UEFA Champions League 24-25: Simeone fumes at referee’s decision to rule out Alvarez’s penalty
1 week, 1 day ago

UEFA Champions League 24-25: Simeone fumes at referee’s decision to rule out Alvarez’s penalty

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was fuming with the referee’s decision to rule out Julian Alvarez’s spot kick in the penalty shootout as it was knocked out of the Champions League by rival Real Madrid on Wednesday. Simeone was left frustrated with referee Szymon Marciniak’s decision, saying that he was yet to see an image that conclusively showed that Alvarez touched the ball twice. Only one point separates Spain’s three biggest clubs in one of the closest La Liga title races in recent years, with Barca leading the pack on 57 points, ahead of second-placed Real Madrid on goal difference with Atletico Madrid in third on 56 points. “We’ll see if this defeat will cost us moving forward, the way we went out it’s not easy to digest,” Simeone said.

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Referee reveals how he reached the decision to cancel Alvarez penalty against Real Madrid: 'There was a 99% chance'
6 days, 6 hours ago

Referee reveals how he reached the decision to cancel Alvarez penalty against Real Madrid: 'There was a 99% chance'

Firstpost  

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has explained why Julian Alvarez’s penalty was overturned in Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid on Thursday. The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid was not short on drama, with the involving Julian Alvarez’s penalty. Marciniak: ‘I told VAR there was a 99% chance’ Speaking …

Explained: UEFA to rethink penalty rule after Julian Alvarez controversy rocks Champions League
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1 week ago

Explained: UEFA to rethink penalty rule after Julian Alvarez controversy rocks Champions League

Firstpost  

UEFA is set to review the penalty kick rule after Julian Alvarez’s controversial disallowed penalty in Atletico Madrid’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid. UEFA is set to discuss a potential revision of the penalty kick rule after a Round of 16 clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on Thursday. The debate arose when Atletico’s Julian Alvarez had his …

UEFA to discuss rule that caused Julian Alvarez’s penalty to be disallowed against Real Madrid with FIFA, IFAB
1 week ago

UEFA to discuss rule that caused Julian Alvarez’s penalty to be disallowed against Real Madrid with FIFA, IFAB

The Hindu  

UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez’s penalty in Atletico Madrid’s Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday, but European football’s governing body would enter discussions to review the rule. A livid Atletico enquired with UEFA after Alvarez had his shootout penalty ruled out by the referee in its last-16 tie that saw …

Explained: Why was the Julian Alvarez penalty ruled out in Champions League last-16?
1 week, 1 day ago

Explained: Why was the Julian Alvarez penalty ruled out in Champions League last-16?

The Hindu  

The return leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between Atletico and Real Madrid ended in favour of the defending champion when Antonio Rudiger converted the decisive penalty in the shootout. Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez scores a penalty during the penalty shootout wich is later disallowed after a VAR review for a double touch. In 2017, Leicester …

Julian Alvarez penalty: Why was Atletico Madrid goal disallowed against Real Madrid? What does the rule say?
1 week, 1 day ago

Julian Alvarez penalty: Why was Atletico Madrid goal disallowed against Real Madrid? What does the rule say?

Firstpost  

The Champions League Round of 16 clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid witnessed a controversial penalty shootout moment. Real Madrid’s penalty shoot-out victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 was marred by a controversy after Julian Alvarez’s penalty kick was ruled out. Real Madrid had won the first leg 2-1 but Connor Gallagher’s …

Double-kick penalty by Álvarez leads to another heartbreaking loss for Atletico against Real Madrid
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1 week, 1 day ago

Double-kick penalty by Álvarez leads to another heartbreaking loss for Atletico against Real Madrid

The Hindu  

A slip, a double touch, a missed penalty. Just like that, Atletico Madrid endured yet another heartbreaking loss to rival Real Madrid in the Champions League. But Real Madrid eventually moved ahead 3-1 and won by a final score of 4-2 to advance to the quarterfinals and keep alive its hopes of winning the Champions League again. “I felt that …

