Tag: Atletico Madrid

26Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Athletic issue statement about Nico’s potential transfer to Barca

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 1: Nico Williams of Athletic Club de Bilbao controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 semifinal first leg match between Athletic Club and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain on May 1, 2025. Athletic Club have issued a statement to clarify their stance on Nico Williams following speculation they will try to block a potential transfer to Barcelona. Joan Laporta reacted angrily to the speculation yesterday, and the Basque side have now offered a bit of insight into the situation and confirmed a meeting with La Liga has taken place. “Athletic Club would like to thank LaLiga de Fútbol Profesional for the willingness and clarity shown at the meeting held yesterday between the two entities, which was attended by the presidents of both organiza...

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21Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Nico Williams asks for Athletic Cub ‘gesture’ over Barcelona offer

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 01: Nico Williams of Athletic Club looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Athletic Club and Manchester United at San Mames on May 1, 2025, in Bilbao, Spain. Barcelona are confident over their revived transfer push to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams in the coming weeks. La Blaugrana infamously tried and failed to land the Basque forward last summer following his starring role in Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024 title win. His commitment in Bilbao won the day, as he opted to stay at the Estadio San Mames for at least another year, to drive the team on. Despite falling short in the UEFA Europa League semi finals, Williams and Co. clinched a return to the Champions League for next season, in what could be a parting gift from the 22-y...

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16Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Diego Simeone assigns blame as Atlético suffer humiliating loss to PSG

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 15: Desire Doue of Paris Saint-Germain is challenged by Antoine Griezman of Atletico during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group B match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Club Atletico de Madrid at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 15, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Speaking after a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain to start Atlético Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign, head coach Diego Simeone seemed to point to resources as the cause for the heavy loss in the Colchoneros’ opening fixture. When asked about his preference for the struggling Antoine Griezmann over Alexander Sørloth to start, Simeone responded “we played Julián (Alvarez) as a number nine, look for a conflicting opinion, I don’t care,” before insisting that “Sørloth had the chance to make it 2...

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5Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Atletico Madrid press for Milan’s Theo Hernandez amidst Al-Hilal interest

Theo Hernandez plays during the match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale in the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) La Liga outfits Atletico Madrid are pressing to sign Milan left-back Theo Hernandez as Al-Hilal remain a threat. According to a report by Gianluca Di Marzio, Atletico Madrid have decided not to bow down to Saudi Arabian competition as they are actively negotiating with Milan for Theo Hernandez. There is still a huge gap to be bridged by the Spanish club as their undisclosed offer price is worth much less than the Rossoneri’s demands. It is of no surprise that Milan have increased their asking price following the introduction of Al-Hilal as a potential dest...

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29May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

Atletico Madrid open to selling iconic defender this summer

VILLARREAL, SPAIN - MAY 25: Alex Baena of Villarreal CF in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and Sevilla FC at La Ceramica stadium on May 25, 2025, in Villarreal, Spain. Atletico Madrid enjoyed a major summer transfer window last time round, forking out nearly €200m for the signings of Alexander Sorloth, Robin Le Normand, Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez. Los Colchoneros are looking ahead to a big summer again, but may have to make some difficult calls. The most recent moves are in midfield, with negotiations underway for Villarreal’s Alex Baena, and an agreement on personal terms with Real Betis’ Johnny Cardoso close. Baena is one of their priority targets, while Cardoso is their first choice in the holding role, as Diego Simeone tries to resolve a long...

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21May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Atletico chief hopeful of reaching agreement with Barca for Lenglet

Clement Lenglet centre-back of Atletico de Madrid and France during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says he’s hopeful of reaching an agreement with Barcelona for on loan defender Clement Lenglet. The Frenchman moved to Atletico in the summer on a season-long loan and has gone on to become a regular for Diego Simeone. Atletico reportedly wanted to keep hold of Lenglet permanently but agreeing a fee with Barcelona may prove to be tricky. However, Cerezo is confident an agreement can be reached for Lenglet to stay. “Lenglet is a player owned by Barça,” he told TV3. “Let’...

