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Why Atletico and Real were happy with Madrid derby draw. PLUS: When will Liverpool’s luck run out?

Another busy weekend in Europe means it’s time for another bumper edition of Monday Musings. Gab Marcotti is here to recap the big stories around soccer.

For Atletico’s Trippier, a goalless Madrid draw ultimately had it all

Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens break down Real Madrid’s 0-0 draw with derby rivals Atletico Madrid, including an underwhelming effort from Eden Hazard.
MADRID — By the end of this derbi, take my word for it, Kieran Trippier stood in the flash zone of the Wanda Metropolitano and gushed with enthusiasm for what he’d just been through.

The phrase “best derby I’ve ever played in” was the one he reached for. North London? Spurs vs. Arsenal? What are they?

I’m an optimist, a romantic, and therefore, sure, like everyone else I’d have loved Karim Benzema’s wonderful, towering header to have sneaked into the corner of the net or Trippier’s…

Laurens: Hazard, Real were disappointing in Madrid derby

Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens break down Real Madrid’s 0-0 draw with derby rivals Atletico Madrid, including an underwhelming effort from Eden Hazard.

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Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid played to a scoreless derby draw on Saturday that saw few offensive chances but solid goalkeeping efforts from both sides. 
The draw at Wanda Metropolitano did see Real go to the top of La Liga standings with 15 points, one ahead of surprise side Granada and third-place Atletico. 
Atletico’s record signing Joao Felix had some bright first-half chances on but was unable to connect on decent set-ups from Diego Costa and Thomas Partey.
Gareth Bale had a rather…

Madrid derby’s big storylines: Atletico’s big spending gives them an edge over ‘new’ Real

After losing 3-0 to PSG in Champions League, Craig Burley says Zinedine Zidane needs to do something to right the ship.

The first Madrid derby of the 2019-20 La Liga season has a lot riding on it because both sides of the Spanish capital want nothing more than to usurp Barcelona. But only one can.

If you drive west around Madrid, the city’s very own wacky racetrack, the M30, still takes you underneath the main stand at the stadium that was Atletico Madrid’s home for fifty years. The rest of it, though, has almost gone. Walls have been torn down, cables ripped out, a digger standing on the rubble of the old place where the pitch used to be. The bar that celebrated the double has gone, shutters down, and so has Resino’s place.

Soon they will start on the main stand, too, where the sign is…

Atletico’s ‘dynamic’ midfield key against Real

Craig Burley says Atletico Madrid are good enough to defeat Real Madrid despite getting off to a slow start in league play due to a strong midfield.

Power Rankings: Inter take over on top; Liverpool climb; Real, Atletico return

Antonio Conte’s Inter remain perfect in Serie A with a 2-0 win over Marco Giampaolo’s lackluster Milan. To watch Serie A subscribe to ESPN+.

Danilo D’Ambrosio’s header proved decisive as Inter Milan made it five wins from five. To watch Serie A subscribe to ESPN+.

With both Marcelo Brozovic and Romelu Lukaku scoring against AC Milan, Gab Marcotti outlines how the pair’s squabble after Slavia Prague might have come about.
The Serie A leaders claim top spot in Shaka’s latest countdown, while the European champions are on the up and there are five new entries!
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Dropping out: PSG, Barcelona, Dortmund, Sevilla, Tottenham
Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and watch Shaka defend his picks on ESPN FC TV, which airs daily on ESPN+.

Barcelona fined ¬300 over Griezmann transfer

With Lionel Messi set to miss more games with a groin injury, the FC crew question if Ernesto Valverde can turn Barca’s fortunes around.

Craig Burley says Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s struggles can only get worse if Lionel Messi’s injury against Villarreal sidelines the star man.

Julien Laurens questions where new Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann can fit in alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the team’s formation.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says hard work and a desire for more titles has given him longevity at the top after winning best men’s player at FIFA’s The Best awards.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have fined Barcelona €300 over irregularities regarding the transfer of Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid.
The competition committee of the RFEF ruled on Thursday that Barcelona were guilty of a “minor infringement” of article 126 of the disciplinary code when negotiating the signing of Griezmann in the summer.
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It ruled out giving Barcelona a one-match stadium ban…

Barca to appeal ¬300 fine over Griezmann deal

With Lionel Messi set to miss more games with a groin injury, the FC crew question if Ernesto Valverde can turn Barca’s fortunes around.

Craig Burley says Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s struggles can only get worse if Lionel Messi’s injury against Villarreal sidelines the star man.

Julien Laurens questions where new Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann can fit in alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the team’s formation.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says hard work and a desire for more titles has given him longevity at the top after winning best men’s player at FIFA’s The Best awards.
Barcelona will appeal the €300 fine handed down by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over alleged irregularities regarding the transfer of Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid, sources have told ESPN FC.
The competition committee of the RFEF ruled on Thursday that Barcelona were guilty of a “minor infringement” of article 126 of the disciplinary code when negotiating the signing of Griezmann in the summer.
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It…

Robson: Madrid derby will show Real’s true colours

ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains why this weekend’s Madrid derby is the best indication of whether or not Real Madrid have turned things around.

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