Real Madrid chief Emilio Butragueno believes the team face a difficult challenge aganst Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. Reacting after the draw was made on Friday, Butragueno stated that the clash against Atletico Madrid arrive at a “critical moment” in the season. “We know each other very well. They are very … Read more
Atletico Madrid captain Koke has expressed his utmost desire to play in the Club World Cup in the USA later this year. Koke, who has conceded that his career is coming to an end, told the club’s website that he has no regrets about spending his whole football career with Atletico Madrid. “It’s a huge … Read more
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has explained why he rates Barcelona as the ‘best team in La Liga’ after Saturday’s Madrid derby with their city rivals. Real Madrid held on to top spot in the Spanish top-flight as Kylian Mbappe’s second-half goal cancelled out Julian Alvarez’s first-half penalty at the Bernabeu. Atletico were awarded … Read more
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde believes their derby with Atletico Madrid could be decisive in the title race. Real meet Atletico on Saturday having slipped up last week at Espanyol. Valverde said today: “Winning the derby would be very special, firstly because of the game it is. Every player, whether they are from Real Madrid or Atlético, … Read more
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid have secured their spots in the semi-final stage of the 2024-2025 Copa del Rey after respective impressive quarter-final outings. Real Madrid’s journey to the Copa del Rey semi-finals was highlighted by a thrilling encounter against Leganés on Wednesday. Madrid quickly took control of the match, going ahead 2-0 in the … Read more
France international Antoine Griezmann has informed Atletico Madrid management he wants to leave at the end of the season. While he still has 18 months to run on his current deal, Griezmann has told Atletico chiefs this will be his last season with the club, says OkDiario. While Atletico may offer the veteran a free transfer, the striker … Read more
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has declared that the Foxes won’t sanction Wilfred Ndidi’s sale this month, reports Completesports.com. Ndidi, 28, has been linked with a move to Monaco and Atletico Madrid. The two clubs are interested in signing the defensive midfielder on loan with option to buy. Speaking to BBC, Van Nistelrooy insisted … Read more
Victor Boniface was benched as Bayer Leverkusen lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday night. Boniface was named in Leverkusen’s squad for the game after recovering from a thigh problem. The forward sustained the injury on International duty last November. His compatriot, Nathan Tella was named in the starting … Read more
Victor Boniface has been included in Bayer Leverkusen’s squad for the UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. Boniface has been sidelined since sustaining a thigh injury on international duty last November. The 24-year-old is now set to make a return for the Bundesliga champions after recovering from the injury. Read Also:UCL: Aston Villa Can … Read more
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has disclosed that it will be too early to start tagging the team as La Liga title favourite. Victory at Barcelona on Sunday will see Atletico spend Christmas as La Liga leaders. However, speaking with the club’s website, Oblak stated that the team will maintain total focus in order to … Read more