Rodrigo Mendoza
21-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
GTD
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 4/8/2026
Could be available Wednesday
Mendoza (ankle) returned to team training Monday and is on track for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Barcelona, according to Pascual Ruiz Arnal of Marca.
ANALYSIS
Mendoza had been sidelined with the ankle sprain he picked up before the international break, but rejoining team training ahead of one of the biggest European nights of Atletico's season is a hugely encouraging development. The midfielder had started the previous two matches before going down, and his potential return will give manager Diego Simeone more options in the engine room for the Champions League quarterfinal. Johnny Cardoso and Obed Vargas had been in line to fill his spot, but Mendoza's timely comeback makes for a welcome selection headache for the Colchoneros heading into Wednesday.
Mendoza had been sidelined with the ankle sprain he picked up before the international break, but rejoining team training ahead of one of the biggest European nights of Atletico's season is a hugely encouraging development. The midfielder had started the previous two matches before going down, and his potential return will give manager Diego Simeone more options in the engine room for the Champions League quarterfinal. Johnny Cardoso and Obed Vargas had been in line to fill his spot, but Mendoza's timely comeback makes for a welcome selection headache for the Colchoneros heading into Wednesday.
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Suffers ankle sprain
Mendoza (ankle) is out for the time being due to an ankle sprain, according to his club.
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Subbed off injured
Mendoza was forced off at halftime of Saturday's clash against Real Sociedad due to a strong knock to his right ankle, the club announced.
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Serves suspension
Mendoza is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward.
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Set for suspension
Mendoza will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.
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Signs with Atletico Madrid
Mendoza transferred from Elche to Atletico Madrid on Monday, securing a deal until June 2031.
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Man City join transfer race
Manchester City have joined the transfer race to sign Mendoza, according to The Daily Mail.
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Mendoza has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent days, but Manchester City are also keeping close tabs on the Elche and Spain U21 star. The Cityzens see Mendoza as the ideal long-term replacement for Rodri, who has been dealing with several fitness issues in recent months and also tore his ACL in the 2024/25 campaign.
Mendoza has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent days, but Manchester City are also keeping close tabs on the Elche and Spain U21 star. The Cityzens see Mendoza as the ideal long-term replacement for Rodri, who has been dealing with several fitness issues in recent months and also tore his ACL in the 2024/25 campaign.