2024-02 Sport
01.02.2024 23:45 / Sport
“Leaders and Challengers
After the postponed matches of Matchday 20, Real Madrid remains at the top with 57 points, followed by Girona with 54. Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona occupy the Champions League spots with 47 points each. Atlético is third due to goal difference and Barcelona is fourth.
Atlético narrowly defeated Rayo Vallecano (2-1), Real Madrid beat Getafe (0-2), and Barcelona won against Osasuna (1-0). The fight for the Champions League spots is intense.
01.02.2024 00:04 / Sport
“Atlético Secures Late Win, Simeone Slams RFEF”
Atlético Madrid clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, thanks to Memphis’ 91st-minute goal, extending their winning streak. However, coach Diego Simeone expressed his disappointment about insufficient rest before facing Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey semifinals: ‘RFEF does not respect our fans’, he criticized.
02.02.2024 14:48 / Sport
“Economic reasons lead to Paulista’s departure from Valencia to Atlético de Madrid”
Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista has terminated his contract with Valencia and joined Atlético de Madrid, a decision that Valencia’s coach Rubén Baraja states is based on economic and not sporting criteria.
Baraja regrets losing a player with leadership and professionalism, but acknowledges that the club needed to adjust its finances. Paulista’s departure was also considered in the summer, as Meriton Holdings did not want him to play twenty games in La Liga, triggering an automatic renewal with a high salary. Meanwhile, the failed loan attempt of striker Rafa Mir and the arrival of winger Peter Federico marked the last hours of Valencia’s transfer window.
02.02.2024 14:05 / Sport
“Madrid Derby and Champions League Race
LaLiga is becoming more thrilling, with Real Madrid in the lead and Girona closing in. Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona, both with 47 points, are fighting for a spot in the Champions League, while Athletic de Bilbao remains hopeful with 42 points.
The Madrid derby between Real and Atlético will be the highlight of matchday 23, with Atlético trying to take away Madrid’s league ambitions. Girona, Madrid’s main title rival, will face Real Sociedad before their crucial match at the Bernabéu. With Xavi as their coach, Barcelona will visit Alavés with dreams of climbing up the table.
05.02.2024 11:51 / Sport
“Memphis Depay’s Resurgence at Atlético de Madrid”
Dutch footballer Memphis Depay has had an irregular journey at Atlético de Madrid, marked by injuries and muscle problems. However, in 2024, Depay has left his difficulties behind and regained his best form, demonstrating his excellent goalscoring ability. He has contributed to a goal in the last six games and generates a goal every 74 minutes, positioning himself as one of the best and most decisive players in LaLiga in the year.
07.02.2024 23:44 / Sport
“Koke’s Disappointment
Atlético de Madrid, led by an unlucky Koke, fell to Athletic Club in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Despite the opportunities created by the rojiblancos, particularly in the second half, the score remained unchanged, and the captain expressed his disappointment at the end of the match. Athletic, with a defensive approach in the second half, was satisfied with the victory and hopes to pull off a surprise in the return leg.
07.02.2024 16:29 / Sport
“Cerezo and Simeone Criticize Unfair Federation in Atlético-Athletic Semifinal Preview”
Atlético de Madrid’s president, Enrique Cerezo, has expressed his displeasure with the lack of one-day postponement in the Copa del Rey semifinal against Athletic Club, citing a supposed rest advantage for both teams.
Atlético’s manager, Diego Simeone, had previously voiced his concerns about the unfairness of the situation. Cerezo also shared his confusion about Athletic Club’s name change, as he has always known them as ‘Bilbao’.
07.02.2024 19:23 / Sport
“Fernando Torres’ Atlético Outplayed by AZ Alkmaar in Youth League”
Fernando Torres’ Atlético Madrid was eliminated from the Youth League after losing to AZ Alkmaar. The Dutch champions dominated the game with their fast-paced and precise style, scoring the only goal of the match in the first half.
Despite the Spanish team’s efforts to equalize in the second half, they could not overcome the deficit. Goalkeeper Esquivel was the standout player for Atlético, making several key saves in the loss.
08.02.2024 18:08 / Sport
“Mesut Özil’s Controversial Dig at Atlético de Madrid”
Former Real Madrid player, Mesut Özil, has once again become a trending topic on social media after criticizing Atlético de Madrid. Following the announcement of blue cards for tactical fouls or disputes with referees, Özil questioned on Twitter if Atlético would only play with 6 players.
The German maintains a rivalry with the club since his playing days, where he played 10 matches with a record of 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Özil’s controversial tweet went viral in just 20 minutes, with over 3,000 retweets and 14,000 likes.
