Diego Simeone extends Atletico Madrid contract
5 years, 10 months ago

Diego Simeone extends Atletico Madrid contract

The Hindu  

Diego Simeone has signed a new contract that will keep him at Atletico Madrid until 2022, the LaLiga club have announced. Simeone's old deal was set to expire in 2020 but he has agreed new terms that reportedly makes him Atletico's top earner, with a salary higher even than that of star forward Antoine Griezmann. The news comes after he extended his deal by two years in September 2017, having earlier agreed to reduce the length of his contract not long after Atletico's defeat in the 2016 Champions League final. August's UEFA Super Cup triumph over rival Real Madrid added to its previous success in the competition in 2012, as well as a brace of Europa League titles, one Copa del Rey and a Supercopa de Espana.

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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, …

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
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Son of Diego Simeone shines as Atletico Madrid secures comfortable win over Las Palmas
2 months, 1 week ago

Son of Diego Simeone shines as Atletico Madrid secures comfortable win over Las Palmas

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday, with Diego Simeone's son Giuliano scoring his first goal for the club. The victory eased the team's recent poor form and moved them to third in the league. The match also raised support for those affected by the recent floods in the Valencia region.

New signings Conor Gallagher and Alvarez have energised Atletico: Diego Simeone
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New signings Conor Gallagher and Alvarez have energised Atletico: Diego Simeone

India Today  

Coach Diego Simeone reckons that the recent arrivals of English midfielder Conor Gallagher and Argentine striker Julian Alvarez have infused Atletico Madrid with fresh energy. Speaking after Atletico's commanding 3-0 victory over Valencia on Sunday, Simeone praised the impact of the new signings, both of whom found the back of the net for the first time in La Liga. Atletico …

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 …

Atletico Madrid moves closer to securing Champions League spot after beating Celta Vigo
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid moves closer to securing Champions League spot after beating Celta Vigo

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atletico Madrid moved closer to securing the fourth and final Champions League spot with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo in the Spanish league on Sunday. REAL MADRID CELEBRATES Real Madrid, which clinched its 36th league title last weekend, won 4-0 at Granada on Saturday. The celebrations did not take place last weekend because Madrid played Bayern Munich …

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 …

Advantage Atletico but Haller gives Dortmund hope
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Advantage Atletico but Haller gives Dortmund hope

China Daily  

Rodrigo De Paul celebrates scoring Atletico Madrid's opening goal in a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. MADRID — Atletico Madrid moved closer to returning to the Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their quarterfinal on Wednesday. "We will be ready and hopefully we can put Atletico back in the …

Advantage Atletico but Haller gives Dortmund hope
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Advantage Atletico but Haller gives Dortmund hope

China Daily  

Rodrigo De Paul celebrates scoring Atletico Madrid's opening goal in a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. MADRID — Atletico Madrid moved closer to returning to the Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their quarterfinal on Wednesday. "We will be ready and hopefully we can put Atletico back in the …

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 …

Champions League 2023: Early qualification delights Atletico Madrid coach Simeone
1 year, 1 month ago

Champions League 2023: Early qualification delights Atletico Madrid coach Simeone

The Hindu  

Securing qualification for the knockout stage of the Champions League with one game still to play in the group phase delighted Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone after its 3-1 away win over Feyenoord in Rotterdam on Tuesday. “A game with very good positional play, knowing that we could create difficulty for the opponent and from that came the first goal.” …

Atletico Madrid extends contract of coach Diego Simeone to 2027
1 year, 2 months ago

Atletico Madrid extends contract of coach Diego Simeone to 2027

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone signed a contract extension Thursday to stay at the club until June 2027. Atletico said extending its deal with the Argentine coach gives “continuity” to the project that began when he arrived in December 2011. The 53-year-old Simeone has helped Atletico win two Spanish leagues, one Copa del Rey, two Europa Leagues, two …

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 …

La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge
1 year, 5 months ago

La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge

The Hindu  

Barcelona couldn’t bring back Lionel Messi, and lost two other stalwarts in Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid could be the team to take advantage after keeping most players in a squad that offered the best football in Spain at the end of last season. BARCELONA’S CHANGES Barcelona, still not fully healthy financially, saw Busquets and Alba …

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: 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 …

