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MATCHDAY: Barca, United under pressure in Champions League

Manchester United will be under serious pressure to qualify if it loses at home to Villarreal after starting group play with a shocking defeat at Young Boys in Switzerland

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss extended time Muriel underwent new tests on his injured thigh, which revealed a sizeable strain, and he will rest completely for seven days before being re-evaluated, Atalanta informed.

Impact Muriel has been dealing with the issue for a couple of weeks, but he has not improved much. He is surely out for the next three matches, and likely much a few more. Duvan Zapata and Roberto Piccoli are on track to recover from their physical problems and will shoulder the attack, alongside Josip Ilicic.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Might not be ready for Fiorentina match Muriel (thigh) was limited to some therapies Tuesday, Atalanta announced.

Impact Muriel is nursing a thigh problem that forced him to miss international duties. He has yet to resume practicing and, with only a few days to go before the match, he appears a long-shot to feature. Josip Ilicic and Ruslan Malinovskyi could lead the frontline since Duvan Zapata and Roberto Piccoli are not fully fit either.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Excused for international duties Muriel will stay in Italy to rehab a thigh injury and will not play with Colombia during the international break, L'Eco di Bergamo reports.

Impact Muriel picked up the problem in the opener and might have aggravated it during the second match, although its extent is not known yet. He is in danger of missing the Fiorentina game in two weeks.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Produces against Bologna Muriel took four shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created four scoring chances and drew three fouls in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Muriel did not manage to break through, but he still put up great numbers across the board, leading his team in multiple offensive categories. He will lead the Atalanta front-line for as long as Duvan Zapata is sidelined. He found the target in the opener. They will host Fiorentina in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Bologna game Muriel did not have lingering problems after subbing off versus Torino and will start Saturday against Bologna, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Muriel bowed out early in the second half last week, but his problem was minor and he practiced regularly. With Duvan Zapata still sidelined, he will again lead the frontline versus Bologna, eyeing his second goal of the season.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and subs off against Torino Muriel took two shots (one on target), drew one foul, had three successful take-ons, scored a goal and bowed out early in the second half in Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Muriel broke the deadlock early with a tremendous solo action and left-footed scorcher from distance. However, he limped off ten minutes into the second half and coach Gasperini stated that he picked up a minor problem that will have to be assessed throughout the week. Atalanta will host Bologna Saturday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Çalhanoğlu stars as Inter routs Genoa 4-0 in Serie A opener

New Inter Milan signing Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored one goal and set up another as the Nerazzurri got their Serie A title defense off to a winning start with a 4-0 win at home to Genoa

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes cameo in Milan clash Muriel took three shots (zero on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance and won nine duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Muriel subbed in at half-time and shined as far as the peripheral stats were concerned, while he misfired on all his attempts. He amassed 25 goals, eight assists, 98 shots and 50 chances created in 43 appearances this year.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in very late versus Genoa Muriel (thigh) won two duels and had one successful take-on in a handful of minutes in Saturday's 4-3 win over Genoa.

Impact Muriel was spared ahead of the midweek Coppa Italia final because of a knock on his thigh. He should be in better shape for next Sunday's home game versus Milan. He has recorded four goals, two assists, 13 shots and nine created chances in the last five appearances.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Genoa match Muriel picked up a thigh contusion in the last game and will have to be assessed over the 24 hours, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Muriel did not look in practice Friday according to the coach, who was hopeful the situation could improve in short order. If Muriel was spared, Josip Ilicic and Aleksey Miranchuk would see an uptick of minutes.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Benevento Muriel scored one goal on three shots (two on target), created two chances and delivered four crosses in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Benevento.

Impact Muriel had a good offensive outing Wednesday as he found the back of the net to help his side take home all three points. The striker has now scored three goals and provided two assists in his last four appearances. He will look to continue the strong offensive form Saturday versus Genoa.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Super League rebel Juventus loses 3-0 to Milan, drops to 5th

Juventus lost 3-0 at home to AC Milan to leave its chances of qualifying for the Champions League in peril

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Parma 2-5 Atalanta | Luis Muriel Bags Brace In 7 Goal Thriller! | Serie A TIM

MAY 9, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Inter Milan wins first Serie A title since 2010

Inter Milan has won its first Serie A title in more than a decade after second-place Atalanta drew 1-1 at Sassuolo

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Super League entrant Juventus struggles again in Serie A

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APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter moves 8 points clear at top as Milan, Juve drop points

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APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid beats Atalanta to return to CL quarterfinals

Real Madrid has defeated Atalanta 3-1 to return to the Champions League quarterfinals after two consecutive eliminations in the last 16

MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta and Lazio warm up for CL with wins in Serie A

Atalanta and Lazio warmed up for Champions League games with victories in Serie A

MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mendy's late goal gives Madrid 1-0 win over 10-man Atalanta

Real Madrid struggled to break down 10-man Atalanta before Ferland Mendy netted an 86th-minute winner to give the Spanish giant a 1-0 win in the first leg of the round of 16

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A year after 'Game Zero,' Atalanta welcomes Real Madrid

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bayern problems mount; Man City in form for Champions League

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FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Second-half GOALFEST! Atalanta top Napoli in thrilling display | ESPN FC Serie A Highlights

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Muriel snatches last-gasp victory for Atalanta | Cagliari 0-1 Atalanta | Top Moment | Serie A TIM

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Cagliari 0-1 Atalanta | Luis Muriel Strikes Late to Steal Victory! | Serie A TIM

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • YOUTUBE