<![CDATA[Atlético Madrid - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/team/atleti/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngAtlético Madrid - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/team/atleti/The Athletic Media CompanyMon, 01 Jul 2024 09:14:59 GMTSun, 30 Jun 2024 13:07:11 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid confirm Cesar Azpilicueta extension, Memphis Depay exit]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5605497/2024/06/30/atletico-madrid-azpilicueta-memphis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5605497/2024/06/30/atletico-madrid-azpilicueta-memphis/Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:07:11 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 14: Cesar Azpilicueta of Atletico Madrid applauds the fans following the team&#039;s victory during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and Granada CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on August 14, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Barcelona confirm Marcos Alonso exit amid confusion over Joao Cancelo, Joao Felix futures]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5605459/2024/06/30/barcelona-transfers-joao-cancelo-felix-alonso/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5605459/2024/06/30/barcelona-transfers-joao-cancelo-felix-alonso/Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:33:51 GMTBARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Marcos Alonso of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rodrigo De Paul's list of enemies: How Argentina's midfield enforcer personalizes his approach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600356/2024/06/29/rodrigo-de-paul-argentina-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5600356/2024/06/29/rodrigo-de-paul-argentina-copa-america/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:00:44 GMTLANDOVER, MARYLAND - JUNE 14: Rodrigo De Paul #7 of Argentina looks on during an International Friendly match between Guatemala and Argentina at Commanders Field on June 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Memphis Depay vs Wout Weghorst: The striker debate which cuts to the heart of Dutch football]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599620/2024/06/29/netherlands-striker-options-euro-2024-depay-weghorst/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599620/2024/06/29/netherlands-striker-options-euro-2024-depay-weghorst/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:08:32 GMTBERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Memphis Depay of Netherlands (R) celebrates with his teammate Wout Weghorst of Netherlands after scoring his teams second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Netherlands and Austria at Olympiastadion on June 25, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.(Photo by Jürgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who is Chelsea transfer target Samu Omorodion and would he fit Maresca's system?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576228/2024/06/19/chelsea-transfer-samu-omorodion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576228/2024/06/19/chelsea-transfer-samu-omorodion/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:50:36 GMTVITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - MARCH 10: Samu Omorodion of Deportivo Alaves runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Aridane of Rayo Vallecano during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alaves and Rayo Vallecano at Estadio de Mendizorroza on March 10, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chelsea have €32.5m bid for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion rejected]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574005/2024/06/18/chelsea-omorodion-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574005/2024/06/18/chelsea-omorodion-transfer/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:08:03 GMT<![CDATA[Former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista set to join Besiktas on three-year contract]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564720/2024/06/14/gabriel-joins-besiktas-arsenal-transfers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564720/2024/06/14/gabriel-joins-besiktas-arsenal-transfers/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:27:16 GMTISTANBUL, TURKIYE - JUNE 13: Besiktas&#039;s new transfer Brazilian footballer Gabriel Paulista arrives in Istanbul, Turkiye on June 13, 2024. (Photo by Cem Hasret Tekkesinoglu/Anadolu via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Carlos Cuesta: The impressive rise of Arsenal's detail-obsessed young coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545158/2024/06/07/carlos-cuesta-arsenal-coach-rise/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545158/2024/06/07/carlos-cuesta-arsenal-coach-rise/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:20:44 GMTST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Arsenal 1st team coach Carlos Cuesta during a training session at London Colney on January 25, 2024 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Memphis Depay to become free agent after failing to meet requirements to trigger Atletico extension]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539711/2024/06/04/memphis-depay-atletico-contract-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539711/2024/06/04/memphis-depay-atletico-contract-transfer/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:46:52 GMTForward Memphis Depay attends a training session of the Dutch national team as part of preparations for the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, at the KNVB Campus in Zeist, the Netherlands, on June 2, 2024 . (Photo by Vincent Jannink / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by VINCENT JANNINK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[FIFA threatened with legal action over Club World Cup scheduling]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482253/2024/05/09/fifa-legal-action-club-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482253/2024/05/09/fifa-legal-action-club-world-cup/Thu, 09 May 2024 15:52:23 GMTManchester City players celebrate with their winning trophy at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 football final match against Brazil&#039;s Fluminense at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on December 22, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid to appeal partial stadium ban after Nico Williams allegedly racially abused]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461922/2024/04/30/atletico-madrid-stadium-ban-nico-williams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461922/2024/04/30/atletico-madrid-stadium-ban-nico-williams/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:20:40 GMTAthletic Bilbao&#039;s Spanish forward #11 Nico Williams shows his skin color as he celebrates scoring his team&#039;s first goal following alleged racist insults during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on April 27, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao stopped after Nico Williams allegedly targeted with racist abuse]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5453599/2024/04/27/nico-williams-racist-abuse-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5453599/2024/04/27/nico-williams-racist-abuse-atletico-madrid/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 21:35:56 GMTTOPSHOT - Athletic Bilbao&#039;s Spanish forward #11 Nico Williams shows his skin color as he celebrates scoring his team&#039;s first goal following alleged racist insults during the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on April 27, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[La Liga president Javier Tebas wants league matches in U.S. by 2025-26 season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5441498/2024/04/24/la-liga-matches-abroad-united-states/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5441498/2024/04/24/la-liga-matches-abroad-united-states/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:56:12 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 06: Javier Tebas speaks during the official presentation of the new brand identity of the Women&#039;s Professional Football League at Cines Callao on September 06, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/WireImage)<![CDATA[Real Madrid's Champions League success can't mask Spain's coefficient crisis]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418944/2024/04/18/madrid-la-liga-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418944/2024/04/18/madrid-la-liga-champions-league/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:35:26 GMT<![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund seal Champions League semi-final spot with win over Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420669/2024/04/16/borussia-dortmund-champions-league-semi-finals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5420669/2024/04/16/borussia-dortmund-champions-league-semi-finals/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:54:45 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - APRIL 16: Marcel Sabitzer of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team&#039;s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid at Signal Iduna Park on April 16, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Leon Kuegeler/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Diego Simeone's new-look Atletico Madrid: Fewer 'warriors', more to fight for]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5397193/2024/04/11/atletico-madrid-dortmund-champions-league-diego-simeone-warriors/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5397193/2024/04/11/atletico-madrid-dortmund-champions-league-diego-simeone-warriors/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:15:22 GMT2148189950<![CDATA[Diego Simeone's long spell in charge of Atletico Madrid is unusual - it should be celebrated]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399231/2024/04/10/diego-simeone-atletico-madrid-longevity/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399231/2024/04/10/diego-simeone-atletico-madrid-longevity/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:05:33 GMTAtletico Madrid&#039;s Argentinian coach Diego Simeone gestures on the sidelines during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Inter Milan at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on March 13, 2024. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[UEFA 'aware' of alleged IS terror threat, says Champions League matches to take place as planned]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5402019/2024/04/09/uefa-champions-league-is-terror-threat/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5402019/2024/04/09/uefa-champions-league-is-terror-threat/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:41:52 GMT<![CDATA[Champions League best XIs: No Bellingham?! Mbappe or Haaland? Our writers decide]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366773/2024/04/09/champions-league-team-of-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366773/2024/04/09/champions-league-team-of-season/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:05:23 GMT<![CDATA[Champions League quarter-finals preview: Analysing each team’s strengths and weaknesses]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5391290/2024/04/08/champions-league-quarter-finals-preview-analysing-each-teams-strengths-and-weaknesses/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5391290/2024/04/08/champions-league-quarter-finals-preview-analysing-each-teams-strengths-and-weaknesses/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:10:57 GMT<![CDATA[The Copa del Rey is Spain's most interesting competition - so why can't UK fans watch it?