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Ronaldo reminds Atletico of Champions League haul

Ronaldo reminds Atletico of Champions League haul

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo was singled out by Atletico Madrid fans on Wednesday as Juventus lost 2-0 in the Champions League last 16 but the former Real Madrid forward was quick to point out his stellar record in the competition.

Hottest Football Transfers: Chelsea sign Spain striker Costa from Atletico

Hottest Football Transfers: Chelsea sign Spain striker Costa from Atletico

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Chelsea have signed Spain World Cup striker Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid, the Stamford Bridge club said in a statement on Tuesday.

Atletico's Suarez says Barca exit remains unexplained

Atletico's Suarez says Barca exit remains unexplained

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'The decision to let me leave was something that not only (Lionel) Messi didn't understand, but many Barcelona fans didn't, either.'

Champions: Real Madrid to face Man City, Liverpool meet Atletico

Champions: Real Madrid to face Man City, Liverpool meet Atletico

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Paris St Germain will play Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona were pitted against an unpredictable Napoli, while Chelsea were drawn against Bayern Munich. City, who will be at home in the second leg, have yet to beat the Spanish side with two draws and two defeats in their previous four meetings.

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

EPL: Leicester sack manager Shakespeare?

EPL: Leicester sack manager Shakespeare?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Shakespeare assumed a caretaker role in February after Claudio Ranieri, who led Leicester to a stunning Premier League title triumph in 2015-16, was dismissed with the club mired in relegation trouble.

All 5 former winners in same half of Champions League draw

All 5 former winners in same half of Champions League draw

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The Champions League will resume in August after being halted in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a 'Final Eight' tournament being held in Lisbon after the remaining second-leg games from the last 16 ties are decided.

'Atletico ask La Liga to block Griezmann's Barca registration'

'Atletico ask La Liga to block Griezmann's Barca registration'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Barcelona announced the signing of Griezmann this month for 120 million euros

International Champions Cup: Bale scores in Real's win; Bayern down Inter

International Champions Cup: Bale scores in Real's win; Bayern down Inter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Arsenal named a strong side captained by Mesut Ozil while Real had Bale on the bench and Eden Hazard, wearing the number 50 shirt, starting alongside fellow new signing Luka Jovic in attack.

Guess which team is leading La Liga? Not Real or Barca...

Guess which team is leading La Liga? Not Real or Barca...

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Sevilla became surprise Liga leaders on Sunday after beating visiting Celta Viga 2-1 while champions Barcelona drew 1-1 at Valencia thanks to another Lionel Messi strike but are still without a victory in their last four league games.

Where has it gone wrong for Barcelona?

Where has it gone wrong for Barcelona?

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Having won eight of the past 12 league titles coming into this campaign, where has it gone so wrong for Barcelona?

'Real Madrid have not won La Liga, won't get complacent'

'Real Madrid have not won La Liga, won't get complacent'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Real Madrid will be targeting a sixth consecutive victory since the COVID-19 hiatus when they host Getafe, looking to capitalise on Barca's 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday

La Liga: Messi shines as Barca survive scare to see off Rayo

La Liga: Messi shines as Barca survive scare to see off Rayo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Lionel Messi created a goal and scored another as Barcelona came from behind to beat struggling Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at home on Saturday and stay seven points clear at the top of La Liga.

Alcacer steals limelight from Messi as Barca sink Sevilla

Alcacer steals limelight from Messi as Barca sink Sevilla

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Paco Alcacer enjoyed a rare outing for Barcelona by scoring twice in the club's 2-1 La Liga win over Sevilla at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

Can you guess which team is leading the La Liga table?

Can you guess which team is leading the La Liga table?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Sevilla scrambled to the top of La Liga with a scrappy 1-0 win at home to Real Valladolid, on Sunday, moving one point clear of champions Barcelona at the summit.

The Beautiful Game, in pictures

The Beautiful Game, in pictures

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Five images from last week's action in Europe for you to savour.

King's Cup: Barca take edge over Atletico after late drama

King's Cup: Barca take edge over Atletico after late drama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi scored stunning goals to edge Barcelona towards a fourth consecutive King's Cup final with a 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, although the holders were lucky to survive a late onslaught from the hosts.

Soccer PIX: Milan and Inter share spoils; Atletico held

Soccer PIX: Milan and Inter share spoils; Atletico held

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Sunday.

I will never be the Ferguson of Madrid: Zidane

I will never be the Ferguson of Madrid: Zidane

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Zidane ruled out following in the footsteps of Alex Ferguson, who spent 26 years in charge of Manchester United.

La Liga players dominate UEFA's Best Player in Europe shortlist

La Liga players dominate UEFA's Best Player in Europe shortlist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

La Liga players dominate this year's Best Player in Europe shortlist, announced by the continent's governing body UEFA on Monday, with seven of the top 10 contenders for the prestigious award currently plying their trade in Spain.

Ronaldo puts 10-man Atletico to the sword

Ronaldo puts 10-man Atletico to the sword

Rediff.com16 Oct 2005

The Brazilian scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid that sent Real Madrid to the top of the Primera Liga.

