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Sevilla beats Atlético to close on leaders; Gavi leads Barça

Lucas Ocampos’ late goal has helped Sevilla beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 and move to within five points of Spanish league leader Real Madrid

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Records assist in loss Lemar took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Sevilla. He also made a clearance, an interception, won two of three tackles, and he created three...

Impact Lemar played well on both sides of the ball and his corner kick found Felipe's head for the first-half equalizer, but Sevilla won the game via an 88th-minute Lucas Ocampos strike. Lemar should be back in the XI against 15th-placed Granada on Wednesday as his side looks to bounce back from this critical result.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Real Madrid Lemar made a clearance and created two chances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Lemar was a halftime substitute into Sunday's game and he was lively off the bench, but he couldn't push his side to a result in the derby. He may have earned a spot back in the starting XI for next weekend's clash against Sevilla, which are second in the La Liga table.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid shreds Atlético's title defense with 2-0 derby win

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio have inflicted the latest blow on Atlético Madrid’s title defense

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores opener in win Lemar scored a goal off two shots (both on target), created four chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (two won) during Sunday's 4-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Lemar had one of his best performances of the season so far, opening the scoring for Atletico in the 56th minute and creating a lot for his teammates. After suffering a couple of injuries earlier this season, the midfielder will hope this showing is a sign of better things to come. He'll try to keep it up during Saturday's home match against Mallorca.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late Vinícius Júnior goal gives Madrid 2-1 win over Sevilla

Vinícius Júnior scored another decisive goal for Real Madrid with a beautiful late strike that sealed a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Sevilla in a match between two of the best tea...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Provides nine crosses in win Lemar put three shots off target and logged nine crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Lemar returned to the lineup after missing four straight starts and was one of his club's most active attackers despite only playing for two-thirds of the contest. He'll hope to play for longer in Wednesday's UCL match against AC Milan before a good matchup with Cadiz on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in first half Lemar created three chances from five crosses (two accurate) during the first half of Sunday's 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Lemar has started each of the last three matches across all competitions but wasn't used past halftime in this game. Still, he's scored once, added one assist and created six chances in these starts, so his productivity is certainly there if his minutes aren't. Should he put the two together, Lemar could offer another viable option from Los Colchoneros. Up next is a trip to Levante, which feature the worst defense in La Liga.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona hosts Madrid, Sociedad at Atlético on super Sunday

Barcelona faces another test of its post-Messi era when Real Madrid visits Camp Nou on a Sunday that also features a clash between the Spanish league leader and its defending champ...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Atlético deals Koeman's Barcelona another blow with 2-0 loss

Atlético Madrid has handed Barcelona another humbling defeat after Luis Suárez and Thomas Lemar set up goals for each other in a 2-0 win in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Goal and assist in win Lemar scored once and provided one assist during Saturday's 2-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Lemar and Luis Suarez stole the show Saturday, each producing a goal and assist during the easy win. Lemar is in good form and seems to be carving a role out in the starting XI. If he stays fit he will likely start after the break, against Granada.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético beats 10-man AC Milan 2-1 with late comeback

Luis Suárez has converted a stoppage-time penalty after Antoine Griezmann scored his first goal since returning to Atlético Madrid as the Spanish team fought back to beat 10-man AC...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Will be option in Milan Lemar (strain) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's match against AC Milan.

Impact Lemar has been out since pulling a muscle in the UCL opener, but he used the two weeks to recover and will be an option again. Given this absence, he probably won't start Tuesday, but he'll undoubtedly be an option off the bench after being a fixture in the squad the first month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Alaves Lemar (strain) is out for Saturday's showdown with Alaves after failing to make the initial squad list.

Impact Lemar isn't quite back to fitness and won't make the squad for Saturday's clash. The midfielder has now missed two of the three games he was expected to miss, though it's unclear how his recovery is progressing. His next chance to make the starting XI is a Tuesday trip to AC Milan, until then he is likely going to be replaced by Yannick Carrasco.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscular injury Lemar picked up a muscular injury during Wednesday's scoreless draw with Porto.

Impact Lemar is expected to be out for at least three games, as the injury is considered minor and shouldn't put him out for more than 10 days. If the situation changes, expect a return after the October international break, though the signs suggest it won't take that long. Rodrigo De Paul took his place on the pitch during Wednesday's match but Yannick Carrasco and Marcos Llorente are also options to fill Lemar's role in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Griezmann jeered as Atlético Madrid held 0-0 by Porto in CL

Antoine Griezmann has been jeered by the home fans as Atlético Madrid couldn’t manage more than a 0-0 draw against Porto in the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Exits early Wednesday Lemar was forced off in the 36th minute of Wednesday's match against Porto with an undisclosed issue.

Impact It's an unfortunate injury for Lemar, who started the season in decent shape, scoring in his last appearance off the bench and taking nine corners in the prior start. As for Atleti, they should be fine with a fairly deep midfield, as Rodrigo De Paul came off the bench for him Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema hat trick as Madrid makes winning return to Bernabeu

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid rallied to avoid disappointing results in their milestone matches in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores in win Lemar scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 45 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Lemar stole a late winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time after having an earlier effort chalked off by a tight VAR call. With one goal and 12 crosses over his last two games, Lemar is in solid form heading into Wednesday's UCL match against Porto.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Lemar is in the match day squad to face Espanyol on Sunday.

Impact Lemar was a doubt heading into the match after dealing with a muscular issue on National Team duty. The midfielder is available from the bench if called upon.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with national team Lemar missed Saturday's qualifier for France because of muscle discomfort and a stomach ache, according to France boss Didier Deschamps.

Impact Lemar started and went 45 minutes in France's first match last week, so it looks like these issues are serious enough to keep him out. He'll have less than a week to recover ahead of Atletico's next match Sept. 12, as it seems like he'll miss France's game on Tuesday, as well.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 10 crosses in draw Lemar registered two shots (one on target), three chances created, 10 crosses (three accurate), one clearance and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw to Villarreal.

Impact Lemar led his side in crosses, while taking nine of their 16 corner kicks, but couldn't help them earn the home win. The midfielder also received his second yellow card in three starts, though, something to consider when they visit Espanyol on Sep 12.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

France coach leaves out Giroud and calls up four new players

Coach Didier Deschamps has announced France’s squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with four new players and no place for veteran striker Olivier Giroud

AUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Real Madrid held by 10-man Levante; Atlético wins again

Real Madrid couldn’t manage more than a 3-3 draw at Levante in the Spanish league despite playing nearly 10 minutes when Levante was forced to have a defender as its goalkeeper

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Records assist against Celta Vigo Lemar recorded one assist during a 2-1 win Sunday against Celta Vigo.

Impact Atletico Madrid played the team's first game of its 2021-22 La Liga campaign Sunday. Though not a primary option, Lemar started against Celta Vigo and logged his seventh assist since June 2018. The Frenchman is trying to get involved more than he has since February 2021. Injuries and COVID-19 prevented Lemar from receiving consistent playing time.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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