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12.01.2023 20:37 / Sport
Nottingham Forest Interested in Mario Hermoso
Nottingham Forest, a team in the English Premier League, has inquired about the availability of Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso. The Forest, currently sitting in 15th place in the league, is looking to strengthen its squad for the second half of the season and sees Hermoso as a valuable addition.
Atletico Madrid is also open to the move as they are looking to offload some players, Hermoso being one of them. According to reports, the English club’s plan would be to take Hermoso on loan until the end of the season, similar to what they did with Renan Lodi. This adds to Atletico Madrid’s ongoing “sales operation” in which they have already loaned Cunha to Wolverhampton and intend to sell him.
14.01.2023 00:01 / Sport
João Félix, a Mendes and Gil Marín business Simeone never approved
Despite four visits by Miguel Ángel Gil Marín to Lisbon in 2019 to convince João Félix to join Atlético Madrid, coach Diego Simeone never approved of the signing. Simeone, who was lamenting the loss of Antoine Griezmann, didn’t see Félix as a leader for the team and considered the signing as another business move by sports agent Jorge Mendes.
However, Félix began his time at Atlético in impressive fashion, scoring and assisting in preseason matches. But over time, Simeone realized that Félix was not the leader the team needed and he was loaned to Chelsea until the end of the season.
14.01.2023 00:01 / Sport
Memphis agrees to leave Barcelona and join Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are negotiating an agreement for the transfer of player Memphis to the Madrid-based club. Memphis has given his approval for the negotiations and a long-term, two-and-a-half-season contract is expected to be agreed upon. The agreement could be a minimum transfer or a paid loan, similar to the deal for Joao Felix with Chelsea. Memphis also has an offer from Newcastle, but the Atletico project is the one that appeals to him the most. Barcelona seeks a suitable financial compensation and to avoid paying Memphis’ salary until the end of the season.
14.01.2023 17:07 / Sport
Atlético Madrid under pressure in Almería challenge
Atlético Madrid is under pressure as they visit Almería, a team two points above the relegation zone. The team led by Diego Simeone is far from their desired position, the fight for the title, and out of the top four positions. In addition, the team has recently suffered several defeats away and against lower-ranked rivals.
Atlético also has a poor record in Almería, where they have only won once in eight games played. However, the team has shown improvement in recent matches, but they continue to receive goals in the early minutes of the games. Atlético is also in a transition period, having lost Joao Félix, loaned to Chelsea, and awaiting the arrival of Memphis Depay.
14.01.2023 19:54 / Sport
Atlético Madrid travels to Almería without key players
Atlético Madrid will face Almería on Sunday without three key players: José María Giménez, Yannick Carrasco, and Stefan Savic. Giménez will miss the game due to injury, while Carrasco is out due to a muscle strain. Savic, on the other hand, is suspended. Despite these absences, coach Diego Simeone has included Pablo Barrios in the squad, who had a minor ailment but will be available for the game, as well as two young players from the academy: central defender Marco Moreno and forward Carlos Martín. The rest of the squad is composed of the 17 available first-team players.
15.01.2023 23:39 / Sport
Simeone praises Fernando’s play in Atlético Madrid.
The coach of Atlético Madrid, Diego Simeone, highlighted the “great performance” of player Fernando, who had a “brilliant performance” in the game. Simeone noted that the team overall played well, with a good pace of play for most players.
He added that since their return from the World Cup, the team has improved their play, have more speed and generate more goal opportunities. As for scoring opportunities, he said that the team is still looking for the path to goal and the goal will come at the right time.
18.01.2023 15:38 / Sport
Atlético Madrid sets sights on Ramy Bensebaini
Atlético Madrid is looking to strengthen their defense in the upcoming summer and has set their sights on Ramy Bensebaini, a left-back from Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 27-year-old player is having a great performance in Germany and his performance has attracted the interest of top-level European teams.
The red-and-white club already has the incorporation of Soyüncü closed and if Bensebaini arrives, two of the four defensive positions would be reinforced. Bensebaini’s contract ends next summer with Mönchengladbach and Atlético will closely follow him for a future signing, either at no cost in summer or in exchange for a small compensation.
19.01.2023 12:01 / Sport
Simeone celebrates Atletico Madrid’s decisive victory
Atletico Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, was pleased with his team’s victory against Levante and highlighted their decisiveness in the game. Simeone acknowledged that the first half was not good, with many inaccuracies and rush, but that in halftime they managed to talk calmly and play the ball, which allowed them to improve in the second half.
About the rival, Simeone highlighted that they do not consider them a second-division team, but a team that plays well and has many replacements in important areas. Finally, he praised the growth of player Marcos Llorente, who is decisive for the team.
