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The Ghanaian Times
… Diego Simeone’s side ended the first leg as the better team and will aim to build on that performance. …
Arsenal to scale Atletico test in Champions LeagueReal 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 →