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Atlético de Madrid – RC Celta de Vigo: Preview, team news, score prediction
After a heartbreaking end to this season’s Champions League campaign, Atlético Madrid (19-6-9, 63 points) have to regroup and shift their focus to the remaining four matches in LaLiga. The push to finish third begins when Atlético host Celta Vigo (12-11-11, 47 points) on Saturday evening. The focus since February for Diego Simeone’s men had […]
Matteo Ruggeri: Fundamental defender or second-fiddle to a summer signing?
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid parted with €20 million to sign Italian wing-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta last summer, handing the 23-year-old a long-term contract at the Metropolitano Stadium. Ruggeri penned a deal running until 2030 upon arrival, but even Diego Simeone could not have foreseen the player’s meteoric rise in his first season on […]
What Johnny Cardoso’s latest injury means for his future — and Atlético’s
During Atlético de Madrid’s return to training on Thursday, midfielder Johnny Cardoso sustained a heavy challenge during a rondo and left the pitch before the session ended. Tests indicated that Johnny has picked up a high ankle sprain, his fifth injury this season, and he will miss the final four games of the season, all […]
What Johnny Cardoso’s latest in jury means for his future — and Atlético’s
During Atlético de Madrid’s return to training on Thursday, midfielder Johnny Cardoso sustained a heavy challenge during a rondo and left the pitch before the session ended. Tests indicated that Johnny has picked up a high ankle sprain, his fifth injury this season, and he will miss the final four games of the season, all […]
Arsenal 1-0 (2-1) Atlético de Madrid: Key Takeaways
Atlético Madrid fell at the doors of a fourth Champions League final, losing the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final 1-0 in London and 2-1 on aggregate. Bukayo Saka turned in from close range on the stroke of half time after Jan Oblak had saved brilliantly from a Leandro Trossard shot which proved […]
Diego Simeone praises Arsenal and their finances after Champions League elimination
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was dejected following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, which knocked the Colchoneros out of the Champions League at the semifinal stage. Asked about the controversial refereeing decisions, Simeone said, “there’s nothing to say, we’re out. We congratulate Arsenal, they competed well and they have a […]
Koke: “We’re gutted, but I’m proud of Atlético Madrid”
Atlético Madrid captain Koke spoke to Movistar after the conclusion of a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Looking emotional, the veteran faced up to the cameras on behalf of the players. “We’re really gutted, but I’m leaving here proud of the team, we gave it our […]
Arsenal FC 1-0 (2-1) Atlético de Madrid: Player Ratings
Atlético de Madrid’s UEFA Champions League run came to a halt on Tuesday night, when Bukayo Saka beat Jan Oblak on the stroke of halftime to secure a 1-0 win for Arsenal. The 2-1 aggregate victory puts the Gunners in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years. For Atlético, the result […]
Antoine Griezmann: “Every time we start the Champions League, you see yourself lifting the trophy”
Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann spoke to the media ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal, highlighting how historic a moment it could be for the club to reach the final of the tournament again before he leaves in the summer. “Every time we start the Champions League, you see yourself […]
Diego Simeone downplays Atlético pressure ahead of showdown with Arsenal
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was in a relaxed mood as he addressed the media at the Emirates Stadium in North London on Monday evening ahead of the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg. Asked if the locker room was feeling the pressure, Simeone said “no, I think I notice that you guys are always […]
Arsenal – Atlético de Madrid: Champions League semifinal second leg preview, team news, prediction
Coming off arguably one of the best wins of the season against Valencia, Atlético Madrid travel to London to take on Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals. It’s a winner-take-all match following Wednesday’s 1-1 draw, and both clubs are desperate to end up in Budapest for the May 30 final. Tuesday night’s winner […]
Valencia CF 0-2 Atlético de Madrid: Takeaways
What a dream day for Atlético de Madrid. In his 1,000th match as a head coach, Diego Simeone was able to rest every player in the starting 11 from Wednesday’s Champions League match, give three Atlético Madrileño products their first team debuts and gain three important points toward securing Champions League participation for next season. […]
Diego Simeone credits Fernando Torres as impressive youngsters hand Atleti a win at Valencia
