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.

September 22, 2016
September 22, 2016

Barcelona: 'Football the loser' as Messi out for 3 weeks

Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be sidelined for the next three weeks due to a groin strain, dealing a huge blow to his club and country.

September 22, 2016
September 22, 2016

Messi injured as Atletico hold Barcelona, Villarreal hold Real

Lionel Messi was forced off with the apparent recurrence of a groin injury as Atletico Madrid came from behind to hold Barcelona 1-1 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.

September 22, 2016
September 22, 2016

Messi injured as Atletico hold Barcelona, Villarreal hold Real

Lionel Messi was forced off with the apparent recurrence of a groin injury as Atletico Madrid came from behind to hold Barcelona 1-1 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.

September 20, 2016
September 20, 2016

Football: Fernando Torres relishing Barcelona showdown

Fernando Torres believes Atletico Madrid travel to Barcelona on Wednesday at just the right time after emphatically bouncing back with three wins over the past week.

September 18, 2016
September 18, 2016

Football: Simeone backs Griezmann for Ballon d'Or after double

Antoine Griezmann should be considered a leading contender for the Ballon d'Or due to his performances in the last few months, according to Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone.

September 9, 2016
September 9, 2016

FIFA confirms transfer bans on Real, Atletico

FIFA dismiss appeals by Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid against a ban on registering new players in the next two transfer windows for irregularities in the signing of foreign players under 18.

July 31, 2016
July 31, 2016

Atletico Madrid crash to defeat in Australia

Spanish giants Atletico Madrid crash to a 1-0 loss to A-League side Melbourne Victory on their Australian pre-season tour in Geelong on Sunday.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

Losing to Ronaldo again sucks, says Griezmann

Losing a final to Cristiano Ronaldo has become an unfortunate habit for Antoine Griezmann and he is not happy about it.

July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016

Simeone vows to stay on

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, a month on from a second Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in three years, has made it clear that his immediate future is with the Spanish club.

June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016

Gaitan joins Atletico

Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan moves to European Champions League runners-up Atletico Madrid from Benfica on Thursday.