Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Griezmann's negative impact highlighted ahead of Wanda return
5 years, 1 month ago

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Griezmann's negative impact highlighted ahead of Wanda return

The Hindu  

Clashes between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are always fascinating occasions, with two completely different philosophies pitted against each other. Across Barca's 61 matches last season, they averaged 2.3 goals and 2.2 points per match. In Griezmann's 17 games for Barca, they have a passing accuracy of 78.6 per cent in the final third and 84.4 per cent in the opposing half. Read | Messi and Rapinoe expected to take Ballon d'Or honours Barca have seen less of the ball across those matches, registering 54.4 per cent possession compared to 65.1 per cent with Griezmann. A new era Atletico has seen a slight decrease across some areas compared to last season since Griezmann's exit.

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Copa del Rey: Captain Griezmann scores winner as Atletico Madrid sails into round of 16
6 days, 5 hours ago

Copa del Rey: Captain Griezmann scores winner as Atletico Madrid sails into round of 16

The Hindu  

A first-half goal from captain Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at third-tier Marbella on Saturday to send it into Copa del Rey round of 16 with a 13th consecutive victory across all competitions. That equalled Atletico’s best-ever run of victories and coach Diego Simeone’s best winning record at the club since the 2012-13 season. “We are living …

La Liga 2024/25: Atletico boss Simeone eyes first ever win away at title rivals Barcelona
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3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024/25: Atletico boss Simeone eyes first ever win away at title rivals Barcelona

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone is currently the longest serving manager in La Liga but despite winning the league twice, he has yet to achieve a victory away at title rival Barcelona, a challenge the Argentine is looking forward to on Saturday. “What we’ve been talking about for a month and a half, the team is working well as a unit, …

Griezmann in PlayStation form has steered Atletico Madrid back on track
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Griezmann in PlayStation form has steered Atletico Madrid back on track

Associated Press  

MADRID — Antoine Griezmann wishes he was as good in the real world as he is on PlayStation. Griezmann and fellow forward Julián Álvarez have returned to form to lead Atletico on a 10-game winning streak that has put the club back on track in the Champions League and Spanish league, where on Sunday it hosts Getafe with a chance …

Champions League: Griezmann brace powers Atletico Madrid to 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions League: Griezmann brace powers Atletico Madrid to 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atletico Madrid claimed a 10th win in a row in all competitions with a comfortable 3-1 home victory over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Wednesday. Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. Haraldsson’s late goal seals 3-2 win for Lille over Sturm Graz Lille secured a 3-2 …

Griezmann seals superb Atletico comeback in Sevilla thriller
1 month ago

Griezmann seals superb Atletico comeback in Sevilla thriller

China Daily  

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates with Samuel Lino and Alexander Sorloth after scoring the fourth goal. REUTERS MADRID — Antoine Griezmann struck a 94th-minute winner to snatch Atletico Madrid a thrilling 4-3 victory over Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga. However, Griezmann pegged one back before substitute Samuel Lino scored a stunning effort from the edge of the box and …

La Liga 2024-25: Griezmann’s late brace leads Atletico Madrid to 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla
1 month ago

La Liga 2024-25: Griezmann’s late brace leads Atletico Madrid to 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla

The Hindu  

A second-half double from Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a stunning 4-3 comeback home win over Sevilla in the La Liga 2024-25 on Sunday, as the host claimed its ninth straight win in all competitions. Sevilla’s Dodi Lukebakio equalised just two minutes later with a powerful low strike following a corner before Isaac Romero put it ahead after a quick …

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Simeone delighted with Atletico’s 6-0 feast at Sparta Prague
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Simeone delighted with Atletico’s 6-0 feast at Sparta Prague

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was thrilled with his side’s commanding performance in a 6-0 thrashing of host Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday, on a night when forward Julian Alvarez put on a show with two goals. If the team has the chance to keep playing like this and scoring goals, so much the better,” Simeone told …

La Liga 2024-25: Simeone proud of Atletico’s resilience in 1-0 win at Mallorca
2 months ago

La Liga 2024-25: Simeone proud of Atletico’s resilience in 1-0 win at Mallorca

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said he was proud of how his players fought and dug deep to earn a 1-0 win at Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday and secure their fourth consecutive triumph in all competitions. Simeone said his side had not let Wednesday’s last-gasp 2-1 win at Paris St Germain in the Champions League go to its …

