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Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has predicted which club Barcelona loanee Marcus Rashford will be playing for next season.

Antoine Griezmann’s Barcelona story ended in the depths of misery but as he returns to Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward is desperate to close out his time with Atletico Madrid on the greatest of highs. Diego Simeone’s side, defeated in the 2014 and 2016 finals, have never lifted the trophy […] The post Departing Griezmann back at Barca in search of Atletico grand finale appeared first on Soccer America.

The Soccer Sharps football betting podcast returns to preview the first legs of the Champions League Quarter-Finals. In this episode, our hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, break down each of the first leg quarter-final matches using advanced analytics, betting data, line movement, market insights, and, of course, storylines and betting narratives. The show closes out with best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 03:56 Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich 12:07 Sporting vs Arsenal 19:04 Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid 23:18 PSG vs Liverpool 30:55 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barcelona move seven points clear at the top of La Liga after coming from behind to beat Atlético Madrid. Marcus Rashford returned to the starting lineup following Raphinha’s injury and capped off an impressive display with a goal, if he maintains this form, is he a shoo-in for England’s left side this summer? Real Madrid, meanwhile, suffered a shock defeat to relegation-threatened Mallorca. Why do Los Blancos continue to struggle in the league while consistently delivering in the Champions League? And if they fall to Bayern Munich, could Álvaro Arbeloa find himself under serious pressure before the season’s end? Elsewhere, Gary and Alex discuss the remarkable performance from Lamine Yamal. Despite shining, he left the pitch frustrated at not getting on the scoresheet, does that mindset show he has the drive to become one of the all-time greats? Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MEMPHIS DEPAY arrived in style to cheer on his Corinthians team-mates as they faced Internacional. The former Manchester United star joined the Brazilian giants in 2024 after leaving Atletico Madrid. Depay, 32, is one of the star players in the Corinthians squad along with fellow former Red Devils attacker Jesse Lingard. The Dutchman has been...

BARCELONA star Pedri left fans in stitches after appearing to mistake a bald cameraman’s head for a football. The Catalans moved seven points clear at the top of La Liga after a dramatic 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Giuliano Simeone had put the hosts ahead at the Metropolitano before Manchester United loanee Marcus...

Arsenal look to bounce back from FA Cup shock, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid play yet again in their fifth matchup this season

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HANSI FLICK has refused to be drawn on Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona future — even after the forward fired the Catalans SEVEN points clear at the top of La Liga. The Manchester United loanee, 28, drew Barca level against rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday night before Robert Lewandowski snatched a late winner. The 2-1 victory at...

CRISTIAN ROMERO'S dad has claimed the Tottenham defender has a release clause amid uncertainty over his future. The Argentine has been strongly linked with an exit from Spurs in recent months and their disaster season may push him closer to the edge. Atletico Madrid are said to be keen on the Spurs captain, who's current...

Kosovo’s Vedat Muriqi broke down in tears after a late winner that took his side out of the relegation zone For one magical moment in the sunshine and the spotlight, the roughest man in Spanish football was the smoothest, the toughest, its most vulnerable. With his ponytail and the stubble covering a face that’s been lived in, they call Vedat Muriqi the Pirate and he’s supposed to have the turning circle of a galleon. But here there was grace, all 6ft 4in and 14st 8lb of him moving as if he were wearing slippers, not a pair of size 15s. The first touch, with the left, couldn’t have been softer; the second, with the right, couldn’t have been harder, all that emotion unleashed with the violence. The ball crashed into the net and the Kosovan crashed on to the turf, where he wept. Muriqi had just scored the goal that may have brought the league title race to an early close, Mallorca defeating Real Madrid 2-1 with his 91st-minute goal a couple of hours before Barcelona went to Atlético Madrid and won in the 89th. But that wasn’t why he lay there, everyone going wild around him. It wasn’t why his face was hidden but his feelings couldn’t be, huge frame heaving. Muriqi was sobbing so hard it was a wonder Son Moix didn’t shake with him; some of the 23,015 inside it certainly did. Teammates came to him, embracing him briefly from behind then leaving him to let it out: first Omar Mascarell, then Sergi Darder, then Johan Mojica.

Rashford impressed at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday night, scoring an equaliser before Robert Lewandowski went on to send Barcelona seven points clear at the top of LaLiga.

Inspired by Yamal's show-stopping assist against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, The Athletic's writers pick the best passes they've seen.

