Up until February 2023, Reinildo Mandava has been an undisputed starter for Atletico Madrid – that was until; he suffered an ACL injury at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid.
Former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea forward Diego Costa was a hero in plain clothes this weekend, after he helped rescue people in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul from floods.
Barcelona forward Joao Felix continues to play a minor role in the second half of their season, thrown on for the final nine minutes of their most important remaining game at the weekend with the side two goals down to Girona.
Tottenham star Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could be sold by the Premier League club this summer. With Spurs set to miss out on UEFA Champions League qualification for the 2024/25 campaign, changes are planned in North London.
Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid will open talks on a new contract this month. Los Rojiblancos are close to their objective of a La Liga top four finish at the end of the campaign.
Back in January 2023, Atletico Madrid secured the signing of Memphis Depay on a cut-price deal from Barcelona. The 30-year-old had been out of favour in the Catalan capital, and he was offered the chance to be a big player in Diego Simeone’s squad.
In recent months, Atletico Madrid have been linked with a summer move for Manchester United winger Mason Greenwood, who is currently having an impressive loan spell at fellow La Liga side Getafe.
The expectation is that Atletico Madrid will undergo a significant squad rebuild during the summer, on the back of a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Diego Simeone is demanding changes to his side, especially in defence, although money will need to be raised in order for their targets to be acquired.
Barcelona could make a bold summer move to bring Thomas Partey back to La Liga from Arsenal. The Ghanaian international is heading into the final year of his contract at the Emirates Stadium with no renewal on the horizon for the former Atletico Madrid midfielder.
Carlos Martin is currently having an excellent season with Mirandes. After scoring against Racing de Ferrol last weekend, the 22-year-old attacker took his Segunda tally to 15, which has him fifth in the goalscoring standings.
Atletico Madrid have felt the need to respond to a report claiming that goalkeeper Jan Oblak is for sale this summer, following reports that they would consider an offer for the Slovenian goalkeeper.
Atletico Madrid defender Jose Maria Gimenez has contradicted teammate Rodrigo de Paul in his evaluation of their campaign. The Argentine midfielder had described the season as ‘good’ provided they secure Champions League qualification, which looks probable, but Gimenez was much more critical.
Atletico Madrid‘s Benjamin girls team won the league this weekend for the age group, in a mixed league with both girls and boys teams competing. Not that there was much competing going on, as they tore apart their opposition.
Wolves defender Matt Doherty insists they still have much to play for. Doherty was speaking after victory over Luton. He told the club's website: It was massive for us.
Angel Correa is being urged not to quit Atletico Madrid this summer. The Argentina striker has a lucrative summer offer on the table from the Saudi Pro League.
It looked for all the world that Angel Correa was set to depart Atletico Madrid for Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window, but terms could not be ironed out with Al-Ittihad.
Feyenoord star Santiago Gimenez could join Arne Slot in leaving the club in the coming months. Slot is expected to accept Liverpool’s offer to take charge at Anfield with the two clubs locked in talks over a compensation package for the Dutch coach.
Atletico Madrid are expected to have a very busy summer transfer window, and the likelihood is that they will look to overhaul their current defensive options.
It has been a very difficult season for Atletico Madrid, whose place in next season’s Champions League is far from assured with six matches to go. They have especially struggled in defence, amplified by the fact that they haven’t kept a clean sheet in over two months.
Atletico Madrid returned to a more classic design for their home kit this season, while using a unique blue and white away kit to commemorate their roots when they were first founded.
Former Liverpool number nine and Atletico Madrid icon Fernando Torres is set for a promotion this season, following his fine work with the under-19 side of Los Rojiblancos.
Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata never seems to be in one place for too long, and there is suspicion that he may be one the move again. After much of last summer saw him linked with a move away from Los Colchoneros, his future is again uncertain.
Atletico Madrid hero Kiko Narvaez feels they've underachieved this season. Narvaez is surprised by the claims of Atletico midfielder Rodrigo de Paul that it's been a positive campaign.
Soccer expert BJ Cunningham of the Action Network breaks down the Dortmund vs. Atletico Champions League match.
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