‘It didn’t sit very well’ – Baena admits Alvarez transfer request irked Atleti team-mates
Julian Alvarez pushed to join Barcelona before being forced to stay at Atletico Madrid, with his transfer request annoying his team-mates.
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Analysis: What next for Arsenal's Zubimendi as Atletico Madrid circle midfielder
It wasn't that long ago that the hiring of Martin Zubimendi was hailed as the final piece in the puzzle at Arsenal.
Arsenal set eye-opening Martin Zubimendi asking price as Chelsea plan to gazump Madrid duo
Arsenal are reported to set their asking price for midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with London rivals Chelsea said to have revived their interest in...
Alex Baena urges Arsenal star to join Atletico Madrid: ‘He’s the second best in the world’
Martin Zubimendi was part of Spain’s World Cup victory in the summer (Getty)
Alex Baena has urged Atletico Madrid to sign Martin Zubimendi and...
Chelsea confident of signing £60m rival midfielder during the January transfer window
Chelsea are reportedly confident they could secure a deal for Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi during the January transfer window, with the...
Frenkie de Jong smiles as he is subbed on while Alejandro Balde caught in awkward moment during Barcelona's win over Atletico Madrid
Frenkie de Jong was all smiles as he relayed instructions to the substitutes bench from manager Hansi Flick that he was going to play as a...
Back to square one: Simeone's decision on Álvarez stuns his assistant
Julian Alvarez is back to square one once again, after failing to use the match against Barcelona to win back the confidence of his Atletico Madrid...
Arsenal involved in stunning swap deal for World Cup winners
Arsenal remain interested in signing Julian Alvarez, with the Argentine forward having been linked with a move to the Emirates for some time....
Atletico Madrid consider Martin Zubimendi for January
According to Sport, Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Martin Zubimendi ahead of the January transfer window, with sporting director Mateu...
Flick's decision stuns Barcelona star
New footage from the match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid has revealed Alejandro Balde's reaction after he learned of coach Hansi Flick's...
‘So frustrated and annoyed' – Denmark boss reveals emotional phone call from Andreas Christensen
Denmark boss Brian Riemer has spoken about how upset Andreas Christensen is to miss out on the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures. Christensen...
'It didn’t sit very well' - Julian Alvarez's Atletico Madrid teammates 'annoyed' by public transfer plea to join Barcelona
Alex Baena has revealed that Julian Alvarez's public desire to join Barcelona during the summer transfer window severely annoyed his Atletico...
Deal worth 60 million: Chelsea rival Real Madrid for Spain star
Chelsea have entered the race to sign the Spain midfielder, joining Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on the list of clubs interested in acquiring...
Atletico Madrid joins race to sign Arsenal star in January
Martin Zubimendi could be facing an uncertain future at Arsenal, with Atletico Madrid reportedly preparing to make a move for the midfielder in the...
Atletico pursue Zubimendi as Arsenal consider swap deal
Atletico Madrid are showing an interest in Martin Zubimendi, with Arsenal potentially interested in a couple of Atletico players in return.
Frenkie de Jong opens up on Hansi Flick's decision to play him at right-back for Barcelona against Atletico
Frenkie de Jong has opened up on Hansi Flick's decision to send him on as a right-back at half-time of Sunday's win for Barcelona over Atletico...
Barcelona star leaves his national team in tears: I'm not ready
Andreas Christensen returned to action last Sunday, during the clash with Atletico Madrid, after playing 30 minutes in the La Liga match held at...
Arsenal identify Alex Baena as top target for next year, face Manchester City battle
Arsenal could prioritise a move for Alex Baena in 2027 and formulate a plan to tempt Atletico Madrid into a sale, with Manchester City also...
Arsenal set price for Chelsea to sign Martin Zubimendi after Real Madrid approach
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi (Picture: Getty)
Chelsea have revived their interest in Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi ahead of the...
"I didn't sleep all night": Palhinha reveals the night of anger that Barcelona ignited
On a night when sleep found no way to reach him, Atletico Madrid star Alex Baena broke his silence to express the scale of the pain and anger left...
A stunning surprise: Atletico Madrid open the door to a swap deal with Arsenal
Diego Simeone has not given up hope of bolstering Atletico Madrid's midfield with a heavyweight signing, as the Spaniard has placed Arsenal's...
Bayern Munich rival Real Madrid in Martin Zubimendi chase
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid are interested in signing 27-year-old Spanish international Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal next year.
