Despite trailing by a goal in the first leg of the fixture, Atlético Madrid somehow managed to turn the tables in a cagey battle against Inter Milan. It was nearly a decade since there had been a penalty shootout in this stage of the competition, and now there have been two in as many days. …
For football fans, January is not only looked forward to as the start of a new year but also signals the onset of the winter transfer window – the soap opera of football. All leagues around the world have this one-month window of opportunity to strategically maneuver and secure the missing pieces for their ambitions. …
Asian Handicap: Atlético Madrid -1.5 Atlético Madrid has won 14 of their last 20 matches, demonstrating their good form. They have scored 2 or more goals in 13 of their past 20 matches, indicating offensive prowess. Sevilla has lost 4 consecutive matches and conceded 2 or more goals in 10 of their last 21 matches. …
Atletico Madrid look to climb back into the top 4 of the La Liga table when they travel to face a relegation-threatened Granada side at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes on Monday (January 22). Diego Simeone’s side are coming off the back of a thrilling win over rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey …
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak had a night to forget as he conceded five goals in his side’s 5-3 loss to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. In what was a heavily entertaining, action-packed game with thrills and spills, Oblak was made to look like a fool. He couldn’t really do much about …
We all have someone in our life to look up to, right? And if you’re a footballer, who better to seek inspiration from than a certain David Beckham? Sure, you can try to imitate his technique, ball control, and those curled free kicks, but those are much easier said than done. So, why not start …
Alvaro Morata has had a rollercoaster of a career so far. The Spaniard has the reputation for being a bit of a journeyman. He’s played in four major European clubs in his career, stretched over five transfers. That involves playing for both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. The Madrid-born footballer started out as a child …
Football is a sport that is loved and enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It needs no introduction. Put simply, football is a game that requires skill, endurance, and teamwork, and it can bring people together in a way that few other activities can. But it is not always happy-go-lucky in the sport. …
Vinicius Junior has been on fire form this year. The Brazilian has scored 4 and assisted 1 in the 6 games that he has played for Real Madrid this season – and with these goals and assists come celebrations. One of his iconic celebrations this year is the Brazilian Samba, a type of dance that …
There was a major outcry calling out racism in Brazil and internationally when Vinicius Jr., the Real Madrid star footballer came under racist (particularly anti-black comments) on Friday. On the 15th of September, Pedro Bravo, the president of the Spanish Football Agents’ Association (AEAF) and a huge Atletico Madrid fan, told the winger to “stop …
Creative takes on traditional kit designs have not always been welcomed warmly by football fans over the past few years. In most cases, it has not merely been a case of supporters being sticklers for tradition rather clubs and designers have predominantly failed to offer attractive re-creations of classic football shirts. When Nike experimented with …
Sunday night’s Champions League final belonged to Thibaut Courtois whose influential performance in goal aided Real Madrid in securing their record-breaking 14th UCL title. The Belgian international stood tall to make 9 saves on the night to cap off an excellent, old fashioned defensive shift from Los Blancos. His two saves to deny Mo Salah …
Following a narrow scoreline in the first leg of the UCL Quarter-Finals, the tie was still up for grabs for both Man City and Atletico Madrid in the second leg on Wednesday. The English side led 1-0 on aggregate after Kevin De Bruyne sent them ahead during the first leg. With Atletico opting to park …
When the UCL Quarter Final draws were made, Man City’s pairing with Atletico Madrid anticipated a conflict of styles in many ways. On one hand, there is City who are known for its possession-based game and is coached by Pep Guardiola who popularized the ‘tiki-taka’ system of fast build-up play using the acquired possession. On …
Atletico Madrid in true ‘Atletico’ fashion pulled off a memorable victory in the Champions League at Old Trafford last night. On the back of a 1-1 first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano, the Colchoneros scored in the 40th minute and held on for a 1-0 victory against Manchester United. The win itself was classic Diego …
The final round of UCL RO16 2nd legs kicked off on Tuesday with the blockbuster tie. Familiar foes Cristiano Ronaldo and Atletico Madrid faced off once again, as the Spanish side visited Old Trafford to take on Manchester United. The 1-1 draw played out in Madrid meant that it was all left to be played …
Formerly of Atletico Madrid, Newcastle fullback Kieran Trippier enjoyed a truly memorable time in Spain. The highlight of his stint was undoubtedly the Colchoneros’ La Liga triumph last season, as they lifted the trophy for the first time in 8 years. Trippier, who is currently out of action due to a metatarsal injury, recently featured …