Real Madrid's Ancelotti takes VAR's side on Julian Alvarez penalty controversy
1 week, 1 day ago

Real Madrid's Ancelotti takes VAR's side on Julian Alvarez penalty controversy

India Today  

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes that the Video Assistant Referee made the correct decision by disallowing Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez’s penalty during the shootout in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg clash on March 13. Alvarez’s disallowed penalty proved to be the decisive moment, as Real Madrid secured a 5-4 win on penalties after …

Atletico Madrid slump to unfortunate defeat vs Real Madrid after Alvarez double touch
1 week, 1 day ago

Atletico Madrid slump to unfortunate defeat vs Real Madrid after Alvarez double touch

India Today  

A slip, a double touch, a missed penalty. Just like that, Atletico Madrid endured yet another heartbreaking loss to rival Real Madrid in the Champions League. It was a bit of bad luck for them there.” The referee did not initially see the double touch but Madrid players were calling it to his attention. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he …

Champions League: UEFA to discuss penalty rules after Alvarez VAR controversy
1 week, 1 day ago

Champions League: UEFA to discuss penalty rules after Alvarez VAR controversy

India Today  

UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday but European football's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule. A livid Atletico enquired with UEFA after Alvarez had his shootout penalty ruled out by the referee in their last-16 tie that saw …

Double-kick penalty by Álvarez leads to another heartbreaking loss for Atletico against Real Madrid
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1 week, 1 day ago

Double-kick penalty by Álvarez leads to another heartbreaking loss for Atletico against Real Madrid

Associated Press  

MADRID — A slip, a double touch, a missed penalty. Just like that, Atletico Madrid endured yet another heartbreaking loss to rival Real Madrid in the Champions League. But Real Madrid eventually moved ahead 3-1 and won by a final score of 4-2 to advance to the quarterfinals and keep alive its hopes of winning the Champions League again. Madrid …

Atletico Madrid suffer controversial penalty shootout heartbreak as little-known rule sees spot-kick disallowed to set up Arsenal showdown with Real... and it's all down to new technology
1 week, 1 day ago

Atletico Madrid suffer controversial penalty shootout heartbreak as little-known rule sees spot-kick disallowed to set up Arsenal showdown with Real... and it's all down to new technology

Daily Mail  

Julian Alvarez's effort in the penalty shootout was ruled out after a VAR check Arsenal will face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final after Los Blancos edged past rivals Atletico Madrid following a controversial penalty shootout in the Spanish capital. Arsenal will face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals after the Spanish giants beat Atletico Madrid by virute …

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico Madrid boss Simeone disappointed after ‘really bad performance’ against Getafe
1 week, 4 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico Madrid boss Simeone disappointed after ‘really bad performance’ against Getafe

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said he was extremely disappointed with his players’ “bad performance” in their 2-1 loss at Getafe on Sunday which squandered their chance to move to the top of the La Liga standings. After Alexander Sorloth gave Atletico the lead from the penalty spot in the 75th minute, Getafe took advantage of forward Angel Correa being …

La Liga: Alvarez takes Atletico top with narrow Bilbao win
2 weeks, 5 days ago

La Liga: Alvarez takes Atletico top with narrow Bilbao win

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Atletico Madrid scraped a nervy 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to move provisionally top of La Liga on Saturday. After Real Madrid, third, lost 2-1 at Real Betis, Diego Simeone's side capitalised at the Metropolitano stadium thanks to Julian Alvarez's second-half strike. "It's an incredibly important win, we knew it would not be easy," Alvarez told Movistar. Robin Le …

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico’s Simeone laments missed chances in derby draw with Real Madrid
1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico’s Simeone laments missed chances in derby draw with Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said his team paid the price for missed opportunities in a heated La Liga derby at Real Madrid on Saturday after Kylian Mbappe cancelled out Julian Alvarez’s opener for the visiting side. “We played a very good first half but we didn’t have the clarity to take advantage of the chances we created,” Simeone told …