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Arsenal and Atletico Madrid consider swap deal involving Martin Zubimendi and Julian Alvarez
Arsenal and Atletico Madrid could arrange a winter swap deal involving Martin Zubimendi and Julian Alvarez according to reports in Spain.
Atletico Madrid eye Arsenal outcast Martin Zubimendi
Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to offer Martin Zubimendi a way out of Arsenal.
Arsenal transfer news: Julian Alvarez pursuit revived as Martin Zubimendi exit expected
Arsenal's interest in an Atletico Madrid forward could be revived by a midfielder's expected January exit, but a reported £128m valuation makes any...
Simeone, Atlético have hitched their wagon to ineffectual Julián — and the end appears closer than ever
“Mi dulce condena.” “My sweet damnation.” This was the message on the tifo that Atlético de Madrid fans displayed in the Metropolitano's Fondo Sur...
Shadrack Addo scores in Atletico Madrid Câs draw with Tordesillas
Ghanaian midfielder Shadrack Addo was on target for Atletico Madrid C as they played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Atletico Tordesillas in the...
RB Leipzig set €80 million asking price for Arsenal transfer target
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Credits: Tkacik/SOPA Images/Shutterstock)
Arsenal are stepping up their interest in RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa...
4 positions in two weeks: Barcelona star forces his way into Flick's plans with exceptional numbers
Yesterday's match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid on Sunday saw a rare consensus around the Dutchman Frenkie de Jong, after the Barca player...
"Leniency and conversations": Catalan expert assesses the referee of the Barcelona-Atletico match
Barcelona claimed a precious 2-1 victory over hosts Atletico Madrid in the top clash of matchday 12 in the Spanish league, after overturning a...
4 positions in two weeks: Barcelona star forces himself on Flick with exceptional numbers
Yesterday's match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid on Sunday saw a rare consensus around the Dutchman Frenkie de Jong, after the Barca player...
Netherlands boss Xavi hails 'top' Frenkie de Jong but questions Hansi Flick's bizarre right-back experiment at Barcelona
Xavi Hernandez praises Frenkie de Jong as a top talent but admits surprise at Hansi Flick using the Barcelona star as a right-back against Atletico...
‘Frenkie de Jong is undervalued' – Xavi hails Barcelona star after Atletico Madrid win
Xavi Hernandez has been full of praise for Frenkie de Jong as he prepares to link up with the Barcelona star on intenational duty with the...
Xavi impressed by Flick's innovation: reveals the truth about De Jong's new position
No one expected to see Frenkie de Jong in that position, a right-back in the top-of-the-table clash against Atletico Madrid. This was the...
Atletico Madrid willing to wait for Alvarez to hit form
Julian Alvarez has had a difficult spell at Atletico Madrid, but Diego Simeone says the striker has the team's full trust.
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Flick: Barcelona’s LaLiga three-peat quest a long road
Barcelona signed off for the international break with a 2-1 win over rivals Atletico Madrid, a result that sent them top of LaLiga.
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On video: Raphinha breaks Barcelona's joy at the Metropolitano after reproach from Yamal and De Jong
Barcelona collected all three points from the Wanda Metropolitano, sealed top spot, and everyone celebrated the historic comeback against Atletico...
King of assists: Yamal ahead of Harry Kane in a European battle
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal left his mark during the 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday evening, in the 12th round of La Liga.
Gavi has cheeky praise for Frenkie de Jong after Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid
Barcelona midfielder Gavi had some cheeky words of praise for Frenkie de Jong following his performance in the 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on...
"The mastermind behind the victory": "The maestro" Pedri shines on the night of the win over Atletico Madrid
Pedri, the Barcelona star, received high praise following his side's match against Atletico Madrid yesterday, Sunday, which Barca won 2-1 in La Liga.
Simeone's puzzle against Barcelona: why did he leave the fifth substitution on the bench?
Atletico Madrid's defeat to Barcelona was not merely the loss of three points in the race for the top spot, but a moment that exposed a mystery...
One card for Barcelona opens fire: Atletico accuse the referee of double standards
Despite Atletico Madrid's players acknowledging that Barcelona deserved their 2-1 victory in the clash between the two sides at the Metropolitano...
How to get Elche vs Atletico Madrid tickets: LaLiga prices, fixture information, last-minute sales & more
How to book tickets to the LaLiga match of Elche vs Atletico Madrid, including ticket prices, stadium information, line-ups and more on GOAL.
