Atlético Madrid Team News Page 44 - Soccer

Five Players to Watch in the Madrid Derby: Vinicius Junior, Bellingham, Griezmann Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham and Antoine Griezmann headline the Madrid derby.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Atletico Madrid's Keys to Success in the Madrid Derby Atlético Madrid’s lethal counter-attack can get the better of Real Madrid on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

League condemns plan by some fans to racially abuse Vinícius while hiding behind face masks

The Spanish league says it will ask police to act against the promoters of a social media campaign that the league says is aimed at promoting racist acts against Vinícius Júnior at...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

🚨 HEATED FIXTURES! 🚨 Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, Man United vs. Spurs & MORE! | ESPN FC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Atletico Madrid: La Liga How Carlo Ancelotti could set up Real Madrid with Kylian Mbappé out injured for the Madrid derby.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jose Maria Gimenez - Keeps clean sheet Thursday Gimenez generated one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Thursday's 1-0 win versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact Gimenez kept his fourth clean sheet of the season Thursday and has kept a clean sheet in every La Liga match this season where he has played the full 90 minutes. He contributed four clearances and one tackle in the victory. The only downside to his outing was a yellow card, his second booking of the season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Assists winner Thursday Griezmann assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Griezmann assisted the match-winning goal Thursday as he set up Julian Alvarez's strike in the 90th minute. It marked Griezmann's third assist of the La Liga campaign to go with his two goals. He finished the match with a season-high four chances created as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Scores late winner Thursday Alvarez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Alvarez scored the match's only goal Thursday, a strike in the 90th minute assisted by Antoine Griezmann's cross. It marked Alvarez's second goal of the season, both of which have happened in his three bench appearances. Alvarez has not had a roaring start to his career with Atletico, but this could be the moment he needed to boost his form.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Keeps clean sheet Thursday Oblak had four saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Oblak kept a clean sheet Thursday, his fourth in six La Liga starts this season. He also tied a season high with four saves. Next up he faces a very difficult matchup with arch-rival Real Madrid, a side which has scored 16 goals in seven league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Álvarez scores late to give Atletico Madrid 1-0 win over Celta Vigo

Atletico Madrid picked up momentum ahead of the derby against Real Madrid with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo thanks to Julián Álvarez’s 90th-minute winner in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Record number of disabled spectators expected at Champions League match next month in Spain

A Champions League match next month between Atletico Madrid and Lille could see a record number of fans with disabilities in the stands

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Nahuel Molina - Whips in five crosses Molina registered one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Molina was back in the starting Xi after four matches serving off the bench. He was decent in his 90 minutes of play, registering one shot, two chances created and five crosses. He was also solid in the defense with his two tackles, two interceptions and four clearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Assist Sunday Sorloth assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sorloth bagged an assist Sunday, finding Conor Gallagher in the 49th minute for the equalizing goal of the match. This marks his third goal contribution of the season, now having earned a goal and two assists. He continues to see rotational time in the starting XI, starting in four of his seven appearances this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Nets goal Gallagher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Gallagher was the hero Sunday, as his 49th minute goal would be the equalizer that forced the draw against Rayo. This marks his second goal of the season, having scored in consecutive league matches. He also had a decent match in the defense, registering two clearances, two interceptions and five tackles in the win.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Allows one against Rayo Oblak had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Oblate did well to protect his net Sunday, only allowing one of the four shots he faced on target to find the back of the net. This comes after earning a clean sheet in his last league appearance, ending his three-game streak. He currently has three clean sheets and will look for his fourth when facing Celta Vigo on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Leg injury confirmed Azpilicueta has been confirmed to have suffered a muscle injury in his left leg, according to his club.

Impact Azpilicueta could be heading for time on the sidelines after leaving Sunday's match early, as he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury. The club didn't give a timeline for his return, as it will depend on his recovery program. Either way, he likely will miss time, hoping for a speedy recovery with what appears to be a less serious injury. He had started in five of the club's seven matches this season, so this will force a change, with Axel Witsel or Jose Maria Gimenez being his likely replacements while out.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Off injured Azpilicueta was subbed off due to injury in the 45th minute during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Rayo.

Impact Azpilicueta suffered a small muscle injury that saw him last just one half on Sunday. It was his first match played since Aug 31, sharing playing time with Reinildo in the back line, recording 10 clearances with eight tackles (three won) in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Five shots in first start of season Correa generated five shots (zero on goal) and one corner in Thursday's 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Correa attempted five shots as Atleti won their Champions League opener. He failed to put any of his shots on target and created two chances. Last season, he hit five shots or more twice.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Assists opening goal in UCL win Llorente assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Thursday's 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

Impact Llorente picked up his second assist of the season as he helped his team draw level in the tie before winning the game. His cross found Antoine Griezeman who was able to volley home expertly. He created three chances in this game, his second time this season which is a great improvement compared to only the five occasions he did so last year.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Scores incredible winning goal Gimenez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 win against RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Gimenez scored a crucial winner in the opening Champions League game of the season. This is his first goal in the UCL since 2020/21. He took two shots in this game, more than in any game this season and a number he only matched twice in all of last season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Goal and assist in huge victory Griezmann scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and three chances created in Thursday's 2-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Impact Griezeman contributed one goal and one assist in both of his side's goals. This is his second game this season in which he has been involved in multiple goals. Griezemann's goal was a tremendous volley from a Marcos Llorente cross. He took five shots in this game, which was the most he has managed in any game this season and something he only did five times last year.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Two saves in UCL victory Oblak made two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 2-1 win against RB Leipzig.

Impact Oblak made two saves as he helped his side to a 2-1 victory. He had kept three clean sheets in a row before this game. The goal he conceded came from a rebound from one of his strong saves. In last season's UCL campaign, the Slovenian kept two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Lamine Yamal scores in Barcelona loss, Arsenal steals a point in Italy

Arsenal tied Atalanta, Atletico Madrid completed its comeback with a late winner and 10-man Barcelona lost despite Lamine Yamal's first Cham...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Champions League: Lamine Yamal scores in Barcelona loss, Arsenal steals a point in Italy

Atletico Madrid vs. RB Leipzig (9/19/24) | How to watch UEFA Champions League match Atletico Madrid faces RB Leipzig in a soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 (9/19/24) at Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • NJ.COM

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. RB Leipzig – Champions League Diego Simeone must choose between Alexander Sørloth and Julián Alvarez to start up top for Atletico Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

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League condemns plan by some fans to racially abuse Vinícius while hiding behind face masks

Álvarez scores late to give Atletico Madrid 1-0 win over Celta Vigo

Record number of disabled spectators expected at Champions League match next month in Spain

Champions League: Lamine Yamal scores in Barcelona loss, Arsenal steals a point in Italy