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Vinícius scores twice to lead Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico in La Liga

Vinícius Júnior has scored twice to lead 10-man Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid and keep in touch with La Liga leader Barcelona

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Real Madrid beats Atletico 2-1 to set up clasico final at the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

Federico Valverde and Rodrygo have scored to help Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals played in Saudi Arabia

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Dani Olmo scores and gets injured as Barcelona beats Atletico Madrid 3-1

Barcelona has increased its Spanish league lead by coming from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-1

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Atletico coach Simeone shows trademark emotions stopping Inter's winning run in Champions League

Few do suffering and drama in the Champions League like Atletico Madrid and coach Diego Simeone

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Real Betis 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Baena opens account as Simeone's team grab first away win Guiliano Simeone and Alex Baena were on target as Atletico Madrid sealed a clinical win over Real Betis in Monday's LaLiga clash.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Atletico Madrid defeats Betis and extends unbeaten La Liga run to nine games

Atletico Madrid has extended its unbeaten La Liga run to nine games after beating Real Betis 2-0

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Mbappé is on a scoring run for Madrid before visiting Atletico in the capital derby

Atletico Madrid faces a near must-win derby when it hosts Real Madrid on Saturday in La Liga

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Injuries hit Atletico Madrid ahead of Champions League opener at Liverpool

Atletico Madrid will be depleted by injuries for its Champions League opener at Liverpool on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Some fans criticizing Villarreal for signing Israeli forward. Atletico tops transfers in Spain

Villarreal is facing backlash after signing Israeli player Manor Solomon, who has publicly supported his nation in its war with Hamas

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Barcelona and Madrid may yet lose Fermín and Rodrygo in transfer window

Barcelona and Real Madrid face the closure of the transfer market with key support players possibly on the move to the Premier League

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

La Liga Preview: Atletico needs to rebound from opening-game flop

Atletico Madrid revamped its already deep squad this summer with its hopes set on mounting a title challenge in La Liga

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

USA's Johnny Cardoso Makes Atletico Madrid Debut in Tough Loss to Espanyol

USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso made his debut for Atlético Madrid its season opening loss to Espanyol.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

USA's Johnny Cardoso Makes Atletico Madrid Debut in Tough Loss to Espanyol

Spanish league kicks off with Barcelona wanting to keep its momentum and Madrid aiming to reset

The Spanish league season kicks off with top teams having different expectations

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid signs Italy international Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli

Atletico Madrid has signed Italy international Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid to sign defender David Hancko after Al-Nassr reportedly backs out

Atletico Madrid has reached a deal to sign defender David Hancko from Dutch club Feyenoord

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

USA Midfielder Johnny Cardoso Joins Atletico Madrid on Five-Year Deal

Johnny Cardoso is the latest U.S. men's team player to earn a big move this summer.

JULY 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

USA Midfielder Johnny Cardoso Joins Atletico Madrid on Five-Year Deal

Atletico Madrid reaches deal to sign Argentina international Thiago Almada

Atletico Madrid has reached an agreement to sign Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada from Brazilian club Botafogo

JULY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Atletico Madrid adds playmaker Álex Baena from Villarreal

Atletico Madrid has boosted its squad by signing midfielder Álex Baena from Villarreal

JULY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

After 6-year absence, Isco returns to Spain's squad for Nations League semifinal. Rodri still out

Isco is back with Spain’s national team after a six-year absence, while Rodri remains out after a long injury layoff

MAY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Mbappé scores twice to reach 31 goals for Madrid, bettering Ronaldo's debut season tally

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal and move three points clear atop the Spanish league

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Spain calls up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio

Spain has called up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio for the first time ahead of the Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Baena's legal case against Valverde over alleged punch is dropped Alex Baena’s legal case against Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde has been dismissed by a magistrates’ court as it is claimed there is no evid...

JULY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Baena reveals death threats sent to family over alleged assault from Valverde Villarreal’s Alex Baena has revealed his family have received death threats after he was allegedly attacked by Real Madrid’s Federico Valver...

APRIL 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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