Barcelona have identified Julian Alvarez as their primary target to lead the line for the long-term, but the Catalan giants are not prepared to pay over the odds for the Atletico Madrid star. As Hansi Flick looks to reshape his squad for the upcoming campaign, the club have established a clear financial ceiling for the Argentine international.
Antoine Griezmann has completed a deal to sign for Orlando City, with a view to moving to MLS this summer, the club announced. The former France captain has been linked with a move to the Florida club for weeks, and traveled to the United States to seal a permanent switch Sunday night. He will pen a two year contract with the MLS franchise.
UEFA has formally dismissed a proposal from Premier League clubs to expand Champions League squad sizes following a significant backlash from their La Liga counterparts. The rejection comes despite concerns over player burnout and the increased physical demands of the newly expanded tournament format.
Jude Bellingham has delighted Real Madrid fans not just with his return to the pitch after a seven-week injury absence, but with his impressive linguistic skills. Following the recent Madrid derby victory, the talented midfielder conducted a two-minute interview entirely in fluent Spanish, discussing his frustrating spell on the sidelines, praising his teammates, and lauding the fans.
Alvaro Arbeloa has admitted to being "intentionally unfair" after leaving superstars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham on the bench for Real Madrid's thrilling 3-2 derby victory over Atletico Madrid. Despite declaring both players fully fit before the clash, the head coach opted for a cautious approach following their recent injury lay-offs. The decision sparked debate at the Bernabeu as Los Blancos continue their pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Real Madrid have again criticised the state of refereeing in La Liga after star midfielder Federico Valverde was sent off during Sunday night's 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan was handed a straight red card for a cynical trip on Alex Baena and will now serve a two-game domestic suspension, ruling him out of the upcoming clashes with Mallorca and Girona after the international break.
Nahuel Molina has once again proven why he is one of the most dangerous attacking full-backs in world football after producing a moment of magic in the Madrid derby. The Atletico Madrid star silenced the Santiago Bernabeu with a spectacular long-range strike that left the hosts reeling. Molina's goal comes just a week after he scored another stunner against Getafe.
Trent Alexander-Arnold lost his place in the starting XI for Real Madrid’s high-stakes derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday night in La Liga. Despite being a regular fixture in the side, the England international was a surprise name on the substitutes' bench as the lineups were announced at the Santiago Bernabeu after being sanctioned by manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
Atletico Madrid are exploring a summer move for Marseille star Mason Greenwood as they prepare for a potential overhaul of their attacking options. Diego Simeone is reportedly keen on the forward, who previously excelled in La Liga during a loan spell with Getafe.
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero gave little away about his future after the team's Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. Spurs won the second leg of their last-16 tie 3-2 but it was not enough as Diego Simeone's side progressed 7-5 on aggregate to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Diego Simeone has hailed Barcelona as the best attacking side in Europe after Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite a convincing aggregate win over Tottenham, the Atleti boss remains wary of Hansi Flick's side.
Igor Tudor picked up his first win since taking over as interim Tottenham boss on Wednesday as Spurs beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The victory was not enough to prevent Spurs from being knocked out of the competition but Tudor is still feeling good after ending his winless streak with the north Londoners.
Despite the painfully protracted league phase running through the first five months of the season and the play-off round providing some drama, for many the Champions League doesn't truly begin until the last 16 gets underway. If you are one of those fans, then you likely loved the past week or so of European action.
Micky van de Ven has painted a stark picture of the mood inside the Tottenham Hotspur dressing room, admitting that every player is "devastated" by the club's current freefall. With the north London side embroiled in an unlikely relegation scrap and facing a massive mountain to climb in the Champions League, the Dutch defender insisted the squad is desperate to stop the rot.
Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting task as they look to overturn a three-goal deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. Interim head coach Igor Tudor has revealed that January signing Conor Gallagher is a major doubt for the clash due to respiratory issues and a viral infection, though the coach is happy to have Cristian Romero back in the team.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has furiously dismissed rumours suggesting the squad has given up on their season amid a grim Premier League relegation battle. Speaking ahead of a crucial Champions League round of 16 tie against Atletico Madrid, the Dutchman passionately defended his teammates, insisting everyone at the club is fully committed to turning their dire situation around.
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant injury boost ahead of their crucial Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid. Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall has made a surprise return to full training two months ahead of schedule, having previously been ruled out until April following ankle surgery. His availability provides interim boss Igor Tudor with a vital extra creative option as the club seeks a European miracle.
Pedro Porro has defended Igor Tudor's unprecedented decision to replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky just 17 minutes into Tottenham's crushing Champions League round of 16 first leg loss to Atletico Madrid. The young goalkeeper was replaced after a disastrous start at the Metropolitano, in which the visitors fell behind by three goals. Porro has now revealed the dressing room's reaction to the unexpected tactical move.
Atletico Madrid
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