La Liga 2024-25: Simeone wants Atletico to build on momentum after PSG win in UCL
2 months ago

La Liga 2024-25: Simeone wants Atletico to build on momentum after PSG win in UCL

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone expects his side to take confidence from its last-gasp 2-1 Champions League win at Paris St Germain when it travels to face Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday. After a tough October in which Atletico secured one victory in five matches in all competitions, including consecutive Champions League losses, it has won its last three …

Atletico manager Diego Simeone looks to passionate fans to spur them vs Girona
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Atletico manager Diego Simeone looks to passionate fans to spur them vs Girona

India Today  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is banking on the passion of the club’s fans to propel his team to victory in their first home game of the LaLiga season against Girona. Simeone expressed his confidence in the powerful atmosphere created by the Atletico faithful, hoping it would give his side the edge against last season's surprise package. Simeone's call to …

La Liga 2023-24: Riquelme earns Atletico Madrid narrow win at Mallorca
8 months ago

La Liga 2023-24: Riquelme earns Atletico Madrid narrow win at Mallorca

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid closed in on a Champions League spot after winger Rodrigo Riquelme’s early strike earned his side a 1-0 win at Mallorca in La Liga on Saturday. With four games remaining, Diego Simeone’s side are fourth in the standings on 67 points, six ahead fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao. Runaway leaders Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th La Liga title earlier …

Antoine Griezmann does his best John Terry impression as he skies penalty against Sevilla after slipping... but Atletico Madrid still reach Copa del Rey semi-finals after late Memphis Depay winner
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Antoine Griezmann does his best John Terry impression as he skies penalty against Sevilla after slipping... but Atletico Madrid still reach Copa del Rey semi-finals after late Memphis Depay winner

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann attracted comparisons with John Terry after he comically slipped and skied a penalty against Sevilla on Thursday night. The Atletico Madrid striker sent the ball ballooning into the crowd and failed to give his side the lead 26 minutes into their Copa del Rey quarter-final. Fate was more forgiving towards Griezmann as Memphis Depay scored a late winner …

Atletico Madrid eliminate Real Madrid from Copa del Rey last 16, Barcelona scrape past third-tier rivals
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid eliminate Real Madrid from Copa del Rey last 16, Barcelona scrape past third-tier rivals

Firstpost  

Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme’s extra-time strikes earned Atletico Madrid a 4-2 win over rivals Real Madrid and passage to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday. Madrid twice pegged back Atletico to take the game to extra-time, with Jan Oblak’s own goal cancelling out Samuel Lino’s opener, and Joselu netting late on after Morata had put the hosts in …

Griezmann scores against Madrid in Super Cup to become Atletico's all-time scorer with 174 goals
1 year ago

Griezmann scores against Madrid in Super Cup to become Atletico's all-time scorer with 174 goals

Hindustan Times  

Antoine Griezmann scored against Real Madrid in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday to surpass Luis Aragonés as Atletico Madrid's all-time top scorer with 174 goals. Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann cheers at supporters Griezmann scored the milestone goal with a low right-footed shot from outside the area in the 37th minute after using a nifty …

Antoine Griezmann claims Atletico Madrid 'couldn't stop' Mason Greenwood during their 3-3 draw with Getafe... as he insists the Man United loanee 'cost them the game'
1 year ago

Antoine Griezmann claims Atletico Madrid 'couldn't stop' Mason Greenwood during their 3-3 draw with Getafe... as he insists the Man United loanee 'cost them the game'

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann has insisted Atletico Madrid struggled to deal with Mason Greenwood during their 3-3 draw with Getafe. Griezmann netted twice, equalling Atletico's all-time scoring record of Luis Aragones with 173 goals, but it wasn't enough for the three points. Antoine Griezmann claimed Atletico Madrid struggled to deal with Mason Greenwood during their 3-3 draw against Getafe in LaLiga on …

Griezmann ties Aragonés as Atletico’s all-time top scorer in 3-3 draw with Getafe in Spanish league
1 year ago

Griezmann ties Aragonés as Atletico’s all-time top scorer in 3-3 draw with Getafe in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atletico Madrid failed to make history of its own on a night Antoine Griezmann tied Luis Aragonés as the club’s all-time top scorer. Griezmann scored twice on Tuesday to tie Aragonés on 173 goals, but Atletico conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in a 3-3 draw with Getafe that ended the club’s record-tying 20-game home winning streak. Griezmann scored his …

