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Morata’s Derbi Drama: Supercopa Showdown

Morata's Past Derbi Moments Set Stage for Spanish Supercopa Clash Álvaro Morata, having played pivotal roles in memorable Madrid derbi moments, faces a crucial Spanish Supercopa semifinal between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Morata's history, including blocking Diego Godín in the 2014 Champions League final and a 2018 incident with Dani Carvajal, adds intrigue to the upcoming clash. In 2014, Morata's strategic block on Godín allowed Sergio Ramos to score a crucial header, leading to Real Madrid's Champions League victory. However, in 2018,
Joao Felix

Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix expresses keen DESIRE to…

Joao Felix, who wants to leave the Wanda Metropolitano, has declared his intention to sign with Barcelona. At this point, Felix’s future at Atletico Madrid appears to be quite hazy. Although Los Colchoneros intend to sell him this summer, the Portuguese is not now in high demand. “I’d love to play for Barça,” he told Fabrizio Romano. “Barcelona has always been my first choice and I’d love to join Barça.“ Felix signed a costly loan agreement with Chelsea for the second half of
Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid suffered a shock loss to lowly Levante

MADRID: Atletico Madrid slid to a 1-0 loss at home to Levante on Wednesday as Diego Simeone's side blew the chance to climb back into the Champions League places in Spain. The reigning La Liga champions failed to register a single shot on target as bottom side Levante won for only the second time in 24 games this season courtesy of Gonzalo Melero's second-half goal. Atletico trail fourth-placed Barcelona on goal difference but have played a game more than the Catalans. It was
Liverpool And Ajax Reach Last 16, Paris Saint-Germain Denied At Death

Liverpool And Ajax Reach Last 16, Paris Saint-Germain Denied…

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid to make it four wins out of four in Group B to reach the last 16. Liverpool and Ajax kept up their perfect records in the Champions League this season to qualify for the last 16 on Wednesday, while a Paris Saint-Germain side missing Lionel Messi were held by RB Leipzig. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool blew Atletico Madrid away in a whirlwind start at Anfield, with Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane scoring in the first 21 minutes
Atletico Madrid Pinned Back By Levante After Conceding Two Penalties, Real Sociedad Win Again

Atletico Madrid Pinned Back By Levante After Conceding Two…

Atletico Madrid spurned the chance to move level on points with Real Madrid on Thursday after conceding from two penalties, the second in the 89th minute, to draw 2-2 away at Levante. Atletico Madrid spurned the chance to move level on points with Real Madrid on Thursday after conceding from two penalties, the second in the 89th minute, to draw 2-2 away at Levante. Atletico led twice at the City of Valencia Stadium as Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring before Matheus Cunha's first
Luis Suarez Fires Atletico Madrid To Top With Late Double vs Getafe

Luis Suarez Fires Atletico Madrid To Top With Late…

Luis Suarez scored twice, including an injury-time winner, as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat 10-man Getafe 2-1 and move top of La Liga on Tuesday. Luis Suarez scored twice, including an injury-time winner, as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat 10-man Getafe 2-1 and move top of La Liga on Tuesday. Hosts Getafe took the lead through Stefan Mitrovic on the stroke of half-time, but the game changed when Carles Alena was sent off in the 74th minute. Reigning champions

Antoine Griezmann: Atletico Madrid sign Barcelona forward on loan

La Liga champions Atletico Madrid have re-signed forward Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona on a one-year loan deal. Atletico will pay the player's wages and there is a compulsory clause to make the transfer permanent. The France international scored 133 goals in 257 games for Atletico, leaving in 2019 after Barcelona paid his £107m buyout clause. But the 30-year-old scored just 35 goals in 102 games and managed to win only won the Copa del Rey with Barca. He is the 11th player to
Simeone extends Atletico stay until 2024

Simeone extends Atletico stay until 2024

MADRID: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has prolonged his stay with a three-year contract extension after leading them to a second La Liga title under his tenure, the club said on Thursday (Jul 8). Simeone, who took over Atletico in 2011, has won eight trophies so far in the Spanish capital - more than any other manager in the club's history. "With this contract extension, we continue our exciting project with Diego Pablo Simeone. Fantastic news for the Atleti family," Atletico said in
Atletico edge closer to La Liga title after Real Sociedad win

Atletico edge closer to La Liga title after Real…

MADRID: Atletico Madrid held their nerve to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Wednesday (May 12) and move within touching distance of winning La Liga. Yannick Carrasco and Angel Correa made a dominant first half count for Atletico, who retreated in the second and were left hanging on after Igor Zubeldia blasted in for La Real with seven minutes left. When the final whistle blew, Diego Simeone jogged up the tunnel at the Wanda Metropolitano, punching the air as he went, fully aware how
Barca aim to leapfrog Atletico but Real lie in wait