Real Madrid rescued by Mbappe after Alvarez penalty for Atletico
1 month, 1 week ago

Real Madrid rescued by Mbappe after Alvarez penalty for Atletico

Al Jazeera  

Kylian Mbappe scored in his first derby against Atletico Madrid as Real Madrid fought back for a 1-1 draw and kept its slim lead in the Spanish league. Bellingham hit the crossbar with a header as Madrid searched for a second goal, while Atletico goalkeeper Jan Olbak made saves to deny Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior and Mbappe to split the points …

Barca avoiding ‘excuses’ after Real Madrid referee complaints: Flick
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Barca avoiding ‘excuses’ after Real Madrid referee complaints: Flick

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Wednesday his team would not hide behind “excuses” after rival Real Madrid attacked Spanish refereeing following a surprise La Liga defeat. Los Blancos were beaten 1-0 at relegation-battling Espanyol on Saturday and subsequently sent a furious letter to the Spanish football federation blasting the country’s refereeing as “rigged” and “completely discredited”. “This is their choice, …

Real Madrid complain to Spanish Football Federation over Espanyol decisions
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid complain to Spanish Football Federation over Espanyol decisions

The Independent  

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real madrid vs sevilla report la liga 2024-25 rma v sev highlights mpabbe rodrygo diaz goals news
2 months, 3 weeks ago

real madrid vs sevilla report la liga 2024-25 rma v sev highlights mpabbe rodrygo diaz goals news

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe scored a screamer and set up another goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico Madrid beat Barca on Saturday to claim top spot at Christmas, Carlo Ancelotti’s side also took advantage with a comfortable home win which leaves it a point behind the leaders. …

Arsenal fans fume over refereeing double standards after Joao Pedro escaped a booking for kicking the ball away before Declan Rice's controversial red card
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal fans fume over refereeing double standards after Joao Pedro escaped a booking for kicking the ball away before Declan Rice's controversial red card

Daily Mail  

Arsenal supporters are raging over refereeing double standards in their 1-1 draw with Brighton after Joao Pedro escaped a booking for kicking the ball away - before Declan Rice was controversially sent off in a similar incident. Rice was dismissed in the second half after being adjudged by referee Chris Kavanagh to have knocked the ball away as the visitors …

England fans hail Eric Dier's crunching tackle on Sergio Ramos the last time the Three Lions met Spain ahead of the Euro 2024 final... with the former Real Madrid defender's reaction revealed
8 months ago

England fans hail Eric Dier's crunching tackle on Sergio Ramos the last time the Three Lions met Spain ahead of the Euro 2024 final... with the former Real Madrid defender's reaction revealed

Daily Mail  

England fans have been replaying footage of Eric Dier's crunching tackle on Sergio Ramos during the last meeting between the Three Lions and Spain ahead of the Euro 2024 final. Dier chased down a loose ball in the Spain box and executed an inch-perfect, though very aggressive slide tackle on the home side's skipper Ramos. Eric Dier left one on …

Arsenal denied ‘clear’ penalty against Bayern Munich as Mikel Arteta says crucial ‘moment’ missed
11 months, 1 week ago

Arsenal denied ‘clear’ penalty against Bayern Munich as Mikel Arteta says crucial ‘moment’ missed

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. Read our privacy policy Bukayo Saka was denied a last-gasp penalty in …

Real Madrid 1-0 Sevilla: Luka Modric's late strike keeps LaLiga leaders eight points clear of Barcelona... as ex-Los Blancos star Sergio Ramos is beaten in first game back at the Bernabeu
1 year ago

Real Madrid 1-0 Sevilla: Luka Modric's late strike keeps LaLiga leaders eight points clear of Barcelona... as ex-Los Blancos star Sergio Ramos is beaten in first game back at the Bernabeu

