ROBIN LE NORMAND NEWS

Plays 58 minutes Wednesday Le Normand (concussion) was a small doubt after suffering a head collision in his last contest but he played 58 minutes in Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash with Barcelona confirming...

Impact Le Normand was in the starting squad in Wednesday's clash and played 58 minutes confirming his head collision from the last game was minor. This is positive for the club since he has been a regular starter this season contributing well and securing nine clean sheets in 19 league appearances.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad against Barcelona Le Normand (concussion) features in the squad for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Barcelona, the club announced.

Impact Le Normand suffered a head collision in his last outing, which was revealed to be minor, as he has been included in the squad list for Wednesday's Copa del Rey match. However, it is uncertain if he will be rushed back into the starting lineup right away, as Jose Maria Gimenez is suspended on Sunday and could start this game to allow others to rest.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Minor injury revealed Le Normand was forced off following a clash of heads with an opponent in an aerial challenge for a loose ball, but further medical tests carried out in Barcelona and Madrid have ru...

Impact Le Normand will be monitored in the coming days after suffering a head collision in Saturday's match. Multiple exams revealed it to be only a minor issue. His symptoms will be evaluated in the coming days to determine when he will be able to return to competition. He has been a regular starter recently. If he has to miss some time, Jose Maria Gimenez is likely to see a larger role until he returns.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores 2 as Real Madrid avoids Leganes scare and Atletico stumbles again

Kylián Mbappé has scored twice to help Real Madrid outgun a feisty Leganes 3-2 and provisionally pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injured early Le Normand was forced off the field in the 28th minute of Saturday's match against Espanyol due to an apparent injury.

Impact Le Normand didn't make it out of the first half Saturday, as the defender would head off the field in the 28th minute due to an undisclosed injury. He is a regular starter, so the club will hope this was only minor. He was replaced by Jose Maria Gimenez, a likely replacement if he misses more time.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Le Normand completed his one-game suspension for yellow cards accumulation and will be eligible to face Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Impact Le Normand missed Saturday's 1-1 draw in the derby against Real Madrid but is back and available for Saturday's game. It is unsure yet if he will step in the starting defense right away since he is in competition with Jose Maria Gimenez.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be suspended Le Normand will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Le Normand has accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for Madrid's Derby on Saturday against Real Madrid. Jose Maria Gimenez is expected to start in the central defense in his place.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight clearances in win Le Normand generated eight clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Le Normand led Atletico with a season-high eight clearances to help them earn the home win. The centerback made his first start and third appearance since recovering from an injury that forced him to miss 13 games. He was a regular starter before that and now looks to reclaim his spot in the squad.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return Le Normand (concussion) returned for Thursday's 3-1 win over Cacereno in the Copa del Rey.

Impact Le Normand was back on the pitch after a concussion sidelined him for the better part of two months. Now that the defender is back he should compete for major first team minutes, especially with matches coming across all competitions. Le Normand was a consistent starter in all competitions when fit previously.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Valladolid Le Normand (concussion) won't be available to face Real Valladolid on Saturday, Sergio Picos of Diario AS reports.

Impact The center-back has been increasing his activity in training over the last few days, but he hasn't been deemed fit enough to play Saturday. However, there's a chance he might be able to return against Sevilla on Sunday, Dec. 8.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling Le Normand (concussion) isn't in the traveling squad for Tuesday's trip to Sparta Prague.

Impact Le Normand wasn't deemed fit enough for the traveling squad for Tuesday's clash. The defender is now set to miss another match as he continues to work back from a concussion. Le Normand's next chance to return is a weekend trip to Valladolid back in La Liga action.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Le Normand (concussion) is back in training and could be an option for Atletico Madrid after the November international break.

