Atletico Madrid have rejected a reported €150 million bid from rivals Real Madrid for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez. Real Madrid confirmed in a statement that Atletico declined the offer after reviewing the proposal, despite the cordial relationship between both clubs. Alvarez, a 2022 FIFA World Cup winner with Argentina, joined Atletico Madrid in 2024 from…
Arsenal’s record as the only unbeaten football team in this season’s Champions League will be tested in the intense atmosphere of the Metropolitano Stadium. The Gunners have conceded just five goals in 12 games so far, the kind of record associated with Atletico during coach Diego Simeone’s long reign of feisty football. But this is…
Real Sociedad claimed Copa del Rey glory after defeating Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in Saturday’s final in Seville. The Basque side struck almost immediately, with Ander Barrenetxea heading home after just 14 seconds—the fastest goal ever in a Copa del Rey final. Atletico responded through Ademola Lookman, who fired in a composed finish after being…
Real Madrid edged past Atletico Madrid 3–2 in a thrilling La Liga derby, thanks to a brilliant double from Vinícius Júnior. Ademola Lookman gave Atletico the lead in the first half, finishing off a slick team move to put the visitors ahead at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, Madrid responded quickly after the break. Vinícius equalised from the penalty spot before Federico…
Atletico Madrid capitalized on a calamitous Tottenham display to secure a 5-2 win in their Champions League round of 16 first leg at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday. Spurs collapsed early, conceding four goals inside 22 minutes, with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky at fault for two of them. Julian Alvarez struck twice, while Marcos Llorente, Antoine…
Atletico Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey 2026 final despite suffering a 3–0 defeat to FC Barcelona in the semi-final second leg at Camp Nou on Tuesday. The aggregate score of 4–3 saw Diego Simeone’s side reach the final for the first time since 2013. Barcelona, seeking a comeback after a 4–0 first-leg loss…
A superb hat-trick from Alexander Sørloth propelled Atletico Madrid into the UEFA Champions League last 16 after a commanding 4-1 victory over Club Brugge on Tuesday night, sealing a 7-4 aggregate triumph in their knockout play-off tie. The Norwegian striker proved unstoppable at the Metropolitano Stadium, delivering a clinical performance to settle an entertaining contest….
Atletico Madrid delivered a dominant performance on Thursday, defeating reigning Copa del Rey champions Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their semi-final encounter. Diego Simeone’s side took an early lead through an own goal by Eric Garcia. Antoine Griezmann soon doubled the advantage, before Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez added further goals to seal…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has completed a move from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid, signing a contract running until June 30, 2030. The transfer fee is reported to be around €40 million ($47.5 million). The 28-year-old winger scored a hat-trick in Atalanta’s 2024 Europa League triumph over Bayer Leverkusen and has netted three goals…
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has arrived in Madrid to undergo medical examinations ahead of completing his permanent transfer from Italian side Atalanta to Atlético Madrid. The €40 million deal comprises a €35 million fixed fee and €5 million in performance-based add-ons. Lookman, 27, has reportedly signed a long-term contract with Atlético, expected to run until…
