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Atletico Madrid vs. CA Osasuna Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - October 18 - Bleacher Nation Atletico Madrid, currently sixth in LaLiga, hosts 12th-place CA Osasuna on Saturday, in a top-half versus bottom-half clash. Below, you can...

OCTOBER 18 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Robin Le Normand - Available against Osasuna Le Normand (mouth) is back available for Saturday's clash against Osasuna, the club posted.

Impact Le Normand suffered a minor blow to the mouth with Spain while on international duty but is back available for Saturday's clash against Osasuna. The center-back has been an undisputed starter in the backline under coach Diego Simeone and should return to that role on Saturday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

'Everyone must be ready' – Simeone hints towards Atletico rotation Atletico Madrid will be looking to close the gap on LaLiga leaders Real Madrid when they host Osasuna on Saturday after a slow start.

OCTOBER 17 • BEINSPORTS.COM

'We had to defend for our lives' – Skinner hails 'dangerous' Man Utd after defeating Atletico Manchester United made it two wins from two in the Champions League this season, but had to do it the hard way against Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 17 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Arsenal beats Benfica 2-0 to recover from opening loss in Women's Champions League

Beth Mead and Alessia Russo have each scored as Arsenal broke through a tenacious Benfica defense to win 2-0 and bounce back after an opening loss dented its Women’s Champions Leag...

OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid legend reveals he 'surprised' Diego Simeone after being told he was no longer needed and hints at why Argentine coach could leave next summer

Former Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has recounted a meeting with manager Diego Simeone, during which the Argentine informed him th...

OCTOBER 15 • goal

Robin Le Normand - Brought off after blow to the mouth Le Normand was forced off during Tuesday's clash with Bulgaria due to a blow to the mouth.

Impact Le Normand took a blow to the mouth and was brought off bleeding during the second half of the clash with Bulgaria. The defender will have the rest of the week to recover before returning for domestic action with a Saturday showdown against Osasuna. Le Normand has been a starter in every match prior to the break.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Xabi Alonso 'on the ropes' at Real Madrid as Vinicius Jr puts up record numbers despite decline under new manager

Vinicius Junior's role at Real Madrid has taken a surprising downturn under Xabi Alonso, but the Brazilian forward has responded in spectacu...

OCTOBER 12 • goal

A new competition for Real Madrid and Barcelona? Porto president Andre-Villas Boas reveals talks over new Super Cup with La Liga and Portuguese giants but admits clubs at 'loggerheads' over negotiations

FC Porto president Andre Villas-Boas has lifted the lid on a bold new plan that could reshape European football, an Iberian Super Cup featur...

OCTOBER 11 • goal

Thiago Almada - Available in friendly Almada (leg) is in the starting lineup for Friday's friendly match against Inter Milan.

Impact Almada is back in a match for Atletico Madrid after missing the previous seven competitive matches due to a leg injury. The playmaker should return to his regular starting role when Atletico Madrid takes on Osasuna on Oct. 18 after the international break, assuming he won't suffer any setbacks after this friendly match.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Playing in friendly Friday Gimenez (strain) is in the starting lineup for Friday's friendly match against Inter Milan.

Impact Gimenez hasn't played this season, but his presence in this friendly boosts his chances of being an alternative for upcoming contests after the break. When healthy, Gimenez should see decent minutes at the center-back position for Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Musso - Starting in friendly match Musso (illness) is in the starting lineup for Friday's friendly match against Inter Milan.

Impact Musso missed the game against Celta before the international break due to an illness, but his presence in the starting lineup in this friendly suggests he should be good to go moving forward. This means he's expected to continue as Jan Oblak's backup between the posts, so his fantasy upside will be close to minimal.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Maria Gimenez - Makes squad list for friendly Gimenez (strain) is in the squad list for the first time this season for Friday's friendly game against Inter Milan.