Daily Mail  

Luka Modric rolled back the years to score the winner in Real Madrid’s narrow victory over Sergio Ramos’ Sevilla. It was the former Real Madrid captain’s first game back at the Bernabeu since he left the club two years ago and it looked for 85 minutes as if he was going to leave with a clean sheet and a point, …

Copa del Rey: Alex Berenguer penalty earns Athletic Bilbao semi-final first leg win at Atletico Madrid
1 year, 1 month ago

Copa del Rey: Alex Berenguer penalty earns Athletic Bilbao semi-final first leg win at Atletico Madrid

Firstpost  

Alex Berenguer earned Athletic Bilbao an impressive 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid in a tense Copa del Rey semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. “We did what we’ve been doing all the year, the team sacrificed a lot and this is the way we have to continue.” Sitting fourth in La Liga and 10 points adrift of leaders Real Madrid, …

Spanish league to denounce fan who touched player’s backside during game
1 year, 1 month ago

Spanish league to denounce fan who touched player’s backside during game

Associated Press  

MADRID — The Spanish league will take action against the young fan who appeared to touch the backside of a Sevilla player during a game. The league will also denounce alleged racist insults against Sevilla player Yasser En-Nesyri in the same game, a 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano on Monday. I hope that the action that has to be taken …

Uefa drop VAR official who gave controversial PSG penalty vs Newcastle
1 year, 3 months ago

Uefa drop VAR official who gave controversial PSG penalty vs Newcastle

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. open image in gallery Players argued with the referee who impressed until …

Griezmann’s late penalty earns Atletico Madrid 2-1 win over Sociedad in La Liga.
1 year, 5 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 …

Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla: Sergio Ramos scores an own goal to send the hosts top of LaLiga as the Real Madrid legend's blunder is the difference-maker for all the wrong reasons
1 year, 5 months ago

Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla: Sergio Ramos scores an own goal to send the hosts top of LaLiga as the Real Madrid legend's blunder is the difference-maker for all the wrong reasons

Daily Mail  

Sergio Ramos scored for Barcelona to send Xavi’s team back to the top of La Liga. Ferran Torres crossed and Lamine Yamal headed down towards Fermin Lopez but the cross was intercepted by Ramos who steered back past Orjan Nyland in the Sevilla goal. Sergio Ramos scored the only goal after tucking the ball into his own net against Barcelona …

'Doesn't Surprise Anybody Anymore': Atletico Hit Out at Real Madrid 'Influence' on Referees
2 years, 1 month ago

'Doesn't Surprise Anybody Anymore': Atletico Hit Out at Real Madrid 'Influence' on Referees

News 18  

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin complained that Real Madrid’s “huge influence” exerts pressure on Spanish referees after his side’s Copa del Rey defeat, a suggestion dismissed by the victors. We often see a campaign against whoever they believe has hurt them,” Gil Marin added The Atletico boss said his club cannot change the “system” alone and that the …

Copa del Rey: Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior's extra-time goals help Real Madrid beat Atletico to reach semis
2 years, 1 month ago

Copa del Rey: Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior's extra-time goals help Real Madrid beat Atletico to reach semis

Firstpost  

The spiky, gripping derby clash turned against Diego Simeone’s side in the additional period when defender Stefan Savic was sent off. Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior’s extra-time strikes earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win over rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Atletico took the lead through Alvaro Morata after 19 minutes but Rodrygo’s sensational …

Atletico vs Barcelona: Ousmane Dembele sends Catalan giants three points clear
2 years, 2 months ago

Atletico vs Barcelona: Ousmane Dembele sends Catalan giants three points clear

The Independent  

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Arsenal defender Gabriel posts a video on social media of the 'stonewall' penalty he was NOT given
2 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal defender Gabriel posts a video on social media of the 'stonewall' penalty he was NOT given

