Atlético Madrid

Atlético’s Correa scores from bench as VAR awards goal after he is taken off

Ángel Correa achieved the rare feat of being awarded a goal while on the substitutes’ bench as Atlético Madrid drew 1-1 with Getafe

Reuters and Guardian sport

04, Feb, 2023 @11:21 PM

‘It’s the start of a new era’: Ancelotti plots bright future for Real Madrid

The 14-time European champions are on the comeback trail again after humbling by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final

Sid Lowe

28, Jan, 2023 @1:00 PM

Vinícius Júnior enjoys last laugh for Real Madrid after depressing derby buildup

The Copa del Rey quarter-final between Real Madrid and Atlético was marred by pre-match racism targeted at Vinícius Júnior, but the Brazilian scored to seal a 3-1 win in extra-time

Sid Lowe at the Santiago Bernabéu

26, Jan, 2023 @11:47 PM

Atlético’s frustrated artist João Félix departs having failed to show his best | Sid Lowe

As he leaves for Chelsea the €126m signing has not flopped in Madrid, but neither has he flourished in the way many hoped

Sid Lowe in Madrid

11, Jan, 2023 @4:00 PM

Chelsea confirm loan signing of ‘very happy’ João Félix from Atlético Madrid

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of João Félix on a loan deal from Atlético Madrid for the remainder of the season

Guardian sport

11, Jan, 2023 @12:24 PM

Chelsea poised to sign João Félix on loan from Atlético Madrid for rest of season

Chelsea have agreed to pay about €10m to borrow the Portugal forward João Félix for the rest of the season and no buy option is expected to be included

Jacob Steinberg

09, Jan, 2023 @5:14 PM

Wolves confirm Matheus Cunha signing from Atlético Madrid in £44m deal

Wolves have signed the Brazil forward Matheus Cunha on loan from Atlético Madrid with an obligation to buy for €50m (£44m)

PA Media and Guardian sport

25, Dec, 2022 @7:20 PM

Vatican calls up Atlético Madrid doctor to treat pope’s knee problem

José María Villalón describes Francis as ‘charming and stubborn’ patient, who did not want surgical intervention

Angela Giuffrida in Rome

22, Nov, 2022 @2:06 PM

VAR furore at Tottenham and Atlético a sign of what football has lost | Luke McLaughlin

In obsessing over the minutiae of refereeing, the game has sacrificed its spontaneity, narrative coherence and sense of fun

Luke McLaughlin

27, Oct, 2022 @2:32 PM

La Liga acts on racist abuse of Vinícius amid call for Atlético fans to be banned

La Liga will deliver a report to the Spanish FA and the state’s anti-violence commission, denouncing the racist abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior by Atlético Madrid fans

Sid Lowe in Madrid

19, Sep, 2022 @4:25 PM

Atlético Madrid fans’ racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior overshadows Real win

Atlético Madrid fans chanted racist abuse about Vinícius Júnior before their side’s 2-1 defeat to Real, for whom Rodrygo and Fede Valverde scored

Sid Lowe at the Cívitas Metropolitano

18, Sep, 2022 @10:01 PM

Griezmann still stuck being Atlético’s super-sub as Real Madrid visit looms | Sid Lowe

Forward’s controversial role unlikely to change while Carlo Ancelotti will be without Karim Benzema for Madrid derby