Impact Gimenez missed the beginning of the season due to injury and has been participating in training in recent weeks without making any match squad so far. The center-back has been included in the squad list for the friendly game against Inter Milan on Friday, which will likely allow him to play some minutes and build on his fitness to make his competitive return soon. That said, Gimenez was a regular starter in the backline for the Colchoneros last season, but he will need to compete to regain that role, with Clement Lenglet and Robin Le Normand having settled strongly in defense during his absence.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Almada - Spotted in team training Almada (leg) was spotted in team training on Thursday, the club posted.

Impact Almada missed the last seven games across all competitions for Atletico due to a leg injury but is nearing a return after being spotted in team training on Thursday during the international break. This is good news for the Colchoneros as he has started in all three of his appearances this season and is expected to hold a similar role once back to full fitness.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Women's Champions League: Man Utd enjoy dream debut as Madrid and Atletico score six Manchester United made a winning start to their first Women's Champions League campaign, while Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid ran riot.

OCTOBER 8 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Jan Oblak - Makes three saves in draw Oblak made three saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Oblak had a nice performance here, matching his season high in saves, but one of them generated a rebound that was slotted home by Iago Aspas for the equalizer in the 68th minute. A clean-sheet machine since he joined Atletico more than a decade ago, the goalkeeper isn't enjoying a nice start of campaign as he has 14 goals allowed against just 16 saves and one clean sheet over 10 starts in all competitions.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Koke - Creates three chances in draw Koke created three chances and suffered one foul during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Koke was very active in the middle of the park, being involved in the early build-up of plays while also putting his teammates in scoring position. However, this performance feels more like the exception for the Koke, as he's no longer the playmaking dynamo who was a fantasy stud almost a decade ago.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Le Normand - Busy defensively in draw Le Normand had one off-target shot and made four tackles (three won), seven clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Le Normand led an Atletico defense that had to play with one man down for more than a half, matching his season high in clearances and imposing his will against opposing forwards. Consistency isn't there yet for the center-back as he started the campaign with some ups and downs but more games like this will certainly elevate his fantasy status.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Alvarez - Quiet in draw Alvarez had zero shots and created one chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Alvarez couldn't extend his scoring streak here as he was completely held in check by the opposing defense, failing to even attempt a single shot. Such games should be seen as outliers for the forward, who was coming off racking up six goals and two assists over the previous three starts in all competitions and he'll still be one of La Liga's top fantasy picks after the international break.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Clement Lenglet - Sent off Sunday Lenglet received a pair of yellow cards and was sent off in the 40th minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Lenglet will miss at least one game due to suspension after receiving a pair of yellow cards in Sunday's draw against Celta Vigo. The Frenchman has been an undisputed starter for Atletico in central defense this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the backline, with David Hancko likely taking his spot against Osasuna after the international break.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Returns to bench Sorloth (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Sorloth is fit once again after missing the club's midweek UCL match, with the forward an option from the bench. He will likely continue in his depth role, starting in only three of his eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid vs. RC Celta de Vigo Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - October 5 - Bleacher Nation Atletico Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo will clash on Sunday in LaLiga. Atletico Madrid topped Real Madrid last time out, 5-2, but Celta de Vig...

OCTOBER 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Juan Musso - Out with illness Musso is out for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo due to illness, according to his club.

Impact Musso is not an option Sunday, as the goalie will instead miss out due to an illness. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, as he is their backup goalie. That said, the club will use Salvador Gamez as Jan Oblak's replacement off the bench Sunday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch RC Celta de Vigo vs. Atletico Madrid: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation Borja Iglesias (fourth in LaLiga, four goals) and Julian Alvarez (second, six goals) will be on display when RC Celta de Vigo hosts Atletico...

OCTOBER 4 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Simeone calls on 'evolving' Atletico Madrid squad to maintain upward trajectory Atletico Madrid will be hoping to extend their winning run in all competitions to four games when they face Celta Vigo in LaLiga.

OCTOBER 4 • BEINSPORTS.COM