play, starting in only five of his 14 appearances while mainly going unused recently.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Recovered from injury Gimenez (strain) is an option for Tuesday's match against Leverkusen, according to manager Diego Simone.

Impact Gimenez is back in the call for Tuesday, with the defender training Monday. He will look to return to his starting role immediately, starting in 18 of his 21 appearances this campaign. However, they may be cautious and start him on the bench to begin, hopefully then seeing minutes later into the match.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Galan - Set to be suspended Galan will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Galan has accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for Saturday's match against Villarreal. Reinildo is expected to start at left-back in his place.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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