The 18-year-old forward left the pitch visibly annoyed after Saturday's 2-1 victory at the Estadio Metropolitano

The duel at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona represented a collision of two distinct tactical universes that have begun to converge under the modern constraints of the 2026 season. Hans-Dieter Flick’s Barcelona arrived with a clear intent to impose a high-tempo positional game, while Diego Simeone’s Atlético, despite their evolving identity, […] The post Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona [1–2] – La Liga 2025/2026: Pressure, Width & Control Seal The Title Statement – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Real Madrid's clash with Bayern Munich headlines the Champions League quarterfinals, while Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will meet in another high-stakes encounter

If rival clubs want Cristian Romero, he won’t come cheap. Speaking to Argentinian outlet Cadena 3, Romero’s father confirmed the amount of the Tottenham Hotspur captain’s release …

Manchester United are planning to sign three more players this summer after Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.

Newcastle United have announced Kieran Trippier will leave the club at the end of the season. The 35-year-old will leave St. James’ Park after four-and-a-half years when his contract expires in June. Trippier joined the Magpies from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 and helped Newcastle win their first domestic trophy in 70 years when they […] The post Trippier to leave Newcastle at the end of the season appeared first on Soccer News.

Diego Simeone was exasperated by Gerard Martin escaping a red card during Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, saying: “When the play is so clear, there is no need to talk.” Despite having Nicolas Gonzalez sent off for a last-man foul on Lamine Yamal late in the first half, Atleti almost held out for a […] The post ´When it is so clear, there is no need to talk´ – Simeone stunned by Martin reprieve appeared first on Soccer News.

Hansi Flick played down the significance of Lamine Yamal’s angry reaction in the aftermath of Barcelona’s win over Atletico Madrid, attributing the tension to the teenager’s failure to register a goal or an assist. Barca moved seven points clear at the top of LaLiga on Saturday as Robert Lewandowski’s fortuitous 87th-minute goal sealed a 2-1 […] The post ´He was a bit upset´ – Flick unfazed by Yamal´s angry reaction after Barcelona win appeared first on Soccer News.

Julian Alvarez has been strongly linked to a transfer away from Atletico Madrid, with Arsenal and Barcelona as potential suitors

Micah Richards believes Arsenal would 'batter' Barcelona if the two teams were to meet in the Champions League semi-final.

Lamine Yamal 's anger at the end of Barcelona's vital 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday was down to the emotion of the game, according to coach Hansi Flick.

Diego Simeone criticised the controversial decision to overturn Gerard Martín's red card during Atlético Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on Saturday.

Robert Lewandowski shouldered home a dramatic late winner for Barcelona as they edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid slipped up. Second-placed Real were beaten 2-1 at Mallorca earlier on and Barca capitalised at the Metropolitano stadium to take a big step […] The post Barca moves clear in LaLiga as Real Madrid stumbles appeared first on Soccer America.

England forward Marcus Rashford scores an impressive goal in Barcelona's 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid.

Highlights of the LaLiga match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

Robert Lewandowski scored an 87th-minute winner as Barcelona defeated 10-man Atletico Madrid to move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga. Having watched their Clasico rivals suffer a stoppage-time defeat to Mallorca earlier on Saturday, Hansi Flick’s defending champions had a big chance to widen their lead at the summit, though […] The post Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona: Lewandowski strikes late on as champions take huge step towards title appeared first on Soccer News.

Barcelona came from behind to beat 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 and strengthen their grip at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid had earlier slipped to a shock defeat at Mallorca.

Robert Lewandowski’s late winner sinks Atlético Real downed by Mallorca’s stoppage-time winner Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski came off the bench to score a late winner in a 2-1 victory away to 10-man Atlético Madrid on Saturday that moved the defending champions seven points clear of Real Madrid – who suffered a shock defeat at Real Mallorca – at the top of La Liga. Barcelona had plenty of motivation after Real’s 2-1 loss at Mallorca earlier on Saturday, but it was the hosts who took the lead six minutes before the break through Giuliano Simeone.

Vedat Muriqi was overwhelmed with emotion after he scored a huge last-gasp winner for Mallorca against Real Madrid on Saturday. The Kosovo international fired into the roof of the net in second-hal…

Here's how to watch Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona as the away side look to take a step closer to the 2025/26 La Liga title.

The full back, 35, joined the club from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 and has made 115 Premier League appearances for Eddie Howe's side in just over four years.