Simeone sets new Atletico record of 613 matches at helm
1 year, 10 months ago

Simeone sets new Atletico record of 613 matches at helm

The Hindu  

Diego Simeone set a new record as Atletico Madrid coach on Saturday, taking charge of his 613th game at the club against Sevilla in La Liga at the Metropolitano Stadium. Known for his competitive - and sometimes abrasive - style, Simeone helped Atletico win La Liga in 2014 and 2021, and the Copa del Rey in 2013. Simeone also steered …

Simeone takes blame for Atletico Madrid’s struggles
2 years ago

Simeone takes blame for Atletico Madrid’s struggles

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said that he is mainly responsible for the team’s situation as it has failed to find its best form and sits in fifth place in LaLiga. “We have a great squad, four players in the World Cup final, maybe the one who is not giving his all is the coach,” Simeone told reporters on Wednesday. …

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 …

Diego Simeone takes cheeky dig at Real Madrid after they beat Atletico in first derby of the season
2 years, 3 months ago

Diego Simeone takes cheeky dig at Real Madrid after they beat Atletico in first derby of the season

Daily Mail  

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has praised the performance of his city rivals Real Madrid in their 2-1 win over his side on Sunday, and cheekily compared their style to an Atletico team of the past. Real Madrid made it six wins from six in LaLiga after goals from Rodrygo and Federico Valverde saw Carlo Ancelotti's side win a fiery …

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 …

Champions League: How have Atletico Madrid fared against English sides under Diego Simeone?
2 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: How have Atletico Madrid fared against English sides under Diego Simeone?

Daily Mail  

The image of Diego Simeone running down the touchline at Anfield a la Jose Mourinho after Alvaro Morata's goal at Liverpool is one of a few iconic images from a game that is now remembered for other reasons. Diego Simeone has played 12 Champions League matches against English opposition His Atletico Madrid side won at the weekend but have endured …

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 …

LaLiga: 10 years of Diego Simeone, how he turned the Colchoneros into one of Europe’s top clubs
3 years ago

LaLiga: 10 years of Diego Simeone, how he turned the Colchoneros into one of Europe’s top clubs

Firstpost  

The Argentine is the longest-tenured coach in any of Europe’s top five leagues and has won eight trophies during his decade in charge The 23rd of December, 2011 was not just any other Friday for Atlético de Madrid. By the end of the year, they were fifth and back into Europe, and Simeone steered Atleti to the first of his …

Diego Simeone Joins Stellar Cast in a Decade or More at Helm of Top Level Club
3 years ago

Diego Simeone Joins Stellar Cast in a Decade or More at Helm of Top Level Club

News 18  

Diego Simeone celebrates 10 years in charge of Atletico Madrid on Thursday, an increasingly rare accomplishment in the febrile arena of top level football management. The first ill wind and the manager is gone.” Alex Ferguson — Manchester United Ferguson’s era at Old Trafford got off to an inauspicious start and he could easily have been sacked without lifting any …

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 — …

Champions League: ‘I have full confidence in my team,’ says Simeone as Atletico face Porto in must-win clash
3 years, 1 month ago

Champions League: ‘I have full confidence in my team,’ says Simeone as Atletico face Porto in must-win clash

Firstpost  

Defeat would see Atletico Madrid miss out on the knockout stage for only the second time during Diego Simeone’s near decade-long tenure. Madrid: Diego Simeone says he backs his Atletico Madrid players to prevail in their must-win final Champions League group match with Porto on Tuesday. “Porto are a team who I like a lot and who go into the …

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool prepares again for Atletico amid feud over style, character
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool prepares again for Atletico amid feud over style, character

The Hindu  

Jurgen Klopp wants to say the right things when it comes to Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone but there is always an itch he ends up scratching. "I saw a lot of happy faces among their players and staff, but it's not over," said Klopp. "His teams are always well-organised, world class, so that makes him one of the best …

LaLiga: Antoine Griezmann rejoins Atletico Madrid from Barcelona on one-year loan deal
3 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: Antoine Griezmann rejoins Atletico Madrid from Barcelona on one-year loan deal