A single card for Barcelona opens fire: Atletico accuse the referee of double standards
Despite Atletico Madrid's players acknowledging that Barcelona deserved their 2-1 win in the encounter between the two sides at the Metropolitano...
Randal Kolo Muani just raised an important Tottenham question
Ex-Tottenham star Randal Kolo Muani provided an assist on Sunday as Juventus drew 2-2 with Fiorentina in Serie A.The match would ultimately be...
Barcelona star dodges question about three-point gap with Real Madrid
Barcelona's hard-fought 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid served as a major morale boost for the Catalan side's dressing room, something expressed by...
Video: "A Ronaldo fan in the heart of Barcelona": Fermin Lopez copies Cristiano's celebration against Atletico Madrid
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez sparked considerable controversy after he celebrated in the style of Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, having found...
Baena breaks his silence and defends Álvarez after the painful night against Barcelona
At a time when criticism was pouring in on Julian Alvarez from every direction after the defeat to Barcelona, a voice emerged from inside the...
Caught in the trap: a shocking rating hits Raphinha despite Barcelona's return
Barcelona turned the tables on Atletico Madrid to secure a precious 2-1 win at the Metropolitano on Sunday evening, after Fermin Lopez scored twice...
Fermin Lopez sends defiant message as Barcelona star downs Atletico Madrid with match-winning brace
Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and retain their spot at the top of La Liga.
Gavi: the Atlético Madrid match was like a war, and we settled it thanks to this
Barcelona's hard-fought 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid provided a major morale boost for the Blaugrana players, something confirmed by Barca star...
'Lacklustre' - Raphinha slammed by Spanish media despite Barcelona comeback win vs Atletico Madrid
What the Spanish media said about Barcelona star Raphinha after he endured a frustrating night during their 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid.
Pau Cubarsi explains how Barcelona fixed 'disconnected' first-half display at half-time to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and restore three-point La Liga lead
Pau Cubarsi has explained how Barcelona fixed their first-half display at half-time to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 and restore their La Liga lead.
'He was willing' - Hansi Flick hails Barcelona grit and reveals Frenkie de Jong SACRIFICE in vital victory over Atletico Madrid
Hansi Flick praised Frenkie de Jong's tactical sacrifice during Barcelona's 2-1 La Liga win against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano.
Diego Simeone pleads for patience with Julian Alvarez as Atletico Madrid striker fluffs his lines in Barcelona defeat
Diego Simeone backed Julian Alvarez after the Atletico Madrid striker missed key chances in a 2-1 La Liga loss to Fermin Lopez-inspired Barcelona.
Pau Cubarsi explains how Barcelona ‘fixed things' at half-time against Atletico
Pau Cubarsi spoke about how Barcelona turned things around against Atletico Madrid on Sunday after playing his part in a 2-1 win at the...
Did Hansi Flick get it right in Barcelona's victory over Atletico Madrid?
When you play Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid away from home, coming out of the lion's den with a win is a plus no matter how you look at it. For...
Atlético Madrid 1-2 FC Barcelona: Takeaways
Atlético Madrid lost at home for the second time in the space of five days as FC Barcelona took advantage of a poor second half from Diego...
Lopez Gets 9, Yamal With 8.5 | Barcelona Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Atletico Madrid
Barcelona clashed heads with Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in La Liga....
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: The tactics board - Fermin Lopez exploits the half-spaces to dismantle Simeone's block
Elite tactical breakdown of Barcelona's 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid. Discover how Fermín López and Hansi Flick overcame Diego Simeone's 4-4-2...
Hansi Flick talks Barcelona's ‘lack of intensity' and Frenkie de Jong the right-back after Atletico win
Hansi Flick oversaw a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Barcelona won a big game at the top of the table before the international break....
I'm not inside his body but I'll wait for him: what did Simeone say about Alvarez after Barcelona's comeback?
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, expressed his pride in his players' performance despite the 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at the...
A Madrid newspaper praises Flick: 3 bold decisions that made Barcelona's comeback!
Germany's Hansi Flick, Barcelona's manager, turned the balance of the clash against Atletico Madrid, after his bold half-time decisions gave his...
Diego Simeone looks for positives from ‘‘extraordinary” Atleti performance despite defeat to Barcelona
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his players after their 2-1 home loss to Barcelona at the Metropolitano in La Liga on Sunday night....
Three talking points from Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona as Fermin Lopez double seals win
Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Sunday in a huge game at the top of the table in La Liga. Fermin Lopez was the...
