Atletico Madrid news

Thorough medical tests put an end to the controversy

Eric Garcia has issued a defiant response to critics who suggest 10-man Atletico Madrid made life easy for Barcelona during their vital victory in a drama-filled match at the Metropolitano. A late, fortuitous goal from Robert Lewandowski secured all three points for the Blaugrana, capitalising on Real Madrid’s slip-up against Mallorca earlier in the day.

An amazing leap forward with Blugrana

Olmo believes La Liga is still up for grabs

Barcelona have taken a massive step towards the La Liga title after a dramatic and controversial evening at the Metropolitano saw them secure a late victory over Atletico Madrid. The result moves Hansi Flick’s side seven points clear at the summit, but Atletico goalkeeper Juan Musso did not hold back in his post-match assessment after he felt the game was fundamentally altered by the officials, particularly regarding the red card shown to a team-mate.

Cancelo played a key role in the decisive victory

A scathing verdict on the crisis in Italian football

Barcelona manager leaves the future of Lewandowski and Rashford in doubt

Montero believes the referee made as few mistakes as possible

Barcelona took a massive step toward the La Liga title with a gritty 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid, but the post-match talk has been dominated by Lamine Yamal's reaction. Despite the significance of the result, the teenage sensation appeared visibly frustrated at the final whistle and headed straight for the tunnel.

Why did the referee reverse his decision to send off Gerard Martin?

Real Madrid's struggles are the key

The Polish star has come through a difficult period