Atlético Madrid celebrated a surprisingly comfortable 2-0 win over Valencia with debut goals for youngsters Iker Luque and Miguel Cubo, both stepping up from the B team, in the first game for 41 years where two debutants scored for the club. “There was Cubo’s quality, I made it clear to him what we need to […]
Valencia CF 0-2 Atlético de Madrid: Player Ratings
An extremely youthful Atlético Madrid gave manager Diego Simeone an unexpected gift for his 1,000th match as a manager, by beating Valencia CF 2-0 at a seething Mestalla. Second-half goals from substitutes Iker Luque (20) and Miguel Llorente “Cubo” (18) sealed a famous win on the East Coast, which allowed many first team players to […]
Valencia CF – Atlético de Madrid: Preview and possible lineup
Sandwiched in between the two legs of Atlético de Madrid’s UEFA Champions League semifinal is a matchday 34 showdown with Valencia in LaLiga. It’s a Saturday afternoon kickoff at Mestalla, where Atlético will rotate heavily once again amid injuries to key players — who will be afforded further rest following Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal […]
Diego Simeone gives injury update and talks rotations against Valencia
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone played down talk of distractions as he insisted that his side were taking fixtures one game at a time ahead of Saturday’s visit to Valencia in LaLiga. Simeone rejected claims that he would rest key players, even with one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal. “It’s […]
Atlético de Madrid 1-1 Arsenal: Takeaways
Atlético Madrid played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie with Arsenal that many have branded as “controversial.” The Gunners took the lead from the spot in the first half before Atleti scored a penalty of their own after the break. Arsenal’s second penalty of the game […]
Diego Simeone reflects on penalties and says Atleti were better than Arsenal
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone reflected on refereeing controversies and went on to insist that his side was the better team after a 1-1 tie in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal against Arsenal. Asked about the penalty awarded against Atlético in the first half, Simeone said, “to award a penalty, it […]
Atlético Madrid 1 – 1 Arsenal: Player Ratings
The opening 40 minutes of Atlético de Madrid’s UEFA Champions League semifinal against Arsenal were evenly matched for both sides, until individual errors plagued Atleti once again. Julián Alvarez’s poor header in midfield directly led to the penalty won — and converted — by Viktor Gyökeres just before halftime. Coming out of halftime, the Rojiblancos came […]
Atleti captain Koke compares Champions League semifinal to “first date”
Before the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal, Atlético Madrid captain Koke spoke to the media to address the big occasion. “As the day gets closer, I get nervous and my stomach churns. It’s kind of like your first date with a girl you’ve just met,” Koke explained in his media availability on […]
Hopeful Simeone demands intensity as Atlético take on Arsenal in UCL rematch
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone celebrated his 56th birthday on Tuesday by speaking to the media ahead of the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Arsenal at the Estadio Metropolitano. Asked if football “owed” Atlético a Champions League title, Simeone responded “I think we’re all human, and you just have to ask everyone, it’s clear that, […]
This is why Atlético signed Julián Alvarez — to make history that’s never been made
The front page of Marca on Tuesday morning served as notice to the unaware — including those living in Spain and working in the nation’s sports media — that there is a Spanish semifinalist in this season’s UEFA Champions League. “We want to make history,” trumpeted Marca’s portada, replete with a mosaic of six Atlético […]
Atlético Madrid 3-2 Athletic Club: Takeaways
Atlético Madrid got back to winning ways in LALIGA — something they’d waited over a month to do — with a 3-2 win over Athletic Club on Saturday night. After a sorry first half which saw Atleti go a goal down, the team showed some signs of life early on in the second; goals from […]
Diego Simeone demands more from Atlético, laments Barrios injury before Arsenal tie
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media from the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday night following a 3-2 win over Athletic Club. Asked how the locker room is feeling, Simeone explained “we have to keep working the way we are. We’ve gotten to where we are by competing the way we do. […]
Atlético Madrid 3-2 Athletic Club: Player Ratings
Atlético de Madrid hosted Athletic Club on Saturday seeking to end a dismal run of form in LaLiga. Diego Simeone named a relatively-strong XI against the Basques, who went ahead through Aitor Paredes’ bullet header from a corner in the 23rd minute. After sleepwalking through the rest of the half, Atlético rallied in the second […]
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