Fulham have completed a triple loan move to land Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico and Atletico Madrid striker Luciano Vietto on transfer deadline day.
In addition to the loans, Fulham capped off thei…

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Vietto’s hat-trick in his second game for Valencia speaks to his abundant talent.

Valencia manager Marcelino Garcia Toral turned to the bench at Mestalla, where his subs and his staff were sitting happily, and a grin shot across his face. “You see what a capricious son of a b—- football is?” he said.

To his left, Ezequiel Garay looked a little bemused, which they all were. But while the rest were bemused by what they had just seen, Garay was momentarily bemused by what he had just heard. “Why?” he asked.

Why?! Marcelino pointed towards the pitch, where Luciano Vietto had…

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Fernando Torres and Atletico Madrid’s attack struggled mightily in Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Elche.

Atletico Madrid might have been much changed, but a 1-1 draw away to lowly Elche of the Segunda B in their Copa del Rey third-round first leg tie is an embarrassing result for Los Rojiblancos and their coach, Diego Simeone, whose continued faith in some of the squad is being made a mockery of.

There were enough full senior internationals on the pitch to get the job done, however Atleti’s woes in front of goal continue as Fernando Torres and Luciano Vietto endured nights to forget. When Thomas…

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Shaka Hislop tells Alexis Nunes what Diego Costa will bring to Atletico Madrid’s game come January.

Atletico Madrid suffered a European hangover, looking impotent and lethargic as they played out a goalless bore draw with local rivals Leganes on Saturday night.

A much-changed Atleti lineup, with several players out of position, raised a few eyebrows pre-kickoff, and the in-game management did little to help that. Truth be told, Los Rojiblancos never looked like scoring, and Jan Oblak saved their blushes in a tepid display.

Not to worry, just undefeated Barcelona to come after the international…

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The FC crew delve into why Diego Simeone commands so much respect at Atleti, and why he hasn’t moved on yet.

Atletico’s Gabi and Saúl Ñíguez discuss the club’s Champions League aspirations, the new stadium and more.

Despite several gilt-edged chances, Roma and Atletico ended scoreless at the Stadio Olimpico.

Atletico Madrid start a new era this weekend when they host Malaga in the first ever game at the Wanda Metropolitano. The new stadium looks spectacular and Los Rojiblancos are going to be the envy of Europe when it is full to the brim and bouncing.

Atleti have been training there for the past couple of days. It is important they get used to their new surroundings as they look to get off to the perfect start at their new home, and coach Diego Simeone issued a rallying cry ahead of the match. 

Atletico Madrid

Málaga

6:45 PM UTC

Game Details

Home: 1/5 
Draw: 11/2 
Away: 14/1 
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Despite several gilt-edged chances, Roma and Atletico ended scoreless at the Stadio Olimpico.
Atletico Madrid somehow contrived to draw 0-0 with Roma despite hitting the woodwork twice, having countless gilt-edged chances and nine shots on targ…

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Rafael Santos Borre moved to Atletico in 2015 but spent the 2015-16 season on loan at former club Deportivo Cali.
Atletico Madrid striker Rafael Santos Borre has joined River Plate, with Matias Kranevitter and Luciano Vietto also close to leaving the club.
Colombia under-21 forward Santos Borre moved to Atletico in summer 2015 but spent the 2015-16 season on loan at former club Deportivo Cali and the following one on loan at Villarreal.
The 21-year-old never featured competitively for Diego Simeone’s side, and reports said River Plate were paying €3 million for him with Atletico holding 50 percent of…

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Steve Nicol believes Mauricio Pellegrino’s open, attack-minded style of football will suit Southampton. Southampton are weighing up a move for Atletico Madrid striker Luciano Vietto, sources in Spain have told ESPN FC.
Vietto’s future at Atletico is up in the air after he spent last season on loan at Sevilla.
And the 23-year-old impressed during his season-long loan, scoring ten goals and contributing five assists for Sevilla during his time at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
However, the Argentine finds himself down the pecking order in Diego Simone’s plans despite the club being unable to register new signings…

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