Atlético Madrid Team News Page 42 - Soccer

Julian Alvarez - Credited with assist Sunday Alvarez assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Leganes.

Impact Alvarez fought for a loose ball inside the box, and in the end, one of his many touches ended setting Alexander Sorloth up, and the Norwegian striker simply had to deflect the ball past Marko Dmitrovic. Alvarez hasn't been a consistent starter and has been alternative in the attacking line, but he still has three goals and one assist across 10 appearances (six starts) in the 2024/25 Liga season.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Fills stat sheet, scores goal Griezmann scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 win against Leganes. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Griezmann bagged what ended up being the game-winning goal, as he took advantage of a clever run from Giuliano Simeone and a perfect cross to tap the ball home in from close range just before Marko Dmitrovic could reach it. This was Griezmann's third goal of the campaign, and he's off to a strong start with three goals and four assists across 10 appearances (eight starts) in league play.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giuliano Simeone - Sets up goal in second half Simeone assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Leganes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute...

Impact Simeone came off the bench in the second half and played a key role in the comeback, as he assisted what would end up being the game-winning goal from Antoine Griezmann with a perfect cross that was tapped home from close range by the Frenchman. Simeone isn't expected to start regularly, however, and that certainly limits his fantasy upside across all formats.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Witsel - Sets up equalizer Sunday Witsel assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Leganes.

Impact Witsel registered the assist that led to Atletico's equalizer in the second half, as the Belgian defender prevented a ball from leaving the field with a pass to the middle of the six-yard box without knowing that Alexander Sorloth would slot it home with a magnificent backheel. Witsel's move to a center-back role has limited his fantasy upside even more, and he should earn most of his value via stats such as tackles, clearances and interceptions going forward.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Active in win over Leganes Correa had five shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Leganes.

Impact Correa didn't find the back of the net, but his mobility and creativity certainly posed a fair share of problems to the opposing defense. Correa will try to take advantage of every chance he has to crack the XI, as he starts well below the pecking order behind Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth for minutes in the attacking line.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Gives up one goal Sunday Oblak had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Leganes.

Impact There wasn't much Oblak could've done to stop Yvan Neyou Noupa's strike into the roof of the net, but the Slovenia goalkeeper didn't have a lot of problems the rest of the way. As long as he stays healthy, Oblak should remain Atletico's starting goalkeeper both in LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League game

Atletico Madrid is trying to bring a record number of spectators with disabilities to a Champions League match to raise awareness about inclusion and the need to promote better acc...

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Pablo Barrios - Suffers minor injury Barrios suffered a leg injury in Sunday's 3-1 win over Leganes and is expected to be sidelined for around two weeks, the club announced Monday.

Impact Barrios left the match on Sunday with what appeared to be a severe injury, but the tests ruled out anything major. Barrios will miss a couple of games for Atletico, but he could return in time to face Las Palmas on Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clement Lenglet - Suffers knee and ankle sprain Lenglet suffered a knee sprain and an ankle sprain in Sunday's 3-1 win over Leganes and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future, the club announced Monday.

Impact The diagnosis is quite serious, as the central defender suffered a Grade 2 sprain in his left ankle and a Grade 1 sprain in his left knee after Axel Witsel fell on top of him during Sunday's win. The defender should be out for several weeks due to the injury, and at the very least, he should be sidelined until after the November break. However, a more precise timeline for his recovery will be provided as Lenglet undergoes a rehab process.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético de Madrid 3 vs 1 CD Leganés | Game Highlights ⚽

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

🚨 COMEBACK WIN 🚨 Atletico Madrid vs. Leganes | LALIGA Highlights | ESPN FC

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • YOUTUBE

ATLÉTICO DE MADRID 3 - 1 CD LEGANÉS I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Marcos Llorente - Back in training Llorente (thigh) is back in training and could return to action before the end of the month, according to Paula Fernandez of El Desmarque.

