France legend Frank Leboeuf joins ESPN FC to talk the ramifications for PSG should they fail to progress in the Champions League for yet another season. Bayern Munich great Bastian Schweinsteiger throws his support behind Niko Kovac and tells ESPN FC they can get back to the Champions League final this season. Which eight clubs
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Despite their recent run of victories, ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno shares his concerns with Real Madrid’s consistency, especially in the midfield. Karim Benzema netted his sixth goal in four games as Real Madrid continued their winning ways against Alaves. Ernesto Valverde says he is unsure whether Lionel Messi will be available to face Real Madrid
12:20 PM ET SEVILLE, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid fell to their first La Liga defeat in five months as they were beaten 1-0 at Real Betis on Sunday, missing a golden chance to close the gap with leaders Barcelona and slipping six points adrift of the Catalans. Alvaro Morata made his debut for
The FC panel examine which team would win out if Gonzalo Higuain goes to Chelsea, Alvaro Morata joins Atletico Madrid and Krzysztof Piatek moves to Milan. Spain striker Alvaro Morata said on Sunday he has passed a medical with Atletico Madrid, with his loan move to the La Liga side from Chelsea expected to be
The FC panel examine which team would win out if Gonzalo Higuain goes to Chelsea, Alvaro Morata joins Atletico Madrid and Krzysztof Piatek moves to Milan. Spain striker Alvaro Morata said on Sunday he had passed a medical at Atletico Madrid, with a loan move to the La Liga side from Chelsea expected to be
2:54 PM ET Atletico Madrid eased the pain of their midweek Copa del Rey exit to Girona by strolling to a 3-0 win at basement club Huesca on Saturday, moving to within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona. France defender Lucas Hernandez scored in his first league appearance for over a month, and the
12:26 PM ET SEVILLE, Jan 6 (Reuters) – A stunning free kick goal from Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Sevilla in an entertaining game between La Liga’s second and third-placed sides on Sunday which weakened both sides’ pursuit of leaders Barcelona. Sevilla took a deserved lead at a packed and rocking
3:53 PM ET GIRONA, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid earned a 1-1 draw away to Girona in a chaotic and entertaining Copa del Rey last 16 first-leg match on Wednesday, leaving the tie finely balanced. France striker Antoine Griezmann scored for the fourth game running to give Atletico the lead in the ninth minute,
The ESPN FC crew examine Paul Pogba’s improved performances at Manchester United with the departure of Jose Mourinho. ESPN’s Shaka Hislop says David de Gea’s confidence in net has a huge psychological effect on strikers ability to score on the Manchester United keeper. Check out what you may have missed at the weekend, including another
8:15 AM ET MADRID, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Antoine Griezmann proved to be Atletico Madrid’s decisive figure yet again as the Frenchman struck the only goal in a 1-0 win at home to Levante on Sunday which kept Diego Simeone’s side in touch with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Griezmann smashed home from the penalty spot
3:52 PM ET MADRID, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid crashed out of the Copa del Rey to Girona on Wednesday following a highly entertaining 3-3 draw at home to the Catalan side, who sneaked through to the quarter-finals on away goals after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate. Atletico substitute Antoine Griezmann looked to
Steve Nicol says Liverpool’s complete team should be favoured against Bayern Munich’s experienced individuals in the Champions League round of 16. Atletico Madrid have denied a reported deal between the Spanish club and Bayern Munich for defender Lucas Hernandez. Spanish daily Marca reported on Wednesday that Hernandez will join the German champions for €80 million
The final matchday of the UEFA Champions League group stage was a very good one for teams who saw little of the ball, as several sides who had 40 percent or less possession claimed some notable victories. The most striking of those wins came at the Santiago Bernabeu, where CSKA Moscow, who had just 31
The transfer window is nearly upon us, but clubs across Europe are already planning for their January business. Who will come in? Who will depart? ESPN FC’s club correspondents delve into the deals which may be on the cards. Premier League MAN CITY: In need of a holding midfielder With help from former Tottenham and
Enrique Cerezo’s comments on Tuesday were minimised by a female reporter. A female reporter for a Spanish television station has downplayed a sexist remark made by Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo during a news conference ahead of Atleti’s 0-0 Champions League draw with Brugge on Tuesday. Atletico president Enrique Cerezo appeared to let slip a
5:08 PM ET BRUGES, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid were denied top place in Group A of the Champions League on Tuesday after a goalless draw away at Club Bruges in Belgium meant they finished second behind Borussia Dortmund. The Germans started the final match day two points behind Atletico, but by beating Monaco
Despite qualifying for the UCL round of 16, the FC crew focus in on Man United’s ‘deep-rooted’ issues that resurfaced in their defeat at Valencia. The FC panel assess if Manchester City deserve to be ahead of Barcelona and Juventus as the oddsmakers’ favourites to win the Champions League. The ESPN FC crew weigh up
Alejandro Moreno and Dan Thomas reflect on Real Madrid’s nervy 1-0 over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Karim Benzema’s goal in the 13th minute was all Real Madrid needed to put away Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and secure three points. ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno breaks down the latest transfers surrounding Zinedine Zidane, Alvaro
Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone insists he respects everyone’s opinion on what is good football but his style gets results for the club. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his team after they sealed a place in Champions League round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Monaco, as opposite number Thierry Henry called him “a
3:46 PM ET Atletico Madrid clinched their place in the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday by beating AS Monaco 2-0 at home while also ensuring that Thierry Henry’s hapless visitors will now even miss out on qualification for the Europa League. Koke scored Atletico’s fastest-ever Champions League goal within two minutes and Antoine