Atlético Madrid’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Metropolitano marked the first time in almost five months Cardoso has played 90 minutes. He put in another strong outing in central midfield, its second in five days, as he has regained his form following an ankle injury that required surgery and kept him out of the 2026 World Cup. He was not called up for the USMNT’s first camp since the World Cup.
atletico madrid
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho’s side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points. Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half for Los Blancos before Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David’s goals earned Diego Simeone’s Atletico victory, with Antonio Rudiger pulling […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Mac Allister caps Liverpool comeback to beat Atletico Madrid
Alexis Mac Allister did his case for an improved Liverpool contract no harm with the winner as Andoni Iraola got off to a winning Champions League start by beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday. Mac Allister expressed his frustration at not being offered a new deal on the eve of the match, but responded by […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Griezmann apologetic on emotional Atletico Madrid farewell
Orlando-bound Antoine Griezmann bade farewell to Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday after playing his final home match for the club, and apologised again for his decision to leave for Barcelona in 2019.
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Johnny Cardoso’s World Cup in jeopardy with ankle sprain
Johnny Cardoso is injured again.
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Johnny Cardoso set to keep starting spot for Atlético Madrid in second leg of semifinals
Johnny Cardoso, who has already established an American record for the longest appearance in the UEFA Champions League semifinals or final, is projected to become the first American to start both semifinals.
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi
For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final clash at Arsenal may go beyond booking a ticket to Budapest at the end of May. The Argentine forward, linked with a move to Arsenal as well as to Spanish champions Barcelona, has seemed at times to be getting itchy feet in […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal
Atletico Madrid and Diego Simeone have regularly tasted the sting of disappointment, even in what is the club’s golden age. They host Arsenal on Wednesday in the Champions League semi-finals chasing redemption after their crushing Copa del Rey final defeat little over a week ago. Tens of thousands of Atletico fans travelled down to Seville […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Griezmann soaking up last Atletico moments before ‘joy’ of Copa final
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann said he is soaking up all the small moments he can during his last weeks at the club, ahead of the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. The 35-year-old French star, Atletico’s all-time top goalscorer, is leaving at the end of the season to join MLS side Orlando City. Griezmann […]
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Atletico resist Barca comeback to reach Champions League semis
Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday’s 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres fired visitors Barca ahead inside 24 minutes but Ademola Lookman’s strike gave Atletico the edge in the gripping all-Spanish tie once again […]