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5393331/2024/04/05/copa-del-rey-rfef-la-liga-uk-tv-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5393331/2024/04/05/copa-del-rey-rfef-la-liga-uk-tv-watch/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:00:32 GMTVinicius Junior left winger of Real Madrid and Brazil celebrates with the trophy after winning the Copa del Rey Final match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio de La Cartuja on May 6, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Alvaro Morata booed by Spain supporters, leaving Luis de la Fuente ‘ashamed’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5371965/2024/03/27/alvaro-morata-spain-fans-booed/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5371965/2024/03/27/alvaro-morata-spain-fans-booed/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:12:36 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 26: Alvaro Morata of Spain getting into the field during the friendly match between Spain and Brazil at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Xavi's Barcelona 2.0: Fringe players have fans dreaming]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350187/2024/03/18/barcelona-atletico-xavi-la-liga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350187/2024/03/18/barcelona-atletico-xavi-la-liga/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:25:07 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s third goal with teammate Joao Felix during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Joao Felix stars for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid - but neither seem to want him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340513/2024/03/18/joao-felix-barcelona-atletico-madrid-la-liga-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340513/2024/03/18/joao-felix-barcelona-atletico-madrid-la-liga-future/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:15:43 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Joao Felix of Barcelona celebrates after a goal during the LaLiga week 29 football match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 17, 2024. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Champions League quarter-final draw: Predictions, tactics and players to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342174/2024/03/15/champions-league-quarter-final-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342174/2024/03/15/champions-league-quarter-final-predictions/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:53:46 GMT<![CDATA[Real Madrid get Manchester City, Arsenal to face Bayern Munich in Champions League quarter-finals]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5344101/2024/03/15/real-madrid-arsenal-man-city-champions-league-draw/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5344101/2024/03/15/real-madrid-arsenal-man-city-champions-league-draw/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:20:07 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: The players of Arsenal celebrate as David Raya of Arsenal (not pictured) makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Madrid, La Liga file complaints about alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Jr by Atletico Madrid fans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5341513/2024/03/14/vinicius-junior-racism-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5341513/2024/03/14/vinicius-junior-racism-atletico-madrid/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:10:51 GMTVinicius Junior left winger of Real Madrid and Brazil during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Celta Vigo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 10, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid's emotions run wild after a penalties triumph for the ages]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5332059/2024/03/14/atletico-madrid-champions-league-inter-penalties/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5332059/2024/03/14/atletico-madrid-champions-league-inter-penalties/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:55:43 GMTJan Oblak, Atletico Madrid<![CDATA[Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid through to Champions League quarter-finals]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339619/2024/03/13/borussia-dortmund-atletico-madrid-champions-league-quarter-finals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339619/2024/03/13/borussia-dortmund-atletico-madrid-champions-league-quarter-finals/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:53:05 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - MARCH 13: Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring his teams first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven at Signal Iduna Park on March 13, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.(Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Nottingham Forest's Felipe expected to retire at end of season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316159/2024/03/04/felipe-nottingham-forest-retire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316159/2024/03/04/felipe-nottingham-forest-retire/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:30:24 GMTFelipe of Nottingham Forest is celebrating victory during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and West Ham United at the City Ground in Nottingham, on February 17, 2024. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Football Works: The triggers, traps and tempo of pressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5297015/2024/02/25/how-football-works-pressing-triggers-traps-tempo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5297015/2024/02/25/how-football-works-pressing-triggers-traps-tempo/Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:11:40 GMT<![CDATA[The sporting director state of play: Who's on the move? Who's staying put? Who's in demand?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289737/2024/02/22/sporting-directors-transfer-news/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289737/2024/02/22/sporting-directors-transfer-news/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:08:33 GMT<![CDATA[Champions League last-16: Predictions, best ties, players to watch and what's changed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257091/2024/02/12/champions-league-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257091/2024/02/12/champions-league-preview/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:58:55 GMT<![CDATA[Alvaro Morata's Real Madrid return is bittersweet - but he has found form of his life]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5237712/2024/02/05/alvaro-morata-real-madrid-atletico-madrid-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5237712/2024/02/05/alvaro-morata-real-madrid-atletico-madrid-euro-2024/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:00:05 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: Alvaro Morata of Atletico Madrid during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Atletico Madrid v Sevilla at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 25, 2024 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Antonio Rudiger in Real Madrid squad vs Atletico Madrid despite thigh injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5248746/2024/02/03/real-madrid-team-news-atletico-rudiger/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5248746/2024/02/03/real-madrid-team-news-atletico-rudiger/Sat, 03 Feb 2024 11:56:57 GMTTOPSHOT - Real Madrid&#039;s German defender #22 Antonio Rudiger is challenged by Atletico Madrid&#039;s Argentinian midfielder #05 Rodrigo De Paul during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King&#039;s Cup) football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on January 18, 2024. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP) (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Five left-field European transfers you may have missed in the January window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5243508/2024/02/03/five-transfers-that-you-might-have-missed-in-the-january-transfer-window/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5243508/2024/02/03/five-transfers-that-you-might-have-missed-in-the-january-transfer-window/Sat, 03 Feb 2024 05:10:25 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - 2024/01/31: Arthur Vermeeren of Atletico de Madrid seen in action during the LALIGA EA SPORTS between Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano at Metropolitano Stadium. Final score; Atletico Madrid 2:1 Rayo Vallecano. (Photo by Guillermo Martinez/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)<![CDATA[David de Gea wasn't tempted by Forest but returning to the top will only get tougher]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245494/2024/02/02/david-de-gea-forest-comeback/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245494/2024/02/02/david-de-gea-forest-comeback/Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:28:09 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 28: David De Gea of Manchester United arrives prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on May 28, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sheffield United sign Ivo Grbic from Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229610/2024/01/26/ivo-grbic-sheffield-united-atletico-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5229610/2024/01/26/ivo-grbic-sheffield-united-atletico-transfer/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:44:39 GMTELCHE, SPAIN - MAY 14: Ivo Grbic of Atletico Madrid warms up prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Elche CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on May 14, 2023 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Newcastle adamant Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson will not be sold this month]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5216690/2024/01/21/newcastle-transfer-news-trippier-wilson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5216690/2024/01/21/newcastle-transfer-news-trippier-wilson/Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:15:07 GMTNEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Kieran Trippier (L) controls the ball as Callum Wilson (R) defends during the Newcastle United Training Session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on August 16, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)<![CDATA[La Liga investigating chants aimed at Vinicius Jr from Atletico Madrid fans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5213817/2024/01/19/vinicius-racism-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5213817/2024/01/19/vinicius-racism-atletico-madrid/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:39:40 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid looks on during his warm up prior to the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 18, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Antoine Griezmann: Atletico's joint-record scorer and his path to legendary status]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5140366/2023/12/20/atletico-madrid-antoine-griezmann-scoring-record/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5140366/2023/12/20/atletico-madrid-antoine-griezmann-scoring-record/Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:25:02 GMT<![CDATA[Tear gas, cages and midnight lock-ins: The reality of being an away fan in Europe]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5139585/2023/12/16/football-away-fans-europe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5139585/2023/12/16/football-away-fans-europe/Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:15:38 GMT<![CDATA[When is the Champions League last-16 draw and who has qualified?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5043235/2023/12/13/champions-league-last-16-draw-when-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5043235/2023/12/13/champions-league-last-16-draw-when-teams/Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:56:38 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 29: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s second goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid and SSC Napoli at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 29, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Barcelona and Real Madrid are playing fourth-tier clubs in Copa del Rey draw]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5131068/2023/12/12/barcelona-real-madrid-copa-del-rey-draw/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5131068/2023/12/12/barcelona-real-madrid-copa-del-rey-draw/Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:42:09 GMTCopa del Rey draw<![CDATA[Vinicius Jr: Four charged over effigy of Real Madrid forward hung from bridge]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5113739/2023/12/05/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-effigy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5113739/2023/12/05/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-effigy/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:46:43 GMT<![CDATA[Joao Felix: Barca and Atletico set for new saga - but Sunday was about proving a point]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110428/2023/12/04/barcelona-joao-felix-atletico-madrid-la-liga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110428/2023/12/04/barcelona-joao-felix-atletico-madrid-la-liga/Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:25:21 GMTBARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 3: Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates 1-0 during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on December 3, 2023 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David S.Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Champions League debrief: A game for the ages, exhilarating Openda and seven goodbyes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5099208/2023/11/30/champions-league-debrief-galatasaray-openda/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5099208/2023/11/30/champions-league-debrief-galatasaray-openda/Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:04:00 GMT<![CDATA[Ancelotti's rant, Xavi's complaints and an extraordinary meeting between La Liga's coaches and refs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5065997/2023/11/15/la-liga-managers-referees-ancelotti-xavi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5065997/2023/11/15/la-liga-managers-referees-ancelotti-xavi/Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:16:12 GMT<![CDATA[Diego Simeone signs new Atletico Madrid deal until 2027]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5035965/2023/11/09/atletico-madrid-diego-simeone-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5035965/2023/11/09/atletico-madrid-diego-simeone-contract/Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:37:45 GMTDiego Simeone<![CDATA[Simeone's Atletico hero status was under threat - now he's turned it round]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5041406/2023/11/08/diego-simeone-atletico-madrid-champions-league-celtic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5041406/2023/11/08/diego-simeone-atletico-madrid-champions-league-celtic/Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:20 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 09: Diego Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico Madrid, looks on prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Rayo Vallecano and Atletico de Madrid at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on April 09, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lucas and Theo Hernandez go head to head as brotherly love is put to the test]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5027522/2023/11/07/hernandez-psg-milan-theo-lucas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5027522/2023/11/07/hernandez-psg-milan-theo-lucas/Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:16:26 GMT<![CDATA[La Liga's goal glut — better finishing, attacking football… and Jude Bellingham]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4953749/2023/10/16/la-liga-increase-in-goals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4953749/2023/10/16/la-liga-increase-in-goals/Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:12:08 GMTJoselu centre-forward of Real Madrid and Spain with Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and CA Osasuna at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 7, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[PSG have lost all swagger, but Lewis has Guardiola purring — Champions League debrief]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4930407/2023/10/05/champions-league-psg-rico-lewis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4930407/2023/10/05/champions-league-psg-rico-lewis/Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:26:02 GMT<![CDATA[Madrid v Atletico: A broken pact, Arbeloa-Torres spat and more tensions to come]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4882121/2023/09/22/real-madrid-atletico-youth-pact/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4882121/2023/09/22/real-madrid-atletico-youth-pact/Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:07:40 GMT<![CDATA[Don't mourn the Champions League group stage, even if the Swiss model isn't any better]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4863029/2023/09/18/last-champions-league-group-swiss-model/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4863029/2023/09/18/last-champions-league-group-swiss-model/Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:29:59 GMTTOPSHOT - This photograph taken on August 31, 2023 shows a screen displaying the fixtures for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League football cup after the draw for the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League football tournament at The Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[La Liga fixture between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla postponed due to heavy rainstorm forecast]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4829223/2023/09/03/atletico-madrid-sevilla-postponed-rainstorm/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4829223/2023/09/03/atletico-madrid-sevilla-postponed-rainstorm/Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:46:52 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 13: A general view of the corner flag prior to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg Two match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City at Wanda Metropolitano on April 13, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Barcelona sign Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on loan]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4825908/2023/09/01/barca-joao-felix-cancelo-loan-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4825908/2023/09/01/barca-joao-felix-cancelo-loan-transfer/Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:23:07 GMT<![CDATA[When is the 2023-24 Champions League group-stage draw? Date, teams, pots and format explained]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4798930/2023/08/30/champions-league-group-stage-draw-when-teams-pots/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4798930/2023/08/30/champions-league-group-stage-draw-when-teams-pots/Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:05:37 GMTNYON, SWITZERLAND - NOVEMBER 7: A view of the draw balls during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Round of 16 draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football, on November 7, 2022, in Nyon, Switzerland. (Photo by Kristian Skeie – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images).<![CDATA[A hunger strike, church protests and the day the walls closed in on Luis Rubiales]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4813587/2023/08/29/luis-rubiales-hunger-strike/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4813587/2023/08/29/luis-rubiales-hunger-strike/Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:15:10 GMT<![CDATA[Joao Felix: In limbo at Atletico, coveted by Barca - what's next for €127m forward?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4795804/2023/08/23/joao-felix-atletico-barcelona-la-liga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4795804/2023/08/23/joao-felix-atletico-barcelona-la-liga/Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:08:50 GMTJoao Felix<![CDATA[What is the Kings League? Gerard Pique explains success of 'real-life video game']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4731707/2023/07/31/kings-league-gerard-pique-sergio-aguero-queens-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4731707/2023/07/31/kings-league-gerard-pique-sergio-aguero-queens-league/Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:10:44 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - JULY 29: Gerard Pique during Finals of Kings League at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on July 29, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/WireImage)<![CDATA[Wolves and Lopetegui wanted Matt Doherty back - after difficult time away, is return a risk?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4699428/2023/07/20/wolves-and-lopetegui-wanted-matt-doherty-back-after-difficult-time-away-is-return-a-risk/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4699428/2023/07/20/wolves-and-lopetegui-wanted-matt-doherty-back-after-difficult-time-away-is-return-a-risk/Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:20:54 GMTWOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Matt Doherty of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring the equaliser during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United at Molineux on December 01, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Wolves confirm Matt Doherty return on free transfer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4706392/2023/07/20/matt-doherty-wolves-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4706392/2023/07/20/matt-doherty-wolves-transfer/Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:00:13 GMTDublin , Ireland - 18 June 2023; Matt Doherty during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Joao Felix must win over sceptical Simeone if he is to stay at Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4689261/2023/07/15/joao-felix-atletico-madrid-simeone/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4689261/2023/07/15/joao-felix-atletico-madrid-simeone/Sat, 15 Jul 2023 04:04:16 GMTJoao Felix, Atletico Madrid<![CDATA['This is like a country's flag': Why fans voted to ditch Atletico Madrid's modern crest]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4679408/2023/07/11/atletico-madrid-crest-badge-vote/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4679408/2023/07/11/atletico-madrid-crest-badge-vote/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:02:19 GMTAtletico Madrid<![CDATA[Cesar Azpilicueta completes Atletico Madrid move from Chelsea: 'It has been incredible']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4665052/2023/07/06/azpilicueta-atletico-chelsea-transfer-medical/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4665052/2023/07/06/azpilicueta-atletico-chelsea-transfer-medical/Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:20:41 GMTChelsea&#039;s Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates at the end of the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge in London on May 28, 2023. Chelsea equalised 1 - 1 against Newcastle United. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or &#039;live&#039; services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cesar Azpilicueta in advanced talks to join Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4656875/2023/06/30/cesar-azpilicueta-atletico-madrid-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4656875/2023/06/30/cesar-azpilicueta-atletico-madrid-transfer/Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:52:00 GMT<![CDATA[Javier Tebas interview: Tough rules, foreign investment and making La Liga sustainable]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4606298/2023/06/19/javier-tebas-interview-tough-rules-foreign-investment-and-making-la-liga-sustainable/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4606298/2023/06/19/javier-tebas-interview-tough-rules-foreign-investment-and-making-la-liga-sustainable/Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:05:22 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - MAY 25: Javier Tebas, President of LaLiga, attends his press conference at headquarters of LaLiga on May 25, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Oscar J. Barroso / AFP7 via Getty Images)<![CDATA[La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 players out of contract this summer transfer window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4564042/2023/06/05/la-liga-serie-a-bundesliga-free-agents-transfers-out-of-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4564042/2023/06/05/la-liga-serie-a-bundesliga-free-agents-transfers-out-of-contract/Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:43:55 GMT<![CDATA[La Liga's crazy relegation battle - six stricken teams face the drop on final day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4574571/2023/06/03/la-liga-relegation-battle-final-day/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4574571/2023/06/03/la-liga-relegation-battle-final-day/Sat, 03 Jun 2023 04:15:23 GMT<![CDATA[Vinicius Jr: Four arrested over effigy of Real Madrid forward hung from bridge]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4543784/2023/05/23/vinicius-jr-racism-madrid-effigy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4543784/2023/05/23/vinicius-jr-racism-madrid-effigy/Tue, 