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Clean sheet in XI return Pubill registered two clearancesand one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Espanyol.

Impact Pubill returned to the starting lineup against Espanyol after two games on the bench and helped Atletico to a clean sheet. The defender was one of Diego Simeone's most important players last season, but the arrival of Cristian Romero has cost him his regular place in the centre of defence. His route back in at right back has also narrowed, as Simeone has moved Marcos Llorente there and turned to Pablo Barrios and Johnny Cardoso in midfield. That picture could change in the coming days, as Romero is set to miss time and Pubill could be the one to step into the middle.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Regular starter in back line Pubill has featured in seven of Atletico Madrid's eight matches this season across all competitions and played 45 minutes in the derby win over Real Madrid before being substituted...

Impact Pubill maintains a regular presence in the back line of Atletico, though he was substituted at halftime of the derby with Marcos Llorente sliding into his unsual right-back role for the second half. He has not missed significant time to injury and remains part of manager Simeone's regular starting option in the newly back-three or at wing back depending on the system. His continued involvement in a strong defensive start, with the team sitting second in La Liga, points to a steady role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Spain coach announces Nations League squad in Ceuta in show of support after its migration crisis

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SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Scored opener in 2-2 draw Pubill scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Pubill opened the scoring in the second half in a game that would finish 2-2. The 23-year-old mad ehis first appearance of the season in this game, having started 15 times in the league last year. This gaol came from his only shot.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid

The Spanish league is the first of Europe's big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend less than a month after Spain won the World Cup

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Back with team Pubill has joined Atletico Madrid for preseason work Wednesday, according to Diario AS.

Impact Pubill was part of the Spanish squad that won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though he made only one appearance off the bench in the Round of 32 win over Austria. He figures to be a regular for Los Colchoneros' defensive line due to his versatility, though, as he can play both right-back and center-back.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Pubill recorded one goal on one shot in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Pubill had the lone goal of Sunday's match for Atletico, finding the back of the net in the 43rd minute. This is an extremely rare goal for the defender, as it was his first of the season, also adding an assist earlier in the season. He ends the campaign with 15 starts in 19 appearances, recording 20 interceptions, 25 tackles and 85 clearances to go along with five clean sheets.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico's Champions League dream ends amid penalty decisions that didn't go its way

Atletico Madrid's hopes of winning the Champions League title for the first time ended in a semifinal loss to Arsenal in which two second-half penalty decisions didn’t go its way

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid player ratings vs Arsenal: Ademola Lookman proves a liability while Julian Alvarez goes missing and Giuliano Simeone wastes golden opportunity as shot-shy Rojiblancos come up short in Champions League semi-final

Atletico Madrid once again came up short in the Champions League as they suffered a 1-0 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday that meant they succumbed...

MAY 5 • goal

Atletico Madrid player ratings vs Arsenal: Ademola Lookman proves a liability while Julian Alvarez goes missing and Giuliano Simeone wastes golden opportunity as shot-shy Rojiblancos come up short in Champions League semi-final

Arsenal reaches its first Champions League final in 20 years as Saka's goal seals win over Atletico

Arsenal is back in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years thanks to a late first-half goal from Bukayo Saka that secured a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid

MAY 5 • Associated Press

UEFA have caused Barcelona 'serious harm' as vice-president defends official complaint after Atletico Madrid upset

Barcelona have officially lodged a formal complaint with UEFA following their Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid, citing...

APRIL 17 • goal

UEFA have caused Barcelona 'serious harm' as vice-president defends official complaint after Atletico Madrid upset

Available after UCL ban Pubill will be an option for upcoming games in all competition after being ineligible in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona.

Impact Pubill has cleared the ban he earned for accumulating yellow cards at the European level, hoping to find consistency in the final rounds of the 2025/26 campaign. He has operated as a center-back lately, racking up multiple clearances in 18 consecutive league or continental appearances, but failing to make an offensive impact during that period. Both Robin Le Normand and Clement Lenglet started midweek and could be pushed to the bench if Pubill returns to the starting lineup in future matchups.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss second leg Pubill received a third yellow card this season in the Champions League and will therefore miss Tuesday's quarterfinal second leg against Barcelona due to suspension, according to...

Impact Pubill won't be an option for Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Barcelona after picking his third yellow card in the competition this season. The center-back's absence is a big blow for the Colchoneros since he has been a regular figure in the back line in recent weeks and his absence will force a change in the starting XI. Robin Le Normand is the likely option to step in the back line to replace him against the Blaugranas.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona Complains to UEFA Over 'Incomprehensible Refereeing' After UCL Loss

Barcelona have taken the extraordinary step of filing a formal complaint to UEFA following their controversial 2-0 Champions League defeat t...

