Atlético Madrid Team News Page 45 - Soccer

Thomas Lemar - Yet to train Lemar (strain) is not training ahead of Thursday's clash with Leipzig, El Desmarque reports.

Impact Lemar remains out of the squad with a muscular issue. It's been a year since he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, and various aggravations to the same injury have kept Lemar out of the first team to open the season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marcos Llorente - Perfect accuracy with crosses Llorente had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (four accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Valencia.

Impact This season, Llorente has been hit or miss with his cross accuracy, and Sunday's game was a clear example of the former. He has six accurate crosses in 11 attempts across his five appearances this season. Llorente has already reached the halfway mark of his accurate crosses from the 2023-24 La Liga.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo De Paul - 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Lino - Records assist Lino assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Valencia.

Impact One of Lino's attempts at a shot turned out to be a pass to an open Antoine Griezmann, who scored off the former's header. After five games, Lino has an assist in the 2024-25 La Liga, during which he has also logged four shots on goal and four chances crated.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Reserve appearance leads to goal Alvarez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Valencia.

Impact After three consecutive starts without a goal, much less multiple shots on target, Alvarez was benched as Atletico Madrid's team returned to La Liga play from the international break. He benefited from a case of being at the right place and time for a goal, slotting one past Giorgi Mamardashvili after saving a shot from Alexander Sorloth. Perhaps this could get Alvarez's goal scoring in motion.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Second game includes goal Gallagher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Valencia.

Impact Gallagher made his Atletico Madrid debut on Aug. 31, logging one shot and one interception before exiting after 70 minutes. He was much louder Sunday, kicking off the team's scoring frenzy by slotting one home himself. One goal in two appearances with his new club is a welcome way for Gallagher to begin his Atletico Madrid career, especially after he was exiled from Chelsea despite being the Blues' healthiest player during their 2023-24 season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Second game includes goal Gallagher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Valencia.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Excellent against Valladolid Griezmann scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-0 win over Valencia.

Impact The most eye-popping number of Griezmann's stat line was his 12 crosses, four of them accurate. He had logged fewer crosses and the same number of crosses across his previous four appearances. But easily, Griezmann's best contribution is obviously his goal, which he has two of across the 2024-25 La Liga.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Logs one-save clean sheet Oblak had one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Valencia.

Impact Thierry Correia logged Valencia's lone shot on goal, and that shot was all Oblak needed to maintain a clean sheet, his third consecutive one in La Liga. Before the goalkeeper will look to make it four straight clean sheets Sunday at Rayo Vallecano, he must help Atletico Madrid's team begins its Champions League campaign Thursday against RB Leipzig.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

La Liga Team of the Week: Matchweek 5 Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher headlines the La Liga Team of the Week.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Gallagher & Alvarez's 1st Atletico goals! Atletico Madrid vs. Valencia | LALIGA HIGHLIGHTS | ESPN FC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Jan Oblak - Gets start Oblak (illness) is starting for Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Oblak was able to recover from an illness that saw him miss the last match against Athletic Club. He's made three appearances on the season, allowing just two goals with two clean sheets on seven saves.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios - Suffers muscular injury Barrios has suffered a muscular injury in his left leg and is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks at a minimum, the club announced Monday.

Impact Barrios departed the Spain U21 camp with the injury, and the tests revealed the injury, so the central midfielder will miss quite a few matches for Atletico, including the Champions League opener against RB Leipzig on Sep. 19. Based on the intial timeline, the earliest he might return to action could be the Oct. 6 match against Real Sociedad, but it wouldn't be surprising if he's sidelined until the end of the October international break.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher explains how he already 'feels at home' with Atletico Madrid following controversial summer exit from Chelsea | Goal.com US Conor Gallagher says he already "feels at home" following his move from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid - after a turbulent transfer saga.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • GOAL.COM

'Not true' - Conor Gallagher bites back at Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca following summer transfer to Atletico Madrid | Goal.com US Conor Gallagher set the record straight with Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca after he was forced to accept a summer transfer to Atletico Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Julian Alvarez - Quiet in win Alvarez recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Athletic.

Impact Alvarez would earn his third straight start Saturday but is still without his first goal contribution in an Atletico Madrid uniform. Ultimately, he did not influence the derby contest, with his one shot being his only significant stat. That said, he will look to do better moving forward, as the Argentine should be bound for his first La Liga goal contribution soon.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Griezmann - Registers four crosses Griezmann had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Athletic.

Impact Griezmann couldn't find the net Saturday despite his four shots, going two games since his last goal. He also recorded three chances created, having been shifted to his playmaking attacking midfielder role. He will look for a goal contribution in his next match after bagging three in the opening two matches of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Notches assist Sorloth assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Athletic.

Impact Sorloth has gained another goal contribution after earning a goal in his debut with the club, as he assisted on Angel Correa's 92nd match-winner. This would come after he appeared off the bench, only seeing 20 minutes as a substitute. That said, he hopes to return to the starting XI next match, although he may be left out and moved to more of a rotational role due to newly signed Julian Alvarez.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Bags late-winner Correa scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Athletic.

Impact Correa was the hero of Saturday's derby, as the forward would find the back of the net in the 92nd minute to lead the team to a 1-0 win. This marks his first goal of the season, taking six shots to reach that mark. He will hope to see more time in the future, as he only featured for two minutes off the bench Saturday, having seen 84 minutes of play in four appearances off the bench all season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Clean sheet against Athletic Musso had one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against Athletic.

Impact Musso made his club debut Saturday with normal starter Jan Oblak (illness) out, putting on a decent display after making one save and providing a clean sheet. He will likely return to the bench for the club's next match, with Oblak having an additional week to heal due to the international break.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LATE-GAME GOAL 🙌 Athletic Club vs. Atletico Madrid | LALIGA Highlights | ESPN FC

AUGUST 31, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Jan Oblak - Out with illness Oblak is not in the squad to face Athletic Club on Saturday due to an illness.

Impact Oblak will miss Saturday's fixture as he deals with a digestive issue. Juan Musso replaces Oblak in goal for Saturday's match.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Barrios - Three shots in draw Barrios had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Barrios recorded more than one shot attempt for the second time in three outings and landed his first shot on target of the season. He also has at least one chance created in each of his three appearances and finished with more than 40 completed passes for a third straight game.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Four shots in draw Sorloth recorded four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact After playing as a sub in the last game, Sorloth was back in the starting lineup for the second time in three games. He gave a solid effort with a season-high four shots and two on target, before subbing out in the 73rd minute. He also recorded his first chance created of the season, accounting for a total of three in the game, which ties his second-highest total from last season.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa - Fires four shots in draw Correa recorded four shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact Correa entered the match as a sub for Rodrigo De Paul in the 62nd minute of play. He gave his squad a boost as he set a season high with four shots, but he has yet to land a shot on target over three appearances this season. Correa also recorded his first accurate cross of the year.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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