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Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder whenever Atletico come to play

History tells us that Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 advantage ahead of tonight’s Champions League last-16 second leg at Anfield makes them warm favourites to progress.

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Atletico triumph over Real in extra time to claim Super Cup

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Lack of killer touch costs Gunners dearly again

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Diego Costa goal ends Arsenal dream of Europa League glory

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Eden defiant as Chelsea miss out on top spot

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Alvaro Morata and Michy Batshuayi inspire Chelsea recovery

Chelsea fight back to stun Atletico with last-gasp winner

Costa, whose return to Atletico was completed on Tuesday, watched on as Chelsea responded from David Luiz's needless concession of a penalty scored by Antoine Griezmann.

Wed, 27 Sep, 2017

Wily Simeone and Atletico can steal Real Madrid's thunder

Most of the noise in Spanish football this summer was generated by superstars Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo — with the former leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint Germain, and the latter staying [for the moment at least] at Real Madrid.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2017

Karim Benzema’s brilliance sees Real Madrid through

Atletico Madrid 2 Real Madrid 1 (Real Madrid win 4-2 on agg): Karim Benzema’s brilliance booked Real Madrid a place back in the Uefa Champions League final as the holders lost 2-1 to city rivals Atletico 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon, but comfortably progressed on aggregate.

Thu, 11 May, 2017

Ronaldo hat-trick piles on the pain as Real sweep Atletico aside

Real Madrid 3 - Atletico Madrid 0: Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid swept aside city rivals Atletico 3-0 at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final last night.

Wed, 03 May, 2017

Can Diego Simeone finally get Real?

Tonight’s Champions League semi-final first leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu sees Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid facing off for a fourth consecutive year in the competition — with Real aiming to confirm their dominance in the capital and Atletico looking to finally get over the final barrier of Diego Simeone’s time in charge.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Leicester still in hunt despite contentious penalty for Atletico Madrid

Antoine Griezmann’s controversial first-half penalty handed Atletico Madrid a tight 1-0 win over gutsy Leicester in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2017

Nine-man Barcelona hang on

Barcelona 1 Atletico Madrid 1 (Barcelona win 3-2 on agg): Barcelona secured a place in the final of the Copa del Rey after a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou last night, but will have to do without Luis Suarez who was one of three players sent off in a fiery clash.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

Luis Suarez among three sent off as Barca progress to Copa del Rey final

Barcelona secured a place in the final of the Copa del Rey after a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp, but will have to do without Luis Suarez who was one of three players sent off in a fiery clash.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2017

England ‘devastated’ by Spain’s late, late show

England 2 Spain 2: England captain Jordan Henderson admits it was devastating to concede two late goals to draw 2-2 with Spain at Wembley.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2016

Champions League final - Real Madrid v Atlético Madrid: Luka Modric can light up the San Siro

Ah yes, we are now hours away from the most important match in the soccer calendar so far in 2016.

Thu, 26 May, 2016

Antoine Griezmann inflicts killer blow as Atletico Madrid edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League decider

Bayern Munich 2 Atletico Madrid 1

Wed, 04 May, 2016

Atletico Madrid win keeps them in the title race

Atletico Madrid kept their Primera Division title bid going with another 1-0 win but they were made to work hard for the victory by a stubborn Rayo Vallecano side battling for their lives at the other end of the table.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Better call Saul as stunner puts Atletico Madrid in driving seat

Atletico Madrid 1 Bayern Munich 0: Saul Niguez’s first-half solo strike proved enough to hand Atletico Madrid a narrow 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Vicente Calderon.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Atletico Madrid stay in La Liga title race with win over Malaga

Atletico Madrid kept up the pressure on rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid in the race for the Primera Division title with a 1-0 home win over a stubborn Malaga side.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Things hotting up for Barcelona as Diego Simeone invokes spirit of late coach in title race

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone invoked the spirit of late coach Luis Aragones after his side beat Granada 3-0 to reaffirm their title ambitions, saying they must "win, win and win" if they are to overhaul leaders Barcelona.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Claudio Marchisio Euro blow for Ireland opponents Italy

Ireland’s task at Euro 2016 was made a little easier yesterday after Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio was ruled out of the competition.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Antoine Griezmann double ends Barcelona's European reign