23 May 2023 08:59:16 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 25: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid reacts during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 25, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why former Liverpool duo Torres and Arbeloa's touchline spat reflects Madrid tensions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4518952/2023/05/15/torres-arbeloa-real-atletico/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4518952/2023/05/15/torres-arbeloa-real-atletico/Mon, 15 May 2023 04:07:32 GMT<![CDATA[Axel Witsel retires from Belgium duty]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4514579/2023/05/12/axel-witsel-retires-belgium/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4514579/2023/05/12/axel-witsel-retires-belgium/Fri, 12 May 2023 19:30:50 GMTAxel Witsel, Belgium<![CDATA[Barcelona celebrate crucial win but there's bigger news - Pedri is back]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4443028/2023/04/24/barcelona-pedri-atletico/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4443028/2023/04/24/barcelona-pedri-atletico/Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:10:39 GMTBARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Pedri Gonzalez of FC Barcelona in action during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou stadium on April 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Marc Graupera Aloma/Europa Press via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Antoine Griezmann: The quietly brilliant playmaker and Atletico's 'soul' returns to Barca]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4442436/2023/04/24/griezmann-atletico-barca/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4442436/2023/04/24/griezmann-atletico-barca/Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:09:01 GMT<![CDATA[Real Madrid's Jesus Fortea signs professional deal after landmark Atletico move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4395318/2023/04/10/real-madrid-atletico-jesus-fortea/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4395318/2023/04/10/real-madrid-atletico-jesus-fortea/Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:44:02 GMT<![CDATA[Joao Felix: Should Chelsea sign him permanently?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4315824/2023/03/17/joao-felix-chelsea-atletico-madrid-sign-permanently/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4315824/2023/03/17/joao-felix-chelsea-atletico-madrid-sign-permanently/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:26:02 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Joao Felix of Chelsea celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea FC at London Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What the Club World Cup would have looked like last summer with 32 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4311811/2023/03/16/club-world-cup-32-teams-who/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4311811/2023/03/16/club-world-cup-32-teams-who/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[La Liga analysed: Barcelona's binary scores and peerless Griezmann]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4279485/2023/03/06/la-liga-analysed-barcelonas-binary-scorelines-peerless-griezmann-and-a-long-overdue-clean-sheet/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4279485/2023/03/06/la-liga-analysed-barcelonas-binary-scorelines-peerless-griezmann-and-a-long-overdue-clean-sheet/Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:23:53 GMTRaphinha Dias during the match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF, corresponding to the week 24 of the Liga Santander, played at the Spotity Camp Nou Stadium, in Barcelona, on 05th Msrch 2023. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[A Matt Doherty debut for Atletico Madrid at last - but his future is still uncertain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4275799/2023/03/06/doherty-atletico-tottenham-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4275799/2023/03/06/doherty-atletico-tottenham-future/Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:06:43 GMTMatt Doherty right-back of Atletico de Madrid and Ireland gives instructions during the LaLiga Santander match between Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 4, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Madrid’s David Alaba faces month out injured with Rodrygo to miss Atletico La Liga clash]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4244620/2023/02/23/david-alaba-injury-real-madrid-rodrygo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4244620/2023/02/23/david-alaba-injury-real-madrid-rodrygo/Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:11:40 GMTLIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: David Alaba of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Anfield on February 21, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Can Chelsea help Joao Felix kick-start a career that promised so much?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4177208/2023/02/10/can-chelsea-give-joao-felix-the-platform-to-kick-start-a-career-that-promised-so-much/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4177208/2023/02/10/can-chelsea-give-joao-felix-the-platform-to-kick-start-a-career-that-promised-so-much/Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:30:34 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Joao Felix of Chelsea warms up prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on January 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Javier Tebas may be better off getting La Liga in order before taking aim at Premier League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4149620/2023/02/03/javier-tebas-la-liga-premier-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4149620/2023/02/03/javier-tebas-la-liga-premier-league/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:00:11 GMTLisbon , Portugal - 2 November 2022; Javier Tebas, President, LaLiga, on the SportsTrade stage during day one of Web Summit 2022 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Matt Doherty to Atletico Madrid: How did that happen?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4147255/2023/02/03/matt-doherty-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4147255/2023/02/03/matt-doherty-atletico-madrid/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:04:15 GMTTa&#039; Qal , Malta - 20 November 2022; Matt Doherty of Republic of Ireland before the International Friendly match between Malta and Republic of Ireland at the Ta&#039; Qali National Stadium in Attard, Malta. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Premier League transfer market is ‘doped’ with ‘barbaric amounts’ spent — La Liga president]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4147216/2023/02/01/premier-league-transfers-tebas-la-liga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4147216/2023/02/01/premier-league-transfers-tebas-la-liga/Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:58:02 GMTLisbon , Portugal - 2 November 2022; Javier Tebas, President, LaLiga, on the SportsTrade stage during day one of Web Summit 2022 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Matt Doherty set to join Atletico Madrid on loan from Tottenham]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4141485/2023/01/31/matt-doherty-atletico-madrid-tottenham/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4141485/2023/01/31/matt-doherty-atletico-madrid-tottenham/Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:40:03 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Matt Doherty of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15, 2023 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Every transfer completed by La Liga clubs in the 2022-23 January transfer window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4133332/2023/01/30/la-liga-transfers-2023-january-window/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4133332/2023/01/30/la-liga-transfers-2023-january-window/Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:42:53 GMTNewly signed Atletico Madrid&#039;s Dutch forward Memphis Depay poses for pictures holding his jersey during his official presentation at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on January 20, 2023. - Atletico Madrid have signed Netherlands forward Memphis Depay from La Liga rivals Barcelona for three million euros ($3.25 million), the two clubs announced. The 28-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Atletico after an injury-hit spell at the Camp Nou. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Sociedad are Barcelona & Real Madrid's closest challengers, but where are the others?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4136231/2023/01/30/real-sociedad-real-madrid-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4136231/2023/01/30/real-sociedad-real-madrid-barcelona/Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:41:33 GMTReal Sociedad&#039;s Japanese forward Takefusa Kubo (L) vies with Real Madrid&#039;s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on January 29, 2023. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vinicius Jr: 24 hours in the life of Real Madrid forward after latest racism episode]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4130785/2023/01/27/vinicius-real-madrid-racism/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4130785/2023/01/27/vinicius-real-madrid-racism/Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:20:01 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 26: Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid CF looks on during the Copa Del Rey Quarter Final match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 26, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Manu Reino/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vinicius Jr mannequin hung from bridge ahead of Madrid derby]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4127423/2023/01/26/vinicius-mannequin-bridge-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4127423/2023/01/26/vinicius-mannequin-bridge-madrid/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:32:48 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 16: Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid CF looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 16, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid: Bad blood, broken promises and a city rivalry framed by abuse]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4124517/2023/01/26/real-madrid-atletico-madrid-copa-del-rey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4124517/2023/01/26/real-madrid-atletico-madrid-copa-del-rey/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:15:33 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 18: Players of Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid fight during La Liga football match played between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid at Civitas Metropolitano on September 18, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Analysed: Griezmann back in the groove, Salah's struggles, Newcastle make history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4115048/2023/01/23/analysed-griezmann-back-in-the-groove-salahs-struggles-newcastle-make-history/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4115048/2023/01/23/analysed-griezmann-back-in-the-groove-salahs-struggles-newcastle-make-history/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:30:42 GMT<![CDATA[Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid are set for change - their story looks close to an end]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4114922/2023/01/23/diego-simeone-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4114922/2023/01/23/diego-simeone-atletico-madrid/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:02:29 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Diego Simeone, Manager of Atletico Madrid looks on from the players bench prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Valladolid CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Barcelona secure Carrasco option after selling Memphis Depay to Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4110069/2023/01/20/barcelona-memphis-depay-atletico-madrid-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4110069/2023/01/20/barcelona-memphis-depay-atletico-madrid-transfer/Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:23:29 GMT14 Memphis Depay of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on September 17th, 2022. (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ivan Fresneda: Newcastle and Arsenal among European clubs watching teenage talent]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4103022/2023/01/19/ivan-fresneda-newcastle-arsenal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4103022/2023/01/19/ivan-fresneda-newcastle-arsenal/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:08:01 GMTVALLADOLID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 30: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid duels for the ball with Ivan Fresneda of Real Valladolid during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Valladolid CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla on December 30, 2022 in Valladolid, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid not willing to let Yannick Carrasco leave this transfer window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4103286/2023/01/18/atletico-madrid-yannick-carrasco-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4103286/2023/01/18/atletico-madrid-yannick-carrasco-transfer/Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:43:56 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Yannick Carrasco of Atletico de Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on October 26, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Le Fee, Ortega, Thuram: Picking ideal signings (within reason) for top European sides]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4095942/2023/01/17/january-transfer-window-europe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4095942/2023/01/17/january-transfer-window-europe/Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:05:19 GMT<![CDATA[Barcelona in no rush to sell Memphis Depay amid Atletico Madrid interest]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4089299/2023/01/14/memphis-depay-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4089299/2023/01/14/memphis-depay-atletico-madrid/Sat, 14 Jan 2023 08:06:34 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JULY 19: Memphis Depay #9 of FC Barcelona scores his team&#039;s fifth goal against Inter Miami CF during the second half of a preseason friendly at DRV PNK Stadium on July 19, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Thibaut Courtois and Atletico Madrid: Stuffed rats, smashed plaques and angry letters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4084280/2023/01/13/courtois-atletico-real-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4084280/2023/01/13/courtois-atletico-real-madrid/Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:06:18 GMT<![CDATA[New-look Super League planning fresh ‘attack’ on European football, warns Javier Tebas]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4085129/2023/01/12/super-league-tebas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4085129/2023/01/12/super-league-tebas/Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:36:57 GMT<![CDATA[What Joao Felix offers Chelsea: Analysing his style, strengths and areas to improve]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4073648/2023/01/12/joao-felix-chelsea-loan-tactics-style-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4073648/2023/01/12/joao-felix-chelsea-loan-tactics-style-analysis/Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:15:29 GMT<![CDATA[Chelsea sign Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4080329/2023/01/11/chelsea-joao-felix-loan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4080329/2023/01/11/chelsea-joao-felix-loan/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:38:05 GMTJoao Felix<![CDATA[Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Joao Felix on loan]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4072188/2023/01/09/chelsea-transfer-news-joao-felix/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4072188/2023/01/09/chelsea-transfer-news-joao-felix/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:50:45 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 08: Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Xavi's fluid Barcelona exploited Atletico Madrid to go top of La Liga]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4071376/2023/01/09/barcelona-atletico-liga-result/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4071376/2023/01/09/barcelona-atletico-liga-result/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:00:50 GMTBarcelona Atletico Liga result<![CDATA[The 10 most expensive January transfers of all time: Philippe Coutinho, Bruno Fernandes and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4054044/2023/01/04/most-expensive-january-transfers-all-time/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4054044/2023/01/04/most-expensive-january-transfers-all-time/Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:58:41 GMTNew Barcelona signing Philippe Coutinho is unveiled at Camp Nou on January 8, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. The Brazilian player signed from Liverpool, has agreed a deal with the Catalan club until 2023 season.<![CDATA[Joao Felix has Premier League interest but €21m price a stumbling block for loan move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4046161/2023/01/02/joao-felix-transfer-loan-chelsea-arsenal-man-united/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4046161/2023/01/02/joao-felix-transfer-loan-chelsea-arsenal-man-united/Mon, 02 Jan 2023 05:12:04 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 06: Joao Felix of Atletico de Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Atletico de Madrid and RCD Espanyol at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Wolverhampton Wanderers sign Matheus Cunha on loan with obligation to buy from Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4033636/2022/12/25/wolverhampton-wanderers-matheus-cunha-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4033636/2022/12/25/wolverhampton-wanderers-matheus-cunha-transfer/Sun, 25 Dec 2022 17:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[Explained: ECJ Super League view is a big blow to Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4005104/2022/12/15/ecj-super-league-verdict/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4005104/2022/12/15/ecj-super-league-verdict/Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:05:32 GMTSuper League<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid CEO confirms club may look into Joao Felix transfer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978306/2022/12/07/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978306/2022/12/07/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-transfer/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:36:36 GMTDOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 24: Joao Felix #11 of Portugal celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Wu Zhizhao/VCG via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Champions League permutations: What's left to settle in final group games?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3679161/2022/10/31/champions-league-group/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3679161/2022/10/31/champions-league-group/Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:35:16 GMTjordan henderson<![CDATA[La Liga clubs could strike after Spanish government withdraws opposition to Super League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3698058/2022/10/16/la-liga-strike-super-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3698058/2022/10/16/la-liga-strike-super-league/Sun, 16 Oct 2022 14:07:06 GMTMADRID,SPAIN - JANUARY 2022: La Liga headquarters on January 28, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Cristina Arias/Cover/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid confirm permanent transfer of Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3675994/2022/10/10/griezmann-atletico-madrid-barca-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3675994/2022/10/10/griezmann-atletico-madrid-barca-transfer/Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:45:39 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 21: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Watching Atletico and Real Madrid in a day: Two similar wins, two very different moods]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3671239/2022/10/10/atletico-madrid-real-madrid-girona-getafe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3671239/2022/10/10/atletico-madrid-real-madrid-girona-getafe/Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:02:50 GMTReal Madrid and Atletico Madrid<![CDATA[As Diego Costa returns to Stamford Bridge, this is the story of his brilliant, fractious three years at Chelsea]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2447547/2022/10/07/diego-costa-at-stamford-bridge/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2447547/2022/10/07/diego-costa-at-stamford-bridge/Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:05:21 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico condemn racist chants towards Real's Vinicius and vow to ban those identified]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3612035/2022/09/20/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-junior/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3612035/2022/09/20/atletico-madrid-racism-vinicius-junior/Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:13:58 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - MAY 03: Atletico Madrid flag prior to the UEFA Europa League Semi Final second leg match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal FC at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Vinicius Junior subject to racist abuse ahead of and during Atletico vs Real Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3605020/2022/09/18/vinicius-junior-racist-abuse-atletico/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3605020/2022/09/18/vinicius-junior-racist-abuse-atletico/Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:11:18 GMTGLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group F match between Celtic FC and Real Madrid at Celtic Park on September 06, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Silvestre Szpylma/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Antoine Griezmann starts for Atletico against Real Madrid despite loan contract clause]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3604949/2022/09/18/antoine-griezmann-atletico-start-real-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3604949/2022/09/18/antoine-griezmann-atletico-start-real-madrid/Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:05:52 GMTLEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 13: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico warms up during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid at BayArena on September 13, 2022 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Griezmann's strange substitute appearances and Barcelona's Atletico stand-off]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3600225/2022/09/17/griezmann-atletico-barcelona-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3600225/2022/09/17/griezmann-atletico-barcelona-contract/Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:11:29 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 07: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Atletico Madrid and FC Porto at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on September 7, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Groundhopping in Madrid: Four games, four stadiums and the quest for a Rayo Vallecano shirt]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3586175/2022/09/13/madrid-real-atletico-getafe-rayo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3586175/2022/09/13/madrid-real-atletico-getafe-rayo/Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:09:08 GMT<![CDATA[Barcelona's spending cap increased by €800m after La Liga accept use of levers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3579993/2022/09/09/barcelona-spending-cap-la-liga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3579993/2022/09/09/barcelona-spending-cap-la-liga/Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:55:55 GMTBARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 7: Barcelona&#039;s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League, group C, first leg football match between FC Barcelona and FC Viktoria Plzen. at the Spotify Camp Nou stadium on September 7, 2022 in Barcelona. (Photo by ADRIA PUIG/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Champions League 2022-23: Kalulu, Kolo Muani and the other alternative players to look out for]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3557806/2022/09/05/champions-league-players-to-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3557806/2022/09/05/champions-league-players-to-watch/Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:13:17 GMT<![CDATA[Nottingham Forest confirm Renan Lodi loan as Steve Cooper lands 18th summer signing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3544286/2022/08/29/nottingham-forest-renan-lodi-atletico/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3544286/2022/08/29/nottingham-forest-renan-lodi-atletico/Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:04 GMT<![CDATA[Nottingham Forest to loan Renan Lodi from Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3544068/2022/08/28/nottingham-forest-renan-lodi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3544068/2022/08/28/nottingham-forest-renan-lodi/Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:14:39 GMTGETAFTE, SPAIN - AUGUST 15: Renan Lodi of Atletico Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Getafe v Atletico Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on August 15, 2022 in Getafte Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Champions League fixtures: Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea have games confirmed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3542469/2022/08/27/champions-league-fixtures-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3542469/2022/08/27/champions-league-fixtures-2/Sat, 27 Aug 2022 08:47:34 GMTreal-madrid<![CDATA[Is this the beginning of the end for the Champions League's era of dominance?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3531568/2022/08/25/champions-league-draw-2022/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3531568/2022/08/25/champions-league-draw-2022/Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:14:35 GMT<![CDATA[Our guide to the Champions League group stage draw]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3535038/2022/08/25/champions-league-draw/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3535038/2022/08/25/champions-league-draw/Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:11:53 GMTThe Champions League draw takes place on Thursday (Photo: Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid's transfer uncertainty could affect Griezmann, Morata, Felix and even Ronaldo]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3526649/2022/08/22/atletico-morata-griezmann-ronaldo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3526649/2022/08/22/atletico-morata-griezmann-ronaldo/Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:00:43 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 21: Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rating the best and worst of Europe's 2022-23 kits: From stunners to zany stripes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3498260/2022/08/17/european-kit-ratings-2022-23/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3498260/2022/08/17/european-kit-ratings-2022-23/Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:10:13 GMT<![CDATA[The European Super League is still fighting for survival - the battle continues]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3450382/2022/08/10/european-super-league-battle-court/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3450382/2022/08/10/european-super-league-battle-court/Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:11:03 GMTEuropean Super League protests<![CDATA['Suárez a Nacional': How a social media campaign brought Luis Suárez back to his boyhood club]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3483447/2022/08/06/luis-suarez-nacional/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3483447/2022/08/06/luis-suarez-nacional/Sat, 06 Aug 2022 19:08:08 GMTMONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY - AUGUST 05: Luis Suarez of Nacional celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s third goal during a match between Nacional and Rentistas as part of Torneo Clausura 2022 at Gran Parque Central on August 05, 2022 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by Agencia Gamba/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo and why a move to Atletico Madrid is very unlikely]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3456902/2022/07/29/cristiano-ronaldo-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3456902/2022/07/29/cristiano-ronaldo-atletico-madrid/Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:11:41 GMTronaldo-manchester-united<![CDATA[Luis Suarez set to sign for Nacional after reaching agreement with boyhood club]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3451164/2022/07/26/luis-suarez-nacional-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3451164/2022/07/26/luis-suarez-nacional-contract/Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:13:25 GMTLuis Suarez, Atletico Madrid<![CDATA[Explained: Why the Super League and UEFA have renewed hostilities in Luxembourg]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3415507/2022/07/12/super-league-ecj-hearing-facts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3415507/2022/07/12/super-league-ecj-hearing-facts/Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:24:37 GMTEuropean Super League<![CDATA[How Hector Herrera landed with the Houston Dynamo]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3395453/2022/07/01/hector-herrera-dynamo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3395453/2022/07/01/hector-herrera-dynamo/Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:06:23 GMTJun 5, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Mexican National Team midfielder Hector Herrera (16) controls the ball against the Ecuador National Team at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Atletico must raise funds but are stuck with returning Morata and Saul]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3392282/2022/07/01/atletico-must-raise-funds-stuck-morata-saul/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3392282/2022/07/01/atletico-must-raise-funds-stuck-morata-saul/Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:12:16 GMTatletico-madrid<![CDATA[The La Liga free agent XI: From Dani Alves to Marcelo and Suarez to Pastore]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3377955/2022/06/30/la-liga-free-agents/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3377955/2022/06/30/la-liga-free-agents/Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:11:22 GMTLa Liga, free agents, Ander Capa, Luis Suarez, Marcelo<![CDATA[Barcelona debt, Everton FFP and Neymar's future: Why June 30 is so important]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3387773/2022/06/29/neymar-everton-june-30/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3387773/2022/06/29/neymar-everton-june-30/Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:09:44 GMTJune 30, Neymar, Frenkie de Jon, Richarlison<![CDATA[La Liga mailbag: Barcelona's next prodigy, Real's midfield, spending restrictions and Saul]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3364255/2022/06/20/la-liga-barcelona-real/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3364255/2022/06/20/la-liga-barcelona-real/Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:26:29 GMT<![CDATA[La Liga mailbag: Send your questions to Dermot Corrigan now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3362436/2022/06/13/la-liga-mailbag-send-your-questions-to-dermot-corrigan-now/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3362436/2022/06/13/la-liga-mailbag-send-your-questions-to-dermot-corrigan-now/Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:30:05 GMT<![CDATA[Manchester United to face Champions League conquerors Atletico Madrid in pre-season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3490695/2022/05/26/manchester-united-to-face-champions-league-conquerors-atletico-madrid-in-pre-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3490695/2022/05/26/manchester-united-to-face-champions-league-conquerors-atletico-madrid-in-pre-season/Thu, 26 May 2022 08:15:35 GMT<![CDATA[Luis Suarez to leave Atletico Madrid at end of season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3491063/2022/05/15/luis-suarez-to-leave-atletico-madrid-at-end-of-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3491063/2022/05/15/luis-suarez-to-leave-atletico-madrid-at-end-of-season/Sun, 15 May 2022 17:55:24 GMT<![CDATA[La Liga run-in: Barcelona’s nerves, Simeone’s struggles and a mini-league to qualify for Europe]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3294484/2022/05/06/the-la-liga-run-in-barcelonas-nerves-simeones-struggles-and-a-mini-league-to-qualify-for-europe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3294484/2022/05/06/the-la-liga-run-in-barcelonas-nerves-simeones-struggles-and-a-mini-league-to-qualify-for-europe/Sat, 07 May 2022 03:59:35 GMTLa Liga<![CDATA[Explained: Pique’s talks with Spanish FA over Super Cup moving to Saudi Arabia, his company’s €24m payday and the fallout]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3248909/2022/04/19/explained-piques-talks-with-spanish-fa-over-super-cup-moving-to-saudi-arabia-his-companys-e24m-payout-and-the-fallout/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3248909/2022/04/19/explained-piques-talks-with-spanish-fa-over-super-cup-moving-to-saudi-arabia-his-companys-e24m-payout-and-the-fallout/Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:05:47 GMTBARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 3: Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Sevilla at the Camp Nou on April 3, 2022 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid, the masters of shithousery]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3182514/2022/04/14/atletico-madrid-diego-simeone-masters-shithousery/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3182514/2022/04/14/atletico-madrid-diego-simeone-masters-shithousery/Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:58:30 GMT<![CDATA[Two nights in Madrid, two wildly contrasting experiences]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3249125/2022/04/14/real-madrid-chelsea-atletico-madrid-manchester-city-champions-league-football/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3249125/2022/04/14/real-madrid-chelsea-atletico-madrid-manchester-city-champions-league-football/Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:00:37 GMTmadrid-matches<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid, actually very good]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3247367/2022/04/14/atletico-madrid-proud-despite-champions-league-exit/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3247367/2022/04/14/atletico-madrid-proud-despite-champions-league-exit/Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:02:25 GMTJoao Felix during UEFA Champions League match between Atletico de Madrid and Manchester City at Wanda Metropolitano on April 13, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Rubén de la Fuente Pérez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Hair pulling, headbutting and fighting in the tunnel – how Atletico vs Man City exploded]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3248878/2022/04/14/hair-pulling-headbutting-and-fighting-in-the-tunnel-how-atletico-v-man-city-exploded/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3248878/2022/04/14/hair-pulling-headbutting-and-fighting-in-the-tunnel-how-atletico-v-man-city-exploded/Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:40:34 GMT<![CDATA[Guardiola on City’s draw: ‘Atletico were on top second half, we were lucky we didn’t concede’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500508/2022/04/13/guardiola-on-citys-draw-atletico-were-on-top-second-half-we-were-lucky-we-didnt-concede/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500508/2022/04/13/guardiola-on-citys-draw-atletico-were-on-top-second-half-we-were-lucky-we-didnt-concede/Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:23:14 GMT<![CDATA[Man City and Atletico players in post-match tunnel altercation after brawl during Champions League tie]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500510/2022/04/13/man-city-and-atletico-players-in-post-match-tunnel-altercation-after-brawl-during-champions-league-tie/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500510/2022/04/13/man-city-and-atletico-players-in-post-match-tunnel-altercation-after-brawl-during-champions-league-tie/Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:52:56 