Former Arsenal player Reyes dies in car accident

Former Arsenal player Reyes dies in car accident

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Spanish footballer Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident, aged 35, his former club Sevilla said.

Soccer Extras: Spain claim Euro under-21 title

Soccer Extras: Spain claim Euro under-21 title

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

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Barcelona host Atletico in Liga title showdown

Barcelona host Atletico in Liga title showdown

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

First meets second as Barcelona host Atletico Madrid on Saturday looking to tighten their grip on the La Liga title race. The sides are level on 48 points at the top of the table, but Barca have a game in hand on Atletico and can take a huge step towards a fifth title in seven years with an eighth consecutive win in all competitions. Indeed, Luis Enrique's men remain on course for a repeat of the treble of La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey they won last season after progressing to the semi-finals of the Cup with a come from behind 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao in midweek. Yet, the European champions have been far from their best in the past week as they were outplayed by Malaga and Bilbao in the first-half before being salvaged by individual moments of magic after the break. "We are aware of the errors we need to correct," said Luis Suarez after taking his tally for the season already to 30 with the equalizer against Bilbao.

Simeone seeks first Liga win over Barca in his 300th game

Simeone seeks first Liga win over Barca in his 300th game

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The toughness and guile that made Diego Simeone a great player has been there for all to see in his time as manager of Atletico Madrid, and the Argentinian marks his 300th game at the club with a major challenge on Sunday against Barcelona.

CL PHOTOS: Chelsea ease past Galatasaray; Real thrash Schalke

CL PHOTOS: Chelsea ease past Galatasaray; Real thrash Schalke

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Chelsea reached the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate win against Galatasaray on Tuesday, with Real Madrid joining them in the last eight after thrashing Schalke 04 9-2 over two legs of their last-16 tie.

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

PIX: The Mbappe-Messi double act!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Barcelona wasted a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga as they were shocked 1-0 at lowly Almeria on Sunday thanks to a first-half strike by El Bilal Toure.

Super League breakaway in tatters after English clubs quit

Super League breakaway in tatters after English clubs quit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The league, which was announced on Sunday with 12 founding members, has been championed by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, the new competition's chairman. It is now left with three Italian clubs -- AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan -- plus Perez's Real Madrid along with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid from Spain.

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Egypt's Salah tests positive for COVID-19 again

Egypt's Salah tests positive for COVID-19 again

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny have returned another positive test for COVID-19, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Wednesday.

Champions League: Atletico suffer first loss in eight games against Real

Champions League: Atletico suffer first loss in eight games against Real

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Coach Diego Simeone goes home 'content' after his team's 1-0 loss in their Champions League match on Wednesday

Dreamers Leicester ready for hardened Atletico

Dreamers Leicester ready for hardened Atletico

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Before Leicester enchanted the sporting world last year with their miraculous Premier League title win, Atletico had worked similar wonders in 2014 by breaking the strangehold of Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga.

Atletico boss Simeone would be boring in English football

Atletico boss Simeone would be boring in English football

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce reckons Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone would be labelled boring for his defence-oriented style if the Argentine were managing a Premier League club.

EPL Transfers: Forest sign 21 players; Chelsea splurge big

EPL Transfers: Forest sign 21 players; Chelsea splurge big

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chelsea have topped the spending list with Manchester United not far behind, but West Ham United's business epitomises the TV riches which give all Premier League clubs spending power that only the elite teams in Spain or Germany can dream of.

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi was back in scoring business for Barcelona on Sunday, leading them to a resounding 4-0 win at home against Villarreal in a near-perfect La Liga opener for the Catalans under new coach Ronald Koeman.

Real's Varane to miss Champions League final

Real's Varane to miss Champions League final

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane will miss the Champions League final after suffering a hamstring injury in training, Spanish media reported on Sunday. The centre back could be out of action for three weeks, also making him doubtful for France's first game at Euro 2016, against Romania on June 10. Varane was unlikely to start against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on May 28 in Milan with Sergio Ramos and Pepe coach Zinedine Zidane's usual first-choice defensive pairing.

Soccer: Barca boss Xavi urges fans not to boo Dembele

Soccer: Barca boss Xavi urges fans not to boo Dembele

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Neuer sidelined for 'coming weeks' after knee surgery - Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid stun Manchester City with late flourish to make final

PIX: Real Madrid stun Manchester City with late flourish to make final

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Real Madrid fought back from the brink of elimination to beat Manchester City 3-1 after extra time and 6-5 on aggregate in an enthralling and dramatic Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.

Champions League: Can Atletico repeat 2014 result against underperforming Barca?

Champions League: Can Atletico repeat 2014 result against underperforming Barca?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Atletico Madrid captain Gabi said his team would not be lulled into complacency by Barcelona's faltering form when they host the Champions League holders in the second leg of their quarter-final on Wednesday.

UCL: Underperforming Liverpool have task against Rangers

UCL: Underperforming Liverpool have task against Rangers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Ajax wary of attacking Napoli.