It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Man United eye Atletico’s Llorente on loan Sources have told ESPN that Manchester United are closing to signing Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes,
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Real Madrid outlasted Atletico Madrid in penalties to win the Supercopa after extra time finished 0-0. Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde produced one of the all-time classic red cards to prevent a certain goal for Atletico Madrid, so it’s only right we pay homage to some of the greatest examples of, er, gamesmanship. The Toe Poke
Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Real win Supercopa | Spurs fall flat vs. Liverpool | Juve hang on vs. Roma | Putting Aguero’s goals in context | Mata
Africa’s players were at the centre of a pulsating Crystal Palace-Arsenal clash in the English Premier League on Saturday, as fans witnessed the best and the worst of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Jordan Ayew rescued a point for the hosts. The Gunners have shown some improvement since Mikel Arteta took the reins at the Emirates Stadium,
3:55 PM ET Atletico Madrid battled back to beat Barcelona 3-2 in the semifinals of the Spanish Supercopa in Saudi Arabia on Thursday night in a wildly entertaining match that featured five second-half goals. Both teams fielded full-strength sides for the chance to play Real Madrid, who beat Valencia on Wednesday in the other semi,
Angel Correa’s late goal sees Atletico Madrid advance to the Spanish Super Cup final with a 3-2 win over Barcelona. Goals from Toni Kroos, Isco and Luka Modric confirm Real Madrid’s place in the Spanish Super Cup final. Steve Nicol says although Atletico got the 3-2 win over Barcelona, they shouldn’t be happy with their
Real Madrid outlasted Atletico Madrid in penalties to win the Supercopa after extra time finished 0-0. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Diego Simeone said Fede Valverde’s last-man challenge on Alvaro Morata won Real Madrid Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa as Atletico Madrid were beaten by their local rivals on penalties in Saudi Arabia. Valverde took out Morata in
The FC guys say the Spanish Super Cup lacked the atmosphere that a final should have. Real Madrid outlasted Atletico Madrid in penalties to win the Supercopa after extra time finished 0-0. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Two moments will be remembered from Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final: Sergio Ramos‘ winning penalty in the shootout, which saw
3:45 PM ET Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win the first edition of the revamped Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia following a goalless draw after extra time in a tense final on Sunday. Captain Sergio Ramos calmly sent Atletico keeper Jan Oblak the wrong way to
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Arsenal, Tottenham could fight for Lemar Both Arsenal and Tottenham will have had their ears pricked after Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone said
2:42 PM ET Defender Felipe was the hero of Atletico’s 2-1 win over Levante. EPA/DAVID FERNANDEZ Atletico Madrid made it three La Liga wins in a row by beating Levante 2-1 at home on Saturday to climb up to third in the standings following an action-packed game in which three goals were scored in the space
12:22 PM ET Atletico Madrid moved back into the top four in La Liga with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Real Betis on Sunday as they recorded back-to-back league victories for the first time since the beginning of September. Substitute Angel Correa put Atletico in front in the 58th minute, chasing down defender Alex Moreno
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol and Mark Donaldson react to Joao Felix being named the 2019 Golden Boy award winner. Alejandro Moreno weighs in on the hot takes from the weekend’s soccer action to see whether they are overreactions. Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix was once dubbed “the new Cristiano Ronaldo,” but he has achieved what
Manchester City and holders Liverpool face tough ties against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League round of 16 while holders Liverpool face Atletico Madrid. The draw in Nyon on Monday brought up some fascinating ties, with the heavyweights from England and Madrid
The FC crew debate which team should be considered the front-runner after the Champions League group stage. The FC crew debate whether Leicester winning the league or Liverpool finishing unbeaten is more realistic. Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG combine for 12 goals to round out the Champions League group stage. For the first time
5:05 PM ET Alvaro Morata and Atletico Madrid climbed back into the top four with a win on Saturday. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images Atletico Madrid moved back into the top four by earning a commanding 2-0 win at home to Osasuna on Saturday for their first victory in four La Liga games. Diego
Antoine Griezmann received a harsh welcome on his return to Madrid, but did the Atletico fans go too far? Atletico Madrid could still face punishment from the Spanish FA after their supporters abused former player Antoine Griezmann with “die” chants during Sunday’s Spanish league match against Barcelona. Reports initially suggested the club had escaped punishment after
By Rodrigo Faez and Alex Kirkland Antoine Griezmann received a harsh welcome on his return to Madrid, but did the Atletico fans go too far? Atletico Madrid are on the verge of completing a deal for Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, sources have told ESPN. The club will pay Atletico Paranaense around €30 million for the
5:17 PM ET Atletico Madrid’s problems deepened as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Villarreal in La Liga on Friday, stretching their winless run to four games in all competitions and further denting their fading hopes of getting back in the title race. Atleti’s €126 million ($138.88 million) signing Joao Felix failed to
By Moises Llorens and Julien Laurens Craig Burley says Thomas Tuchel’s man-management issues could dash PSG’s Champions League ambitions. Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani in January to bolster their attacking options, sources have told ESPN. Cavani, ranked the sixth best striker in the world in ESPN’s FC 100, is out