Atlético Madrid Team News Page 7 - Soccer

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

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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

Koke - Scores in win over Valencia Koke scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Koke found the back of the net early in the first half after latching on a rebound and slotting a shot past Julen Agirrezabala. Koke has seen regular minutes in midfield this season, but don't expect him to be a steady contributor on the attack. As a holding midfielder, his fantasy upside isn't very high.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Oblak - Beaten once by Valencia Oblak made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valencia.

Impact Oblak was beaten once in the first half, but the goal ended up being a deflection that left him helpless. The Slovenian goalkeeper hasn't been his usual self this season. This was his fourth consecutive appearance in all competitions without a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Simeone grateful for experience in Atletico's ranks Diego Simeone lauded Atletico Madrid's experienced operators after Koke and Antoine Griezmann netted in their 2-1 win over Valencia.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Raphinha scores 2 as Barcelona wins to add pressure on Real Madrid's Alonso before crunch game

Raphinha has scored two late goals to give Barcelona 2-0 win over Osasuna and increase it lead of the Spanish league

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Clement Lenglet - Makes bench Saturday Lenglet (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Valencia.

Impact Lenglet did not feature against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League but returned to training following that match and is fit again. The defender is included in the squad for Saturday, though he is returning to the bench to face Valencia. The center-back could still feature later in the game depending on how it unfolds.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Clement Lenglet - Back in training, will be option Lenglet (strain) is back in training and will be an option for Saturday's game against Valencia, Isaac Suarez of MARCA reports.

Impact Lenglet didn't play against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, but the defender returned to training after that game and is expected to be in the squad this Saturday. He's expected to begin the game on the bench, though, as Atletico are expected to repeat the same XI that defeated the Dutch side.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Correa's goal lifts UANL Tigres over Toluca in the Apertura final first leg

Angel Correa has scored a second-half goal to lead UANL Tigres to a 1-0 victory over Toluca in the first leg of the Mexican Apertura final

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Real Madrid's trip to Alaves has become a crunch game for beleaguered coach Xabi Alonso

Two wins in eight matches

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Pablo Barrios - Assists from cross in win Pablo Barrios assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus PSV Eindhoven. In addition, he wa...

Impact Pablo Barrios lifted the ball to the back post Tuesday to setup Atletico Madrid's second goal of their 3-2 victory over PSV Eindhoven. The assist was the midfielder's first of the season across all competitions. Barrios has played the full 90 minutes in each of his last five starting appearances.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Hancko - Finds nets in victory Hancko scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Hancko pounced on a spilled rebound Tuesday to score Atletico Madrid's second goal of their 3-2 victory over PSV Eindhoven. The goal was the result of the central defender's first shot on goal in 11 appearances (10 starts). More characteristically, Hancko made three tackle (two won), one interception and four clearances Tuesday across his 90-minute shift.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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