20.01.2023 13:47 / Sport
Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid to face off in Copa del Rey 2023
The 2023 Copa del Rey draw has pitted Real Madrid against Atlético Madrid in a match-up of the two teams. This will be the 24th time the teams have faced off in this competition, with Real Madrid having ten wins, five draws, and eight losses against Atlético Madrid.
Of these matches, five have been in the final, with Real Madrid winning the tournament in the editions of 1959/60, 1960/61, 1974/75, 1991/92 and 2012/13. The last time the teams faced off in this competition, Atlético Madrid emerged victorious in the 2014/15 quarterfinals.
20.01.2023 16:19 / Sport
Simeone sees Memphis similar to Costa
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone now has player Memphis Depay at his disposal, whom he sees as “quite similar” to Diego Costa.
Simeone said they will work to bring Memphis to his best form and he is waiting “expectantly” for the end of the transfer market.
Memphis is already training as a rojiblanco and the team will face Valladolid on Saturday.
20.01.2023 21:37 / Sport
Memphis makes debut in Atletico Madrid’s squad
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has called up Memphis Depay, the team’s latest signing, and Yannick Carrasco for Saturday’s match, after two matches out due to a muscle strain. Memphis, who joined training on Thursday, will have the opportunity to debut with his new team.
Additionally, Carrasco returns after missing the last two matches due to injury. José María Giménez, Stefan Savic and Sergio Reguilón have not been called up due to injury or suspension.
20.01.2023 23:22 / Sport
Memphis Depay says goodbye with humor to Barcelona
Memphis Depay was presented as a new player for Atletico Madrid and before continuing with his new team, he wanted to say goodbye with humor to Barcelona. In a video shared on social media, Depay compiled funny moments from his short stint with the Catalan team, from his arrival full of excitement to jokes with his teammates and outstanding performances on the field, such as his goal in Villarreal. Depay thanked everyone with a “thank you for everything” and blue and red hearts, the colors of Barcelona.
21.01.2023 20:48 / Sport
Debut of Memphis with Atletico Madrid
Memphis Depay, after changing from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid in this winter transfer market, has already debuted with the ‘mattress’ team. In the 15 minutes he was on the field, the Dutchman had the opportunity to open his score, but he did not manage to define. He dribbled well inside the area, but his shot was blocked.
Very active and participative, going down to get the ball in three quarters of the field, Memphis combined with his new teammates to generate a great opportunity for Carrasco to score the fourth, but his shot went away. Atletico Madrid dominated the game from the start, leaving a perfect result for his new ‘9’ to debut.
21.01.2023 22:59 / Sport
Simeone praises Memphis, comparing him to Diego Costa
Atlético Madrid coach, Diego Simeone, spoke about the recent addition of player Memphis Depay, comparing him to the era of Diego Costa. In a press conference after the match against Valladolid, Simeone highlighted that he is happy to have given the team five days of rest before the derby against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. He spoke about how Depay is similar to Costa in his play and how he hopes that he will help the team to arrive at the match in the best possible form.
23.01.2023 14:54 / Sport
Barrios renews with Atlético Madrid until 2028
Young Atlético Madrid midfielder, Pablo Barrios, has reached an agreement with the club to renew his contract until June 30th, 2028. Barrios, who joined the Atlético Academy from Real Madrid in 2018, has become a key player in the Juvenil A team last season and debuted with the first team this season. At 19 years old, Barrios scored his first official goal with the first team in a Cup match and helped qualify the team for the round of 16.
23.01.2023 18:42 / Sport
Atleti Balances Finances After European Exit
Atletico Madrid suffered a hard blow after their Champions League elimination, both in terms of sports and economics. Therefore, in the winter market, the priority was the ’exit operation’ to harmonize their accounts. The team from Manzanares got rid of some of their players to compensate for the lost income and, as a replacement, acquired the former Dutch striker from Barcelona, without a significant financial effort. This operation leaves the possibility that Atleti will receive an additional 20 million in the summer if the Blaugrana team makes its purchase option effective.
25.01.2023 14:07 / Sport
Simeone Prepares for Derby with Llorente Out
Diego Simeone, manager of Atletico Madrid, finalized preparations for the Copa del Rey quarter-final derby against Real Madrid with Marcos Llorente sidelined due to a low-grade muscle injury in the adductors. The rest of the squad is available to the coach for Thursday’s match at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, with a place in the tournament semifinals at stake.
Simeone gave no clues about his starting lineup for the game, but Tuesday’s training gave some hints about his idea, counting on Jan Oblak, Nahuel Molina, Stefan Savic, Mario Hermoso and Reinildo Mandava in defense, Rodrigo de Paul, Koke Resurrección and Thomas Lemar in midfield, and Ángel Correa, Álvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann in attack. Atletico Madrid is ready to face the derby with the hope of securing a victory that will take them to the Copa del Rey semifinals.
