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Last minute goal helps Belgium squeeze past Japan into quarter-finals

Belgium have beaten Japan 3-2 in their World Cup last-16 tie in Rostov to set up a quarter-final against Brazil.

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Simeone on the wrong side in clash of mirror opposites?

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Wins for Barca and Juventus, but Atletico are held

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France beat Bulgaria to retain control of World Cup qualifying fate

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Alvaro Morata and Michy Batshuayi inspire Chelsea recovery

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Chelsea fight back to stun Atletico with last-gasp winner

Here's a round-up of today's games in Spain, France, Italy and Germany

Dani Ceballos fired a LaLiga debut double to ease pressure on boss Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid edged out Alaves 2-1.

Sat, 23 Sep, 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

Five things we learned from Barca's win at Atletico

Lionel Messi struck a late winner for the second straight weekend as Barcelona defeated LaLiga title rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon.

Sun, 26 Feb, 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

World Cup Qualifier round-up: Pain for Euro 2016 champions Portugal

European champions Portugal were brought crashing back to earth in their opening World Cup qualifier last night after suffering a deserved 2-0 defeat to Switzerland.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2016

Genk chairman stranded after arriving at wrong airport ahead of Cork City clash

Genk chairman Herbert Houben had a roundabout trip to Cork to make tonight’s match at Turner’s Cross after he turned up at the wrong airport.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2016

Wales dare to dream after turnaround victory

Wales 3 Belgium 1. A week has passed since Britain voted for Brexit but it does not look as though the news has yet reached France.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

Jeff Hendrick: We have got to be better at keeping the ball

Jeff Hendrick has told the Republic of Ireland they have nothing to lose in their do-or-die Euro 2016 clash with Italy.

Sun, 19 Jun, 2016

Ciaran Clark now looking beyond own goal nightmare

As he parted from his media inquisitors, Ciaran Clark bemoaned the fleeting time he’d had with his family around the Sweden game.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2016

Zinedine Zidane: My positivity was the game-changer

Saturday’s Champions League final penalty shoot-out victory brought almost instant glory for Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, while Atletico Madrid and their boss Diego Simeone were dealt the cruellest of hammerblows.

Mon, 30 May, 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

Pep Guardiola: I’ll be judged at Bayern on whether I win Champions League

Pep Guardiola accepts his three-year spell as Bayern Munich manager will be judged on whether his team can win the Champions League before he leaves this summer.

Wed, 27 Apr, 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

New Atletico are still not matching the old

In the build-up to Friday’s La Liga game at Deportivo La Coruna, there was plenty of talk about a ‘new’ Atletico Madrid side again challenging for this season’s title.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Berbatov: We expected Arsenal to go wandering

Veteran striker Dimitar Berbatov says Monaco fully expected to exploit Arsenal’s wandering defence as they took control of their Champions League last 16 tie with a 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

Monaco make hay as Arsenal fail to perform

Former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov returned to haunt Arsenal as Monaco secured a 3-1 win in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie at the Emirates Stadium.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015