Atletico Madrid

Champions League / Inter Milan sink Arsenal, Atletico sting PSG late on

The Italian champions remain undefeated in the competition this season and sit fifth on 10 points at the midway point of the new league phase format.

Simeone praises son Giuliano's improvement after first Atletico goal

"He's working well, he's training well... it's important for his growth. As long as there is humility, the heart always responds," Simeone told Movistar, while giving credit to Nahuel Molina's pass that led to Giuliano's goal.

Alvarez snatches Atletico fortunate victory at Celta

Even a single point would have flattered Diego Simeone's side but they took all three when the Argentina international, on as a substitute, finished Antoine Griezmann's cross at the back post.

New Champions League format forces clubs to win, says Simeone

The European top-flight has switched from a group stage to a league phase where 36 teams play eight matches each, with the top eight in the table progressing directly to the next round, while the next 16 teams enter a two-legged playoff.

Champions League / Last-gasp Gimenez strike sends Atletico past Leipzig

"It's amazing, to get a last-minute goal like this is always fantastic and it's good to give the fans something to cheer about," Atletico's former Leipzig striker Alexander Sorloth told DAZN.

Atletico twice fight back in Villarreal draw

Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid shared an entertaining 2-2 draw with Villarreal as they began their La Liga campaign on Monday.

Can rivals step up the fight against Real?

After a summer dominated by Spain, with La Roja storming to Euro 2024 triumph and their youngsters claiming gold at the Paris Olympics, the focus now turns to Spain once again as LaLiga kicks off on Thursday.

Alvarez leaves City to join Atletico 

The 24-year-old Argentina international's exit marks a record sale price for City, eclipsing the 50 million pounds Chelsea paid for winger Raheem Sterling in 2022.

Alvarez set to join Atletico in 95 million euro deal

The 24-year-old cost City just £14 million when he signed from River Plate in January 2022 and his since enjoyed a meteoric rise, helping Argentina to World Cup and Copa America glory, as well as winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League at club level.

November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016

Atletico return to top four with simple win

Atletico Madrid got back to winning ways and moved back into La Liga's top four as goals from Diego Godin, Kevin Gameiro and Yannick Carrasco ensured a 3-0 win at Osasuna on Sunday.

November 24, 2016
November 24, 2016

Football: Atletico beat PSV to maintain perfect record and win group

Atletico Madrid sealed top spot in Champions League Group D after second half goals from Frenchmen Kevin Gameiro and Antoine Griezmann gave them a comfortable 2-0 win at home to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.

November 20, 2016
November 20, 2016

Ballon d'Or just reward for hat-trick hero Ronaldo: Zidane

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insisted he has no doubt Cristiano Ronaldo will be the deserving winner of a fourth Ballon d'Or come January, but his hat-trick in a 3-0 defeat of Atletico Madrid on Saturday may convince others.

November 6, 2016
November 6, 2016

Atletico pay the penalty

Atletico Madrid's La Liga title hopes suffered another serious setback as two Real Sociedad penalties inflicted a 2-0 defeat on the Champions League finalists on Saturday.

November 2, 2016
November 2, 2016

Football: Griezmann's late goal takes Atletico through to last 16

Antoine Griezmann struck two goals, one in the 93rd minute, to give Atletico Madrid a 2-1 Group D win over Rostov on Tuesday that took them into the Champions League last 16 and preserved their 100 percent record.

October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016

Atletico's party ended by Sevilla

Steven N'Zonzi's winner 17 minutes from time ended Atletico Madrid's unbeaten start to the season and sent Sevilla top of La

October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016

Football: Barcelona have no excuses for loss at Celta says Luis Enrique

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique makes no excuses after they lost 4-3 at Celta Vigo and missed the chance to top La Liga.

October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016

Atletico go top as Real draw, Barca lose

Atletico Madrid moved top of La Liga despite missing two penalties as Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro handed Diego Simeone's men a 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday.

September 29, 2016
September 29, 2016

Celtic hold Man City in thriller, Atletico down Bayern Munich

Raheem Sterling netted at both ends as Manchester City were made to fight for a 3-3 draw with Celtic in a Champions League thriller on Wednesday, while Atletico Madrid once again did for Bayern Munich.

September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016

Injuries overshadow Griezmann heroics

Antoine Griezmann was Atletico Madrid's hero once more with the winner as last season's Champions League finalists moved third in La Liga with a 1-0 win over 10-man Deportivo la Coruna.