Football: Liverpool beat Atletico 3-2 in Champions League as Griezmann sees red
MADRID (REUTERS) – Antoine Griezmann scored twice but was sent off for Atletico Madrid as they fell to a 3-2 Champions League Group B defeat to Liverpool whose in-form attacker Mohamed Salah netted a double, including the winner from the penalty spot. Salah opened the scoring with a deflected effort in the eighth minute and... » read more
Football: Emotional Suarez thanks Atletico for rescuing him from Barca
MADRID (AFP) – Luis Suarez was in tears on Saturday (May 22) after his goal helped Atletico Madrid clinch the Spanish Liga title, thanking the club for rescuing him. The Uruguayan, who moved to Madrid from Barcelona in August, thanked Atletico “for opening their doors to me.” “I am filled with emotions,” the 34-year-old Uruguayan... » read more
Five matches that won Atletico Madrid La Liga
MADRID (AFP) – Atletico Madrid won La Liga for the second time in eight years on Saturday (May 22) as a 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid crowned them Spanish champions. Here, AFP looks at five matches that secured Atletico the title. Atletico Madrid 1-0 Barcelona, Nov 21 Yannick Carrasco scored the winner as Atletico registered... » read more
Football: Late Suarez strike sends Atletico to brink of title
MADRID (REUTERS) – Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title in dramatic circumstances by fighting their way back to beat Osasuna 2-1 at home on Sunday(May 16) thanks to a late strike from Luis Suarez. Atletico dominated the game and hit the woodwork twice in the first half before having two... » read more
Football: Real overcome Elche with late Benzema double
MADRID (REUTERS) – Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema rescued his side again by scoring two late goals to snatch a 2-1 win at home to Elche in La Liga on Saturday (March 13) and revive his side’s hopes of catching leaders Atletico Madrid. Elche took a shock lead just after the hour mark with a bullet... » read more
Football: Real Madrid’s Benzema pounces late to deny Atletico derby win
MADRID (REUTERS) – Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema struck an 88th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw at La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid on Sunday (March 7) and keep his side in the title race. Luis Suarez had put the hosts in charge in the 15th minute, producing an ice-cool finish to beat Thibaut Courtois... » read more
Football: Angel Correa strike clinches Atletico win at Granada
GRANADA, SPAIN (REUTERS) – A heavily deflected strike from Angel Correa saw La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid snatch a 2-1 victory away to Granada on Saturday (Feb 13) to get back to winning ways and move eight points clear at the top of the standings. Marcos Llorente put Atletico in front in the 63rd minute... » read more
Sports World: Suarez helps Atletico maintain hefty lead
Suarez helps Atletico maintain hefty lead MADRID • Luis Suarez scored as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Valencia 3-1 on Sunday and move seven points clear at the top of La Liga. After Real Madrid thrashed Alaves 4-1 on Saturday, Barcelona – without Lionel Messi – had followed suit with a scrappy 2-0... » read more