Champions League Group A Preview: Can Atletico compete with holders Bayern?
by Josh Wright
at Jumanne, Okt 20 2020 10:19
With only hours to go until the Champions League returns, it's time to run the rule over all 32 teams qualified for this season's edition of Europe's elite club competition. There is no better place to start than in Group A with holders Bayern Munich. They will face stiff competition for top spot fr...
Champions League team news and preview: RB Leipzig vs Atletico
by Ben McAleer
at Alhamisi, Ago 13 2020 09:00
With Atalanta and PSG kicking off the Champions League quarter-final ties, attention quickly turns to RB Leipzig's clash with Atletico Madrid. Like Wednesday's quarter-finalists, the two teams had secured their spot at this stage back in March, but the Coronavirus pandemic saw this tie pushed back t...
Quiz: Last 10 players to miss in a Champions League final penalty shootout
by Martin Laurence
at Alhamisi, Mei 28 2020 11:35
On this day four years ago, the Spanish was a mixture of delight and despair as Real Madrid eventually overcame local rivals Atletico in a Champions League final penalty shootout.Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive spot kick in what was the last final to be settled via the dreaded route and the se...
Partey perfect for Arsenal side in need of midfield revamp
by Ben McAleer
at Jumapili, Apr 26 2020 14:03
The Coronavirus pandemic means a number of top teams will see their targets shift over the coming weeks and months. With no football to speak of, sides will see their financial power lessen when the transfer window does open, so teams need to be shrewd in their quest to strengthen.That being said, t...
Premier League quartet join Arsenal target in most aerially dominant XI in Europe
by Ben McAleer
at Alhamisi, Apr 9 2020 15:54
In the modern day of football, teams are usually instructed to keep the ball on the deck to play a more aesthetically pleasing style of the game. However, aerial dominance is still crucial regardless of the calibre of a side, with any team needing a player to boss proceedings in the air where requir...
Atletico super-sub Llorente and star goalkeeper Oblak in Champions League best XI
by Josh Wright
at Alhamisi, Mac 12 2020 11:43
Here we run through the best WhoScored rated XI from the midweek Champions League action, as RB Leipzig, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Atalanta all advanced at the expense of Tottenham, Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund and Valencia, respectively. Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) - 8.73...
Liverpool vs Atletico: Partey pooper? - The midfield battle key to Reds' title defence
by Ben McAleer
at Jumanne, Mac 10 2020 13:45
September 26th 2018. That was the date the last time Liverpool lost a home competitive match. In that time, they have failed to win just four games, though two have come in the Champions League. That said, you can be sure Anfield will be rocking when Atletico Madrid come to town on Wednesday night.L...