Jose Gimenez’s stoppage-time header delivered Atletico Madrid a dramatic 2-1 win over Inter Milan, handing the Italians their first Champions League defeat this season. Julian Alvarez put Atletico ahead early as Diego Simeone’s side strengthened its top-eight hopes after a mixed start. Inter equalized through Piotr Zielinski, but faded late, and Gimenez rose to meet […]
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El Clásico: Mbappe’s Real Madrid aim to end Barca dominance
Last season Barcelona rolled to four Clasico victories over Real Madrid, but led by in-form striker Kylian Mbappe, Los Blancos are aiming to redress the balance on Sunday in La Liga.
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Atletico thrashes Real Madrid in gripping derby
Julian Alvarez struck twice to earn Atletico Madrid an emphatic 5–2 derby victory over La Liga leaders Real Madrid, ending their rivals’ perfect start to the season.
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Simeone’s stuttering Atletico draw at Alaves
Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Alaves on Saturday, leaving them without a win in their first three La Liga matches. For the third consecutive game Diego Simeone’s side spurned a lead after his son Giuliano Simeone sent the team ahead early on. Carlos Vicente levelled from the spot.Atletico overhauled their squad […]
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Atletico already playing catch-up after poor LaLiga start
Atletico Madrid overhauled their squad this summer hoping to challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid for the Spanish title, but they have started La Liga with just one point from a possible six. Diego Simeone’s side visit Alaves on Saturday already playing catch-up after their worst start to a season since 2011—months before the Argentine coach […]
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Americans Abroad: Johnny Cardoso earns praise from Diego Simeone after Atletico debut
One position where the USMNT doesn’t lack for candidates is in central midfield. It’s the position that Tyler Adams has held for a long time, often in partnership with Yunus Musah, or together with Sebastian Berhalter and Luca de la Torre at the Gold Cup. The player everyone will be watching this fall is 23-year-old Johnny Cardoso, who has struggled mightily with the […]
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Atletico beaten by Espanyol in LaLiga opener
Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone’s men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign.
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Five talking points as Spain’s La Liga begins
With Real Madrid aiming to wrestle the Spanish title back from champions Barcelona, here are five talking points as the LaLiga season begins on Friday. Alonso’s challenge Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid were dismantled on a regular basis by rivals Barcelona last season, who triumphed in all four meetings between the sides as well as winning […]
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American at Atletico: Johnny Cardoso hopes to make history
New Atletico Madrid signing Johnny Cardoso says he wants to “make history” as the first player from the United States on the club’s first team.
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Johnny Cardoso moves to Atlético Madrid
Johnny Cardoso has completed a move to Atlético Madrid, leaving Betis after 18 months.