08.02.2024 00:05 / Sport
“Athletic Clinches Victory Against Atlético
The Athletic Club secured a crucial 0-1 win over Atlético de Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano, with Berenguer converting a penalty in the first half. Despite Atlético’s second-half resurgence, Athletic held on, taking the victory to San Mamés, where the fate of their Copa del Rey semi-final will be determined.
08.02.2024 01:45 / Sport
“Simeone’s path ahead
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone analyzed the 0-1 defeat in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals against Athletic Club. Despite the loss, Simeone called for ’tranquility’ and highlighted the team’s ‘great performance’ and ‘goal-scoring opportunities’.
The Argentine manager acknowledged Athletic’s ‘important advantage’ but stated that Atlético will travel to Bilbao to ‘play the chances we have left’. Simeone also addressed Reinildo Mandava’s substitution and Álvaro Morata’s absence from the starting lineup.
09.02.2024 15:25 / Sport
“Top clash in LaLiga
Real Madrid and Girona, leaders of LaLiga EA Sports 2023-2024, face off in matchday 24 at Santiago Bernabéu. The whites are first with 58 points, two more than the Catalans. If Girona wins, they will regain the lead, while a Real Madrid victory would give them a 5-point advantage and the goal difference.
FC Barcelona, third with 50 points, hosts Granada with the chance to reduce the gap. The battle for the Champions League continues with Atlético de Madrid and Athletic matches. Check out the full LaLiga statistics via the link.
09.02.2024 10:45 / Sport
“Sergio Ramos vs. Atlético Madrid
Sergio Ramos will face Atlético Madrid for the third time this season at the Sánchez Pizjuán. Both teams have won one game each at the Wanda Metropolitano by 1-0, with a yellow card for Ramos in each match.
Sevilla needs the three points to escape the relegation zone, while Atlético wants to secure the Champions League spots. The Cameroonian central defender has won 24 of the 47 games he has played against Atlético.
10.02.2024 08:00 / Sport
“Zariquiegui and the manifest robbery against Barça in 1965”
In 1965, Atlético de Madrid benefited from the controversial performance of referee Daniel Zariquiegui Izco in the match against FC Barcelona (3-2), in which he annulled two goals for Barça, granted one irregularly to Atlético and overlooked several clear fouls and penalties.
Barcelona’s players and coach were outraged and strongly protested, which led to the referee not officiating another Barça game for nearly four years. This episode is just one of many that have made headlines and demonstrate the long-standing prejudice against Barça.
11.02.2024 19:34 / Sport
“Morata’s Injury and Tears
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Álvaro Morata suffered a knee injury during the Sevilla 1 - 0 Atlético de Madrid match, causing him to leave the field in tears.
Pending further medical assessments, the severity of the injury might compromise his chances of participating in the Euros.
12.02.2024 11:38 / Sport
“Atlético’s Morata to miss crucial games due to injury”
Atlético Madrid’s striker Álvaro Morata has suffered a bone contusion and a sprain of the lateral collateral ligament of his right knee, as revealed by the club’s medical report. The injury occurred during the Liga match against Sevilla FC.
As a result, Morata will miss the upcoming Liga games, the Champions League tie against Inter Milan, and the Copa del Rey match against Athletic Club. Morata had to be substituted in the first half of the game and was seen limping and crying on the bench.
12.02.2024 10:38 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid’s Goal Drought
Atlético Madrid is experiencing a challenging period following their poor performance in the last two matches. They have suffered two consecutive losses in LaLiga and Copa del Rey against Sevilla and Athletic Club, with a total of 36 shots and no goals scored.
This situation is concerning, particularly considering that they have already bid farewell to LaLiga and face a challenging task to remount the Copa del Rey semifinals. Moreover, they are set to face Inter de Milán in the Champions League. The team must recover its offensive spark and convert the chances they generate.
12.02.2024 15:30 / Sport
“Morata’s Quick Recovery from Knee Injury”
Atlético de Madrid’s forward, Álvaro Morata, has reassured fans after an MRI scan ruled out any serious injury to his right knee. Morata was substituted in the match against Sevilla and suffered a bone contusion and a lateral collateral ligament sprain.
However, the player stated that ‘it’s not serious’ and he will soon be ‘back to his best’ to return to competition. Morata is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks due to the knee sprain.
15.02.2024 14:48 / Sport
“Griezmann after breaking Atlético Madrid’s goalscoring record
Antoine Griezmann has become the all-time top scorer for Atlético de Madrid, surpassing Luis Aragonés’ record in the Supercopa de España against Real Madrid. The French striker has reminisced about his best moments at the club and thanked the support of Simeone and his teammates in a tribute ceremony.
Griezmann has exceeded the historical records of another Atlético legend, Luis Aragonés, and has stated that it is an honor to be alongside the great names of the club. Atlético’s president, Enrique Cerezo, has recalled the unsuccessful attempt to keep the player when he left for Barcelona, and has praised his great merit for reversing the situation with hard work and consistency.
