Jose Gimenez has done well in recent games.
Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez will miss the Champions League first-leg semifinal against Real Madrid on Tuesday after suffering an adductor muscle injury.
Gimenez, 22, has filled in well at right-back in recent games with specialists Sime Vrsaljko and Juanfran Torres both currently sidelined. However, he was injured during Atletico’s 5-0 rout of Las Palmas, after a challenge with Kevin-Prince Boateng in the 25th minute, and the club confirmed he will now be out for some time.
Atletico fired 23 shots at goal to no avail, while Villarreal snatched a late winner on only their second shot on target.
A breathtakingly profligate display in front of goal saw Atletico Madrid somehow contrive to lose 1-0 to Villarreal at the…
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Antoine Griezmann’s lone strike lifted Atleti over Espanyol, which was the Frenchman’s 100th La Liga goal of his career.
Antoine Griezmann’s lone strike lifted Atleti over Espanyol, which was the Frenchman’s 100th La Liga goal of his career.
Antonie Griezmann netted his 100th La Liga goal in a 1-0 victory over Espanyol.
A below-par Atletico Madrid managed to squeak past Espanyol 1-0 thanks to a well-taken second-half strike from Antoine Griezmann on Saturday night.
It looked as if the midweek second-half bombardment in Leicester had taken its toll on Los Rojiblancos, who were leggy, lethargic and largely second-best throughout. Yet when Griezmann is around, they are always in with a chance and his well-taken volley gave Atleti a somewhat undeserved lead with 20 minutes to go.
Jan Oblak then produced a wonderful…
Atletico Madrid moved into third place in La Liga after a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad ahead of this weekend’s Madrid derby.
Atletico Madrid moved into third place in La Liga after a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad ahead of this weekend’s Madrid derby.
Atletico has now won five straight and head to the Bernabeu to face rival Real playing some of their best football.
Atletico Madrid’s new-found goal machine Filipe Luis secured a harder than necessary 1-0 victory at home to Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.
Fernando Torres then somehow contrived to hit the post and hit into the side-netting when presented twice with an open goal moments later.
Yannick Carrasco and Angel Correa were also guilty of missing chances, but Atletico comfortably held on to all but seal Champions League football again next season.
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Antoine Griezmann’s second-half score rescued Atletico Madrid a point at Deportivo.
Antoine Griezmann’s second-half score rescued Atletico Madrid a point at Deportivo.
Atletico Madrid were poor against Deportivo La Coruna but the real concern is with injured striker Fernando Torres.
The famous new manager bounce caught a distinctly below-par Atletico Madrid cold as they somehow escaped Estadio Riazor with a 1-1 draw against Deportivo La Coruna on Thursday.
Atletico were lucky to go in at the break just a single Florin Andone goal down and rode their luck in the second period before a wonderful effort from Antoine Griezmann drew them somewhat undeservedly level. However, the game was overshadowed by a sickening injury to Fernando Torres late on.
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Jose Gimenez, right, and Diego Godin are both set to miss Atletico’s game against Celta Vigo.
Jose Gimenez is a major doubt to feature for Atletico Madrid on Sunday after the club said the defender is suffering from a muscle infection.
The 22-year-old has missed the past two training sessions while being treated with antibiotics.
“Jose Maria Gimenez could not train with his teammates in the last two sessions due to ‘an infection in the subcutaneous cellular tissue of the right leg, which does not affect joints nor other structures,'” Atletico said in a statement.
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Antoine Griezmann and Atleti have been up-and-down in La Liga and face a tough battle to secure a top four spot.
It has been a funny old season for Atletico Madrid. Imperious in the Champions League, a Copa del Rey semifinal berth sealed, but somewhat subdued in La Liga. They currently sit joint fourth and face a battle to ensure a seat at Europe’s top table will be theirs when they enter the new Wanda Metropolitano stadium next season.
With the league now at its halfway stage, ESPNFC looks at how Los Colchoneros can kick on and ensure they finish where they want to be.
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Atletico Madrid rested Antoine Griezmann but still managed a 2-2 draw vs. Eibar to advance to the Copa del Rey semifinals.
A 2-2 draw away at Eibar enabled Atletico Madrid to book their place in the semifinal of the Copa del Rey with a 5-2 aggregate victory. The game truly sparked into life after the break following a dull first half as it appeared a wonderful Jose Maria Gimenez header seemingly sealing things for Atleti.
The home side would not go down without a fight, however, and scored a quick-fire double to threaten a comeback in the last quarter of an hour. With Eibar sensing blood and pushing forwards, Juanfran’s…