FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Atlético Madrid vs
-Rayo Vallecano
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Rayo Vallecano falls to Atlético Madrid after Depay's late goal
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Antoine Griezmann - Assist machine Griezmann assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Griezmann came on as a substitute Wednesday and played 32 minutes. The playmaking Frenchman made the most of his limited minutes, supplying a game-winning assist. The assist was his sixth of the season and the fourth straight appearance in which he has setup a goal. Griezmann will next take aim at the top ranked defense in La Liga when Athletico take on Real Madrid Sunday.
JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis Depay - Scores again Depay scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Depay scored his fourth goal of the season Wednesday. The goal marks this first time this season Depay has scored in back-to-back matches and just the second time he's started in back-to-back matches. Manager Diego Simeone made seven changes to the lineup that defeated Valencia over the weekend, but he opted to keep Depay in the team. Depay will hope that his recent uptick in form will coincide with an uptick in regular minutes, as well.
JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo Riquelme - Set piece assist Rodrigo Riquelme assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Riquelme appeared in his sixth consecutive match (five starts) Wednesday. His sumptuous cross from a free kick led to a headed goal that opened the scoring. The assist was Riquelme's second during his six-start appearance streak and his third on the season. He has also contributed two goals in all competitions.
JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Isi Palazon - Five crosses Isi Palazon had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...
Impact Palazon earned his fourth yellow card of the season Wednesday before being replaced after 76 minutes. Palazon has been a fixture for Rayo Vallecano this season, making 21 starts (22 appearances), scoring twice and assisting once. In his last five matches, he has attempted 21 crosses (three accurate) and 15 corners.
JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Reinildo Mandava - Headed goal Reinildo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Reinildo found the back off the net four the first time since 2021, playing for Lille. The appearance was his second since returning from the African Cup of Nations and just his third appearance overall (two starts). Reinildo's minutes have been limited this season due to a knee injury. His main contribution to Athletico Madrid should be defensively. In the last two matches, he's amassed five tackles (five won), 11 clearances, and two interceptions.
JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Arthur Vermeeren - Debut appearance Vermeeren recorded one tackle (zero won) and two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Vermeeren made his debut for Athletico Madrid Wednesday. He started and played the first half before being taken off in favor of Nahuel Molina. Vermeeren displayed some of the defensive prowess that has given him the reputation as one of the best young players in Europe. After providing one goal and two assists in six Champions League appearances earlier this season with Royal Antwerp, Vermeeren will hope to show his equally impressive offensive skillset as he continues to settle in under Diego Simeone.
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