17.02.2024 08:55 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid Keeping Tabs on Marcos Alonso for Defensive Reinforcement”
Marcos Alonso’s future at FC Barcelona is uncertain, as his contract expires in June and he has had limited playing time due to injury.
Atlético Madrid, who have been interested in him for some time, are considering him as a potential signing, especially if other defenders such as Witsel and Hermoso leave the team. Alonso could follow in the footsteps of his former teammate Azpilicueta and join Atlético.
17.02.2024 20:00 / Sport
“Simeone’s Rotations
Atlético Madrid’s manager, Diego Pablo Simeone, highlighted the importance of rotating players in his squad and his in-depth knowledge of their abilities during a press conference. He praised Marcos Llorente and Correa’s performance after placing them as forwards in the latest game, despite receiving criticism.
Simeone also discussed granting Griezmann a rest and previewed the upcoming match against Inter Milan. The Argentine coach commended Inter and their manager, Simone Inzaghi, anticipating a challenging game.
19.02.2024 21:00 / Sport
“Simeone and Atlético Madrid Face Inter Milan in Champions League Round of 16”
Atlético Madrid, led by Diego Pablo Simeone, takes on Inter Milan in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Despite turbulent times, the colchoneros aim to build on their strong performance in the tournament.
Simeone will look to make the most of his weapons, including the versatile Marcos Llorente as a striker. Inter, currently leading the Serie A and the runner-up of the Champions League, will pose a challenge in a clash of contrasts at the Giuseppe Meazza.
20.02.2024 23:19 / Sport
“Oblak Reflects on Atlético’s Loss
Atlético de Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak reflected on the 1-0 defeat against Inter Milan in the Champions League, attributing the loss to a defensive error and emphasizing the significance of details in football. Oblak highlighted the importance of staying calm and maintaining mental strength for upcoming league, cup, and Champions League knockout ties.
20.02.2024 22:55 / Sport
“Arnautovic Clinches It, Leaves Atlético to Overturn at the Metropolitano”
Inter Milan ecstatically beat Atlético Madrid in a Champions League match marked by intensity and tactical details. With constant superiorities on the opposing side, Inzaghi’s team managed to score in the 78th minute, thanks to Arnautovic. Despite Barcelona’s improved performance in the second half, they couldn’t shoot at goal and will have to overturn the result of the first leg at the Metropolitano.
20.02.2024 09:12 / Sport
“Lautaro Martínez, the historical goalscorer of Inter who almost joined Atlético”
Lautaro Martínez (Bahía Blanca, Argentina, 1997) is the captain and top scorer of Inter Milan, with 125 goals in his career. Before signing with the Italian team, he had an agreement with Atlético de Madrid in 2017, when he was a player of Racing de Avellaneda.
However, Inter stepped in and convinced the player and his agent to join the ’nerazzurri’ team. Since then, Lautaro has broken records and become the top Argentine goalscorer in Inter’s history. This Tuesday (21:00 hours) he will lead his team against Atlético in the round of 16 of the Champions League.
21.02.2024 08:37 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid’s Fate Hinges on Two Crucial Matches”
Atlético Madrid’s season hangs in the balance, with two decisive matches in the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. Despite losing the Liga, Simeone’s team has a chance to win both competitions, but they need to improve their performance and convert their chances.
The Copa del Rey will be decided on February 28 against Athletic Club in San Mamés, and the Champions League continues on March 13 at the Metropolitano against Inter Milan. Simeone’s optimism keeps the fans’ hopes alive, but the team must perform better on the pitch to achieve positive results.
21.02.2024 14:22 / Sport
“Griezmann Injures Ankle and Future Game Participation Uncertain”
French forward Antoine Griezmann of Atlético Madrid suffered a ‘moderate’ ankle sprain during the match against Inter, causing his substitution in the 78th minute. Although the club has not yet announced the length of his absence, it seems unlikely that he will play on Saturday against Almería. Coach Simeone hopes to have Griezmann back for the Copa del Rey second leg semifinal match against Athletic on Thursday, February 29.
21.02.2024 10:27 / Sport
“Griezmann Puts Effort in Playing Olympics with France”
Atlético de Madrid’s forward Antoine Griezmann has revealed his intention to take part in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with the French national team. Despite not being considered ‘FIFA date’, the 32-year-old player is determined to discuss his involvement with the club’s management.
Griezmann, a key player for Deschamps, could face his compatriot and potential future LaLiga rival, Kylian Mbappé, who is also a likely candidate for the team. Managed by Thierry Henry, France is one of the favorites to win the gold.