26.01.2023 11:59 / Sport
Memphis Depay seeks revenge against Real Madrid
Dutch forward Memphis Depay, recently arrived at Atletico Madrid from Barcelona, will seek at the Santiago Bernabéu on Thursday to achieve a challenge that he did not achieve during his time as a Blaugrana player. Memphis faced Real Madrid three times with a balance of one victory and two defeats, and will have a new opportunity to score his first goal against the Merengue team. Depay will seek to win the trust of coach Diego Simeone and impose himself in competition with Morata and the other forwards of Atletico, and to be decisive in a match where Atletico plays their last chances for the title this season.
26.01.2023 19:52 / Sport
Atlético Madrid faces Real Madrid in Copa del Rey semifinals
Atlético Madrid is facing Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu in a crucial match for Copa del Rey semifinals. The “colchonero” team is in great form, with attractive and offensive football, and they will seek to make a statement and eliminate Ancelotti’s team from the competition.
Despite a complicated league situation, Atlético will do everything to stay alive in the Copa del Rey. Madrid also arrives in good dynamics, so Simeone has prepared the following lineup: Oblak, Molina, Savic, Hermoso, Reinildo, Koke, De Paul, Lemar, Griezmann, Correa and Morata.
27.01.2023 00:42 / Sport
Simeone Complains of Refereeing After Atlético Madrid’s Elimination in the Champions League
Atlético Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, spoke out after his team’s elimination in the Champions League with a dignified and proud attitude towards the image his team left, despite being outnumbered.
He also did not hesitate to criticize the referee for the decisive play by Dani Ceballos, which, in his opinion, deserved a second yellow card and left Atlético with one less player on the field. Simeone was also satisfied with his team’s performance and with the opportunity to continue fighting in the league.
27.01.2023 01:37 / Sport
Atlético Madrid leaves with disappointment after elimination in Copa del Rey quarterfinals against Real Madrid
Rodrigo de Paul, midfielder of Atlético Madrid, expressed his disappointment after the elimination of the team in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid. He considered that the possible second yellow card to Dani Ceballos was a “clear situation” and that in football “eleven against ten is a big advantage”.
Nevertheless, he made it clear that “everyone” can “make mistakes” and that he would have “loved” for it to have been in favor of Atlético. The goal now is limited to the classification among the top four of LaLiga.
27.01.2023 17:45 / Sport
Valencia looks to strengthen with Saul Niguez
Valencia is working to strengthen its team and its next target is Atlético Madrid player Saul Niguez. The player is not currently in his best form and could regain his level by changing teams. Last year he played on loan at Chelsea but did not have the expected success.
Valencia is looking for a 18-month loan for the player. Saul’s arrival would help to restore confidence in the team and could allow them to fight for European spots.
27.01.2023 20:12 / Sport
FIFA confirms sanctions on Giménez and Cavani
FIFA has officially announced the sanctions imposed on the Uruguayan national team for the incidents that took place in the match that eliminated the South American country from the World Cup in Qatar.
Players José Giménez and Edinson Cavani will only have to serve their sanctions with the national team, so they will not miss any matches with their respective clubs. Fernando Muslera has also been sanctioned with four games, while Diego Godín only with one.
27.01.2023 22:55 / Sport
Gil Marín criticizes referee’s decision in Atletico Madrid’s Cup elimination
Atletico Madrid’s CEO, Miguel Angel Gil Marín, expressed his dissatisfaction after the team’s elimination in the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid. He referred to the dismissal of an Atletico player in the 71st minute as “strong words,” criticizing the pressure exerted by Madrid’s environment on referees. He also stated that the system is “like this” and that Atletico cannot change it alone, and called for a stronger and fairer sector for all clubs.
28.01.2023 13:36 / Sport
Simeone supports the club’s position on the refereeing of the Copa del Rey derby
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone appeared in a press conference more subdued than the club’s general director, Miguel Ángel Gil, but reaffirming his position on the refereeing of the Copa del Rey derby against Real Madrid. Simeone said that the club has expressed what everyone saw and felt, and that they are not looking for excuses, but helping from their part. The Argentine coach did not want to enter into details about whether he bit his tongue, but made it clear that there were clear circumstances that didn’t matter to anyone.
28.01.2023 17:44 / Sport
Simeone uncertain about his future with Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone has left his future with the club up in the air, saying “my contract depends a lot on how we end the season.” Qualifying for the Champions League is a crucial factor for his future with the club, where he’s been for 11 years and won 8 titles. Atlético faces Osasuna this Sunday and needs to win to maintain its fight for a Champions League spot.
