Atletico and Real share spoils in Madrid derby stalemate
It was honours even in the first Madrid derby of the season as Atletico and Real played out a goalless draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.
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Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane confident Eden Hazard will prove his worth
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has backed Eden Hazard to rise to the challenge if called upon in the derby against Atletico.
Barcelona fined 300 euros by Spanish Football Federation over Griezmann transfer
Barcelona have been handed a fine of 300 euros (£270) by the Spanish Football Federation for the way the club handled the transfer of Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid.
Maurizio Sarri frustrated as Juventus concede late equaliser
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri admitted his disappointment after his side surrendered a two-goal lead to be held 2-2 by Atletico Madrid in Champions League Group D.
Hector Herrera’s late strike earns Atletico Madrid draw with Juventus
Atletico Madrid substitute Hector Herrera grabbed a late equaliser as his side came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Juventus in Champions League Group D at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Juve boss Sarri ‘absolutely determined’ to secure victory over Atletico Madrid
Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri knows his side must show “absolute determination” if they are to start their Champions League campaign with a positive result at Atletico Madrid.
Mauricio Pochettino has ‘no problem’ with Kieran Trippier after Spurs comments
Mauricio Pochettino has played down talk of a potential rift between him and former Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier, who criticised his old club on international duty.
Peterhead boss McInally: Redman had Robertson in his Poch-et!
It’s been a meteoric rise for Andy Robertson – in the space of a few years he’s gone from facing the Blue Toon to Barcelona.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Tottenham are pondering their next move as Christian Eriksen’s contract negotiations leave the club facing a difficult decision, the Mirror reports. Spurs look to have two choices: either sell one of their best midfielders this summer, or allow the remainder of his contract to run down if he will not agree to a new one and risk losing him for nothing next season, the paper says. Real Madrid and Inter Milan are both said to interested in the 27-year-old.
Aberdeen kids see off Atletico Madrid 3-1
Aberdeen's rising stars of the future have defeated Spanish giants Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a tournament in Portugal.
Graham Hunter: Boyd, Miller and Alvaro Morata?
Atlético Madrid’s striker Álvaro Morata makes me recall a boisterous and boozy dinner I had in Fulham back in 2006.
Graham Hunter: Atletico dangerman Diego out to win no matter what Costa
I only hope you were watching. I hope you thrilled to every last second of Atlético Madrid becoming the ninth Spanish winner of the European Supercup in the last 10 finals.
Graham Hunter: Tears plus massive love-ins with fans as ‘kids’ leave stage
Although they are the two men of the moment one looks like a kid and the other still bears the nickname The Kid.
Finals reckoning for Griezmann as striker eyes his Bleus heaven
The Europa League final on Wednesday should be the ultimate “boy done good” story for Antoine Griezmann.
Diego Costa suffers hamstring injury as Atletico are drawn against Arsenal
Diego Costa has picked up a hamstring injury but Atletico Madrid have yet to reveal whether the striker could be a doubt to face Arsenal in the Europa League semi-finals.
Arsenal land toughest draw of all with Atletico Madrid Europa League test
Arsenal must do it the hard way in their bid for Europa League glory after drawing favourites Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals.
Atletico Madrid reach semi-finals despite defeat in Lisbon
Atletico Madrid overcame a scare to see off the challenge of a fired-up Sporting Lisbon and book their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Atletico Madrid reach semi-finals despite defeat in Lisbon
Atletico Madrid overcame a scare to see off the challenge of a fired-up Sporting Lisbon and book their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Atletico Madrid reach semi-finals despite defeat in Lisbon
Atletico Madrid overcame a scare to see off the challenge of a fired-up Sporting Lisbon and book their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Diego Simeone delighted as Atletico Madrid make Europa League last four
Diego Simeone expressed his pride after Atletico Madrid booked their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League despite a 1-0 defeat to Sporting Lisbon.
Diego Simeone delighted as Atletico Madrid make Europa League last four
Diego Simeone expressed his pride after Atletico Madrid booked their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League despite a 1-0 defeat to Sporting Lisbon.
Diego Simeone delighted as Atletico Madrid make Europa League last four
Diego Simeone expressed his pride after Atletico Madrid booked their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League despite a 1-0 defeat to Sporting Lisbon.
Arsenal draw Atletico Madrid in Europa League semi-finals
Arsenal have been drawn against favourites Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Arsenal draw Atletico Madrid in Europa League semi-finals
Arsenal have been drawn against favourites Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Arsenal draw Atletico Madrid in Europa League semi-finals
Arsenal have been drawn against favourites Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
Graham Hunter: Football fans? They’re all hypocrites. What do you mean like me!
As a feisty, some have said chippy, Scot I can freely admit that, much though I love my adopted country, there are dozens of people around Spain who to this day don’t know how close I came to chinning them when i first arrived to live here all those years ago.
Graham Hunter: Beating Atlético was best birthday present Sevilla could imagine
Sevilla FC turned 128 on Thursday. So if you want to sing Happy Birthday in Spanish to the same tune we use in the UK and send it to them, go right ahead: “Cumpleaños feliz, cumpleaños feliz ...”
Graham Hunter: Señor Simmie was mad for Madrid derby day
I do hope Gothenburg legend Neil Simpson had a happy, noisy, raucous birthday on Wednesday – he’s one of our club’s all-time greats not only for his feats on the pitch but for how he’s training youngsters in the Pittodrie Academy to be part of our future.
Leicester lost their Champions League quarter-final, so let’s focus on Atletico Madrid’s stunning stadium instead
One perk of Champions League success is undoubtedly the travelling the fans get to do, and for many Leicester fans, this will have been their first experience of Atletico Madrid’s Vicente Calderon.
Graham Hunter: Never mind Total Football, enjoy Toto’s football at Celta
Another disciple of the Bielsa coaching tree is the hottest managerial prospect in La Liga