21.02.2024 12:28 / Sport
“Griezmann
Atlético de Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann is going through a rough patch in terms of goalscoring, having failed to score in his last eight matches. The Frenchman has been playing consistently, featuring in 90% of the team’s games this season.
His excessive playing time has taken a toll on his performance, with Griezmann playing a total of 2.930 minutes in all competitions, the highest among players in Europe. Despite his recent struggles, Griezmann has scored 18 goals and provided 7 assists in 36 matches this season.
23.02.2024 14:17 / Sport
“Atlético Madrid Honors Madrid Nightlife with Fourth Kit”
Atlético Madrid has unveiled its fourth kit for the current season, paying tribute to the city’s nightlife culture. The dark blue jersey is both elegant and simple, set to debut in the Almería match on February 24. Adding to the classic red-and-white design, the team has worn four additional kits this season, including a special edition for the Champions League match against Celtic.
23.02.2024 17:41 / Sport
“Simeone Prioritizes Recovery of Griezmann and Giménez for Crucial Stretch”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Pablo Simeone prioritizes the recovery of Antoine Griezmann and José María Giménez for the crucial stage of the season, where the rojiblancos will face key matches in La Liga and the Copa del Rey.
Griezmann has a sprained ankle and will miss the Almería game, while Giménez is injured and will also miss the upcoming encounter. Simeone states that he will not force Griezmann to play and that they need the ‘best Griezmann’ for the important matches ahead.
24.02.2024 18:13 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid’s Chase for Champions League Spots
Atlético de Madrid is in fourth place in LaLiga with 51 points, just five points behind leader Real Madrid. The colchoneros have crucial matches against Almería and Betis in the upcoming rounds.
Girona and Athletic, teams that also compete for the Champions League spots, have tough matches as well. Real Madrid faces Sevilla at Santiago Bernabéu.
24.02.2024 23:04 / Sport
“Luka Romero’s Brace Denies Atletico Madrid Victory Against Almeria”
Almería, led by a brilliant Luka Romero, drew 2-2 against Atlético de Madrid in a thrilling LaLiga match. Ángel Correa put the visitors ahead in the 2nd minute, but Romero equalized with a powerful left-foot shot in the 12th.
Rodrigo De Paul restored Atlético’s lead in the 53rd, but Romero’s stunning goal in the 69th sealed the draw. The Argentine was substituted due to injury, and Alvaro Morata missed a clear chance in added time.
26.02.2024 12:23 / Sport
“Griezmann doubtful for Athletic clash due to ankle injury”
French forward Antoine Griezmann is a major doubt for Atlético de Madrid’s crucial Copa del Rey tie against Athletic Club. Griezmann sustained an ankle injury during the Champions League game against Inter and was unable to complete the match.
Although the player is eager to recover, coach Simeone is reluctant to take any risks and will only play Griezmann when he is fully fit. The Frenchman has scored 18 goals and provided 7 assists this season and would be a key player for the colchoneros. However, Atlético de Madrid have a tough schedule ahead with important games in the Liga and the Champions League, and Simeone does not want to risk Griezmann’s injury and lose him for future games.
27.02.2024 15:47 / Sport
“Griezmann a doubt for Atlético de Madrid’s crunch tie against Athletic Club”
Antoine Griezmann is a major doubt for the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg between Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club. The Frenchman sustained a moderate ankle sprain a week ago and requires at least two weeks to recover.
Diego Simeone has stated that he will not rush Griezmann’s return. Griezmann is the all-time top scorer for Atlético with 175 goals, and his absence could impact the team’s scheme and performance.
Atlético have won 55.9% of their games without Griezmann, but with him, they have a higher win rate, more draws, and fewer losses since 2014-15. Of the four injured players in Atlético’s squad, Griezmann is the only one not ruled out for Thursday’s match.
27.02.2024 20:30 / Sport
“Atlético de Madrid
The Atlético de Madrid has chosen to listen to their fans and, for the Copa del Rey second leg against Athletic at San Mamés, will wear their historic second kit.
This rarely-used jersey displays the colors and emblem of Athletic Club de Bilbao, paying tribute to Atlético’s 120-year history, which began with Basque students founding the club in 1903. Pressure from social media has led to the return of this kit, last worn in August, as Atlético takes on Athletic with a renewed sense of identity.
28.02.2024 19:43 / Sport
“Atlético and Athletic sharpen their fangs in San Mamés
Atlético de Madrid prepares to overcome the 0-1 deficit from the first leg at Athletic Club’s stadium, where fans gather in San Mamés for the Copa del Rey final. Both managers, Valverde and Simeone, face each other with key absences, such as Griezmann for Atlético and Herrera for Athletic. The Madrid-based team trusts Llorente and Correa to replace the Frenchman, while the Basque side aims to maintain their advantage at home with the support of their fans.