Griezmann and Atletico vie for Spanish title as they visit Barcelona and former teammate João Félix
1 year, 1 month ago

Griezmann and Atletico vie for Spanish title as they visit Barcelona and former teammate João Félix

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Antoine Griezmann knows what João Félix is going through at Barcelona. When asked about Félix this week, Griezmann said his former teammate “had moments when he played well and worked hard, but you have to be consistent and maybe there was a moment when he got tired of it.” Félix responded in a separate interview on Movistar …

Barcelona needs own-goal to salvage 1-1 draw at Rayo. Griezmann leads Atletico past Mallorca 1-0
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona needs own-goal to salvage 1-1 draw at Rayo. Griezmann leads Atletico past Mallorca 1-0

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona needed an own-goal by Rayo Vallecano defender Florian Lejeune in the final minutes to salvage a 1-1 draw in Madrid on Saturday. Antoine Griezmann scored with a header as Atletico Madrid beat Mallorca 1-0 at home and moved into third place ahead of Barcelona on goal difference. Barcelona played its first match this season without midfielder …

UEFA Champions League: Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata Double Up As Atletico Madrid Demolish Celtic 6-0
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata Double Up As Atletico Madrid Demolish Celtic 6-0

News 18  

Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata struck twice each as Atletico Madrid hammered ragged 10-man Celtic 6-0 on Tuesday to move top of their Champions League group. “It’s a crunch moment for everyone, it will be tricky until the end.” The Atletico coach lavished praise on key player Griezmann, who is enjoying one of the best spells of his career. “I …

Griezmann and Morata lead Atletico to 6-0 rout of 10-man Celtic in Champions League
1 year, 2 months ago

Griezmann and Morata lead Atletico to 6-0 rout of 10-man Celtic in Champions League

Associated Press  

MADRID — Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata have come through for Atletico Madrid again. The red-hot duo scored two goals each in a 6-0 rout of 10-man Celtic on Tuesday, leaving Atletico top of Group E in the Champions League. “The group is very tight.” Celtic, seeking its first win in the group stage of the Champions League since 2017, …

Griezmann’s late penalty earns Atletico Madrid 2-1 win over Sociedad in La Liga.
1 year, 3 months ago

Griezmann’s late penalty earns Atletico Madrid 2-1 win over Sociedad in La Liga.

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann scored a late penalty to give Atletico Madrid a 2-1 La Liga home win over Real Sociedad on Sunday, in a match in which VAR was again under the spotlight following two contentious handball decisions. Atletico missed several chances, including two strikes off the post, one by Rodrigo de Paul and Axel Witsel from point-blank range, but Sociedad …

Improving Atletico Madrid is 5th in the La Liga with 2-0 win at Osasuna
1 year, 3 months ago

Improving Atletico Madrid is 5th in the La Liga with 2-0 win at Osasuna

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid kept the momentum going from its win against rival Real Madrid by beating Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish league on Thursday. Atletico beat rival Madrid 3-1 at home on Sunday, with Griezmann scoring one of the goals for Diego Simeone’s team. Before beating Madrid, Atletico was coming off a draw at Lazio in the group stage of the …

Barcelona excelled at home last term, conceding a mere four goals in 19 outings at Camp Nou, two of which came in its lone defeat - a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad with the title already won.
1 year, 4 months ago

Barcelona excelled at home last term, conceding a mere four goals in 19 outings at Camp Nou, two of which came in its lone defeat - a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad with the title already won.

The Hindu  

Barcelona starts its tenancy at the Olympic Stadium on Montjuic, the club’s temporary home while Camp Nou is being rebuilt, on Sunday against Cadiz without coach Xavi Hernandez after his red card in the season opener. Barcelona coach Xavi banned two games for red card in season opener “There’s no need to get too worked up about it. A point …

LaLiga: Griezmann double guides Atletico Madrid to sixth straight league wina
1 year, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Griezmann double guides Atletico Madrid to sixth straight league wina

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid extended its unbeaten run to 13 league games after Antoine Griezmann scored twice in a 2-1 home win over Almeria on Sunday as the club registered its sixth straight win in Laliga. Atletico moved to within two points of second-placed rival Real Madrid but Diego Simeone’s side is 13 points behind league leader Barcelona. Atletico was up and …

