Atletico

Gameiro fires goal-shy Atletico into third

Madrid - Muslimchronicle

Kevin Gameiro ended Atletico Madrid’s goal drought on the road as Diego Simeone’s men ground out a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo on Sunday to leapfrog Real Madrid into third in La Liga. Atletico’s attacking options while they wait for Diego Costa’s return in January have been much criticized in recent weeks, particularly after a 0-0 draw at Azerbaijani championsRead more

Real Madrid 'poised to snatch Atletico's Theo Hernandez

Madrid - Arab Today

Real Madrid are set to snatch highly-rated left-back Theo Hernandez from cross city rivals Atletico Madrid by paying the buyout clause in his contract, Spanish sports daily Marca reported on Tuesday. French youth international Hernandez, 19, has impressed during a loan spell with Alaves this season, including against Real in a 3-0 win for the European champions on Sunday. "RealRead more

Messi and Suarez give Barcelona slender lead over Atletico Madrid

Barcelona - Arab Today

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored stunning goals to edge Barcelona towards a fourth consecutive King's Cup final with a 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, although the holders were lucky to survive a late onslaught from the hosts. Suarez opened the scoring with a breath-taking individual goal in the seventh minute, carving Atletico open with a thrusting runRead more

Brazil's Internacional relegated for first time

Rio De Janeiro - ArabToday

Three-time Brazilian Serie A champions Internacional have been relegated to the country's Serie B for the first time ever following a 1-1 draw at Fluminense. Meanwhile, Atletico Paranaense and Botafogo secured berths in next year's Copa Libertadores after Sunday's final round of Serie A matches. Atletico earned a 0-0 draw with Flamengo, while Botafogo won 1-0 at Gremio to secureRead more

Atletico sign Kevin Gameiro from Sevilla

Madrid - Arab Today

Atletico Madrid will sign French forward Kevin Gameiro from fellow La Liga side Sevilla, the Champions League runners-up announced on Saturday. Atletico have brought in Gameiro on a four-year deal, and he will join up with compatriot Antoine Griezmann in attack. Gameiro will arrive in Madrid on Saturday afternoon to undergo a medical. The 29-year-old joined Sevilla from Paris Saint-GermainRead more

Belgium beat Hungary 4-0 to reach Euro 2016 quarterfinals

Tououse - Arab Today

- Atletico midfielder Yannick Carrasco scored the final goal in injury time, helping Belgium beat Hungary 4-0 to reach Euro 2016 quarterfinals on Sunday. Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld' s header broke the deadlock for Belgium in the 10th minute from De Bruyne's free kick, and substitute Michy Batshuayi scored the second in the 79th minute from captain Hazard' s pass,Read more

Real beat city rivals Atletico on penalties to win League

Milan - Arab Today

Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico for the second time in three years to win the Champions League for the 11th time on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive penalty in a 5-3 shoot-out victory after the final finished 1-1 following extra-time. Atletico's Yannick Carrasco had scored a late equaliser in regulation time after Sergio Ramos opened the scoring forRead more

Dramatic, unfinished story for Bayern's Guardiola

Berlin - XINHUA

After the final whistle sounded, it took only a few seconds for Pep Guardiola to disappear down into the depths of the Munich arena. A quick hands shake with Atletico coach Diego Simeone and the 45-year-old Spaniard quickly departed the scene of a painful defeat and an unfortunate end to his time working for Bayern Munich. Bayern won the secondRead more

Easy run-ins for big three as Spanish title race hots up

Madrid - XINHUA

Saturday's results in the BBVA Primera Liga have thrown a title race wide open as Barcelona lost their second successive league game, falling 1-0 away to Real Sociedad, while Atletico and Real Madrid both win theirs. Just before the international break, Barca enjoyed a 12 point cushion over Real and 11 points over Atletico, but that has now been cutRead more

Attack-minded Atletico target Barca away goalAttack-minded Atletico target Barca away goal

Barcelona - Arab Today

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone made his intentions to grab at least one vital away goal at Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday clear, with an attack-minded starting line-up. Belgian Yannick Carrasco joins Atletico's top scorer Antoine Griezmann and Fernando Torres up front as the visitors look to pile more misery on Barca afterRead more