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… , we can only imagine what 50 minutes of 11 against nine would have been like. “So I’ll just have to limit myself to hugging my players, who gave it their all and played a first half, showed great class and character, setting us up perfectly to win the second half.” Diego Simeone …
Mourinho prints out ‘red card’ incidents after Real lose derbyJoy Online
… The turning point of the game came when Dean Huijsen pulled down Giuliano Simeone just inside the box. …
Atletico beat 10-man Real in feisty Madrid derbyJoy Online
… Llorente named his dog “Anfield” after scoring twice against Liverpool in 2020 when Diego Simeone’s side knocked them out of the Champions League. …
Mac Allister scores winner as Liverpool beat Athletico MadridThe Ghanaian Times
… Among Liverpool’s fixtures is a trip to Inter Milan and another tie against Atletico Madrid, with Man Utd also scheduled to face Diego Simeone’s side. …
Arsenal draw Real Madrid, Bayern Munich in Champions LeagueJoy Online
… Atleti boss Diego Simeone suggested afterwards that it was a pre-agreed club decision for the forward to head straight to the dressing room. …
‘0% chance’ – Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer rowJoy Online
… Boss Diego Simeone suggested afterwards, however, that it was a pre-agreed club decision for the forward not to join his teammates at full time and head to the dressing room instead. …
Alvarez booed by own fans in Atletico drawJoy Online
… After developing at Atlético, he became a regular under Diego Simeone before securing a move to Arsenal at the beginning of the 2020-21 season. …
Partey begins new chapter in Saudi Arabia with Al ShababThe Ghanaian Times
… Jude Bellingham It is the first competitive meeting of the sides since the 2002 World Cup and the fixture conjures so many memories, from Diego Maradona and the ‘Hand of God’ in 1986, to David Beckham’s red card after tangling with Diego Simeone in 1998, while also thrusting the …
England bids to end Messi’s World Cup dreamJoy Online
… I try to be an honest person.” Alvarez joined Atletico from Manchester City for £81.5m in the summer of 2024 and has scored 49 goals in 106 games, as well as providing 17 assists, for Diego Simeone’s side. …
Argentina’s Alvarez wants to leave Atletico MadridJoy Online
… The wait goes on for a first Champions League title for Atlético, who reached the final twice under longtime coach Diego Simeone, in 2014 and 2016, losing both times to crosstown rivals Real Madrid. …
Arsenal reach Champions League final for the first time in 20 yearsReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho printed screenshots of two incidents he believed warranted dismissals after Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid, claiming the hosts should have received two red cards in the first half. Real Madrid's loss was their second of the season.
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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho printed screenshots of two incidents he believed warranted dismissals after Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid, claiming the hosts should have received two red cards in the first half. Real Madrid's loss was their second of the season.
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Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid in a contentious derby, moving above their rivals into second place in La Liga. A penalty following Dean Huijsen's red card after a VAR review, converted by Alejandro Grimaldo, and a goal from Jonathan David sealed the win despite Antonio Rudiger's late header for Real.
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Alexis Mac Allister scored a left-footed winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2–1 home victory over Atletico Madrid, with Dominik Szoboszlai having earlier equalized after Marcos Llorente's opening goal.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal will face Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Napoli in this year's Champions League league phase. The Premier League champions topped qualifying with a perfect record and aim to finish in the top eight for automatic advancement to the round of 16.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Atletico Madrid have dismissed Barcelona president Joan Laporta's claim that a €100m offer for forward Julian Alvarez remains on the table, stating there is "0% chance" of selling him to the club. Atletico condemned Barcelona's campaign, saying the player has been victimised and that Barcelona has harmed them economically and socially.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez was booed by his own fans while warming up and coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw with Villarreal, as speculation mounts about his departure ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline. Alvarez indicated during the World Cup his desire to leave to "fulfil my dream" and has been linked with Arsenal and Barcelona.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has joined Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab as a free agent, ending his European career after a season with Villarreal. The 33-year-old made 167 appearances and scored nine goals for Arsenal over five years before his move to Spain.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
England bid to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they face holders Argentina in a World Cup semifinal. The match marks the first competitive meeting between the sides since 2002 and the first time Messi has ever played against England.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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 →