Barca aim to leapfrog Atletico but Real lie in…

BARCELONA: After staging a stunning revival to rein in leaders Atletico Madrid, Barcelona can finally go top of La Liga when they host Diego Simeone's side on a mouthwatering weekend as the four teams in the title race come face to face. Atletico lead the standings with 76 points after 34 games heading into Saturday's crunch game away to Barca, who are third on 74. An Atletico slip up will only play into the hands of champions Real Madrid, however, who are second
Atletico see off Huesca to stay in control of La Liga title race

Atletico see off Huesca to stay in control of…

MADRID: Atletico Madrid stayed in control of La Liga's title race by beating struggling Huesca 2-0 at home on Thursday (Apr 22) with goals in each half by Angel Correa and Yannick Carrasco. Correa scored for the third time in two games to give Atletico the lead shortly before halftime, the Argentine dancing through the Huesca defence and getting the help of a deflection to take his shot into the net. Huesca had won two of their last three matches and stayed in
Simeone confident Suarez and Felix can unlock Chelsea

Simeone confident Suarez and Felix can unlock Chelsea

MADRID: Luis Suarez, despite his Champions League goal drought, and Joao Felix, whose future is in question, will start together as Atletico Madrid try to fight back in their second leg at Chelsea, coach Diego Simeone said on Tuesday (Mar 16). "Only one objective: Victory," said Simeone, whose team face a 1-0 deficit in the last-16 tie after losing their 'home' game in Bucharest. "I must find the necessary tools to achieve this." Despite COVID-19 restrictions, Wednesday's game will be played at Chelsea's

Champions League: Atletico Madrid Look To Luis Suarez For…

Luis Suarez will be key for Atletico Madrid if they are to turn around a 1-0 deficit against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. Atletico Madrid's hopes of coming back against Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday may depend on Luis Suarez returning to form on his return to the country where he became one of the best in the world. Atletico trail 1-0 after Olivier Giroud's bicycle kick lit up an uneventful first game at the Wanda Metropolitano last month and handed

Atletico Madrid held by Levante, moves 6 points in…

Seeking its first league title since 2014, Atlético Madrid still has a game in hand compared to its city rival. Atlético Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw at Levante on Wednesday in a Spanish league match postponed from the second round, a result that still extended its lead over Real Madrid to six points. Seeking its first league title since 2014, Atlético still has a game in hand compared to its city rival. Diego Simeone’s team is unbeaten in 11 straight league

Top Qatari Club Al-Duhail Ropes in This Mega-Star from…

Mario Mandzukic, the Croatian international striker was roped in by Al-Duhail, the top Qatarian Club from Juventus as per the latest reports from the league leaders of the Qatar Sports League. The club was founded as Al-Shorta Doha and in 2009 was renamed to Lekhwiya. Lekhwiya Club has the biggest financial budget in Qatar. Meanwhile, there were reports from the British media that he was about to join Manchester United but now will play for the top club in the Qatar Sports League

Greizmann feeling the strain after busy 2018

Antoine Greizmann thinks a hectic year for club and country has taken its toll despite a match winning performance against Real Valladolid in which the Roji Blancos won 3-2 with Greizmann netting twice.The Frenchman has been influential in Atletico winning the Europa League and later taking his country to World Cup glory. Greizmann laid on Nikola Kalinic's first-half opener before marking his 300th La Liga appearance by converting a penalty after Kiko Olivas handled his shot on the stroke of half-time. Atletico's usual

Match Day review: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

La Liga returns this weekend from the international break with leaders Barcelona visiting third placed Atletico Madrid. Barcelona travel to the Wand Metropolitana with just one point ahead of Roji Blancos which is shaping up to be one of the tightest league race in decades. At this time in the 2017-18 season, Barcelona were four points off the table and 10 points ahead of Atletico Madrid. Well this time, the story is a bit different with small guns like Alaves and Espanyol blazing

Diego Costa Suffers Biggest Goal Drought of his Career

Atletico Madrid frontman, Diego Costa is suffering his longest goal drought in his career as his homecoming to the Roji Blancos has become a nightmare. Whatever one might have to say about Diego Costa's abrasive, borderline explosive character, there has seldom been doubt about his proficiency in and around the penalty area. But as his painful drought continues the question must be raised: what is going wrong for Costa? Costa made an instant impact coming back to Wanda Metropolitana at the start of 2018