Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich laid down emphatic markers in their opening matches at the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday. PSG dispatched Atletico Madrid 4-0 in a heavyweight all-European encounter in Pasadena, while Bayern Munich tore through amateur outfit Auckland City 10-0 in a ruthless display in Cincinnati. PSG OUTCLASS ATLETICO Champions…
A slip, a double touch, a missed penalty. Just like that, Atletico Madrid endured yet another heartbreaking loss to rival Real Madrid in the Champions League. Julian Alvarez slipped and double-touched the ball while taking his penalty kick in the shootout against Madrid on Wednesday, resulting in the goal being erased after video review confirmed…
A brilliant strike by Brahim Diaz propelled Real Madrid to a 2-1 win against local adversary Atletico in their Champions League round of 16 first-leg encounter on Tuesday. The 15-time European champions have consistently held the upper hand against Atletico, who have managed just three victories in 11 UEFA competition encounters. Real Madrid had previously…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti voiced his frustration over the controversial VAR-awarded penalty that helped Atletico Madrid secure a 1-1 draw in their LaLiga derby on February 9. The Italian tactician suggested that the decision disrupted his team’s momentum and was yet another example of refereeing inconsistencies in Spain’s top-flight league. The heated Madrid derby…
Barcelona’s disappointing run continued as they slipped off the top of LaLiga, suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Despite the setback, coach Hansi Flick urged his team to learn from their mistakes and come back stronger after the winter break. The loss extended Barcelona’s winless streak to three LaLiga games, with…