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Ousmane Dembele’s late strike stuns Atletico, keeps Barcelona in pole position in La Liga

Ousmane Dembele broke the hearts of the fans at Wanda Metropolitano with a 90th minute goal, to save a point for Barcelona on the road.

MADRID — Three points from the Wanda Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid and Barcelona drew 1-1 in a matchup between the top two teams in La Liga.

1. Barca stay on course for the title
Diego Costa’s late header appeared to have swung the La Liga title race Atletico Madrid’s way, but substitute Ousmane Dembele’s even later equaliser keeps Barcelona top of the table in what was a slow burning 1-1 at the Wanda Metropolitano Saturday night.
Barca remain a point ahead of Atletico at the top of the…

Atletico Madrid welcome Diego Costa, Stefan Savic back from injury to face Borussia Dortmund

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann by saying he was the world’s best last season.

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone believes that Antoine Griezmann’s trophy haul in 2018 suggests he has is the best after 3-1 win over Bruges.

Craig Burley feels Antoine Griezmann’s comments are a bit arrogant when he said he’s at the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Diego Simeone feels every team have their own characteristics and must not try to play in Pep Guardiola or any other managers style.
Atletico Madrid have been given a boost ahead of their top-of-the-table Champions League clash at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday as striker Diego Costa and defender Stefan Savic have returned to training following injuries.
Costa, who scored in Atletico’s opening-game win away at Monaco and set up a goal in the 3-1 victory at home to Club Brugge, has been sidelined since hurting his hamstring against the latter on Oct. 3.
Montenegro centre-back Savic has been sidelined for six weeks since suffering…

Atletico Madrid welcome Diego Costa back to training; Borussia Dortmund’s Paco Alcacer a doubt

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann by saying he was the world’s best last season.

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone believes that Antoine Griezmann’s trophy haul in 2018 suggests he has is the best after 3-1 win over Bruges.

Craig Burley feels Antoine Griezmann’s comments are a bit arrogant when he said he’s at the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa to miss time with hamstring injury

Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa faces at least two weeks out with a hamstring injury sustained during the 3-1 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday.
“Diego Costa, who was substituted in the 69th minute against [Club Brugge], underwent a scan on Friday to find out the extent of the injury,” said a statement from Atletico.
“The report given by the club’s medical service says he has suffered an injury in his left hamstring. His time out will be determined by how the injury evolves.”

Costa…

Diego Costa: Antonio Conte behaviour at Chelsea reason for Atletico Madrid return

Craig Burley feels Antoine Griezmann’s comments are a bit arrogant when he said he’s at the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Diego Costa has criticised his former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, saying he left Stamford Bridge because of the Italian’s behaviour.
Costa was unveiled as an Atletico Madrid player for the second time in December, three months after it was agreed that he would leave Chelsea in a £57 million transfer.
The Spain international, who had to wait because of a ban on the La Liga side registering new players, had been told by Conte in a text message that he was no longer part of his plans at Chelsea.
“I…

Diego Costa withdraws from Spain squad for personal reasons

Spain coach Luis Enrique says that he rates both Diego Costa and Alvaro Morata and stresses that they have very different qualities.
Spain called up Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas to replace Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa for the upcoming UEFA Nations League encounters against England and Croatia.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Monday that Costa requested to be dropped for personal reasons.
Spain face England at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in Luis Enrique’s first game in charge, then host Croatia three days later at the Estadio Martinez Valero in Elche.
=÷ ¡Bienvenido, @AlvaroMorata! Nuestros internacionales empiezan a llegar a la concentración en la Ciudad del Fútbol =M

Diego Costa, Saul star as Atletico Madrid down rivals Real Madrid in UEFA Super Cup

Craig Burley explains how the absences of Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to embolden Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Super Cup triumph.
Atletico Madrid finally got the monkey off their back as they defeated local rivals Real Madrid 4-2 in the European Super Cup in Tallinn on Wednesday night to start the season with a trophy and perhaps give a glimpse of a changing of the guard in the Spanish capital.

Diego Costa’s double, coupled with Saul Niguez’s stunner and Koke’s composed fourth gave Los Rojiblancos a deserved victory.

While it might not make up for the heartache suffered in Lisbon and Milan in years gone by, it could…

Diego Costa, Atletico Madrid deliver statement of intent in Super Cup vs. Ronaldo-less Real Madrid

TALLINN, Estonia — Three thoughts on Champions League winners Europa League winners Atletico Madrid’s 4-2  in the UEFA Super Cup.

1. Atletico finally get one over their local rivals
Atletico Madrid finally won a European “derbi” with extra-time goals from homegrown midfielders Saul Niguez and Koke finally sealing a 4-2 UEFA Super Cup win over Real Madrid.
Wednesday night’s thriller at Tallinn’s A. Le Coq Arena swung back and forth and into extra time, with Diego Costa netting twice for…

Diego Costa’s first-minute strike fastest ever in UEFA Super Cup

Diego Costa’s first-minute goal for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid on Wednesday was the fastest ever in a UEFA Super Cup.
The Spanish international gave the defending Europa League titleholders the lead just 49 seconds into the match at A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia. 
Costa wrestled past Real defenders Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane and powered a high-angle shot past goalkeeper Keylor Navas to hit the top of the net.

Real replied with a Karim Benzema header and a Ramos penalty,…

Diego Costa doesn’t fit Spain style, but sometimes they need a battering ram

Spain managed to walk away with three points against Iran, but the FC crew explain how Iran managed to disrupt La Roja.

Spain’s Gerard Pique reflects on his 100 caps for Spain and insists the team will create even more history at the 2018 World Cup.
KALININGRAD, Russia — When visions of Spain in their trophy-winning heyday pop into the head, the first thought is of La Furia Roja’s slick passing midfield. The mind wanders to Xavi and Xabi Alonso, along with the still active tandem of David Silva and Andres Iniesta, starving opponents of the ball. Forwards are almost an afterthought.
Yet with Diego Costa spearheading Spain’s push into the 2018 World Cup knockouts after scoring three goals in two games, a striker is once again taking centre stage…

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