Atletico Madrid

Four Atletico ultras get suspended jail for Vinicius effigy

Four Atletico Madrid ultras have been handed suspended jail sentences for hanging a dummy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior from a bridge in what police deemed a "hate crime", judicial sources said on Monday.

PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener

Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Griezmann extends Atletico Madrid contract

France's 2018 World Cup winning forward Antoine Griezmann has extended his Atletico Madrid contract until 2027, the Spanish club announced Monday.

Alvarez ‘hungry for more’ as Club World Cup approaches

Since joining Atleti, the Argentine forward has thrived under Diego Simeone’s intense system.

'One of those days': Atletico record-breaker Sorloth hits four

Sorloth completed a hat-trick in the opening 11 minutes, the earliest in La Liga history, beating trebles netted by the 15th minute in 1929 and 1941 by Europa's Carles Bestit and Valencia's Mundo, respectively.

‘Lewandowski has more’: Simeone’s jab to motivate Alvarez

Julian Alvarez, who coolly slotted home two penalties on the night, now boasts 26 goals in all competitions—14 in La Liga. But according to his coach, there’s still room to grow.

La Liga title race heats up

The final stretch of this Spanish football season promises drama, tension, and perhaps a few surprises. One thing is certain: La Liga is set for a thrilling conclusion.

Atletico hold Barca in 'crazy' eight-goal Copa del Rey semi first leg

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was delighted with his team's fighting spirit as they clawed back from two goals down to get a last-gasp 4-4 draw at Barcelona in an action-packed first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Tuesday.

Modric hits rocket as Real Madrid beat Girona

Luka Modric scored a brilliant goal from long range to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 win against Girona on Sunday which took them back level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Barca snatch late win over Cadiz in new home

Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 at Real Betis in a dour clash.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Depay rocket helps Atletico to 3-1 LaLiga win over Granada

Atletico Madrid striker Memphis Depay scored with a stunning long-range strike in the second half to help secure a 3-1 home win over promoted Granada in their LaLiga opener on Monday.

May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023

Atletico overtake Real Madrid with Cadiz rout

Antoine Griezmann shone as Atletico Madrid thrashed Cadiz 5-1 on Wednesday to climb above rivals Real Madrid into second in La Liga.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Atletico cruise to Mallorca win on 120th anniversary

Atletico Madrid cut the gap on second-place rivals Real Madrid to two points with a 3-1 win over Real Mallorca in La Liga on Wednesday.

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

It was difficult to get used to Atletico style: Felix

Portugal forward Joao Felix said he left Atletico Madrid to join Chelsea on loan because he was struggling to get used to the Spanish side's style of play, adding that coach Diego Simeone's philosophy is not beneficial to every player.

February 10, 2023
February 10, 2023

Former Barcelona player Marcos Alonso Pena dies

After retiring from playing in 1991 he went on to manage Rayo Vallecano, Racing Santander, Sevilla, Atletico Madrid, Real Zaragoza, Real Valladolid, Malaga and Granada 74.

January 27, 2023
January 27, 2023

Vinicius Jr expects punishment against hate crimes

 Real Madrid's Brazil forward Vinicius Jr expects punishment to be handed out by Spanish authorities against hate crimes after a mannequin wearing his No. 20 shirt was hung from a bridge in front of the club's training centre ahead of the Madrid derby.

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

Vinicius effigy hung from bridge before Madrid derby

A dummy dressed in a Vinicius Junior shirt was hung from a bridge near Real Madrid's training ground ahead of the Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023

Depay joins Atletico Madrid from rivals Barcelona

Atletico Madrid have signed Memphis Depay from LaLiga rivals Barcelona, the two clubs said on Friday, with the Netherlands forward penning a 2-1/2 year contract.

January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023

Real Madrid to host city rivals Atletico in cup quarter-finals

Real Madrid will host city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals next week after the draw was made at the Spanish FA's headquarters on Friday.