Atletico 1-2 Barcelona match review: Fermin Lopez and Pedri rescue unconvincing Barca
Fermin Lopez scored a brace and Pedri ran the show as an unconvincing Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 to go five points clear in La Liga.
Fermín López demolishes Atlético Madrid's defences on the night of the "fake Mourinho"
Barcelona secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in matchweek 12 of La Liga, on a night that featured numerous technical and tactical...
"The result is painful": Atletico Madrid captain identifies the reason behind the defeat to Barcelona
Koke, the Atlético Madrid captain, identified the reason for his side's defeat to Barcelona, two goals to one, in the match that brought the two...
Fermin nets brace as Barcelona beat Atleti to extend LaLiga lead
Fermin Lopez's brace inspired Barcelona to a 2-1 comeback LaLiga victory over Atletico Madrid, establishing a three-point lead at the top of the...
"The result is painful": Atletico Madrid captain identifies the reason for the defeat against Barcelona
Koke, the Atlético Madrid captain, identified the reason behind his side's defeat to Barcelona by two goals to one in the match that brought them...
Analysis: López demolishes Atlético Madrid's defences on a night of the "fake Mourinho"
Barcelona secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the 12th round of the Spanish league, on a night that featured many technical and...
‘Worth half a goal' – Fermin Lopez hails Lamine Yamal's assist as Barcelona beat Atletico
Fermin Lopez hailed Lamine Yamal for his excellent pass that set up Barcelona's winner in a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday night in La...
Between forgiveness and reproach: did Julian Alvarez let down Atletico Madrid's fans against Barcelona?
Barcelona's clash was not merely another footballing test for Julian Alvarez, the Atletico Madrid striker, but came at an exceptional moment for...
Atlético de Madrid 1 – 2 FC Barcelona: Player Ratings
Atlético de Madrid started hot but faded badly as FC Barcelona won a highly-anticipated top-of-the-table clash in LaLiga on Sunday. Giuliano...
After avoiding the trap: a stunning assessment of the referee of the Barcelona and Atlético Madrid clash
Referee Alberola Rojas officiated the match between Atletico Madrid and their guests Barcelona, which ended in a 2-1 win for the Catalan side in...
Video: a centenary with a taste of revenge: Fermin saves Barcelona and sinks Atletico to Mourinho's benefit!
Barcelona secured a valuable 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the match that brought them together in the tenth round of the Spanish league.
Barcelona player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Fermin Lopez double secures vital win for Flick's men
Detailed Barcelona player ratings from their 2-1 LaLiga win over Atletico Madrid. Fermin Lopez scores twice as Hansi Flick's side remains top of...
Video: a centenary with a taste of revenge: Fermin saves Barcelona and sinks Atletico in Mourinho's favour!
Barcelona secured a valuable 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the match between the two sides in the tenth round of the Spanish league.
Simeone looks for positives from ‘‘extraordinary” Atleti despite Barcelona defeat
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his players after their 2-1 home loss to Barcelona at the Metropolitano in La Liga on Sunday night....
Abou Trika criticises Barcelona's performance against Atletico: their defence is street-level but they are lucky
Mohamed Aboutrika, the former Egyptian football star and analyst on beIN Sports, criticised Barcelona's defensive display during the first half of...
García's anger exposes the Barcelona star's blunders against Atlético
Barcelona suffered an early blow against Atletico Madrid, conceding a goal in the ninth minute of the clash between the two sides at the...
"He copied his celebration": Griezmann reacts warmly to Giuliano Simeone's goal against Barcelona
Antoine Griezmann, the French Orlando City player, reacted to the goal scored by his former side, Atletico Madrid, against Barcelona in the...
Barcelona his favourite testing ground: Julian Alvarez continues the torture show
Barcelona suffered an early blow in their eagerly awaited clash against Atletico Madrid, after the hosts managed to find the net and open the...
Video: Alvarez assists and Simeone scores: an early lead ignites the Atletico and Barcelona clash
Atletico Madrid opened the scoring against Barcelona during the match held at the Metropolitano stadium, as part of matchday 15 of the Spanish...
30 minutes only: Flick reveals a stunning surprise regarding Eric Garcia before the Atletico clash
Hansi Flick, the German manager of Barcelona, has revealed the reasons behind his selections for the starting line-up in the clash with Atletico...
Simeone ignores a historic achievement against Barcelona and reveals his weapon to bring down Flick
Argentine Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid's head coach, spoke about his side's preparations to face Barcelona on Sunday evening, stressing the...