LaLiga: Getafe holds Barcelona to another goalless draw
1 year, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Getafe holds Barcelona to another goalless draw

The Hindu  

Leader Barcelona was held to a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe managed to take a point in a hard-fought game on Sunday. Visitor Barcelona had two opportunities to take the lead in the 25th minute when Raphinha was put through on goal but the Brazilian winger saw his shot come off the post before Alejandro Balde’s …

La Liga: Villarreal Shock Real Madrid 3-2, Athletic Bilboa Down Espanyol, Real Sociedad Beat Getafe
1 year, 9 months ago

La Liga: Villarreal Shock Real Madrid 3-2, Athletic Bilboa Down Espanyol, Real Sociedad Beat Getafe

News 18  

Samuel Chukwueze upstaged Vinícius Júnior by scoring twice in an outstanding performance by the Villarreal forward to lead its 3-2 comeback win at Real Madrid in the Spanish league on Saturday. IPL 2023: Orange Cap Complete List of Batters with Most Runs, Check here Madrid’s first home loss in the domestic league comes four days before it hosts Chelsea in …

Barcelona looks for La Liga tonic after cup exit
1 year, 9 months ago

Barcelona looks for La Liga tonic after cup exit

The Hindu  

A home fixture against Girona on Monday could be just what the doctor ordered for Barcelona, as it looks to rebound from its midweek Copa del Rey humiliation against Real Madrid and refocus its attention on its La Liga title charge. Top of the league on 71 points, 12 ahead of second-placed rival Real with 11 games left, Barcelona’s players …

LaLiga: Griezmann on target again as Atletico extends unbeaten run
1 year, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Griezmann on target again as Atletico extends unbeaten run

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid secured its third consecutive LaLiga win with an easy 3-0 home victory against Valencia on Saturday, as goals from Antoine Griezmann, Yannick Carrasco and Thomas Lemar extended its unbeaten run in the Spanish league to 10 games. An inspired Griezmann put Atletico ahead early with a close-range strike and Carrasco extended its advantage slotting home a precise shot …

La Liga: Alvaro Morata Strikes Late as Atletico Madrid Beat Girona
1 year, 9 months ago

La Liga: Alvaro Morata Strikes Late as Atletico Madrid Beat Girona

News 18  

Alvaro Morata snatched a 94th minute winner to earn Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory at Girona on Monday and tighten their hold on third place in La Liga. Atletico’s Slovenian goalkeeper made another fine save to deny Rodrigo Riquelme late on, with the on-loan midfielder almost scoring against his parent club. With the game petering out, substitute Morata intervened late …

Barcelona Restore La Liga Lead, Antoine Griezmann Earns Atletico Madrid Win
1 year, 10 months ago

Barcelona Restore La Liga Lead, Antoine Griezmann Earns Atletico Madrid Win

News 18  

Robert Lewandowski and Sergi Roberto’s goals helped Barcelona beat Cadiz 2-0 and restore their eight-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. Elsewhere Antoine Griezmann’s superb strike helped Atletico Madrid earn a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to tighten their grip on fourth place. Champions Real Madrid’s win at Osasuna on Saturday pulled them closer to Xavi Hernandez’s …

La Liga: Pedri Guides Barcelona Past Villarreal to 11-point Lead
1 year, 10 months ago

La Liga: Pedri Guides Barcelona Past Villarreal to 11-point Lead

News 18  

Pedri’s strike earned Barcelona a battling 1-0 win over Villarreal on Sunday to move 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Earlier Memphis Depay scored his first Atletico Madrid goal as Diego Simeone’s side beat Celta Vigo 1-0 to consolidate their position in fourth. It’s the fruit of work.” La Liga top scorer Robert …

Messi stars, PSG among 4 teams advancing in Champions League
2 years, 2 months ago

Messi stars, PSG among 4 teams advancing in Champions League

Associated Press  

His first goal was a nonchalant, outside-of-the-foot finish. Lionel Messi kept up his stellar pre- World Cup form to help rampant Paris Saint-Germain become one of four teams to advance to the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, along with Chelsea, Benfica and Borussia Dortmund. With perhaps the best goal of the 33 scored in the next-to-last round …