Atletico Madrid 2 Barcelona 0, Atletico win 3-2 on aggregate: Holders Barcelona are out of the Champions League after Antoine Griezmann’s brace sent Atletico Madrid through to semi-finals with a 2-0 quarter-final second-leg victory.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

Barcelona's lead cut to three points as Sociedad hoodoo contiunues

Barcelona suffered their second straight Primera Division defeat after losing 1-0 at Real Sociedad.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2016

Luis Suarez nets twice to rescue Barcelona

Barcelona 2 Atletico Madrid 1: Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Nou Camp, where Fernando Torres was sent off having given the visitors the lead.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

10-man PSV hold on to frustrate Atletico Madrid

PSV Eindhoven 0 Atletico Madrid 0: PSV Eindhoven survived the dismissal of Gaston Pereiro to hold Atletico Madrid to a goalless Champions League draw at the Philips Stadion last night.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Barcelona take giant leap towards title with defeat of Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid may have been the more impressive team for long spells of Saturday afternoon’s top of the La Liga table clash at the Camp Nou, but Barcelona’s 2-1 win means the Catalan side have now taken control of the Spanish title race.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Arda Turan eyes move to Premier League

Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan wants a move to the Premier League this summer and has three offers from top English clubs, according to his agent.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2015

Falcao plays cool as Chelsea move nears

Colombia forward Radamel Falcao expects his future to be resolved soon after indicating a potential loan move to Chelsea can soon be done.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2015

Real Madrid’s Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez breaks Atletico Madrid hearts

REAL MADRID 1 ATLETICO MADRID 0: Holders Real Madrid reached for the Champions League last four by beating neighbours Atletico Madrid 1-0 in last night’s super tense quarter-final second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

Madrid rivals fail to fire in tense derby

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid drew 0-0 in a tight and tense Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Estadio Vicente Calderon on Tuesday night.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2015

Atletico squeak past Leverkusen

Atletico Madrid 1, Bayer Leverkusen 0:

Wed, 18 Mar, 2015

Atletico Madrid held by Valencia

Atletico Madrid remain third in La Liga after they drew 1-1 with fourth-placed Valencia at the Vicente Calderon last night. Koke put the home side ahead but Valencia equalised through Shkodran Mustafi.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Leverkusen plotting shock for Simeone

Champions League Round of 16

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

Real suffer 4-0 defeat at Atletico

Atletico Madrid were in dreamland as they destroyed rivals Real Madrid with a thumping 4-0 win which blew the Primera Division title race wide open.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Atletico turn on style to crush Malmo

Atletico Madrid produced a storming second half to hammer Malmo 5-0 at the Vicente Calderon in Group A last night.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2014

New-look Spain start strong

Spain defender Sergio Ramos has called for more of the same after the defending champions started their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign in style – but also urged fans to show patience with the new-look national team.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2014

Spain wraps up a comfortable victory over Macedonia

Spain 5 Macedonia 1

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Did Koke's cat get covered in the Ice Bucket Challenge?

Here is Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke doing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2014

Del Bosque coy on future as Villa’s parting shot turns sour

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque will make a decision on his future in the next week but revealed when he substituted goalscorer David Villa in the 3-0 win over Australia, he was unaware it was his last international.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2014

Villa shows class one last time

AUSTRALIA 0 SPAIN 3

Mon, 23 Jun, 2014

La Roja must turn to next generation

Spain must trust in their philosophy but trust their youth to enact it

Fri, 20 Jun, 2014

Spain take gamble on Costa fitness; City duo out

Diego Costa and Fernando Torres have been included in Spain’s final squad for the World Cup, but Manchester City pair Alvaro Negredo and Jesus Navas were left out.

Sat, 31 May, 2014

Atletico claim first La Liga title since 1996

Barcelona 1 Atletico Madrid 1

Sat, 17 May, 2014

Torres in, Soldado out for Spain

Uncapped duo Ander Iturraspe and Daniel Carvajal have both included in Spain’s 30-man provisional World Cup squad, along with Fernando Torres, but Real Madrid pair Alvaro Arbeloa and Isco have been omitted.

Tue, 13 May, 2014