Diego Simeone

Punchless Atletico face Champions League knockout

Madrid - Muslimchronicle

Finding themselves against the ropes, Atletico Madrid have to come out swinging and finally start landing punches to keep their Champions League dreams alive when Azerbaijani champions Qarabag visit the shiny new Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday (1945GMT). The move to the 68,000 capacity stadium, which will host next season's Champions League final, was seen as confirmation of Atletico's place amongRead more

Atletico seek home comforts in new stadium debut

Madrid - Muslimchronicle

Atletico Madrid begin a fresh era on Saturday when their new 310 million-euro ($370 million) home opens with the visit of Malaga to the Wanda Metropolitano. Diego Simeone's side have been forced to play their first four games of the season away as the finishing touches were made to the 68,000-capacity venue, nearly 20 kilometres north-east from their old VicenteRead more

We could have scored more

Leverkusen - Arab Today

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his team for perfectly executing his game plan in their 4-2 Champions League victory at Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday and said the scoreline should have been even higher. Atletico ripped the Leverkusen defence to shreds with a string of lethal counter-attacks in the last-16 first leg, making the most of an erratic backline. "WeRead more

Barcelona to Meet Atletico in King's Cup Semi Final

Barcelona - Arab Today

Holders Barcelona were drawn with 10-times winners Atletico Madrid in the King's Cup semi-finals on Friday and Celta Vigo will play Alaves in the other tie. Atletico host Barcelona in the first leg on February 1 with the second leg at the Nou Camp on February 7. Barcelona have won the Cup a record 28 times and have lifted itRead more

Champions League final will be 'pure football'

Madrid - XINHUA

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the press as Atletico Madrid held their 'open doors' session for journalists on Saturday, a week ahead of their Champions League final against local rivals, Real Madrid. The game is a repeat of the 2014 final, which Atletico lost 4-1 after extra-time following Sergio Ramos' injury time equalizer for Real Madrid, and SimeoneRead 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