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Atletico Madrid

Also known as: Atletico de Madrid · Club Atletico de Madrid

Atletico Madrid — Spanish football club competing in La Liga and UEFA competitions, recently lost striker Julián Álvarez and faced Arsenal in 2026 Champions League semi-final.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to “fulfil his dream”.

    Argentina’s Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid
  3. Joy Online

    Silva was heavily linked with a move to Spain, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also reportedly chasing his signature.

    Real Madrid sign Silva on free after Man City exit
  4. Joy Online

    Partey clinched the Europa League title with Atletico Madrid in 2018 Talent never in doubt From the dusty pitches of Odometah to spells at Leganés, Atlético Madrid, Arsenal and Villarreal, Partey’s rise has been built on intelligence and technical excellence rather than mere hype

    2026 World Cup: What would Ghana lose without Thomas Partey against Panama?
  5. Joy Online

    Real Madrid have had a 150m euro (£130m) offer for striker Julian Alvarez rejected by city rivals Atletico Madrid.

    Real Madrid’s £130m Alvarez bid rejected
  6. The Chronicle

    However, the La Liga champions appear intent on significantly strengthening their attacking ranks, with Anthony Gordon having already moved to Camp Nou and Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez being heavily linked with a transfer.

    Barcelona transfer news: Starlet emerges as target for ‘six’ Premier League clubs
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Despite Real Madrid and Barcelona taking the top two spots, the only other La Liga club in the top 30 is Atletico Madrid in 11th.

    Real Madrid named football’s most valuable club
  9. Joy Online

    Azpilicueta, who won 44 caps for Spain, spent two years with Atletico Madrid after leaving the Blues.

    Chelsea legend Cesar Azpilicueta announces retirement
  10. Joy Online

    Their only two home defeats across all competitions this season came in the Champions League – against Paris St-Germain in the league phase in October and Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals in April.

    Barcelona score Real Betis to ensure perfect hone La Liga record
  11. Joy Online

    Elsewhere on Saturday, Girona’s 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid ensured Sevilla are mathematically safe from relegation.

    Vinicius scores Real Madrid winner at Sevilla
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    Siebert handled Arsenal’s 1-0 wins at Sporting Lisbon in the quarterfinals first leg, and at home to Atletico Madrid in the semifinals second leg.

    German referee Siebert to officiate Arsenal-PSG Champions League final

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Alvarez tells Atletico Madrid he wants to leave

    Argentina striker Julián Álvarez said he has told Atlético Madrid that a transfer is "the best thing for everyone" to fulfil his dreams, with Barcelona and Paris St-Germain reportedly interested. Álvarez joined Atlético from Manchester City for £81.5m in summer 2024 and has scored 49 goals in 106 games.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Real Madrid signs Bernardo Silva on two-year free transfer deal

    Midfielder Bernardo Silva, 31, has joined Real Madrid on a two-year contract after leaving Manchester City following a nine-year spell. Silva becomes Real's second summer signing as a free transfer.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana faces Panama without Thomas Partey at 2026 World Cup

    Thomas Partey has been ruled ineligible for Ghana's opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama after a Canadian Federal Court upheld his entry ban; the midfielder was denied a visa due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom relating to allegations against him.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Real Madrid's €150m Alvarez bid rejected by Atletico

    Real Madrid offered Atletico Madrid 150 million euros for striker Julian Alvarez, but the club rejected the bid, citing the player's 500 million euro release clause.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Barcelona makes Sweden starlet available for Premier League loan

    Barcelona has made 20-year-old Roony Bardghji available for transfer as the club strengthens its attacking options; six Premier League clubs including Aston Villa, Sunderland, and Brighton are reported to be interested, with Bardghji preferring a loan move to prove his value to Barcelona.

    4 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 29 May

  1. Real Madrid valued at $9.5bn, tops Forbes football ranking

    Forbes' annual list values Real Madrid as football's most valuable club at $9.5bn, with Barcelona second at $7.5bn and Manchester United third at $7.2bn. The Premier League has the most clubs in the top 30 with 11 sides.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Chelsea legend Cesar Azpilicueta announces retirement

    Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has announced he will retire from football at the end of the season. The 36-year-old, who spent eleven years at Stamford Bridge and won seven major trophies including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, will end his career after this season with Sevilla.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Barcelona win all home La Liga matches in 38-game season

    Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona defeated Real Betis 3–1 to become the first team to win all 19 of their home matches in a 38-game La Liga season. The champions, who won the league title with a victory over Real Madrid, are only the 11th La Liga side to achieve a perfect home record in a season.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Real Madrid beats Sevilla with Vinicius Jr goal

    Vinicius Jr scored the winning goal as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 1–0 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, securing back-to-back league wins for the first time since March.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. German referee Siebert to lead Arsenal-PSG Champions League final

    UEFA has appointed German referee Daniel Siebert to officiate the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 in Budapest. Siebert has already handled two Arsenal matches this season and will be working his tenth Champions League game overall this campaign.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Tottenham draws with Leeds after self-destructive play

    Tottenham Hotspur squandered a 1-0 lead against Leeds United when Mathys Tel conceded a penalty after 74 minutes, allowing Leeds to equalize. New head coach Roberto De Zerbi witnessed another display of self-destruction, with Tel making reckless mistakes in both halves.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. English clubs reach all three European finals in same season

    Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace have all reached the finals of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League respectively in the same season for the first time. Villa will face Freiburg in the Europa League final on 20 May, and Crystal Palace will play Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on 27 May.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Arsenal reaches Champions League final with win over Atletico

    Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at home to secure a 2-1 aggregate semi-final victory, with captain Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal. The Gunners will face either Paris St Germain or Bayern Munich in the final on May 30.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Arsenal reach Champions League final for first time in 20 years

    Bukayo Saka's goal in the 45th minute gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid in their semifinal second leg, advancing 2-1 on aggregate to secure their first Champions League final appearance since 2006. They will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in Budapest on May 30.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final

    Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final after the first leg ended 1-1. Arsenal head into the fixture on the back of a 3-0 win over Fulham and are favourites, though they will need to improve on their first-leg performance to progress.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 4 May

  1. Arsenal beats Fulham 3-0, moves six points clear

    Arsenal defeated Fulham at Emirates Stadium with goals from Viktor Gyokeres (twice) and Bukayo Saka, moving six points clear at the top of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta rested key players ahead of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final second-leg against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

    4 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 2 May

  1. Ghanaian winger Boakye-Yiadom draws interest from top European clubs

    Kingsford Boakye-Yiadom, a 21-year-old Ghanaian winger, has left Everton's academy and is being monitored by Manchester United, Brighton, Atlético Madrid, RB Leipzig, AS Monaco, Feyenoord and Genoa. The prospect, known for his pace and close control, made 16 appearances for Everton's youth side last season, scoring twice and providing one assist.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Arsenal draws Atletico in Champions League semi-final first leg

    Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played to a 1-1 draw in their Champions League semi-final first leg, with both teams scoring from penalties. Arsenal's late penalty was overturned following a VAR check by referee Danny Makkelie, who deemed contact insufficient after initially pointing to the spot.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Rashford advised patience amid Barcelona speculation

    Marcus Rashford, on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, has scored 12 goals this season and made a significant impact despite recent transfer speculation. The article argues Rashford should be patient regarding his future at the club.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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