Atletico Madrid

La Liga: Thomas Lemar leaves it late to give Atletico Madrid win at Eibar

France winger Lemar settled an exciting and open game in the 85th minute, racing towards the far post to meet a pass from midfielder Koke and slam the ball into the net from close range.

Apr 21, 2019, 17:20 PM IST

Philippe Coutinho under spotlight against Real Sociedad after 'ugly gesture'

Barca hold a nine-point lead over nearest challengers Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga with six games left and can further strengthen their grip on the title race with victory at the Nou Camp, where Coutinho will be in the spotlight again.

Apr 18, 2019, 18:06 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo fit for Juventus clash with Ajax, says coach Massimiliano Allegri

The return of Ronaldo will be a massive boost as Juventus seek to end their 23-year wait to lift the Champions League trophy.

Apr 10, 2019, 00:44 AM IST

Barcelona also insulted referee, says Diego Simeone after Costa red card

Costa was shown a straight red card in the 28th minute of the top-of-the-table clash for a verbal outburst at referee Jesus Gil Manzano, who said in his report that the striker had made a derogatory comment about his mother.

Apr 07, 2019, 17:39 PM IST

Barcelona took 'two steps' towards La Liga title with Atletico win: Luis Suarez

Having taken a huge step towards the title, Barca can now focus on their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday. 

Apr 07, 2019, 15:04 PM IST

Manager Diego Simeone wants Atletico Madrid to show true colours against Barcelona

Barcelona hold an eight-point lead over second-placed Atletico, which would be reduced to five if the visitors can win at the Nou Camp.

Apr 05, 2019, 17:39 PM IST

Women's sport needs more women to tell the story: British Sprinter Dina Asher-Smith

Asher-Smith believes the male-dominated sports media needs fresh voices and a broader perspective to tell stories that are not being told.

Mar 19, 2019, 11:26 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo lauded in Spanish media after Juventus beat Atletico Madrid 3-0

Ronaldo`s record-equalling eighth treble in Europe`s elite competition hauled Juventus back from a 2-0 defeat in the first leg in Madrid and sent the Serie A leaders through 3-2 on aggregate.

Mar 13, 2019, 20:30 PM IST

Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick leads Juventus into quarter-finals

Ronaldo blasted home the decisive goal from a penalty with four minutes left to seal a 3-2 overall triumph, having made the breakthrough in the 27th minute.

Mar 13, 2019, 11:31 AM IST

Juventus face mirror image of themselves against Atletico Madrid: Captain Giorgio Chiellini

Chiellini says the Turin side, trailing 2-0 from the first leg of their round of 16 tie, will know exactly what to expect from Diego Simeone`s team.

Mar 12, 2019, 09:47 AM IST

Coach Massimiliano Allegri in his element as Juventus plot comeback

Although he was outsmarted by Diego Simeone in the first leg, when three quickfire substitutions knocked Juve off balance, Allegri has often been in his element when he is apparently on the back foot.

Mar 11, 2019, 13:54 PM IST

La Liga: Much-changed Atletico Madrid sneak narrow win over Leganes

Atletico will now face Serie A champions Juventus on Tuesday, defending a 2-0 lead in the last-16 second leg.

Mar 10, 2019, 07:42 AM IST

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique behind side's new found defensive steel

The 32-year-old, who is in his 11th year with Barcelona since returning to his boyhood club from Manchester United, has been at the forefront of this new found passion for defending.

Mar 07, 2019, 16:04 PM IST

Alvaro Morata's brace keeps up 10-man Atletico Madrid's Barca chase

Atletico are second in the La Liga standings on 53 points, moving five clear of third-placed Real Madrid and closing to within seven of leaders Barcelona.

Mar 04, 2019, 10:33 AM IST

Celta Vigo appoint Fran Escriba as new coach after Miguel Cardoso's axing

Escriba was the assistant coach at Getafe, Valencia, Benfica and Atletico Madrid, later becoming head coach at Elche who he led to the top flight in his first season in charge. 

Mar 04, 2019, 09:58 AM IST

Alvaro Morata ends Atletico Madrid goal drought with 2-0 La Liga win over Villarreal

Morata broke the deadlock in the 31st minute, sending a cross from Filipe Luis into the bottom corner on the volley.

Feb 25, 2019, 06:58 AM IST

Ernesto Valverde reluctant to rest out-of-form Luis Suarez

Barca lost 2-0 in their last visit to Sevilla, in the Copa del Rey in January, but turned the tie around with a thumping 6-1 win in the second leg.

Feb 23, 2019, 06:59 AM IST

Champions League: Massimiliano Allegri's decisions under spotlight after Juventus' drubbing

In four full seasons at Juventus, Allegri has led his team to four successive league and cup doubles and two Champions League finals. 

Feb 21, 2019, 16:40 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo reminds Atletico Madrid of Champions League haul

Juventus will now take on Atletico Madrid in the return leg of the Champions League last-16 at Allianz Stadium on March 13. 

Feb 21, 2019, 11:27 AM IST

Champions League: Diego Simeone outsmarts shell-shocked Juventus with triple change

Goalless as the hour mark approached, the Argentine introduced forwards Angel Correa, Alvaro Morata and Thomas Lemar and the Spanish side went on to win 2-0.

Feb 21, 2019, 10:37 AM IST