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann Scores Twice as Atletico Madrid Win at Real Betis
2 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann Scores Twice as Atletico Madrid Win at Real Betis

News 18  

Two second-half goals from Antoine Griezmann, one scored directly from a corner kick, gave Atletico Madrid a 2-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run in LaLiga to five games. Atletico climbed back to third in the standings on 23 points, eight behind leaders Real Madrid and two from second-placed Barcelona, who have a game in hand …

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann’s strike lifts Atlético Madrid to 3rd; Sevilla beat Mallorca
2 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann’s strike lifts Atlético Madrid to 3rd; Sevilla beat Mallorca

Firstpost  

Atletico Madrid now have 19 points from nine games, overhauling Athletic Bilbao who slipped to fourth on 17 points. Finally free to play as many minutes as his coach wants, Antoine Griezmann scored to help Atlético Madrid win at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and move ahead of the Basque club into third place in the Spanish league. While Barcelona was seeking …

Griezmann lifts Atlético to 3rd after win at Bilbao
2 years, 2 months ago

Griezmann lifts Atlético to 3rd after win at Bilbao

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Finally free to play as many minutes as his coach wants, Antoine Griezmann scored to help Atlético Madrid win at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and move ahead of the Basque club into third place in the Spanish league on Saturday. While Barcelona was seeking 40 million euros if Griezmann played over a certain amount of minutes, Atlético resisted …

La Liga roundup: Griezmann lifts Atletico to third after win at Bilbao
2 years, 2 months ago

La Liga roundup: Griezmann lifts Atletico to third after win at Bilbao

The Hindu  

Finally free to play as many minutes as his coach wants, Antoine Griezmann scored to help Atlético Madrid win at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and move ahead of the Basque club into third place in the Spanish league on Saturday. While Barcelona was seeking 40 million euros if Griezmann played over a certain amount of minutes, Atlético resisted giving Griezmann extra …

Atletico Madrid Sign Antoine Griezmann Permanently From Barcelona
2 years, 3 months ago

Atletico Madrid Sign Antoine Griezmann Permanently From Barcelona

News 18  

Atletico Madrid confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign French striker Antoine Griezmann permanently from Barcelona, on a contract until 2026. Griezmann has been on loan at Atletico since August 2021 after a difficult spell at Camp Nou, following his 120 million euro move in 2019. The 2018 World Cup winner was a key figure in coach Diego Simeone’s …

Atletico Madrid FINALLY start Antoine Griezmann, after 'agreeing' cut-price £22m transfer
2 years, 3 months ago

Atletico Madrid FINALLY start Antoine Griezmann, after 'agreeing' cut-price £22m transfer

Daily Mail  

Antoine Griezmann has started for Atletico Madrid for the first time this season in Sunday night's clash with rivals Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano. However, after reports in L'Equipe suggested an agreement had been reached between the two clubs on a cut-price transfer, Griezmann will make his first start for the club in the big Madrid derby. Antoine Griezmann …

La Liga: Icons of the Madrid Derby
2 years, 3 months ago

La Liga: Icons of the Madrid Derby

News 18  

Both Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid have been fixtures in the very top echelon of world football for years, and as a consequence, some of the world’s finest players have played in this iconic cross-city derby. Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer, the talismanic Portuguese captain always turned up against Atletico Madrid. He has grabbed four hattricks against …

Antoine Griezmann introduced after 60 minutes AGAIN
2 years, 3 months ago

Antoine Griezmann introduced after 60 minutes AGAIN

Daily Mail  

Atletico Madrid on Saturday night further risked the ire of their LaLiga rivals Barcelona by bringing Antoine Griezmann for the final 30 minutes once again. Griezmann, 31, is the subject of a deal between the two clubs that will see his two-year loan back to Atletico Madrid made permanent at the end of this season. Antoine Griezmann once again started …

Barcelona are 'planning legal action against Atletico Madrid' over Antoine Griezmann
2 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona are 'planning legal action against Atletico Madrid' over Antoine Griezmann

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are 'preparing legal action' against Atletico Madrid after a disagreement between the two clubs on the terms of Antoine Griezmann's loan deal. The French forward joined Atletico on loan from Barcelona in 2021 and has continued to play for them this season. Antoine Griezmann joined Atletico Madrid on loan last from Barcelona last year Diego Simeone has been using …

