Fernando Torres celebrates after netting his 100th league goal for Atleti.
Fernando Torres said he was especially happy after scoring both goals in Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 La Liga win over Leganes as at this stage of his career “every game could be my last.”
Almost 16 years after making his senior debut at the Calderon against Leganes in a Segunda Division clash, Torres notched his 100th goal in league competition in Spain — seven of them coming in the Segunda and a further 93 in the top flight.
Torres, 32, got on the scoresheet early when reacting quickly after Antoine…
It was a tale of two halves for Antoine Griezmann, who struggled in the first but then scored and came to life in the second.
A real humdinger of a game saw Atletico Madrid go down 2-1 against Barcelona in their Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday night. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored wonderful individual goals in what was a wretched first half from Los Colchoneros, but their second-half rally was a sight to behold. Antoine Griezmann pulled one back and only profligate finishing cost them a draw (or better). All to play for come Tuesday’s return fixture.
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The way the side responded…
Antoine Griezmann and Atleti have been up-and-down in La Liga and face a tough battle to secure a top four spot.
It has been a funny old season for Atletico Madrid. Imperious in the Champions League, a Copa del Rey semifinal berth sealed, but somewhat subdued in La Liga. They currently sit joint fourth and face a battle to ensure a seat at Europe’s top table will be theirs when they enter the new Wanda Metropolitano stadium next season.
With the league now at its halfway stage, ESPNFC looks at how Los Colchoneros can kick on and ensure they finish where they want to be.
Home comforts against direct rivals
The…
Atletico Madrid rested Antoine Griezmann but still managed a 2-2 draw vs. Eibar to advance to the Copa del Rey semifinals.
A 2-2 draw away at Eibar enabled Atletico Madrid to book their place in the semifinal of the Copa del Rey with a 5-2 aggregate victory. The game truly sparked into life after the break following a dull first half as it appeared a wonderful Jose Maria Gimenez header seemingly sealing things for Atleti.
The home side would not go down without a fight, however, and scored a quick-fire double to threaten a comeback in the last quarter of an hour. With Eibar sensing blood and pushing forwards, Juanfran’s…
Watch the match highlights for LaLiga Santander 2016-17 match played between Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis on January 14, 2017.
Catch all the goals scored in LaLiga Santander 2016-17 match played between Atletico Madrid vs Real Betis on January 14, 2017.
Atletico Madrid picked up a scrappy win against a listless Real Betis at the Vicente Calderón Stadium.
Atletico Madrid picked up a scrappy win against a listless Real Betis at the Vicente Calderón Stadium.
Atletico Madrid forward Kevin Gameiro lost his starting spot to Fernando Torres so far this year.
Atletico Madrid forward Kevin Gameiro said that the “demands are very high” at the Vicente Calderon but he feels personally set for an excellent first season at the club.
France international Gameiro joined Atletico from Sevilla from €30 million last summer and started impressively, but his own personal form slumped as the team hit a dip through the fall, going on a run of just one win in five La Liga games.
Diego Simeone’s side have recently found more consistency in the league, winning their…