Atletico Madrid
22 Dec
Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer…
15 Dec
Alexander Sorloth earned Atletico Madrid an 11th straight victory, with his goal sealing a 1-0 win over Getafe on Sunday in La Liga. Diego Simeone's side have been in fine form and continued their winning run across all competitions with a deserved home triumph, pulling provisionally level with league leaders Barcelona. Norwegian target man Sorloth…
23 Nov
Atletico coach Diego Simeone was able to celebrate his 700th match in charge of the club with a 2-1 La Liga comeback win over Alaves on Saturday. Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth's goals helped Atletico come from behind to triumph after Jon Guridi sent Alaves ahead with an early penalty. The win took Atletico provisionally…
7 Nov
Substitute Angel Correa scored a dramatic winner with the last kick of the game as Atletico Madrid snatched a 2-1 victory away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, kickstarting their Champions League campaign and casting a large cloud over the French club's European hopes. It looked as if the game at the Parc des Princes would…
1 Nov
Atletico Madrid on Friday permanently banned nine of their supporters from attending matches after incidents of crowd trouble and racist behaviour. A La Liga clash against rivals Real Madrid on September 29 at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium was halted by officials after some supporters threw objects including lighters onto the pitch. Atletico were also fined by…
23 Oct
La Liga officials are hoping that FIFA would allow the December game between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to hold in Miami, The United States.
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Chelsea's Gallagher completes transfer to Atletico Madrid Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher has signed for Spanish side Atletico Madrid, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. READ ALSO:Maresca understands Chelsea frustration as sterling seeks ‘clarity’ The move could trigger the arrival of Atletico forward Joao Felix with Chelsea reportedly agreeing a £40 million ($51…
19 Aug
Chelsea are set to sign Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix in a deal which could see Blues midfielder Conor Gallagher move to the Spanish club. Chelsea are reported to have agreed a £40 million ($51 million) fee with Atletico to bring the 24-year-old back to Stamford Bridge. Felix had a disappointing six-month loan spell at…
15 Aug
Even if Kylian Mbappe had not completed his long-awaited move to Real Madrid this summer they would still be widely tipped to retain La Liga. So with the French superstar joining the likes of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, Madrid seem almost certain to continue dominating Spanish football ahead of rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.…
15 Aug
With the 2024/25 La Liga season kicking off on Thursday AFP Sport looks at five key talking points ahead of the campaign. Mbappe impact on Bellingham England international Jude Bellingham took Spain by storm in his first year at Real Madrid, helping Los Blancos win the title and the Champions League. Playing in an advanced…
12 Aug
Atletico Madrid signed striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros ($93 million). "The club has reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of the Argentine forward, who has signed a contract for the next six seasons," said Atletico in a…
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