Also known as: Atletico's · Club Atletico de Madrid · Atletico de Madrid
La Liga club that lost 2-1 to Liverpool in Champions League and refused Barcelona's offers for striker Julian Alvarez.
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… Raphinha suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Brazil in March, which left him sidelined as Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals. …
Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca with title in sightCitizen Digital
… Barcelona players with 10 or more combined goals and assists in La Liga this season 55 - goals conceded by struggling Sevilla, the worst tally in the division Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Girona v Mallorca (1900) Saturday Villarreal v Levante (1200), Valencia v Atletico Madrid …
Espanyol must stop rot against Real Madrid as Barca eye titleThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeArsenal coach Mikel Arteta was left raging at the decision to overturn a penalty his team had been awarded in their 1-1 Champions League semi-final first leg draw at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. …
Arsenal boss Arteta livid over Eze penalty review in Atletico drawCitizen Digital
… w By AFP April 30, 2026 03:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Spanish coach Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid …
'This cannot happen': Arsenal's Arteta livid over Eze penalty reviewCitizen Digital
Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw By AFP April 30, 2026 12:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Atletico Madrid's players acknowledge fans at the end of the UEFA Champions …
Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final drawCitizen Digital
… Arsenal and Atletico Madrid have a lot to live up to in the other last-four tie.
Was PSG against Bayern the Champions League's greatest ever game?Citizen Digital
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal By AFP April 28, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disapp …
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against ArsenalCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Declan Rice has urged Arsenal to embrace the weight of history in their chase for a first Champions League crown ahead of Wednesday's semi-final trip to Atletico Madrid. …
'Bring it on', says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League historyCitizen Digital
… We wanted a bigger margin but we were not able to."Arteta faces a nervous wait to discover if Eze and Havertz will be fit for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at Atletico Madrid."They are muscular niggles. …
Arteta in red card rant after Arsenal regain top spotCitizen Digital
… We are so excited." Arteta, whose team travel to Atletico Madrid for the Champions League semi-final first-leg on Wednesday, is set to be boosted by Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori's returns from injury against Newcastle. …
Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: ArtetaLiverpool manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged his players were tired following a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, less than three days after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League. Iraola said the squad must adapt to the grueling schedule, which presents such tight turnarounds during the season.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola acknowledged his players were tired following a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, less than three days after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League. Iraola said the squad must adapt to the grueling schedule, which presents such tight turnarounds during the season.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Isak, who scored just four times in his difficult first season at Liverpool after a £125 million move from Newcastle, has already netted three goals in four games this term and is in "a really good place," according to Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola celebrated his first Champions League match as a coach after the Reds came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at Anfield, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister canceling out Marcos Llorente's opener.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexis Mac Allister scored to cap Liverpool's comeback win over Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League, with Marcos Llorente giving Atletico an early lead before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled before half-time.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his team will improve after a slow start to the season, despite a 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and falling five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after four games. Simeone remains confident as Atletico aim to reach the Champions League final at their Metropolitano Stadium.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said he was "very sad" at not being offered a new contract while teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch had their deals extended, and that his agent was told the club was "not in a position" to offer him one.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marcos Llorente, 31, an Atlético Madrid player who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad in July, announced his retirement from the national team via social media, saying he decided to bring his time with the national team to a close after long consideration.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bukayo Saka scored in the second half to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Monday. Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to finish games will be key to their title defence, describing it as a tough place to win.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park with Bukayo Saka scoring in the second half, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Manager Mikel Arteta credited the team's ability to finish games, calling it key to their title defence.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Atletico Madrid's board unanimously decided not to negotiate striker Julian Alvarez's transfer to Barcelona, though the club remains open to other offers including from Arsenal.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, with club president Joan Laporta saying Alvarez is their prime target, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist selling the Argentina forward. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the club could end the summer without a new striker if the pursuit fails.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hansi Flick's Barcelona enter their third season aiming to maintain domestic dominance and challenge Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid while pursuing Champions League glory. The club have added Rodri from Manchester City as a significant arrival.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second-half goals from outside the box to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Malaga in their La Liga season opener, with Julian Alvarez unavailable as he recovers fitness after the World Cup break.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa announced the signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, from Parma for up to 35 million euros, and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri. Suzuki's arrival, following an impressive World Cup showing, may prompt Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to leave the Premier League club.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, reportedly for around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder, a 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, joined Barcelona after seven years at Manchester City.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rodri, Spain's World Cup-winning captain and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, arrived in Barcelona on Monday to sign with La Liga champions after Manchester City and Barcelona agreed a transfer fee of around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder described playing for Barcelona as a dream and said his aims include winning the Champions League.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jenni Hermoso, the 36-year-old Spanish forward involved in the Luis Rubiales forced-kiss incident after Spain's 2023 World Cup victory, is leaving Mexican club Tigres Femenil after joining in 2024.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alaves defeated 10-man Getafe 3-0 and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's opening matches of the 2026/27 season.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland. United led twice through goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu but conceded three goals from close range before Loftus-Cheek added a fourth for Milan.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri for around 75 million euros, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The 30-year-old World Cup winner and 2024 Ballon d'Or recipient joins after Manchester City's success since 2019, with Barcelona moving for him following injuries to midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina international Cristian Romero announced his departure from Tottenham on Friday, with reports indicating he will join Atletico Madrid in a 40 million euros deal. The 28-year-old defender, who made 156 appearances for Spurs and captained the club, was instrumental in their 2025 Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" as Barcelona, the La Liga champions, have made a bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri. City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million from Barcelona for the midfielder, who has one season remaining on his Etihad contract.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Spanish Super Cup Final Four tournament will take place in Istanbul at Ataturk Olympic Stadium from February 2 to 7, featuring Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad. Saudi Arabia, which has hosted since 2020, was ruled out due to a clash with the Asian Cup.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refused to confirm whether Myles Lewis-Skelly will stay at the club after the teenager made an "emotional" goal celebration in a friendly against Como. Lewis-Skelly, 19, has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Chelsea after starting just five times in the Premier League last season.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AS Roma completed the signing of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning right-back Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid for a reported 17 million euros. The 28-year-old, who also featured in last month's World Cup final when Argentina lost to Spain, has 65 caps for Argentina and won two Copa Americas.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Saturday the club will not allow forward Julián Álvarez to leave despite interest from Barcelona, Arsenal, and a €150 million bid from Real Madrid in June.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →