Dortmund sink Atletico to reach Champions League semi-finals

Borussia Dortmund fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in their quarter-final second leg on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate victory and a first Champions League semi-final since 2013. Trailing…

Griezmann back as Atletico face Inter challenge in crunch week

Atletico Madrid host Champions League runners-up Inter Milan on Wednesday boosted by key player Antoine Griezmann’s likely return from injury. Diego Simeone’s side stumbled 1-0 in Milan in February in…

African players in Europe: Nigeria AFCON stars shock Man United

Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations stars Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi scored as Fulham shocked Manchester United 2-1 in the Premier League at the weekend. Defender Bassey gave the London…

Inzaghi eyeing repeat of Inter’s Champions League final run

Simone Inzaghi is eyeing a repeat of last season’s run to the Champions League final as Inter Milan prepare for a showdown with Atletico Madrid at the San Siro on…

Roque fires Barcelona to narrow win, Atletico edge Rayo

Barcelona ground out a 1-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga on Wednesday as Xavi Hernandez started his long farewell as coach of the champions. Atletico Madrid stay third, ahead…

Real Madrid edge Atletico 5-3 to reach Super Cup final

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 5-3 after extra-time in a pulsating battle in Saudi Arabia to reach the Spanish Super Cup final on Wednesday. Mario Hermoso and Antonio Rudiger exchanged…

Barca loan star Felix makes Atletico pay in title race

Joao Felix’s superb dinked finish earned Barcelona a vital 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in the La Liga title race. The Portuguese forward, on loan at Barca from…

Griezmann, Morata double up as Atletico hammer 10-man Celtic

Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata struck twice each as Atletico Madrid hammered ragged 10-man Celtic 6-0 on Tuesday to move top of their Champions League group. Diego Simeone’s side took…