Daily Mail  

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has publicly criticised the referee's decisions during their 0-0 draw with Newcastle United on Tuesday evening. Arsenal defender Gabriel has publicly criticised the referee's decisions in 0-0 Newcastle draw The Brazilian was pulled down by his shirt inside the box by Newcastle defender Dan Burn The first claim came from the Gabriel incident, as an Arsenal …

Luis Enrique defends his Spain flops and insists he is 'proud' despite ANOTHER early World Cup exit
2 years, 3 months ago

Luis Enrique defends his Spain flops and insists he is 'proud' despite ANOTHER early World Cup exit

Daily Mail  

Luis Enrique has defended his Spain flops, bizarrely insisting they 'executed my idea of football perfectly' in their humiliating penalty shootout defeat at the hands of Morocco. It is yet another early World Cup exit for Spain, whose heartbreaking knockout comes four years on from when they failed to make it past the last-16 of the World Cup on penalties …

World Cup 2022: Canelo Alvarez apologises to Lionel Messi after threat
2 years, 3 months ago

World Cup 2022: Canelo Alvarez apologises to Lionel Messi after threat

The Independent  

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Referee embarrassed by VAR decision to allow second West Ham goal – Marco Silva
2 years, 5 months ago

Referee embarrassed by VAR decision to allow second West Ham goal – Marco Silva

The Independent  

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Man United: Ronaldo suggests the referee needs glasses in defeat to Atletico Madrid
3 years ago

Man United: Ronaldo suggests the referee needs glasses in defeat to Atletico Madrid

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo was left furious with the referee after Manchester United conceded during their 1-0 Champions League second-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone's side knocked United out of the Champions League after a 41st-minute header from Renan Lodi gave them a 1-0 win. Cristiano Ronaldo was left furious with the referee after Manchester United conceded Cristiano Ronaldo was not …

Toni Kroos stunned by yellow card for ‘tackle’ on player he didn’t touch
3 years, 2 months ago

Toni Kroos stunned by yellow card for ‘tackle’ on player he didn’t touch

The Independent  

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Holders Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey as Eden Hazard hits extra-time winner for Real Madrid
3 years, 2 months ago

Holders Barcelona knocked out of Copa del Rey as Eden Hazard hits extra-time winner for Real Madrid

The Independent  

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10-man Sevilla held 1-1 by Barcelona, Kounde sent off
3 years, 2 months ago

10-man Sevilla held 1-1 by Barcelona, Kounde sent off

The Hindu  

Sevilla was held 1-1 at home by Barcelona on Tuesday in a match the host finished with 10 men after defender Jules Kounde was sent off with a direct red card for throwing the ball into an opponent's face. After Barcelona defender Jordi Alba had twice bumped him in the back while disputing a ball going out of bounds, Kounde …

Referee Mark Clattenburg admits giving Champions League final penalty for ‘balance’ after offside goal
3 years, 4 months ago

Referee Mark Clattenburg admits giving Champions League final penalty for ‘balance’ after offside goal

The Independent  

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Levante 2-2 Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone SENT OFF in draw
3 years, 4 months ago

Levante 2-2 Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone SENT OFF in draw

Daily Mail  

This was a 90 minutes game that ultimately summed up Atletico Madrid's season so far - a manual of what to expect from Diego Simeone's side. Atletico Madrid conceded two penalties to draw 2-2 to winless Levante on Thursday Atleti's Diego Simeone was sent off for two separate acts of dissent towards officials Atleti started Thursday night's game brightly when …

LaLiga: Joao Felix sent off as Athletic Bilbao hold Atletico Madrid; Radamel Falcao nets in Rayo debut – Firstpost
3 years, 6 months ago

LaLiga: Joao Felix sent off as Athletic Bilbao hold Atletico Madrid; Radamel Falcao nets in Rayo debut – Firstpost

Firstpost  

LaLiga’s reigning champions have now drawn two and won three of their opening five games while Athletic continue their impressive start under Marcelino Garcia Toral, whose side also drew with Barcelona last month. Madrid: Joao Felix was sent off and Antoine Griezmann failed to fire again as Atletico Madrid were held to a goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao in a …