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14May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Atletico Madrid star on the verge of €6 million move to Mexico

Angel Correa right winger of Atletico de Madrid and Argentina during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid is closing on an imminent departure from the club. That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, citing Matteo Moretto, who points towards Ángel Correa as the player in question.Frontman Correa has long been linked with a move away from Spain’s capital, amid efforts on the part of the Atlético brass to rejuvenate the club’s frontline. This past January, the Argentine app...

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11May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reacts to Alexander Sorloth goal blitz

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 10: Alexander Sorloth of Atletico Madrid celebrates 3-0 with Koke of Atletico Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on May 10, 2025 in Madrid Spain. Atletico Madrid secured Champions League qualification once again on Saturday – and they did it in spectacular fashion. Real Sociedad were swept aside at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano, with Los Colchoneros winning 4-0. And the man of the moment for Atleti was Alexander Sorloth, who scored all four goals – and in the opening 30 minutes. His hat-trick came inside the first 11 minutes, with those three goals coming in the space of three minutes and 57 seconds, which is a new La Liga record. As per MD, Atleti head coach Diego Simeone spoke on Sorl...

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27Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Bologna star Jhon Lucumi’s agent on Atletico Madrid links: “He could make a mark”

Jhon Lucumi of Bologna FC during the Serie A Enilive match between Bologna FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 07, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. The agent of Serie A and Bologna star Jhon Lucumi has stated that he is well capable of making a mark for a club like Atletico Madrid, who have been linked with the defender. The centre-back has impressed for the Rossoblu this season and this comes right after he impressed under Thiago Motta last season as well. His agent Simone Rondanini has now spoken to Tuttomercatoweb about his client’s future at Bologna and was asked specifically about interest from Atletico Madrid. He told the outlet: “He wouldn’t be the first Colombian to play there and they did very well. I’m sure that, given his level, he could make his mark in a team of t...

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26Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid defeat Rayo Vallecano with convincing 3-0 win

Diego Pablo Simeone, head coach of Atletico de Madrid, gives instructions to his players during the La Liga EA Sports 2024/25 football match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on April 14, 2025.  In the 33rd week of the Spanish La Liga, Atletico Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in a thrilling encounter that showcased the strength and discipline of Diego Simeone’s side. From the opening whistle, Atletico Madrid displayed confidence and control, pressing high and maintaining possession. Their efforts paid off with three well-executed goals that left Rayo Vallecano struggling to respond. The match highlighted Atletico’s attacking depth and solid defensive organization, key traits that have defined th...

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15Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Alvarez nets penalty double in Atletico La Liga win

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid in action during La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Real Valladolid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain on April 14, 2025. Julian Alvarez has scored two penalties as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat bottom club Valladolid 4-2, keeping the side's slim chances of winning La Liga alive. Valladolid had lost 10 of its previous 11 games, conceding 32 goals along the way, but took a shock lead after 20 minutes when Mamadou Sylla converted from the penalty spot. Alvarez levelled four minutes later from another penalty after Giuliano Simeone was brought down in the box. Simeone put the home side in front on Monday with a nice individual goal three minutes after. Javi Sánchez got an equalizer 10 minutes into the ...

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13Apr By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

LALIGA

Simeone praises Gallagher’s Atletico adaptation

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Conor Gallagher (C) of Atletico Madrid in action during La Liga week 28 football match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images) Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone praised Conor Gallagher's adaptability at the LaLiga club after the English midfielder left the Premier League for Spain in the summer. Gallagher moved to Atletico when Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was surplus to requirements, and after trying to play in several midfield roles with the Spanish side, he is slowly making his mark. The 25-year-old has energised the side with his contributions in pressing and defence, easily stepping into the backline when needed, while also contributi...

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7Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid earn LaLiga comeback victory at Sevilla

SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Pablo Barrios of Atletico de Madrid is challenged by Jose Angel Carmona of Sevilla FC during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 06, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Pablo Barrios scored a stoppage-time winner as Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-1 La Liga comeback victory at Sevilla. Having trailed to an early Lucien Agoume goal, the visitors equalised through Julian Alvarez’s 25th-minute penalty before Barrios curled the winner past Orjan Nyland in the third minute of time added on. A first victory in four league games sees third-placed Atletico move three points behind second-placed Real Madrid and seven behind leaders Barcelona, after they were beaten 2-1 by Valencia and held 1-1 by Real Be...

