News for 'Atletico Madrid'

Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona in Copa del Rey first leg semis

Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona in Copa del Rey first leg semis

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The winners of the tie will face Real Sociedad or Athletic Bilbao in the final. Real Sociedad hold a 1-0 advantage ahead of their second leg in San Sebastian on March 4.

PIX: Atletico Madrid extend unbeaten run in LaLiga

PIX: Atletico Madrid extend unbeaten run in LaLiga

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Atletico Madrid extended their unbeaten run in LaLiga to nine matches with a 2-0 victory over hosts Real Betis on Monday.

Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Barcelona final

Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Barcelona final

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Real Madrid booked a Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona after beating city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Thursday.

Arctic shock! Bodo/Glimt stun Atletico in Madrid

Arctic shock! Bodo/Glimt stun Atletico in Madrid

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Norwegian debutants Bodo/Glimt shocked Atletico Madrid 2-1 away in the Champions League, staging a comeback to secure a historic place in the knockout stage.

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Champions League winners Paris St Germain crushed fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday to get their Club World Cup campaign off to a winning start.

PIX: Atletico Madrid's stunning comeback win!

PIX: Atletico Madrid's stunning comeback win!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

A second-half double from Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a stunning 4-3 comeback home win over Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday.

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt shock Inter, Atletico march on

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt shock Inter, Atletico march on

Rediff.com1 days ago

Dramatic night in the Champions League playoffs as goals, shocks and dominant performances decided the final places in the last 16.

Atletico punished for 'racist' fans during Arsenal game

Atletico punished for 'racist' fans during Arsenal game

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Atletico return to Champions League action at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven on December 10

PICS: Real Sociedad stun Barca; Atletico win

PICS: Real Sociedad stun Barca; Atletico win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Stuttgart stumble to 1-1 against Union, miss out on top three

Clever Felix gives Barcelona home win over Atletico Madrid

Clever Felix gives Barcelona home win over Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Barcelona's Joao Felix scored in the first half to secure a hard-fought 1-0 home win against his valiant parent club Atletico Madrid in a compelling LaLiga clash on Sunday.

LaLiga: Atletico end Real's perfect run with big win

LaLiga: Atletico end Real's perfect run with big win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Alvarez scores twice as Atletico crushes Real Madrid 5-2 in La Liga derby

LaLiga: Barca humble 10-man Villarreal; Atletico win

LaLiga: Barca humble 10-man Villarreal; Atletico win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Barcelona secured a composed 2-0 LaLiga victory at Villarreal on Sunday thanks to goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in a match that tilted firmly in the visitors' favour when the hosts were reduced to 10 men just before the break.

Alonso leaves Real Madrid after just seven months

Alonso leaves Real Madrid after just seven months

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Real parted ways with Alonso a little more than seven months after appointing him, following a poor run of results in all competitions.

Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona

Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Sergio Aguero scored a dramatic late winner as Atletico Madrid twice came from behind to stun visiting Barcelona 4-3 on Sunday, leaving the Catalans just four points clear at the top in Spain.

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Champions League: Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan; Newcastle rout Qarabag

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bodo/Glimt secured an upset 3-1 victory over Serie A leaders Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.

Atletico Madrid crowned Spanish La Liga champions

Atletico Madrid crowned Spanish La Liga champions

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Atletico Madrid won the La Liga title for the first time since 2014

Falcao, Simeone script history as Atletico Madrid reign

Falcao, Simeone script history as Atletico Madrid reign

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Bikash Mohapatra salutes Radamel Falcao and Diego Simeone, the men who fashioned Atletico Madrid's Europa Cup triumph.

Barcelona blank Mallorca to extend LaLiga lead

Barcelona blank Mallorca to extend LaLiga lead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Barcelona outclassed Mallorca 3-0 at home on Saturday to increase their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings.

Atletico Madrid sign Argentina midfielder Gaitan

Atletico Madrid sign Argentina midfielder Gaitan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign their Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan for 25 million euros ($28.06 million), the La Liga club said on Thursday. The 28-year-old Gaitan, who is under contract at Benfica until June 2019, is currently with the Argentina squad competing at the Copa America. The deal is subject to a medical.

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

PIX: Mbappe takes Real Madrid to top; Bayern lose

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mbappe fires Real Madrid to the summit, Bayern lose at home and Dortmund stay in the title hunt.

Mbappe 'tricks' in Real Madrid's big win; Liverpool shocked

Mbappe 'tricks' in Real Madrid's big win; Liverpool shocked

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

On a goals-filled night in the UEFA Champions League, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Marseille score resounding victories.