APRIL 10 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona Complains to UEFA Over 'Incomprehensible Refereeing' After UCL Loss

Returns Wednesday Pubill (ribs) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Pubill is fit again after battling a rib injury, not fit enough to start, but an option from the bench. He has been more of a starter in the middle of the defense recently and is likely to earn that spot back in the next few games, recording four clean sheets in his 12 appearances (nine starts).

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal

Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Added to squad list Pubil (ribs) is in the squad list for Wednesday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Pubil was back in training this week, and that looks to be leading the defender to his return, as he is on the traveling squad. This is good news for the club after the loss of Jose Maria Gimenez, as the club adds back some depth in the defense. He started in two of his past three appearances, although he likely will not start if not fully fit in such a crucial match.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Trains ahead of UCL clash Pubill (ribs) returned to team training Monday and is on track for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Barcelona, according to Pascual Ruiz Arnal of Marca.

Impact Pubill has been dealing with a ribs injury since weeks and was left out of the Spain squad during the international break, making his return to the training pitch a significant step forward. Getting back into team sessions ahead of the biggest European fixture of Atletico's season is a timely boost for manager Simeone, with David Hancko having been covering in the back line in his absence. Whether Pubill is ready to start against Barcelona or eases back in off the bench will be the key question heading into Wednesday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined with rib issues Pubill (ribs) remains unavailable and is not yet ready to return, according to El Chiringuito.

Impact Pubill missed the Real Madrid derby and was not called up by Spain during the international break, but the extra recovery time has not been enough to clear him for action just yet. The defender has yet to resume team training and his absence forces Atletico to maintain the same defensive reshuffle that has been in place, with David Hancko covering in his spot and Matteo Ruggeri pushed out to left-back. No timeline has been given for his return, and the club will continue to monitor his progress over the coming days.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not available for derby Pubill (ribs) is not available for Sunday's derby against Real Madrid, according to Carlos Fernandez from Marca.

Impact Pubill is still dealing with rib issues and won't be in the mix for Sunday's derby against Real Madrid. The defender wasn't called up by La Roja over the international break, which should give him a good window to recover and target a return for the first game of April against Barcelona. Until he gets back to full speed, David Hancko is lined up to slide into central defense, which would push Matteo Ruggeri out to cover the left-back spot.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ribs problem Pubill remained on the bench during Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Tottenham in the Champions League as he wasn't fully fit to feature due to a ribs problems, according to coach Dieg...

Impact Pubill stayed on the bench in Wednesday's Champions League loss to Spurs while managing a rib issue, despite having started five of the previous seven matches, signaling how cautious coach Diego Simeone was about only using fully fit players for that spot. His absence was noticeable given his recent run in the lineup, and he is expected to be evaluated over the next few days with a massive derby against Real Madrid coming up Sunday. If he is not cleared in time, David Hacnko is in line to step into central defense, which would push Matteo Ruggeri out wide to cover the left-back role.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Clears illness Pubill (illness) was spotted back in full team training on Wednesday, according to Diario AS.

Impact Pubill missed the last match against Betis due to illness but returned to full team training this week and looked sharp, firmly putting himself back in the mix moving forward. The center-back is an undisputed starter when fit, and his return is expected to impact Jose Maria Gimenez's minutes.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled due to illness Pubill is out for Sunday's match against Betis due to an illness, according to his club.

Impact Pubill is not going to be with his team Sunday despite initially lining up in the starting XI, with an illness too much to play through. This leaves Jose Maria Gimenez to start in his place. This still leaves the club with a strong defensive line, with normal rotation expected throughout the defense.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Three interceptions in clean sheet Pubill registered one tackle (zero won), four clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Pubill was initially introduced to cover for injuries in defense but has since established himself in the back line, missing just one of the last 11 matches, which came in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. He delivered another strong defensive performance in his fourth clean sheet, recording one tackle, three interceptions and four clearances while winning all seven of his duels. Across his last five appearances, Pubill has totaled eight tackles, seven interceptions and 21 clearances.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Another solid outing in defense Pubill generated two tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Girona.

Impact Pubill has continued to deliver strong performances and has been among the team's best players in recent matches. Originally signed as a right-back, he has been used as a center-back in recent games, benefiting from multiple injuries and rotations to secure a place in the starting XI. He has started five of the last six games across all competitions, and in this match, he contributed two tackles, one interception, two clearances and a season-high four blocks, helping secure his second clean sheet with the team.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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