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid say they have avoided partial closure of stadium for Champions League second leg against Manchester City]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500563/2022/04/13/atletico-madrid-say-they-have-avoided-partial-closure-of-stadium-for-champions-league-second-leg-against-manchester-city/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500563/2022/04/13/atletico-madrid-say-they-have-avoided-partial-closure-of-stadium-for-champions-league-second-leg-against-manchester-city/Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:33:20 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid ordered to close 5,000-seat section of stadium for Manchester City game after fans’ ‘discriminatory behaviour’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500671/2022/04/11/atletico-madrid-ordered-to-close-5000-seat-section-of-stadium-for-manchester-city-game-after-fans-discriminatory-behaviour/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500671/2022/04/11/atletico-madrid-ordered-to-close-5000-seat-section-of-stadium-for-manchester-city-game-after-fans-discriminatory-behaviour/Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:33:15 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid may not have had a shot against Man City – but that doesn’t mean the match was boring]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3232892/2022/04/06/atletico-madrid-may-not-have-had-a-shot-against-man-city-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-match-was-boring/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3232892/2022/04/06/atletico-madrid-may-not-have-had-a-shot-against-man-city-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-match-was-boring/Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:59:50 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid played ‘5-5’ formation in loss to Manchester City — Pep Guardiola]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500726/2022/04/05/atletico-madrid-played-5-5-formation-in-loss-to-manchester-city-pep-guardiola/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3500726/2022/04/05/atletico-madrid-played-5-5-formation-in-loss-to-manchester-city-pep-guardiola/Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:31:03 GMT<![CDATA[Guardiola vs Simeone: Three meetings as managers – one’s team has dominated, the other defended doggedly. What next?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3223988/2022/04/05/guardiola-v-simeone-three-meetings-as-managers-one-team-has-dominated-the-other-defended-doggedly-what-next/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3223988/2022/04/05/guardiola-v-simeone-three-meetings-as-managers-one-team-has-dominated-the-other-defended-doggedly-what-next/Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:08:24 GMT<![CDATA[Salah, Lewandowski, Modric, Grimaldo…?! Picking the best XI from the Champions League quarter-finalists]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3210293/2022/04/04/salah-lewandowski-modric-grimaldo-picking-the-best-xi-from-the-champions-league-quarter-finalists/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3210293/2022/04/04/salah-lewandowski-modric-grimaldo-picking-the-best-xi-from-the-champions-league-quarter-finalists/Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:00:31 GMT<![CDATA[Champions League quarter-final draw: The form, the stars and the tactical battles]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3194395/2022/03/19/champions-league-quarter-final-draw-the-form-the-stars-and-the-tactical-battles/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3194395/2022/03/19/champions-league-quarter-final-draw-the-form-the-stars-and-the-tactical-battles/Sat, 19 Mar 2022 05:12:54 GMT<![CDATA[Discuss the Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draws]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3193930/2022/03/18/discuss-the-champions-league-quarter-final-and-semi-final-draws/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3193930/2022/03/18/discuss-the-champions-league-quarter-final-and-semi-final-draws/Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:07:17 GMT<![CDATA[Chelsea to play Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4181166/2022/03/18/chelsea-to-play-real-madrid-in-champions-league-quarter-final/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4181166/2022/03/18/chelsea-to-play-real-madrid-in-champions-league-quarter-final/Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:42:14 GMT<![CDATA[Elanga a rare bright spark for Rangnick’s United but has shown defensive naivety in recent games]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3188717/2022/03/16/elanga-rare-bright-spark-rangnick-united-defensive-naivety-recent-matches/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3188717/2022/03/16/elanga-rare-bright-spark-rangnick-united-defensive-naivety-recent-matches/Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:38 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Anthony Elanga of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford on March 15, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid have revived their season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3177813/2022/03/16/atletico-madrid-have-revived-their-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3177813/2022/03/16/atletico-madrid-have-revived-their-season/Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:10:49 GMTJoao Felix, Stefan Savic, Atletico Madrid<![CDATA[Diego Forlan: What it’s like when the goals dry up, Suarez the warrior and the benefits of pressing for a striker]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3182946/2022/03/15/diego-forlan-what-its-like-when-the-goals-dry-up-suarez-the-warrior-and-the-benefits-of-pressing-for-a-striker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3182946/2022/03/15/diego-forlan-what-its-like-when-the-goals-dry-up-suarez-the-warrior-and-the-benefits-of-pressing-for-a-striker/Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:30:35 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Diego Forlan celebrates his first goal for Manchester United in the Premiership during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Manchester United v Aston Villa at Old Trafford on October 10, 2002 in Manchester, England. (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Diego Simeone puts winning above everything else – just ask David Beckham]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3182164/2022/03/15/diego-simeone-puts-winning-above-everything-else-just-ask-david-beckham/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3182164/2022/03/15/diego-simeone-puts-winning-above-everything-else-just-ask-david-beckham/Tue, 15 Mar 2022 05:07:10 GMTDavid Beckham, Diego Simeone<![CDATA[Luis Suarez’s last hurrah at Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3174204/2022/03/11/luis-suarezs-last-hurrah-at-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3174204/2022/03/11/luis-suarezs-last-hurrah-at-atletico-madrid/Sat, 12 Mar 2022 04:38:50 GMTLuis Suarez, Atletico Madrid<![CDATA[Fear, loathing and the Super League revival: The football politics that caused chaos this week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3163370/2022/03/06/fear-loathing-and-the-super-league-revival-the-football-politics-that-caused-chaos-this-week/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3163370/2022/03/06/fear-loathing-and-the-super-league-revival-the-football-politics-that-caused-chaos-this-week/Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:15:40 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico didn’t want the ball. Not having it allowed them to dominate Manchester United]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3147532/2022/02/24/atletico-didnt-want-the-ball-not-having-it-allowed-them-to-dominate-manchester-united/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3147532/2022/02/24/atletico-didnt-want-the-ball-not-having-it-allowed-them-to-dominate-manchester-united/Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:00:38 GMTMADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 23: Victor Lindelof of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at Wanda Metropolitano on February 23, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Joao Felix frustrations becoming a familiar feeling at Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3146725/2022/02/24/joao-felix-frustrations-becoming-a-familiar-feeling-at-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3146725/2022/02/24/joao-felix-frustrations-becoming-a-familiar-feeling-at-atletico-madrid/Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:11:31 GMTJoao Felix celebrates his goal<![CDATA[Sergio Aguero reveals he will be with Argentina squad at Qatar World Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4181996/2022/02/22/sergio-aguero-reveals-he-will-be-with-argentina-squad-at-qatar-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4181996/2022/02/22/sergio-aguero-reveals-he-will-be-with-argentina-squad-at-qatar-world-cup/Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:04:09 GMT<![CDATA[Where this season’s Champions League last-16 ties will be won and lost, according to Jesse Marsch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3120009/2022/02/14/where-this-seasons-champions-league-last-16-ties-will-be-won-and-lost-according-to-jesse-marsch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3120009/2022/02/14/where-this-seasons-champions-league-last-16-ties-will-be-won-and-lost-according-to-jesse-marsch/Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:25:06 GMT<![CDATA[Barcelona’s Xavi on Atletico manager Simeone: ‘We see football in a different way’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4182574/2022/02/07/barcelonas-xavi-on-atletico-manager-simeone-we-see-football-in-a-different-way/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4182574/2022/02/07/barcelonas-xavi-on-atletico-manager-simeone-we-see-football-in-a-different-way/Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:30:18 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid interested in signing Matty Cash, Aston Villa will not sell this window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3511785/2022/01/28/atletico-madrid-interested-in-signing-matty-cash-aston-villa-will-not-sell-this-window/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3511785/2022/01/28/atletico-madrid-interested-in-signing-matty-cash-aston-villa-will-not-sell-this-window/Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:07:50 GMT<![CDATA[Diego Simeone: the man, the manager and ‘the master at kicking you’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3085941/2022/01/25/diego-simeone-the-man-the-manager-and-the-master-at-kicking-you/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3085941/2022/01/25/diego-simeone-the-man-the-manager-and-the-master-at-kicking-you/Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:45:27 GMT<![CDATA[Apart from the financial benefit, there is little ‘magnificent’ about the Supercopa being held in Saudi Arabia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3068526/2022/01/18/apart-from-the-financial-benefit-theres-little-thats-magnificent-about-the-supercopa-being-held-in-saudi-arabia/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3068526/2022/01/18/apart-from-the-financial-benefit-theres-little-thats-magnificent-about-the-supercopa-being-held-in-saudi-arabia/Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:02:35 GMTRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 16: Players of Real Madrid celebrate after winning the Spanish Super Cup final football match against Athletic Bilbao on January 16, 2022 at the King Fahd International Stadium in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sensible Transfers – Atletico Madrid: Mukiele, Munoz or Wass could be candidates to replace Trippier]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3064156/2022/01/13/sensible-transfers-atletico-madrid-replace-trippier-mukiele-munoz-wass/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3064156/2022/01/13/sensible-transfers-atletico-madrid-replace-trippier-mukiele-munoz-wass/Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:52:47 GMT<![CDATA[Kieran Trippier: The face of Newcastle's new era is a potent crosser and a better player than the one who moved to