10-man Sevilla salvages 1-1 draw with Salzburg in CL opener
3 years, 6 months ago

10-man Sevilla salvages 1-1 draw with Salzburg in CL opener

Hindustan Times  

Salzburg was left to rue two missed spot kicks in its 1-1 draw at 10-man Sevilla in a messy Champions League opener that featured four first-half penalties. Sevilla salvages 1-1 draw with Salzburg Salzburg converted only one of its three penalties, all earned by inspired striker Karim Adeyemi before 40 minutes were up in Seville on Tuesday. When you have …

Zinedine Zidane ‘angry’ at VAR after Real Madrid’s title hopes fade
3 years, 10 months ago

Zinedine Zidane ‘angry’ at VAR after Real Madrid’s title hopes fade

The Independent  

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Zinedine Zidane was left fuming at a controversial handball decision that went against his side
3 years, 10 months ago

Zinedine Zidane was left fuming at a controversial handball decision that went against his side

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid Head Coach Zinedine Zidane was left furious after Sevilla were awarded a penalty for a controversial handball decision in a 2-2 draw that has left Real Madrid two points behind leaders Atletico Madrid. The incident happened late on in the second half and the teams were level at 1-1 when the referee initially awarded a penalty to Real …

Atletico Madrid ride luck to win after late Elche penalty miss
3 years, 10 months ago

Atletico Madrid ride luck to win after late Elche penalty miss

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid stayed in charge of La Liga's four-way title race by earning a nerve-shredding 1-0 victory at struggling Elche on Saturday, riding its luck to the extreme when the hosts missed a penalty in stoppage time. Elche midfielder Fidel Chaves's spot kick beat goalkeeper Jan Oblak but came off the post, providing another twist in an action-packed game in …

Referee in Sevilla vs Granada ends match one minute early then brings players back to finish game
3 years, 10 months ago

Referee in Sevilla vs Granada ends match one minute early then brings players back to finish game

Daily Mail  

Sevilla's 2-1 victory over Granada ended in farcical circumstances when the referee mistakenly blew his whistle after playing only three of the allotted four minutes of added time. Granada's Roberto Soldado converted a penalty in the 90th minute and his side thought they had four minutes of added time to find an equaliser, only for referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea …

LaLiga: Luis Suarez penalty completes Atletico Madrid comeback against Athletic Bilbao
4 years ago

LaLiga: Luis Suarez penalty completes Atletico Madrid comeback against Athletic Bilbao

Firstpost  

Madrid: Luis Suarez’s penalty sent Atletico Madrid six points clear at the top of La Liga on Wednesday as the leaders survived a scare to beat a resurgent Athletic Bilbao 2-1. Atletico conceded late to draw with Real Madrid on Sunday, a result that kept their opponents in the title race and allowed Barcelona to move just three points behind. …

Real Madrid sinks Barcelona in 'El Clasico' with help of Ramos penalty
4 years, 4 months ago

Real Madrid sinks Barcelona in 'El Clasico' with help of Ramos penalty

The Hindu  

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos once again proved to be the man for the big occasion as he converted a fiercely debated penalty to help his side to a 3-1 win over rival Barcelona at an empty Camp Nou in La Liga on Saturday. MATCH BLOG | The defender showed his customary calm to score from the spot in the …

Lionel Messi refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after Barcelona's 3-1 win over Napoli
4 years, 7 months ago

Lionel Messi refuses to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir after Barcelona's 3-1 win over Napoli

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi refused to shake the hand of referee Cuneyt Cakir at the end of Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Napoli for the official's involvement in some controversial VAR incidents in the first half. Wait i just clocked it was the referee who Messi refused to shake hands with and not Manolas i- https://t.co/3tXZrbjRAz — CH➐ August 8, 2020 Lionel Messi …

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