Liverpool Sink Atletico; Easy for PSG

Liverpool Sink Atletico; Easy for PSG

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Virgil van Dijk scored with a stunning late header in the second minute of stoppage time to give Liverpool a 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in their opening group stage match of the Champions League, at Anfield, on Wednesday.

Champions League chaos as Real, PSG tumble into playoffs

Champions League chaos as Real, PSG tumble into playoffs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Under-performing Atletico Madrid sack coach

Under-performing Atletico Madrid sack coach

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Atletico Madrid have parted company with coach Abel Resino after their poor start to the season, the La Liga club confirmed on Friday.

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atletico

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atletico

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

That kept Real top of LaLiga on 50 points, one ahead of Atletico in second who missed a chance to leapfrog them. Barcelona, third on 45 points, visit Sevilla on Sunday with a chance to close the gap in the title race.

Torres could leave Atletico Madrid

Torres could leave Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The future of Spain striker Fernando Torres at Atletico Madrid remains uncertain, the club's coach Javier Aguirre said.

Atletico Madrid close to sealing Torres deal

Atletico Madrid close to sealing Torres deal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Atletico Madrid are close to tying up a deal for Spain forward Fernando Torres to return to his boyhood club on loan from Chelsea.

Barcelona halt Albacete's run to advance to King's Cup semis

Barcelona halt Albacete's run to advance to King's Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Barcelona stay on course to defend their Copa del Rey title with a 2-1 win over Albacete.

Atletico Madrid join other clubs in cutting wages

Atletico Madrid join other clubs in cutting wages

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Atletico Madrid have temporarily cut players' and coaches' wages by 70% in order to cope with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but guaranteed a full salary for their other employees, the Spanish club said

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Barcelona Slip in Title Race After Girona Shock

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Barcelona missed the chance to reclaim the LaLiga summit after suffering a 2-1 derby defeat to Girona, who roared back in the second half to leave Real Madrid top of the table.

La Liga: Atletico Madrid down Sevilla to go second

La Liga: Atletico Madrid down Sevilla to go second

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

New Atletico striker Diego Costa, whose transfer from Chelsea was agreed this week, watched on from the stands as both sides hit the woodwork in the opening 20 minutes of an even first period.

Torres to stay at Atletico Madrid

Torres to stay at Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The 22-year-old Spain striker has ruled out a move away from Atletico Madrid.

Champions League: Real Madrid draw Atletico; Liverpool vs PSG

Champions League: Real Madrid draw Atletico; Liverpool vs PSG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Real Madrid will play local rivals Atletico Madrid while Bayern Munich were drawn against Bundesliga title challengers Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

Striker Ahn linked with Atletico Madrid

Striker Ahn linked with Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Ahn, who famously scored the golden goal that knocked Italy out of the World Cup, was to join English premier league club Blackburn Rovers last August until the deal broke down due to visa problems.\n\n

Atletico Madrid feel the heat in Liverpool

Atletico Madrid feel the heat in Liverpool

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Three consecutive defeats by direct rivals in the Primera Liga has left Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre under pressure to get a good result against Liverpool at home in the Champions League.

Real Madrid players face UEFA inquiry

Real Madrid players face UEFA inquiry

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Video footage showed several Real players dancing and making gestures towards the Atletico supporters, who responded by throwing objects from the stands.

Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid get 2-window transfer bans - FIFA

Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid get 2-window transfer bans - FIFA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Real Madrid and their neighbours Atletico Madrid have both been banned from signing new players for the next two transfer windows for breaching rules over the transfer of minors, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Thursday. The ban does not cover the current transfer window, which runs until the end of this month. "The two clubs were found to have violated several provisions concerning the international transfer and first registration of minor players," said FIFA in a statement.

MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

MLS Kicks Off Pivotal Season With Messi, Son In Spotlight

Rediff.com5 days ago

MLS begins a transformative season with Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and record transfers as North America prepares to host the World Cup.

Torres is back at Atletico Madrid

Torres is back at Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Spain forward Fernando Torres has agreed to return to Atletico Madrid on loan from AC Milan until the end of the 2015-16 season.

La Liga: Lacklustre Atletico Madrid held at Alaves

La Liga: Lacklustre Atletico Madrid held at Alaves

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Atletico Madrid's troubles away from home continued when they were held to a goalless draw at Alaves on Saturday, dropping points on the road for a second consecutive week and losing Uruguay international Jose Maria Gimenez to injury.