Real Madrid got an away goal to snuff out the Atletico Madrid comeback and will now face Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3.
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Saul Niguez emphasises the role Atletico Madrid fans will play in his side’s comeback attempt against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin is set to miss the remainder of the La Liga season after being banned for three games for telling the match officials to “put on some glasses” as he was sent off late in Saturday’s 1-0 home win over Eibar.
With Atletico hanging on for victory following Saul Niguez’s second-half goal, Godin was booked in the 88th minute for arguing with a linesman over the awarding of a corner to the visitors. The Uruguayan then took the row to the fourth official and was shown…
Diego Simeone remains adamant that Leicester will be a challenge for Atletico, given their similar styles of play.
Didier Drogba’s getting back in on the action, Kevin De Bruyne shows off his skill and more in The Sweeper.
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Jamie Vardy failed to find the back of the net against Atletico last week .
Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin has told the Daily Mail that Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy would get into Diego Simeone’s side.
Atletico travel to Leicester City on Tuesday night looking to advance to the semifinals of the Champions League after winning the first leg 1-0.
Vardy, 30, starred for his club last season, scoring 24 goals as they clinched a shock Premier League title, and Godin rates the England international highly.
Asked if Vardy would get into the Atletico team, Godin…
Atletico Madrid moved into third place in La Liga after a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad ahead of this weekend’s Madrid derby.
Atletico Madrid moved into third place in La Liga after a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad ahead of this weekend’s Madrid derby.
Atletico has now won five straight and head to the Bernabeu to face rival Real playing some of their best football.
Atletico Madrid’s new-found goal machine Filipe Luis secured a harder than necessary 1-0 victory at home to Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.
Fernando Torres then somehow contrived to hit the post and hit into the side-netting when presented twice with an open goal moments later.
Yannick Carrasco and Angel Correa were also guilty of missing chances, but Atletico comfortably held on to all but seal Champions League football again next season.
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Mark Donaldson and Craig Burley predict who will move on to the Champions League quarterfinals. Bayer Leverkusen forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez has said his side face “almost mission impossible” to turn around their Champions League tie at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Atletico won the first leg in Leverkusen 4-2, and the Bundesliga side have since have since sacked coach Roger Schmidt and replaced him with Tayfun Korkut.
Mexico international Hernandez told reporters: “We know it is almost mission impossible. But we are coming here to play a perfect game.”
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Diego Godin has been hailed for his hard work and dedication.
Uruguay coach Oscar Tavarez has praised Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin, who is set to make his 300th La Liga appearance on Saturday.
Godin, the Uruguay captain, arrived in Spain in the summer of 2007 and made 91 league appearances for Villarreal before moving to Atletico.
“I want to congratulate Diego for reaching such an important figure in a very demanding competition,” Tabarez told AS.
“Godin has a very defined, very caring personality, that sees him stand out in the group.
“I was lucky…
Antoine Griezmann’s second-half score rescued Atletico Madrid a point at Deportivo.
Antoine Griezmann’s second-half score rescued Atletico Madrid a point at Deportivo.
Atletico Madrid were poor against Deportivo La Coruna but the real concern is with injured striker Fernando Torres.
The famous new manager bounce caught a distinctly below-par Atletico Madrid cold as they somehow escaped Estadio Riazor with a 1-1 draw against Deportivo La Coruna on Thursday.
Atletico were lucky to go in at the break just a single Florin Andone goal down and rode their luck in the second period before a wonderful effort from Antoine Griezmann drew them somewhat undeservedly level. However, the game was overshadowed by a sickening injury to Fernando Torres late on.
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Despite all the success Diego Simeone has had at Atletico Madrid, he has never beaten Barcelona in La Liga.
Finally. Atletico Madrid finally have a home game immediately after playing in the Champions League — and it is about time! After taking on difficult away trips directly after five of their six European group stage games, Los Rojiblancos can rest safe in the knowledge that following Tuesday’s visit to Leverkusen they will play in front of their own fans this weekend.
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Diego Simeone answers in his usual straightforward manner on Atleti’s performance against Barca in their semifinal match.
Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin has been ruled out for a reported period of around two weeks with a thigh injury.
Godin was substituted in the 49th minute of Tuesday’s 1-1 Copa del Rey draw at Barcelona.
Atletico said the Uruguay international had undergone a scan on Thursday, which revealed a mild groin strain.
Although the club have not confirmed how long the 30-year-old will be absent for, AS reported that it could be up to two weeks.
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Diego Godin was cautioned during Atletico Madrid’s game against Alaves.
Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin has apologised for a recent spitting incident involving Alaves centre-forward Deyverson.
Atletico’s 0-0 draw at Alaves on Jan. 28 ended with a clash between the pair, and TV images appeared to show Brazilian forward Deyverson first spit in Godin’s face, and the Uruguay defender then react in kind.
The match officials looked to have missed the incident amid pushing and shoving from both sides, and La Liga authorities took no retrospective disciplinary action.