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AS: Atlético are keeping tabs on Leon Goretzka
Picu Díaz at Diario AS reported Friday that Atlético de Madrid are interested in Bayern München midfielder Leon Goretzka for a summer transfer. Goretzka, who turns 31 in February, is poised to leave Bayern when his contract expires following the season. The longtime Germany international has a difficult relationship with the Bundesliga’s Rekordmeister, who are […]
CD Atlético Baleares 2-3 Atlético de Madrid: Takeaways
Atlético de Madrid are into the next round of the Copa del Rey and, in isolation, that is all that really matters. Against Atlético Baleares on Mallorca, Diego Simeone opted for wholesale rotation, resting nearly all his regular starters against lower-division opposition with the Christmas break in sight. Early goals from Antoine Griezmann and Giacomo […]
Diego Simeone praises Musso, Griezmann after Copa win in Mallorca
Atlético Madrid reached the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, albeit with a nervy ending, after a 3-2 win over Atlético Baleares in Mallorca on Wednesday evening. Coach Diego Simeone was asked about the game and immediately praised one player in saying, “I’m very happy for Juan Musso, he’s working very hard, waiting for […]
CD Atlético Baleares 2-3 Atlético de Madrid: Player Ratings
Despite a poor performance in Palma, Atlético de Madrid would not be denied as the Rojiblancos advanced to the Copa del Rey’s round of 16. A heavily-rotated Atlético was shaky in defense for much of the evening, and Diego Simeone’s men were frankly fortunate to escape with just two goals conceded. A brave Atlético Baleares […]
CD Atlético Baleares – Atlético de Madrid: The cup campaign starts in Palma
Atlético de Madrid and Club Deportivo Atlético Baleares will meet for the first time ever on Wednesday night, when both sides will try to advance to the round of 16 in the Copa del Rey. This match at 6,000-seat Estadio Balear on Mallorca will mark Atlético Madrid’s entry into the King’s Cup, where the Rojiblancos’ […]
Diego Simeone addresses the importance of the Copa del Rey and the transfer window
Ahead of his team’s first Copa del Rey game of the 2025/26 campaign, Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone previewed the game against Primera Federación side Atlético Baleares on Wednesday night. “Thinking about tomorrow’s game, understanding the competition from where it starts is always complex. It always is,” Simeone told reporters on Tuesday. “The rivals […]
Moretto: Atlético will listen to offers for Raspadori
Just four months after he joined Atlético de Madrid, Giacomo Raspadori may be heading back to Italy when the winter transfer window opens in a little more than two weeks. Matteo Moretto on Sunday reported that Atlético are set to listen to offers for Raspadori with a view to loaning or selling the striker when […]
Atlético de Madrid 2-1 Valencia CF: Takeaways
Atlético de Madrid were not rolling all on cylinders when Valencia came to town for a Saturday afternoon showdown at the Metropolitano. But thanks to the efforts of two long-serving record-holders, a fatigued Atlético emerged victorious from a tougher-than-expected test against the relegation-threatened visitors. Koke and Antoine Griezmann scored either side of a Lucas Beltrán […]
Diego Simeone “not surprised” by veteran heroics as Atleti beat Valencia
Atlético Madrid had two club legends to thank for victory as captain Koke and record goalscorer Antoine Griezmann got on the scoresheet in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Valencia in La Liga. Asked whether he expected Griezmann and Koke to accept their diminishing roles, Simeone said “I’m not surprised because star players never cause problems. […]
Atlético Madrid 2-1 Valencia CF: Player Ratings
Atlético Madrid squeezed past a much-improved Valencia side in the early kick-off at the Metropolitano on Saturday afternoon. Goals from two players who were to take backseat roles at the club at the start of the season, Koke and Antoine Griezmann, ensured a 2-1 win for the hosts. In the last home match of 2025, […]
Diego Simeone talks philosophy, rotations ahead of Valencia
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke ahead of Saturday’s LaLiga clash with Valencia, which comes after one of the team’s best performances this season against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. When asked about how he works with his players to build trust amid a packed fixture list, Simeone opined “I think coaches always think […]
Atlético de Madrid – Valencia CF: Home sweet home
Following a mixed bag of three consecutive away matches, Atlético de Madrid return home to the Metropolitano to square off against Valencia in a 2 p.m. kickoff on Saturday. Atlético (9-4-3, 31 points) return to the capital after a gritty midweek Champions League victory, and the Rojiblancos to regain their league form following back-to-back away […]
PSV Eindhoven 2-3 Atlético de Madrid: Takeaways
