MADRID | Xinhua | Real Madrid have injury problems in defense, while Atletico Madrid have to look to the future when the two sides play the third Madrid derby of 2024 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday night. So far, it’s honors even, with Real beating Atletico 5-3 after …
Read More »Key games for Barca, Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night
MADRID | Xinhua | FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are both in La Liga action on Wednesday night in two matches that are vital to see who will qualify for next season’s Champions League. Wednesday’s games, along with Real Madrid’s visit to Getafe on Thursday night, were postponed from the …
Read More »Key match on Sunday as Atletico Madrid faces FC Barcelona
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona play a vital match in La Liga on Sunday night. The game offers Atletico the chance to strengthen their position in the top four in a close race to qualify for next season’s Champions League, while Barcelona travels to the Metropolitano Stadium …
Read More »It is ‘life and death’ situation for Barcelona
Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will start their Champions League campaigns on Wednesday night with must-win home matches. Barcelona kick off their European campaign with the pressure of knowing the club’s delicate economic situation means it is vital for them to make it beyond the …
Read More »Elanga rescues draw for Man Utd in first leg against Atletico Madrid
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Manchester United fought back to earn a 1-1 draw away from home in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid. Anthony Elanga struck a vital equaliser 10 minutes from time at the Wanda Metropolitano, after Joao Felix had nodded the …
Read More »Atletico Madrid wins LaLiga title
Atletico Madrid beat Valladolid 2-1 away on Saturday to secure the LaLiga title. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atleti secured the LaLiga title on Saturday thanks to a 2-1 win over Valladolid. Correa and Suárez scored the goals in the second half. Atletico Madrid started the game well, collecting several chances. …
Read More »Dramatic relegation battles mark La Liga last round
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | The destiny of the La Liga title and the relegation battles are dramatic in the final round on Saturday afternoon. After 37 games, Atletico Madrid will be champions if they win their last game of the season away to Valladolid. However, if they draw …
Read More »Barca let lead slip twice to all but surrender La Liga title
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | FC Barcelona surrendered a 2-0 lead and then a 3-2 advantage to draw 3-3 away to Levante with a result that all but puts an end to their title hopes. Ronald Koeman’s side twice paid the price for failing to close out the game and …
Read More »No rest in La Liga title race as Barca prepare for vital Levante clash
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | FC Barcelona are back in action on today Tuesday as the race for the La Liga title and to avoid relegation continues with a midweek round of matches. Ronald Koeman’s men missed the chance to leapfrog Atletico Madrid in the title race when they were …
Read More »Madrid president Perez defends European Super League project
Madrid,Spain | XINHUA | Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has explained why his club will form part of the proposed European Super League, which was announced on Sunday as a breakaway from UEFA’s European competitions. Along with six Premier League teams, Real Madrid is one of three Spanish representatives, along …
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