Firstpost  

Antoine Griezmann, 30, who scored 133 goals in his first spell with Atletico, has rejoined on a one-year loan deal with an option to extend by another year Madrid: France forward Antoine Griezmann has made a shock deadline-day return to Atletico Madrid, just two years after leaving to join Barcelona, the clubs announced on Wednesday. The 30-year-old, who scored 133 …

Costa signs for Brazilian club Atletico after eight-month layoff
3 years, 4 months ago

Costa signs for Brazilian club Atletico after eight-month layoff

The Hindu  

Former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker Diego Costa signed for Atletico Mineiro, the Brazilian club said on Saturday, with the Spain international set to return to action after eight months. Costa had been without a club since December following his departure from Atletico Madrid after the La Liga champion agreed to the Brazil-born player's request to rescind his contract. It …

LaLiga: From Zinedine Zidane to Vicente del Bosque, 10 legends who have won league as player and manager
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: From Zinedine Zidane to Vicente del Bosque, 10 legends who have won league as player and manager

Firstpost  

It’s not easy to win the LaLiga title as a player or a coach, and it’s even harder to win it as both a player and a coach. The Argentine has won three LaLiga titles during his career, twice as a player with Real Madrid in 1986 and 1987 – as part of the famed Quinta del Buitre side – …

La Liga: Glory and redemption at Atletico Madrid
3 years, 7 months ago

La Liga: Glory and redemption at Atletico Madrid

The Hindu  

In the end there was joy. And at Real Valladolid, Atletico manager Diego Simeone was frantically directing traffic on the technical area in the final minute of stoppage time to hold on to a 2-1 lead. READ| It was Atletico’s first La Liga crown in seven years, the moment made extra special by the hundreds of fans who had travelled …

La Liga talking points: Atletico ends title drought, Betis secures Europa spot
3 years, 7 months ago

La Liga talking points: Atletico ends title drought, Betis secures Europa spot

The Hindu  

Atleti does it the hard way The last time Atletico Madrid lifted the La Liga title in 2014, things went down to the final day - and it was no different seven years later. Angel Correa's equaliser did little to settle nerves as it served up a gilt-edged chance which Valladolid forward Shon Weissmann somehow contrived to miss, before Luis …

Suarez to stay at La Liga champion Atletico Madrid next season
3 years, 7 months ago

Suarez to stay at La Liga champion Atletico Madrid next season

The Hindu  

Luis Suarez said he would remain at Atletico Madrid next season after the Uruguay forward helped his team to its first league title in seven years. Atletico piped city rival Real Madrid to the title on Saturday after Suarez fired it to a 2-1 comeback win at Real Valladolid. RELATED | The 34-year-old, who joined Diego Simeone's side on a …

Diego Simeone Never Stopped Believing in Atletico Madrid's La Liga Title Pursuit
3 years, 7 months ago

Diego Simeone Never Stopped Believing in Atletico Madrid's La Liga Title Pursuit

News 18  

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said he never stopped believing they would win the La Liga title, even in the midst of a stuttering run of results in April, after his side lifted the trophy on Sunday. “With four games to go I knew it wasn’t going to slip away from us, even though others were still struggling to believe.” …

Simeone hopes to keep Atletico growing after La Liga title win
3 years, 7 months ago

Simeone hopes to keep Atletico growing after La Liga title win

The Hindu  

Nothing came to Diego Simeone's mind after his Atletico Madrid side finally clinched the Spanish League title. The club has a future.” Saturday’s league title was the eighth trophy that Simeone helped Atletico win since he arrived in late 2011. “The club is growing, and it can keep growing,” the 51-year-old Simeone said. “Hopefully we can help it keep growing.” …

Barca, Real pay the price as Suarez, Llorente lead Atletico to title
3 years, 7 months ago

Barca, Real pay the price as Suarez, Llorente lead Atletico to title

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid’s La Liga title triumph had many protagonists but its two standout players were undoubtedly Luis Suarez and Marcos Llorente, who fell into its laps after being spurned by rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid. Suarez, who joined from Barca last summer for around EUR 6 million, finished Atletico’s top scorer with 21 goals and was decisive right until the …

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid's success shows strength in adversity, says manager Diego Simeone
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid's success shows strength in adversity, says manager Diego Simeone

