Robin Le Normand
ATM
Available after suspension
Le Normand is available again after serving his one-match suspension during Saturday's clash against Sevilla.
Analysis: Le Normand returns to contention after missing the Sevilla match following his red card against Villarreal in the season opener. The center-back had played 76 minutes before being dismissed in that contest and should now compete to immediately regain his place in Atletico's back line. His defensive awareness, aerial presence and ability to progress possession make him an important option in central defense, though Cristian Romero and Jose Maria Gimenez provide competition for starting minutes.
Sent off Sunday
Le Normand was sent off in the 76th minute of Sunday's 2-2 draw against Villarreal.
Analysis: Le Normand would start for Atletico Sunday and play until the 76th minute before he was asked to leave the field, having been handed a red card after VAR review. This will leave the defender on the sidelines as they face Sevilla on Saturday, a rough loss for the club. The good news is they have viable backup options, as Cristian Romero (undisclosed) could make his debut if fit enough, with Jose Maria Gimenez as another option. The club could also go into a four-back, leaving Marcos Llorente at right-back.
Makes eight clearances
Le Normand registered two tackles (one won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Malaga.
Analysis: Le Normand was one of the most active defenders for an Atletico side that earned a clean sheet in their Liga opener. If healthy, the center-back should be a steady source for clearances, tackles and interceptions throughout the season with an occaasional goal due to his involvement in set-piece situations.
Clears suspension, season over
Le Normand has served his card accumulation ban in the season finale against Villarreal.
Analysis: Le Normand will be an option again for the 2026/27 La Liga opener after finishing the last campaign with three goals, one assist, 51 tackles, 31 interceptions and 148 clearances across 42 appearances (26 starts) between league and UCL competitions. He was one of the preferred options in a center-back rotation with Marc Pubill, David Hancko and Clement Lenglet throughout the past year.
Will miss season finale
Le Normand will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga and will therefore miss Sunday's season finale against Villarreal.
Analysis: Le Normand picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's season finale against Villarreal. The center-back has been a regular start in central defense for the Colchoneros this season, therefore his absence will give Marc Pubill a greater role for that clash. Le Normand ends the season with three goals, one assist, 51 tackles, 31 interceptions and 148 clearances across 42 appearances (26 starts) in all competitions.
Logs assist
Le Normand assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Elche.
Analysis: Le Normand was able to get an assist despite having no crosses as Atletico played in more of a shell for most of the match. The defender should have a chance to be involved in the offense against Athletic, a side which has conceded 45 times while scoring only 34 goals in La Liga this season.
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