Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | The ‘Derbi Madrileño’ (Madrid Derby) between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is the standout fixture of Matchday 8 in the 2024-25 La Liga season – with the two capital city heavyweights set to put on a thrilling show on Sunday night. Atletico and Real will …
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MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid make their Champions League debuts on Thursday night with Barcelona traveling to Monaco, while Atletico Madrid are at home to RB Leipzig. Barca travel to the south of France after starting the season with five wins from five games in …
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MADRID,SPAIN | Xinhua | Atletico Madrid have signed England international midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea for a reported fee of around 40 million euros (44 million U.S. dollars). The 24-year-old flew to Spain after Chelsea accepted Atletico Madrid’s offer for the former youth team player at the end of last …
Read More »Injuries, Cup semifinal both factors ahead of 2024’s third Madrid derby
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 |Â Xinhua |Â 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 …
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Madrid, Spain | Xinhua |Â 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 |Â THE INDEPENDENT |Â 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 …
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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 | Â 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 …
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