Firstpost  

Luis Suarez scored the winner, his 21st goal of the season proving to be the one that clinched the title for Atletico, eight months after he was forced to leave Barcelona. Valladolid: Diego Simeone said Atletico Madrid winning LaLiga was a triumph of overcoming adversity after his team were on Saturday crowned champions for the second time in seven years. …

Barcelona, Real Madrid Pay the Price for Transfer Gaffes as Suarez, Llorente Lead Atletico to Title
3 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona, Real Madrid Pay the Price for Transfer Gaffes as Suarez, Llorente Lead Atletico to Title

News 18  

Atletico Madrid’s La Liga title triumph had many protagonists but their two standout players were undoubtedly Luis Suarez and Marcos Llorente, who fell into their laps after being spurned by rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid. Suarez, who joined from Barca last summer for around 6 million euros, finished Atletico’s top scorer with 21 goals and was decisive right until the …

Atletico Madrid win LaLiga title after Luis Suarez seals another comeback victory
3 years, 7 months ago

Atletico Madrid win LaLiga title after Luis Suarez seals another comeback victory

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Atletico came into the last round of the season top of the …

Atletico Madrid hold their nerve on dramatic final day to win LaLiga
3 years, 7 months ago

Atletico Madrid hold their nerve on dramatic final day to win LaLiga

Daily Mail  

Luis Suarez admitted this week he was not prepared for the amount of suffering Atletico Madrid go through - but he made sure there were celebrations to make it all worthwhile as he sealed the LaLiga title in a win at Real Valladolid. Diego Simeone's side travelled to Valladolid with a two-point advantage over bitter rivals Real Madrid and knew …

Atletico Madrid ready for one final push to secure La Liga title, says Simeone
3 years, 7 months ago

Atletico Madrid ready for one final push to secure La Liga title, says Simeone

The Hindu  

La Liga leader Atletico Madrid is ready for one final effort as it looks to secure a first La Liga title since 2014 on Saturday. Diego Simeone's men travel to relegation-threatened Valladolid knowing that if they better Real Madrid's result against Villarreal, they will be crowned champions. "It's a final against Valladolid, with two sides fighting for their own different, …

Atletico Madrid Ready for One Final Push to Secure La Liga Title: Diego Simeone
3 years, 7 months ago

Atletico Madrid Ready for One Final Push to Secure La Liga Title: Diego Simeone

News 18  

La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid are ready for one final effort as they look to secure a first La Liga title since 2014 on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s side travel to relegation-threatened Valladolid knowing that if they better Real Madrid’s result against Villarreal, they will be crowned champions. “It’s a final against Valladolid, with two sides fighting for their own different, …

Atletico Madrid favourite to lift La Liga crown, feel former players
3 years, 7 months ago

Atletico Madrid favourite to lift La Liga crown, feel former players

The Hindu  

As the tightest La Liga title race in recent times draws to a close with just one round of games remaining, all signs point to Atletico Madrid lifting its first league title in seven years. Former Real Madrid and Malaga player Fernando Sanz said, “Zidane’s done an incredible job. For me, the best candidate for the managerial job at Real …

La Liga title permutations- know the scenarios
3 years, 7 months ago

La Liga title permutations- know the scenarios

The Hindu  

La Liga's title race is going down to the wire, with Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona still in the mix as the league heads into the penultimate weekend of the season. READ| Atletico nears La Liga title with Sociedad win Likewise, Simeone's men will be crowned champions this weekend should it win against Osasuna and Real Madrid fails to …

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone defends VAR for making football fairer
3 years, 7 months ago

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone defends VAR for making football fairer

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said football has become fairer thanks to video technology and insisted he was not worried Real Madrid's furore over refereeing decisions could condition the final stretch of the La Liga title race. Simeone's side was in danger of losing top spot when Real Madrid met Sevilla on Sunday but the game ended 2-2 following a …

PETE JENSON: This weekend may decide the LaLiga title race
3 years, 8 months ago

PETE JENSON: This weekend may decide the LaLiga title race

Daily Mail  

Luis Suarez goes back to the Camp Nou for the first time this weekend since Barcelona forced him out last year and he does so on the day the Spanish title race may well be decided. Luis Suarez returns to Barcelona this weekend for the first time after the club forced him out Suarez has spearheaded Atletico Madrid's title push …

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