Lookman joined Atleti in January in the midst of a unique season which sees Diego Simeone's men face Barcelona six times across three competitions

Carabao Cup-winning defender signed in 2022 for £12m Howe’s underperforming squad set for summer overhaul Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle when his contract ends this summer, heightening the sense of an era ending at the Saudi-owned club. Trippier’s arrival, for £12m, from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 proved a landmark moment in the team’s transformation after the Saudi Arabian-led takeover in October 2021. He has made more than 150 appearances for Newcastle, scoring four goals, and was part of the Carabao Cup-winning team that beat Liverpool at Wembley in March last year.

Newcastle have confirmed that Kieran Trippier will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer. The defender joined the Magpies from Atletico Madrid in January 2022, and has gone on to m…

Liverpool Future Uncertain as Giorgi Mamardashvili Considers Atletico Madrid Move Liverpool’s long term goalkeeping picture has come into sharper focus, with Giorgi Mamardashvili weighing up his options ahead of the summer window. The Georgia international arrived at Anfield in a deal worth £24m in 2024, viewed internally as a key part of the club’s succession […] The post Journalist: £24m Liverpool star is open to summer exit appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Real Madrid bagged a record 10th Champions League title against bitter rivals Atletico Madrid

BBC Sport asks if Atletico Madrid could really part ways with manager Diego Simeone at the end of the season?

Three FA Cup quarter-finals are the highlights of Saturday’s football card, which also features action from Scotland and Europe’s top leagues. We have a trio of selections in our best b…

Manchester City midfielder can leave if ‘not happy’ ‘My wish is that Rodri could stay as long as possible’ Pep Guardiola will not stand in Rodri’s way if the midfielder wishes to leave Manchester City for Real Madrid, though the manager believes he will stay at the club beyond this summer. During the international break Rodri, whose contract expires in June 2027, was asked about reports that Real’s president, Florentino Pérez, wished to sign him. When answering, the 29-year-old referenced how being a former Atlético Madrid player would be no obstacle.

Ally McCoist believes an ex-Premier League player has a straightforward decision to make in the summer transfer window.

Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona set the stage for a Champions League clash with a LaLiga showdown

The tactical impact of Raphinha’s absence on Barcelona is profound, with the team looking weaker, slower, and far less aggressive. As a key component of Hansi Flick’s system, his absence does not just remove an attacker — it disrupts structure. Introduction Injuries are part of football, but timing defines their significance. With Barcelona… The post Raphinha’s Injury: Tactical Impact on Barcelona Ahead of the Champions League Quarterfinal first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

The TSS Gang is here to preview the biggest matches of the weekend, and we hear about the games you're most excited to see. Plus, in lieu of a quiz, we have a chat with Eddie Pope! WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! TOTAL SOCCER SHOW LIVE PRESALE TICKETS: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-total-154181975?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Thumbnail photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images THE WEEK ENDER CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 04:21 - Atleti vs Barca preview 10:19 - Inter Miami's new stadium 15:20 - City vs Liverpool preview 19:39 - Discord match previews 32:20 - TSS Scouting Network 38:56 - Eddie Pope interview

It's time for The Truth! Sam and Dougie are back in the studio to take a look at a number of big stars and stalwarts who are departing their clubs this summer after long and/or storied periods of service, and how these clubs set about replacing them - either like for like, or in a different area of the pitch. We take a look at the imminent (either confirmed or highly speculated) departures of Mohamed Salah from Liverpool, Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid, Casemiro from Manchester United, Bernardo Silva from Manchester City, and Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona; and set about trying to find ways for each club to go about the rebuilding process - either upon the departure of a genuine club legend, or someone who has made an immeasurable impact in a shorter space of time. So, do you need to find the perfect replacement to fill the massive boots left behind? Or is it a case of strengthening around the rest of the team to find the answer in the aggregate? As ever, The Truth is somewhere in the middle... And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a restful International Break, The Soccer Sharps return to preview the weekend in European football. On today's soccer betting podcast, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, share their insight and analysis as they break down some of the weekend's biggest matches taking place in La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and even the FA Cup. The show closes out with best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Manchester City vs Liverpool 08:50 Real Betis vs Espanyol 11:13 Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 16:31 SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich 19:59 Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig 22:30 VfB Stuttgart vs BvB Dortmund 27:14 Inter vs Roma 32:17 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.