Impact Llorente is going through the first stages of training, so he won't be able to feature against Leganes on Sunday, but he might return before the end of the month, either against Lille in the UEFA Champions League on Oct. 23 or against Real Betis in league play on Oct. 27. Llorente has been a regular starter when healthy for Atletico, racking up nine starts out of 10 appearances between LaLiga and the Champions League.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid and Lazio sanctioned by UEFA for fans' racist and/or discriminatory behavior

Atletico Madrid and Lazio have been sanctioned by UEFA for the racist and/or discriminatory behavior of their fans

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Nahuel Molina - Busy defensively in draw Molina had one off-target shot and made three tackles (two won), six clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Molina couldn't provide his usual offensive support from the right as his team was mostly dominated by the opposition so he dedicated himself to hustling defensively with season highs in both tackles and clearances to help Atleti escaping with at least one point. The right-back competes with Marcos Llorente for a starting spot and more defensive performances like this can ease the way for him to become the undisputed first choice.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clement Lenglet - Shines in Atleti debut Lenglet made 10 clearances and one interception, suffered two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Lenglet made his debut with Atletico after joining on loan and was simply amazing at the heart of the defense with double-digit clearances and a lot of great reads to dominate opposing forwards and allow his team to escape with one point despite being completely dominated. Competition for a starting spot is strong at Atleti, but more games like this will make Lenglet escalate the pecking order lightning fast.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Makes six saves in draw Oblak made six saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Oblak bounced back from midweek's trouncing at the hands of Benfica and had a really good performance against a home side that dominated the game after conceding a goal in the opening minute. The six saves made by the goalkeeper were a season high in league games and he has four clean sheets and five goals allowed over eight domestic starts.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Logs assist in draw Griezmann delivered an assist, created two chances, made three clearances and suffered three fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Griezmann assisted Julian Alvarez for the opener in the first minute of the game but then he couldn't do much else up front for an Atleti side that was dominated by the hosts. Anyway, this was the fourth assist of the year over nine appearances for the attacker, who remains one of his team's top fantasy performers.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Scores in draw Alvarez scored a goal off two shots (one on target) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Alvarez didn't need even a minute to make an impact here as he opened the scoring for Atleti with a very well-placed shot into the far post. However, the forward couldn't have many other noteworthy contributions afterwards, which ultimately led him to be subbed off in the second frame. That's now three goals over nine league appearances for Alvarez, who's quietly starting to get settled in his new club.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

France starts post-Griezmann era amid Mbappé controversy

Antoine Griezmann has retired from France duty

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Pablo Barrios - Limited impact vs. Sociedad Barrios (leg) went the full 90 in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad, finishing with 18 passes, three fouls drawn and one foul committed.

Impact Barrios might have played the entire match Saturday, but he didn't have any kind of fantasy impact in a game where Atletico Madrid once again rotated the side in the midst of a packed schedule.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'C'MON MAN! C'MON!' - Craig Burley's REACTION to Atletico Madrid's draw vs. Real Sociedad | ESPN FC

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

🚨 GAVE IT AWAY AT THE END 🚨 Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad | LALIGA Highlights | ESPN FC

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Pablo Barrios - Set to return Barrios (leg) is set to return for Sunday's trip to Sociedad, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Barrios has missed six matches but is now expected to make his full return during Sunday's trip. The midfielder could immediately be brought into the starting XI, as Atleti look to rotate with a busy schedule including European competition.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Thigh injury confirmed Llorente has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his thigh, according to his club.

Impact Llorente is heading to the injury list after suffering a thigh injury in Wednesday's match against Benfica. It is unknown how long he will be out, but he shouldn't be considered an option for Sunday's match against Sociedad, likely returning following the international break. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Nahuel Molina and Conor Gallagher as his likely replacements.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

ATLÉTICO MADRID NEWS

NEWS

SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

ROSTER

VIDEOS

STATS

ODDS

Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League game

Atletico Madrid and Lazio sanctioned by UEFA for fans' racist and/or discriminatory behavior

France starts post-Griezmann era amid Mbappé controversy