Madrid can show growth in Clasico: Alonso
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said his team are arriving at Sunday鈥檚 La Liga Clasico in better shape after correcting mistakes made in their derby thrashing by Atletico Madrid...
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Arsenal's Gyokeres 'hungry' to build on Champions League double
Viktor Gyokeres says he is eager to respond to manager Mikel Arteta's call to take his goal-scoring momentum into the Premier League, after Tuesday's impressive performance against Atletico Madrid.
Atletico aim to convince Alvarez they belong among elite
Julian Alvarez has established himself as Atletico Madrid鈥檚 key player but the club still need to prove to the Argentina international they belong among Europe鈥檚 elite and can fulfil his ambitions...
Barca claim Liga lead, Atletico rise to fourth
Barcelona moved top of La Liga on Saturday after Ronald Araujo struck deep in stoppage time to snatch the champions a 2-1 win over Girona.
Sevilla rout 'horrendous' Barca
Spanish champions Barcelona collapsed in a shock 4-1 demolition at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga, with Alexis Sanchez scoring against his former side and Robert Lewandowski missing a penalty for the visitors.
Madrid's Carvajal Clasico doubt after calf injury
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal is set to miss around a month after the club diagnosed him with a calf injury on Sunday, making him a doubt for the Clasico in October.
Atletico thrash Madrid in gripping derby
Julian Alvarez struck twice to earn Atletico Madrid an emphatic 5-2 derby victory over La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday, ending their rivals' perfect start to the season.
Barca ease to Getafe win, Atletico held after missed penalty
Ferran Torres struck twice for champions Barcelona as they beat Getafe 3-0 on Sunday to stay on Real Madrid's tails at the top of La Liga.
Madrid overturn Mallorca as Atletico held
Real Madrid claimed a third straight La Liga victory with a 2-1 triumph over Real Mallorca on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
Atletico playing catch-up after poor start
Atletico Madrid overhauled their squad this summer in the hope of being able to compete with giants Barcelona and Real Madrid for the Spanish title but have started La Liga with one point from a possible six.
Atletico beaten by Espanyol in La Liga 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.
Atletico sign Raspadori from Napoli
Atletico Madrid have signed Italy forward Giacomo Raspadori from Serie A champions Napoli on a five-year contract, the La Liga club announced on Monday.
Five talking points as La Liga begins
With Real Madrid aiming to wrestle the Spanish title back from champions Barcelona, AFP Sport looks at five talking points as the La Liga season begins on Friday.
Cardoso hoping to make history as first US player at Atletico
New Atletico Madrid signing Johnny Cardoso said Thursday he wants to 鈥榤ake history鈥� as the first player from the United States at the club.
Atletico cash in on Madrid's Bernabeu concert woes
Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.
Atletico agree deal for Argentina international Almada
Spanish football club Atletico Madrid announced Tuesday an agreement with Brazilian outfit Botafogo to sign 2022 World Cup winner Thiago Almada.
Four Atletico ultras get suspended jail for Vinicius effigy
Four Atletico Madrid ultras have been handed suspended jail sentences for hanging a dummy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior from a bridge in what police deemed a 鈥榟ate crime鈥�, judicial sources said on Monday.
After Madrid penalty furore, football's lawmakers rule for retakes
Double-touched penalties, such as the disallowed kick by Julian Alvarez that helped knock Atletico Madrid out of the Champions League, should in future be retaken, international football's rule-making body said on Tuesday.
Griezmann extends Atletico contract
France's 2018 World Cup winning forward Antoine Griezmann has extended his Atletico Madrid contract until 2027, the Spanish club announced Monday.
Atletico record-breaker Sorloth hits four
Alexander Sorloth hit four goals in the first half-an-hour to power Atletico Madrid to a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday in La Liga.
Atletico thump Rayo
Atletico Madrid cruised to a 3-0 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano on Thursday as they bounced back from defeat at Las Palmas last weekend.
Trophies are what count: Flick before Atletico cup clash
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday his team will be judged on what silverware they win this season, regardless of how entertaining their football is.
Griezmann鈥檚 title dream on brink as Atletico visit Espanyol
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has never lifted the Spanish title despite a superb career in La Liga and his chances are in danger of slipping away once more.
Flick demands 'focus' ahead of crunch Atletico clash
Hansi Flick warned his Barcelona stars they need to focus to avoid crumbling against Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga as they have in their previous two meetings this season.
Penalty controversy as Real reach quarters
Real Madrid produced a gritty display to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-2 win on penalties against rivals Atletico Madrid, following a 1-0 defeat after extra time on Wednesday.
Atletico 'still alive' in battle against Madrid and history
Atletico Madrid stare down both bitter city rivals Real Madrid and the weight of history as they aim to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Real edge Atletico in Champions League derby
Real Madrid eked out a 2-1 home victory over crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid, while Arsenal and Aston Villa scored emphatic first-leg victories as the Champions League last 16 kicked off on Tuesday...
Diaz gives Madrid small edge over Atletico in derby clash
Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last 16 first-leg win on Tuesday.
Atletico hoping Alvarez can end Real heartbreak in Europe
For Atletico Madrid it has been a repetitious and painful tale whenever they have faced city rivals Real Madrid in Europe, but they signed Julian Alvarez to try and rip up the script.
Atletico go top after Madrid stumble at Betis
La Liga champions Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday, which coach Carlo Ancelotti said was a 鈥榖ig blow鈥� to their title defence, while Atletico Madrid took advantage to move top of the table.
