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.
Argentina star Julian Alvarez has been urged to snub a potential move to Arsenal in favour of joining Chelsea as rumours of a Premier League return gather pace. Despite Atletico Madrid's firm stance on keeping the World Cup winner, the former Manchester City man has been told he would thrive in the long-term project at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham’s goalkeeping issues were in the spotlight again on Sunday as Guglielmo Vicario found himself in the crosshairs of Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher. The drama unfolded in the 18th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up to take a free-kick, curling a right-footed effort past Vicario for the opening goal of the game, drawing huge criticism from Carragher.
Abdelkabir Abqar addressed the controversial red card he received during Getafe’s clash with Atletico Madrid after grabbing Alexander Sorloth in a sensitive area while the ball was out of play. Following a VAR review, referee Ortiz Arias sent the defender off, leaving Getafe a man down in the match eventually won 1–0 by Atletico through a goal from Nahuel Molina.
Atletico Madrid director Mateu Alemany has broken his silence on Julian Alvarez, insisting the forward will stay at the club despite growing interest heading into the summer transfer window. Alemany firmly dismissed any talk of a move for the Argentine star, whose ambiguous comments recently sparked rumours of a summer exit from the Metropolitano.
Antoine Griezmann and his Atletico Madrid team-mates swapped their training gear for flat caps in a stunning collaboration with Netflix. The partnership aims to promote the upcoming film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' and will be a theme for their match against Getafe.
Paris Saint-Germain are seriously considering a summer move for Julian Alvarez, joining a heated race alongside Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea. The news comes after Alvarez sent shockwaves through the Metropolitano by admitting he is unsure if he will still be an Atletico Madrid player next season.
Atletico Madrid have officially ushered in a bold new era following the formal completion of Apollo Sports Capital’s majority takeover on Thursday. While the boardroom reshuffle marks a significant structural shift for the La Liga giants, the most eye-catching news for the Rojiblancos faithful is the emotional return of cult hero David Villa to the capital.
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