Atletico Madrid news

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has called on the club's hierarchy to appoint Diego Simeone as their next permanent head coach to end the ongoing crisis at Stamford Bridge. Following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior after just 106 days, Gallas believes only a disciplined leader can transform the current squad into a group of "warriors".

Where are you headed, Julian Brandt? The departing BVB star has yet to decide where he will play next season, but one strong lead now points to Spain.

William Gallas has urged Chelsea to looking at plucking a head coach from La Liga to solve their ongoing crisis. The former defender believes the Blues need a "harsh" leader to transform their young squad into winners.

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is reportedly prioritising a move to Barcelona over Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The former Manchester City star is said to be reluctant to return to the Premier League and has identified Camp Nou as the ideal environment for him to take the next step in his career.

Pellegrino Matarazzo became the first American coach to win a major trophy in a top-five league Saturday, as his Real Sociedad side beat Atletico Madrid on penalties. Matarazzo is in his second season at La Real, and has taken the San Sebastian side to their first major trophy since 2019-2020 in a dramatic back-and-forth contest.

Sergio Aguero has weighed in on the growing transfer interest surrounding Julian Alvarez. The former Manchester City striker believes the Atletico Madrid forward would be better suited to Barcelona despite links with Arsenal.

Carlo Ancelotti has delivered a blow to Arsenal's European ambitions by overlooking the Gunners when naming his favourite to win the Champions League. The legendary Italian coach, a five-time winner of the competition as a manager and currently preparing for World Cup duties with Brazil, believes the trophy is destined for elsewhere this season.

How to watch the Copa del Rey final match between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, as well as kick-off time and team news

Antoine Griezmann is preparing for a deeply emotional farewell as he enters the final weeks of his storied Atletico Madrid career. The Frenchman, who is set to join Orlando City in MLS this summer, has admitted that the excitement of reaching the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad has helped him overcome the physical demands of an arduous season.

Barcelona has finalised its summer frontline strategy, focusing on a specific La Liga profile. While Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez remains the blockbuster priority, the sporting department is actively evaluating heavyweight alternatives should the deal collapse. Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi has now emerged as the primary candidate to fill the void, offering the physical presence and elite experience the club currently seeks.

Barcelona have officially lodged a formal complaint with UEFA following their Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid, citing "serious harm" to the club. Vice-president Rafa Yuste spoke out to justify the move, highlighting a series of refereeing decisions that the Catalan giants believe cost them dearly on the European stage.

Barcelona have reportedly initiated contact with Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth as Hansi Flick seeks a long-term successor for Robert Lewandowski. With the veteran Polish forward currently reconsidering his future ahead of his 38th birthday, the Spanish league leaders have identified the Norwegian international as a physically imposing and financially viable alternative.

Barcelona’s Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid has sparked a wave of internal reflection and external criticism, but few voices have been as loud as Christophe Dugarry's. The former France international has launched an extraordinary attack on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, questioning both his quality and his temperament.