Atlético Madrid returned to Eindhoven for the first time in nine years to face Eredivisie leaders PSV in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. After falling behind to Guus Til’s opener on 10 minutes, Atlético stormed back for three consecutive goals from Julián Alvarez, Dávid Hancko and Alexander Sørloth. But the Colchoneros had to […]
Diego Simeone ‘liked everything’ about Atlético Madrid’s win over PSV Eindhoven
A delighted Diego Simeone spoke to the media after Atlético Madrid notched a 3-2 win in Eindhoven over PSV on Tuesday night. Reflecting on the win, Simeone insisted that he “loved the team” as he explained that “we had faith in what we planned and made them feel uncomfortable throughout the match.” He highlighted that […]
PSV 2-3 Atlético Madrid: Player Ratings
Atlético Madrid fended off a late PSV rally to come away from the Netherlands with a vital 3-2 victory in the Champions League. They had to do it from a goal down, as poor defending in a high line saw the Dutch champions take the lead after 10 minutes. A Julián Alvarez equaliser before half […]
Simeone talks Koke form, Pubill’s rise ahead of Atlético tie with PSV
Speaking ahead of Atlético Madrid’s UEFA Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven in The Netherlands on Tuesday night, coach Diego Simeone insisted that his players are ready to go after they suffered consecutive losses against Barcelona and Athletic in the last week. Reflecting on the atmosphere in the camp, Simeone explained that “the players are […]
PSV Eindhoven – Atlético de Madrid: Battle at Philips Stadion
Atlético de Madrid face PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night in a crunch Champions League clash — and Atlético will hope to end a two-game skid that began in Barcelona last week. A victory in the Netherlands could see Atlético (12th in the league phase table with nine points) move into the top eight with two […]
Takeaways: Atlético are on a losing streak after tame defeat in Bilbao
Atlético Madrid entered December knowing it would be a defining month: four away games, brutal atmospheres, and little margin for error in LaLiga or in Europe. After falling short against Barcelona last weekend, a trip to San Mamés offered a chance to reset the tone. Instead, Atleti delivered a toothless performance, undone by familiar problems […]
Diego Simeone defends Atleti’s poor away form after defeat to Athletic
In a press conference where the microphones stopped working halfway through, Diego Simeone lamented his Atlético Madrid team’s 1-0 away defeat to Athletic Club on Saturday night. Speaking about the run of away form, Simeone said “I repeat that if you look at almost all teams, except for the top ones, most have problems when […]
Athletic Club 1-0 Atlético de Madrid: Player Ratings
Atlético Madrid were beaten for the second game running by an inspired Athletic Club at San Mamés on Saturday night. The loss sees Atlético fall nine points off top spot, staying in fourth place and now four points behind Villarreal (who have a game in hand). An unimpressive Atleti were only able to create a […]
Diego Simeone looks at positives despite injury list for Athletic trip
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media ahead of travelling to Bilbao for Saturday night’s La Liga clash with Athletic Club. Among the topics raised were the number of injuries impacting the Colchoneros. Marcos Llorente, Johnny Cardoso, Josema Giménez and Álex Baena all have been ruled out of Saturday’s match. On the list […]
Preview: Athletic Club – Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid will look to rebound from Tuesday’s loss in an unforgiving environment, as the Colchoneros travel to the Basque Country to face Athletic Club in a 9 p.m. kickoff on Saturday. Atlético (9-4-2, 31 points) limp into Bilbao after a disappointing mid-week performance against FC Barcelona. It is the second of three consecutive […]
Atlético aren’t getting the best from Alvarez, and that must change in a hurry
Even during Atlético de Madrid’s recent seven-game winning streak, something seemed amiss with star striker Julián Alvarez. And after Atlético suffered a 3-1 loss at Barcelona on Tuesday night, Diego Simeone decided the time had come to send his top scorer a message about his recent displays. “We always expect more from Julián,” Simeone said […]
Takeaways: FC Barcelona 3-1 Atlético de Madrid
Los Colchoneros’ return to the Camp Nou proved to be a letdown. There were no Alexander Sørloth heroics for Atlético this time in Barcelona. Even though Atleti came out flying in the first 20 minutes and were duly rewarded with a fantastic goal from Álex Baena, poor defending allowed the hosts to equalize just six […]
FC Barcelona 3-1 Atlético de Madrid: Player Ratings
Atlético de Madrid on Tuesday played at Camp Nou for the first time since April 2023 in a rescheduled fixture against FC Barcelona. This round 19 match was moved up a month in advance of these two teams participating in the Supercopa de España in Saudi Arabia next month. After extending its league record by […]
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