LaLiga: Barcelona stun Madrid 4-0 at Bernabeu to end losing streak
2 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona stun Madrid 4-0 at Bernabeu to end losing streak

Firstpost  

The win ended Barcelona’s five-match losing streak to its rival and maintained an outside chance of fighting for the title after a difficult start to its first season without Lionel Messi. Barcelona’s losing run against Real Madrid finally ended Sunday as the Catalan club enjoyed a stunning 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and showed its title hopes in …

Barcelona stuns Madrid 4-0 at Bernabeu to end losing streak
2 years, 9 months ago

Barcelona stuns Madrid 4-0 at Bernabeu to end losing streak

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s losing run against Real Madrid finally ended on Sunday as the Catalan club enjoyed a stunning 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and showed its title hopes in La-Liga may not be over yet. The win ended Barcelona's five-match losing streak to its rival and maintained an outside chance of fighting for the title after a difficult start …

Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid: Luis Suarez set to start on the bench
2 years, 9 months ago

Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid: Luis Suarez set to start on the bench

Daily Mail  

The last time Luis Suarez started a game for Atletico Madrid it was the league match before the first leg against Manchester United, and he scored one of the goals of the season in a 3-0 win. Striker Luis Suarez is struggling for game time with Atletico Madrid so far this season LUIS SUAREZ STATS 21/22 Appearances: 36 Goals: 11 …

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Manchester United Highlights: Elanga's late goal saves the night for Red Devils
2 years, 10 months ago

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Manchester United Highlights: Elanga's late goal saves the night for Red Devils

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's highlights of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 clash between Manchester United and Atletico de Madrid being played at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Match Report: Full Time Atletico Madrid 1-1 Manchester United 90+2' Bruno and Telles pair up at the edge of the final third and the Brazilian's cross goes out for a corner. Atletico …

Lionel Messi makes surprise Barcelona return for Xavi's 42nd birthday
2 years, 11 months ago

Lionel Messi makes surprise Barcelona return for Xavi's 42nd birthday

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi made a surprise return to Barcelona on Monday night, where he celebrated Xavi's 42nd birthday alongside former team-mates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Messi was left out of the Argentina squad to face Chile and Colombia in World Cup qualifying later this week as his country's place in the tournament later this year is all but secured, so …

Barcelona winger Ansu Fati is reduced to tears after coming off with another injury setback
2 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona winger Ansu Fati is reduced to tears after coming off with another injury setback

Daily Mail  

Barcelona star Ansu Fati faces the prospect of another prolonged period on the treatment table after hobbling off in tears in the Catalans' Copa del Rey loss to Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona's Ansu Fati was reduced to tears after coming off with another injury Fati had to be consoled by Xavi after he exited Barcelona's Copa del Rey loss to Athletic …

LaLiga: Atletico coach Diego Simeone, Antoine Griezmann among five COVID-19 cases at club
3 years ago

LaLiga: Atletico coach Diego Simeone, Antoine Griezmann among five COVID-19 cases at club

Firstpost  

Atletico said Simeone and 2018 World Cup-winner Griezmann were asymptomatic and isolating along with Koke, Hector Herrera and Joao Felix. Madrid: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and forward Antoine Griezmann have tested positive for COVID-19, as the reigning La Liga champions announced five new cases on Thursday. La Liga rivals Barcelona also confirmed three new cases, bringing the total to …

Atletico can rekindle hopes of another title at Real Madrid
3 years, 1 month ago

Atletico can rekindle hopes of another title at Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid has a chance to rekindle its bid to win a second straight Spanish league title. Atlético strengthened the squad that last season ended Madrid and Barcelona's seven-year hold on the league title. “It provokes us, it spurs us into action, just like I said after the loss to Mallorca.” Against Real Madrid, Atlético may be without Suárez — …

LaLiga: Real Madrid ease past Real Sociedad after Barcelona, Atletico beaten
3 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Real Madrid ease past Real Sociedad after Barcelona, Atletico beaten

Firstpost  

Barcelona stay seventh, now a hefty 16 points behind Real Madrid, while Atletico drop to fourth, six points in front of Barca, but 10 points off the top. Carlo Ancelotti said Benzema is likely now to miss Tuesday’s Champions League game at home to Inter Milan although was hopeful the striker could return to face Atletico Madrid next weekend. Madrid’s …

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