Spain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3052223/2022/01/07/kieran-trippier-the-face-of-newcastles-new-era-is-a-potent-crosser-and-a-better-player-than-the-one-who-moved-to-spain/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3052223/2022/01/07/kieran-trippier-the-face-of-newcastles-new-era-is-a-potent-crosser-and-a-better-player-than-the-one-who-moved-to-spain/Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:06:24 GMTKIERAN-TRIPPIER-NEWCASTLE-<![CDATA[Newcastle make first signing of PIF-era as they snap up Kieran Trippier in £12m deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3548640/2022/01/05/newcastle-make-first-signing-of-pif-era-as-they-snap-up-kieran-trippier-in-12m-deal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3548640/2022/01/05/newcastle-make-first-signing-of-pif-era-as-they-snap-up-kieran-trippier-in-12m-deal/Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:03:23 GMT<![CDATA[Newcastle agree £12 million fee with Atletico Madrid for Kieran Trippier]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3548684/2022/01/04/newcastle-agree-12-million-fee-with-atletico-madrid-for-kieran-trippier/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3548684/2022/01/04/newcastle-agree-12-million-fee-with-atletico-madrid-for-kieran-trippier/Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:53:42 GMT<![CDATA[Newcastle make formal bid to sign Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3548942/2021/12/31/newcastle-make-formal-bid-to-sign-kieran-trippier-from-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3548942/2021/12/31/newcastle-make-formal-bid-to-sign-kieran-trippier-from-atletico-madrid/Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:57:29 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico’s Simeone, Koke, Griezmann, Herrera and Felix isolating after positive COVID-19 tests]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3549029/2021/12/30/atleticos-simeone-koke-griezmann-herrera-and-felix-isolating-after-positive-covid-19-tests/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3549029/2021/12/30/atleticos-simeone-koke-griezmann-herrera-and-felix-isolating-after-positive-covid-19-tests/Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:53:30 GMT<![CDATA[Overperforming Real Madrid? Underperforming Barca? Analysing how La Liga season could unfold]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3029315/2021/12/30/overperforming-real-madrid-underperforming-barca-analysing-how-la-liga-season-could-unfold/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3029315/2021/12/30/overperforming-real-madrid-underperforming-barca-analysing-how-la-liga-season-could-unfold/Thu, 30 Dec 2021 05:07:00 GMTLiga and analytics - overperforming Real underperforming Barca<![CDATA[Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bilbao to sue La Liga over CVC deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4184153/2021/12/15/real-madrid-barcelona-and-bilbao-to-sue-la-liga-over-cvc-deal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4184153/2021/12/15/real-madrid-barcelona-and-bilbao-to-sue-la-liga-over-cvc-deal/Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:14:54 GMT<![CDATA[‘I would not be confident about Barca in the Europa League’ – Why is La Liga struggling so much in Europe?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3012081/2021/12/15/i-would-not-be-confident-about-barca-in-the-europa-league-why-is-la-liga-struggling-so-much-in-europe/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3012081/2021/12/15/i-would-not-be-confident-about-barca-in-the-europa-league-why-is-la-liga-struggling-so-much-in-europe/Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:04:26 GMTMUNICH, GERMANY - DECEMBER 08: Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona reacts during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Bayern München and FC Barcelona at the Football Arena Munich on December 08, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Corbis via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Joy for Man City, pain for Liverpool, luck for Chelsea – analysing the Champions League last-16 draw]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3013629/2021/12/14/joy-for-man-city-pain-for-liverpool-luck-for-chelsea-analysing-the-champions-league-last-16-draw/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3013629/2021/12/14/joy-for-man-city-pain-for-liverpool-luck-for-chelsea-analysing-the-champions-league-last-16-draw/Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:15:19 GMTNYON, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 13: Special guest Andrey Arshavin draws out the card of Manchester United FC during the UEFA Champions League 2021/22 Round of 16 Draw at the UEFA headquarters, The House of European Football, on December 13, 2021, in Nyon, Switzerland. (Photo by Richard Juilliart - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Real Madrid drawn against PSG in redone Champions League draw]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3687055/2021/12/13/real-madrid-drawn-against-psg-in-redone-champions-league-draw/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3687055/2021/12/13/real-madrid-drawn-against-psg-in-redone-champions-league-draw/Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:02:17 GMT<![CDATA[Champions League last-16 redraw live Q&A: Discuss the ties with our team of reporters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3013185/2021/12/13/champions-league-last-16-redraw-live/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3013185/2021/12/13/champions-league-last-16-redraw-live/Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:00:12 GMT<![CDATA[Champions League draw declared null and void after Manchester United error]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3687061/2021/12/13/champions-league-draw-declared-null-and-void-after-manchester-united-error/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3687061/2021/12/13/champions-league-draw-declared-null-and-void-after-manchester-united-error/Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:08:37 GMT<![CDATA[Champions League last-16 draw live Q&A: Discuss the ties with our team of reporters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3013067/2021/12/13/champions-league-last-16-draw-live/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3013067/2021/12/13/champions-league-last-16-draw-live/Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:45:56 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico saved themselves when the chips were down]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3003814/2021/12/08/atletico-saved-themselves-when-the-chips-were-down/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3003814/2021/12/08/atletico-saved-themselves-when-the-chips-were-down/Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:51:31 GMTAtletico Madrid, Koke, Rodrigo De Paul<![CDATA[Luis Suarez suffers injury in Atletico Madrid’s vital Champions League match against Porto]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3687244/2021/12/07/luis-suarez-suffers-injury-in-atletico-madrids-vital-champions-league-match-against-porto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3687244/2021/12/07/luis-suarez-suffers-injury-in-atletico-madrids-vital-champions-league-match-against-porto/Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:31:44 GMT<![CDATA[Atletico’s defence: Oblak is out of form and they’re conceding more than usual, but just how bad is it?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2977825/2021/11/27/atleticos-defence-oblaks-out-of-form-and-theyre-conceding-more-than-usual-but-just-how-bad-is-it/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2977825/2021/11/27/atleticos-defence-oblaks-out-of-form-and-theyre-conceding-more-than-usual-but-just-how-bad-is-it/Sat, 27 Nov 2021 05:05:56 GMT<![CDATA[Simeone keeps changing tack – and it’s not working]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2975067/2021/11/25/simeone-keeps-changing-tack-and-its-not-working/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2975067/2021/11/25/simeone-keeps-changing-tack-and-its-not-working/Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:12:49 GMTDiego Simeone, Atletico Madrid<![CDATA[Luis Enrique’s new Spain have rolled with the punches – they are well set for World Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2946741/2021/11/15/luis-enriques-new-spain-have-rolled-with-the-punches-they-are-well-set-for-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2946741/2021/11/15/luis-enriques-new-spain-have-rolled-with-the-punches-they-are-well-set-for-world-cup/Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:41:12 GMTLUIS-ENRIQUE-SPAIN<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid’s Kieran Trippier ruled out with shoulder sprain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3688365/2021/11/09/atletico-madrids-kieran-trippier-ruled-out-with-shoulder-sprain/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3688365/2021/11/09/atletico-madrids-kieran-trippier-ruled-out-with-shoulder-sprain/Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:13:54 GMT<![CDATA[Liverpool’s Naby Keita ruled out of Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4075801/2021/11/02/liverpools-naby-keita-ruled-out-of-champions-league-clash-with-atletico-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4075801/2021/11/02/liverpools-naby-keita-ruled-out-of-champions-league-clash-with-atletico-madrid/Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:40:51 GMT<![CDATA[Simeone will not shake Klopp’s hand post-match as greeting is ‘false’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4075804/2021/11/02/simeone-will-not-shake-klopps-hand-post-match-as-greeting-is-false/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4075804/2021/11/02/simeone-will-not-shake-klopps-hand-post-match-as-greeting-is-false/Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:05:53 GMT<![CDATA[Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid. The match that changed everything]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2917494/2021/11/02/liverpool-atletico-madrid-champions-league-match-that-changed-everything/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2917494/2021/11/02/liverpool-atletico-madrid-champions-league-match-that-changed-everything/Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:09:59 GMTliverpool-atletico<![CDATA[Bayern’s Lucas Hernandez has prison sentence suspended after successful appeal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4076072/2021/10/27/bayerns-lucas-hernandez-has-prison-sentence-suspended-after-successful-appeal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4076072/2021/10/27/bayerns-lucas-hernandez-has-prison-sentence-suspended-after-successful-appeal/Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:31:43 GMT<![CDATA[Falling revenues and rising costs – the numbers behind the Super League plot]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2878384/2021/10/21/falling-revenues-and-rising-costs-the-numbers-behind-the-super-league-plot/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2878384/2021/10/21/falling-revenues-and-rising-costs-the-numbers-behind-the-super-league-plot/Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:10:16 GMTSuper League<![CDATA[Simeone’s reimagined Atletico look like Spain’s best bet for the Champions League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2891283/2021/10/20/simeones-reimagined-atletico-look-like-spains-best-bet-for-the-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2891283/2021/10/20/simeones-reimagined-atletico-look-like-spains-best-bet-for-the-champions-league/Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:58:20 GMTAntoine Griezmann, Joao Felix, Atletico Madrid<![CDATA[Simeone fails to shake Klopp's hand, runs down tunnel as Liverpool beat Atletico]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4194142/2021/10/19/simeone-fails-to-shake-klopps-hand-runs-down-tunnel-as-liverpool-beat-atletico/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4194142/2021/10/19/simeone-fails-to-shake-klopps-hand-runs-down-tunnel-as-liverpool-beat-atletico/Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:23:38 GMT<![CDATA[Luis Suarez denies telephone gesture was directed at Barcelona's Ronald Koeman]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4195974/2021/10/03/luis-suarez-denies-telephone-gesture-was-directed-at-barcelonas-ronald-koeman/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4195974/2021/10/03/luis-suarez-denies-telephone-gesture-was-directed-at-barcelonas-ronald-koeman/Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:15:55 GMT