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18Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid skipper suffer injury creating hole in midfield

Jorge Resurreccion Merodio (Koke) of Atletico de Madrid is in action with the ball during the La Liga EA Sports 2024/25 football match between Atletico de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on February 15, 2025. Atletico Madrid have suffered a costly injury in the middle of the pitch, after it was confirmed on Tuesday that captain Koke Resurreccion will be out for the best part of the next month. The veteran has suffered a muscle problem in his right leg, after featuring for 80 minutes against Celta Vigo. The 33-year-old had been growing in importance over the last month, having seen Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo de Paul lock down their spots in the middle of midfield during the season. After a run of five La Liga games without a start over ...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel13 Comments

LALIGA

Atletico Madrid’s Player of the Month nominees revealed

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 8: Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid in action during La Liga week 23 football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on February 8, 2025. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images) The shortlist of nominees for Player of the Month at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid has on Monday been unveiled online. And the list features players from across a variety of positions in Diego Simeone’s squad. Atlético, as a collective, enjoyed another solid month in January, racking up five wins and a draw from their seven outings across all competitions. A number of players shone bright over the course of this stretch, with the five standout performers having on Monday secured nominations for the Player of the Month prize ...

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9Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Simeone laments missed chances in Madrid derby

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 8: Diego Simeone, head coach of Atletico Madris follows the La Liga week 23 football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on February 8, 2025. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said his team paid the price for missed opportunities in a heated LaLiga derby at Real Madrid on Saturday after Kylian Mbappé cancelled out Julián Álvarez's opener for the visiting side. Atletico were unable to make the most of the chances they created during a dominant start to the game. "We played a very good first half but we didn't have the clarity to take advantage of the chances we created," Simeone told a press conference. "We could have managed those opportunities better. That led to a draw despite the feeling that in many...

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15Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Atletico seal 1-0 win vs Getafe

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 came off the bench to head home the winner in the second half for his seventh league goal this season. Atletico, second, lead rivals Real Madrid by a point after Los Blancos drew at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, while Barcelona host Leganes later Sunday. Atletico Madrid controlled the first half but could not put away the chances they created. Two of the most inviting fell to winger Samuel Lino, but he failed to convert on both occasions. Giuliano Simeone crossed for the Brazilian and he poked the ball wide, before firing off-target again after Rodrigo De Paul played him in wit...

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2Nov By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

LALIGA

Atletico ban nine fans after crowd trouble, racism

Atletico de Madrid fans during the Copa del Rey match between UE Vic and Atletico de Madrid at Vic Municipal Football Stadium on October 31, 2024 in Gurb, Spain. 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 UEFA when some of their supporters were found guilty of “racist and discriminatory” behaviour during a 4-0 Champions League thrashing at Benfica on October 2. “Our security department has worked on identifying those involved in these events by reviewing all the audio-v...

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24Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Lille’s Jonathan David becomes top Canadian goal scorer in Champions League history

Jonathan David of Lille celebrates the victory following the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 football match between Atletico de Madrid and Lille OSC (LOSC) at Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium on October 23, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. After scoring the winner against Real Madrid, Jonathan David came through with a pair of goals to help Lille beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday. With the goals against Atletico, David became all-time top Canadian scorer in Champions League history with six goals, one more than Tomasz Radzinski, according to UEFA. David, a native of Ottawa, came off the bench to replace Mohamed Bayo in the 65th, then converted a 74th-minute penalty kick for Lille's go-ahead goal at the Metropolitano stadium. His second goal, to seal the 3...

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27Sep By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Madrid return to scene of last defeat for Atletico derby clash

Spanish and European champions Real Madrid were unstoppable last season, unless they were facing city rivals Atletico Madrid. The only two defeats Los Blancos suffered were inflicted by Diego Simeone’s side, who host Real Madrid on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash. Atletico were the last team to beat Madrid in the top flight, just over a year ago, with Carlo Ancelotti’s men unbeaten in 39 games since. The Rojiblancos also turfed Madrid out of the Copa del Rey in January 2024 in the last 16, which is the only loss Madrid have fallen to in the calendar year. Madrid are without star summer signing Kylian Mbappe after he suffered a thigh injury in the midweek win over Alaves, but still have a galaxy of attacking stars to call on. Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, often the target of abus...

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