Impact The center-back suffered head trauma and subdural hematoma following a collision in the Madrid derby, but his return to training suggests the defender could be in line to return at some point before the end of the month. Le Normand has been a regular when healthy, but there's no doubt Atletico will try to be cautious with his return to action.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Top 10 La Liga Summer Signings: Ranked Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Atlético Madrid’s Robin Le Normand headline La Liga’s best summer signings.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

In concussion protocol Le Normand is out for Wednesday's match against Benfica due to concussion protocol, according to his club.

Impact Le Normand will have to sit out a match, as he has been left off the traveling team after entering concussion protocol following a tough blow he took in Sunday's Madrid Derby. This will be a significant loss, as he is a regular starter, with Axel Witsel as his likely replacement. He will hope to get out of protocol to face Sociedad on Sunday, although it's more likely he won't return until after the international break.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Atletico Madrid Le Normand has completed a transfer to Atletico Madrid from Real Sociedad, his former club announced.

Impact Le Normand is heading from one Spanish club to another this offseason, with the promising defender having joined Atletico Madrid. He is coming off a Euro 2024 title leading the defense of Spain, having proved himself after starting in 28 of his 29 appearances while with Sociedad, notching 28 interceptions, 31 tackles and 94 clearances. He is likely to earn a starting spot immediately with his new club, as he is one of the defenders on the rise at the moment.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid to sign Spain defender Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad

Spain defender Robin Le Normand is to join Atletico Madrid on a transfer from Real Sociedad

JULY 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available for final Le Normand is available for the Euros final after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Le Normand was serving the suspension due to accumulation but is now eligible for the Euro 2024 final. The defender has started four of the five matches he's been available for an has a good chance to start the final against either England or Netherlands. Aymeric Laporte will likely partner Le Normand in central defense.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Euro 2024: Pedri headlines Spain absentees, but no panic from coach before semis

Three of Spain's starters will miss its Euro 2024 semifinal against France, but no team is better set up to withstand such a setback.

JULY 7, 2024

Suspended for semi final Le Normand is suspended for the Euro semi final due to a yellow card in Friday's 2-1 win over Germany.

Impact Le Normand got the start and was shown the yellow card in the first half, securing his ban for the semi final. The defender's absence will be a big one as he has been a consistent piece of the back line in recent matches. Dani Carvajal is also suspended for the semi final.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two clearances versus Italy Le Normand had one shot (one on goal), one tackle (zero won), one interception and two clearances in Thursday's 1-0 win over Italy.

Impact Le Normand didn't need to overextend himself to help tame the opponents, as Spain pulled the strings for most of the match. He has notched four clearances, two interceptions and one tackle in two matches. His side has yet to concede.

JUNE 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Le Normand (undisclosed) is on the team sheet ahead of Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Le Normand was forced to miss last match with an injury, but is set to return for the final game of the season. During the last six matches, the defender recorded 20 clearances with six tackles while keeping two clean sheets in that span, all of them coming as starts.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Sunday Le Normand was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's clash with Betis.

Impact Le Normand will be a big loss in the penultimate match of the season, though Jon Pacheco is a competent replacement. Le Normand will be a heavy doubt for the final match of the season with just a week to recover before the May 25 clash with Atleti.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Le Normand completed his one-game suspension due to yellow-card accumulation and will be available to face Almeria on April 14.

Impact The return of Le Normand represents a huge boost for Real Madrid on the defensive line, as the Spain international has been a regular at the back for the Donostiarra side. Considering Le Normand has started in all but one of the matches he's been available for this season between Liga and Champions League, he should be back straight into the XI for the Almeria clash.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns yellow-card ban Le Normand made two clearances and registered one shot off target in Friday's 2-0 win over Cadiz. He also picked up his 10th yellow card of the season, meaning he'll be suspended t...

Impact Le Normand has been booked in three of his last four Liga appearances, and the central defender will now earn his second yellow-card suspension of the season. He'll be eligible to face Almeria on April 14, and in the meantime, expect Aritz Elustondo to potentially replace him at center-back against Alaves.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE