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After missing out on the 2024 European Championship, Atletico Madrid defender Marcos Llorente is gearing up to represent Spain at the 2026 World Cup. The 31-year-old should be on the plane to North America with the rest of Luis de la Fuente’s squad as La Roja look to claim their second World Cup title. While […] The post Analysis: Marcos Llorente is crucial to Spain’s World Cup ambitions appeared first on Football España.

Arsenal reportedly remain interested in Atlético Madrid and Argentina forward Julián Álvarez.

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.

Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez is Barcelona’s priority target this summer. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain also want the Argentine, but he favours a move to Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo. Alvarez is tempted by a move to Arsenal, but he does not want to return to the Premier League after his experience at Manchester City. Despite […]

Juventus is plotting a substantial retool of their midfield, and making the top four would allow them to execute their strategy without selling players they’d like to keep, for instance, Khephren Thuram. The brass would much rather part ways with Teun Koopmeiners, who has fallen off the radar again. The post Juventus Keen on Napoli and Atalanta Centerpieces appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly opted against activating the clause to buy Nico Gonzalez from Juventus, but they’ll still attempt… The post Moretto: Atletico Madrid make their decision on Nico Gonzalez purchase appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Saul Niguez returned from four months of injury and with concern for the condition of his middle son Leer

Atletico Madrid are still reeling from Saturday’s heartbreaking Copa del Rey final defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad, but they must pick themselves up quickly. They face back-to-back La Liga matches against Elche and Athletic Club before the first leg of their Champions League semi-final showdown with Arsenal next Wednesday. Atleti are all-but guaranteed […] The post Atletico Madrid take measures to ensure attacking pair are available for Arsenal tie appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona have identified their two leading targets for this summer’s transfer window: Alessandro Bastoni and Julian Alvarez. Centre-back and striker are the two positions that sporting director Deco has been tasked with addressing, with the plan being for the Inter and Atletico Madrid men to be the ones to come in. At this stage, Barcelona’s […] The post Leading Barcelona target turns down Liverpool approach appeared first on Football España.

Arsenal are stepping up their plans to strengthen the attack this summer, and Julián Álvarez has emerged as one of the standout names on their radar. According to TEAMtalk, the Gunners hold a strong interest in the Atlético Madrid forward, but face stiff competition from Barcelona, who are believed to be the Argentine’s preferred destination […] The post Arsenal target proven goal threat as Arteta eyes yet another major investment appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Barcelona have high ambitions for this summer’s transfer window, with a top-level centre-back and striker wanted for Hansi Flick’s squad. And they have already identified their leading targets in this regard, those being Alessandro Bastoni and Julian Alvarez. There is optimism within Barcelona that a deal for Bastoni can be done, with Inter open to […] The post Julian Alvarez prioritises Barcelona move as blow dealt to Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain appeared first on Football España.

Former Brazil defender Miranda compared Vinicius to Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Vinicius Junior is, without a doubt, one of the best players in the world right now. He has proven that over the years with Real Madrid, although he has yet to reach the same level with Brazil. Miranda weighed in on that, comparing the winger to Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. “For me, Vinicius has a lot of quality, but he is still far from Neymar, Messi, Cristiano,” the 41-year-old former defender said in a recent interview shared on YouTube via Mario Suarez’s official account. Miranda acknowledged Vini’s strengths. “Soccer has changed a lot. It has a lot of physicality and Vinicius has the technical part and the physical part,” he explained. “But he is not like Messi and Neymar. He lacks something. I don’t know if it is charisma with people.” Approaching his 25th birthday, Vinicius has established himself as one of the top players in the world and one of Real Madrid’s leaders on the pitch. In fact, he has been instrumental in the club’s recent success in the UEFA Champions League, where he has also posted impressive goal and assist numbers. Miranda of Brazil playing against Belgium during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. However, that has not yet been enough to generate a broad consensus regarding his status as a true superstar. He has also yet to win the Ballon d’Or. In that sense, his struggles to replicate his club form with Brazil may be a decisive factor in that evaluation. Miranda weighs in on racism in soccer Vinicius has been in the spotlight in recent years not only for his performances on the field, but also for controversies involving alleged racist incidents he has faced. The clash with Gianluca Prestianni during the series between Real Madrid and Benfica was the latest of those episodes. Asked about the issue, Miranda was candid. “Here in Spain and in Europe, not anywhere, I have not experienced racism,” the former center back said. “I had my head only to play soccer.” He then explained how he blocked out outside noise to stay focused on the game. “What people said to me was only a distraction to take the focus away from the game,” he added. “When you’re going to play a game, if you let the fans take the focus away from the game, it changes the way you play a little, it takes away your concentration a little.” Who is Miranda? Retired since 2022, Miranda was a top-level player for more than a decade. He enjoyed his best years at Atletico Madrid, where he won five titles, including the 2012-13 La Liga title, and later at Inter Milan, where he played until 2019. At the international level, Miranda was part of the Brazil national team for a decade, from 2009 to 2019. During that span, he won the 2009 Confederations Cup and the 2019 Copa America. He was also part of the squad that competed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where he started five matches and helped the team reach the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Belgium.

Lamine Yamal's performance in Barcelona's latest Champions League campaign left a lasting impression on one of the club's former greats.

Lamine Yamal could be one of the favorites to win the next Ballon d'Or, according to Neymar. That Lamine Yamal is one of the biggest breakout stars in world soccer in recent decades is beyond debate. Not only fans see him that way, but so do some of his peers. In this case, Neymar singled out the young Barcelona winger as a potential Ballon d’Or winner in the near future. “I truly believe he is one of the greatest teenage sensations soccer has ever seen,” Neymar said about Yamal in a recent interview with Ziggo Sport. “There was Messi, there was me… but what this kid is doing at 18 years old is simply unreal.” The Brazilian star echoed what has become clear when analyzing Yamal’s performances: his rapid rise to the top of world soccer. In three months, he will turn 19 and is already one of the best players on the planet, achieving that status much earlier than most of this century’s legends. In fact, at that age Neymar was just beginning to stand out with Santos and was not selected for 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Brazil national team. Messi, meanwhile, was not yet a key figure for Argentina or Barcelona at that stage. Lamine Yamal of Barcelona Yamal a Ballon d’Or favorite, according to Neymar In the same interview, Neymar also addressed Barcelona’s elimination from the UEFA Champions League this week against Atletico Madrid, particularly focusing on what it meant for Lamine Yamal. “I felt for him when they were eliminated from the UCL. He gave everything and even sparked the comeback,” said the Santos forward. “But that’s soccer—anything can happen.” Despite that setback, Neymar believes Lamine Yamal will continue his rise to the top of world soccer, with plenty of success ahead, including in the Champions League. “His time is coming. I hope he wins it next year,” Ney said. “And why not the Ballon d’Or as well? He’s special—one of those players I’ll always be rooting for.” Yamal has already come close to the Ballon d’Or Neymar naming an 18-year-old as a Ballon d’Or favorite may seem premature, but recent performances support that claim. Lamine Yamal has been so impressive that, despite his age, he already came close to winning the award last year. At the 2025 ceremony, France Football awarded the prestigious prize to Ousmane Dembele for his performances with Paris Saint-Germain. However, Yamal finished close behind, placing second in the voting after shining for Barcelona and Spain.

With a 2-1 win obtained by Erling Haaland, questions now raise over what do Manchester City and Arsenal need to cling the Premier League. Erling Haaland played the hero for Manchester City in a thrilling Sunday showdown against Arsenal, as the Sky Blues edged out a narrow 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. With the title race now expected to be decided in the season’s closing weeks, the result has sharpened the question of exactly what each side needs to claim the 2025-26 Premier League crown. The match was played at a breathless pace from the opening whistle, with Rayan Cherki breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute with a stunning solo effort, only for Gianluigi Donnarumma to fumble a routine clearance two minutes later, allowing Kai Havertz to pounce for the equalizer. City then took control in the 65th minute when Nico O’Riley delivered a precise cross from the left and Haaland met it first time to fire home the winner. The victory has allowed Manchester City to close the gap at the top of the table and puts them firmly in contention to overtake Arsenal in the closing stretch. The Gunners currently lead with 70 points from 33 games and a goal difference of plus 37, while City sit second with 67 points from 32 games and a goal difference of plus 36, meaning they still have a game in hand. What does Arsenal need to win the Premier League? With five fixtures remaining, Arsenal‘s path to the title is straightforward in theory: win every game left and continue to build on their goal difference advantage. Their current points cushion is enough that a perfect run would make it mathematically impossible for City to overhaul them, effectively forcing the Citizens to win every remaining game of their own just to stay in contention. Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores his team’s second goal against Arsenal. The Gunners’ remaining schedule features home games against Newcastle United next week, Fulham on May 2 and Burnley on the 17th, with away trips to West Ham United on the 10th and Crystal Palace on the 24th. Positioned as heavy favorites in each of those contests against teams scattered across the lower half of the table, several of them battling relegation, Arsenal’s domestic schedule is as favorable as they could have hoped for. The wildcard remains the toll that the UEFA Champions League will take on their league campaign. Unlike City, Arsenal face a semifinal against Atletico Madrid on April 29 and May 5, with the Fulham match sandwiched in between, leaving coach Mikel Arteta with a difficult balancing act between rotating the squad and pushing his starters to their limits. What does Manchester City need to win the Premier League? City’s game in hand gives them a route to drawing level with Arsenal on points, but the path ahead is considerably more demanding, with no shortage of challenging fixtures standing between them and the title. Pep Guardiola’s side face a grueling run that includes a midweek trip to Burnley on April 22, followed by away games at Everton on May 4 and Bournemouth on the 17th, home fixtures against Brentford on the 9th and Crystal Palace on the 22nd, and a final-day home clash against Aston Villa on the 24th. On top of that, City are also in FA Cup semifinal action against Southampton on April 25, adding yet another fixture to an already demanding schedule. The compressed run of games is partly a result of the Crystal Palace match being rescheduled from its original date of March 21. With the Carabao Cup final between City and Arsenal falling on March 22, the fixture had to be pushed back, leaving the Citizens with tighter turnarounds and less recovery time as the season reaches its climax.

Reports in Italy claim that Atletico Madrid will seek to negotiate a discount with Juventus...

Real Sociedad were crowned 2025-26 Copa del Rey champions after a penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid in Saturday’s final. Pellegrini Matarazzo’s side twice led in 90 minutes, but despite being pegged back on both occasions, two spot-kick saves from stand-in goalkeeper Unai Marrero ensured glory for the Txuri-urdin. There were special celebrations inside La […] The post VIDEO: Real Sociedad pay heartfelt tribute to fallen supporter during Copa del Rey celebrations appeared first on Football España.

Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid must heal from their Copa del Rey final heartache before they can think about their Champions League semi-final showdown with Arsenal. Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez were denied by Unai Marrero in a penalty shoot-out as Atleti, who had twice fought back in regulation time to draw 2-2, fell short […] The post Simeone: Atleti must lick Copa del Rey wounds before thinking about Arsenal appeared first on Soccer News.

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Pellegrino Matarazzo declared Real Sociedad’s Copa del Rey triumph as “just the beginning” for his team, after they upset Atletico Madrid to end a six-year trophy drought. La Real won Spain’s domestic cup for the third time, having also done so in 1986-87 and 2019-20, via a penalty shoot-out after a 2-2 draw in Seville. […] The post Copa del Rey glory ´just the beginning´ for Real Sociedad, says Matarazzo appeared first on Soccer News.

IF LEICESTER City find themselves in League One in the 2026-27 season, just 10 years after their phenomenal Premier League title win, it will bring to an end a remarkable cycle that still confounds the experts. It’s a popular belief that big clubs will never drop out of the top flight and Leicester, for a … Continue reading Champions plummet, but Leicester’s decline was probably avoidable

Colombia attacker Samuel Martinez has attracted the attention of Liverpool and Chelsea. The talented young attacker will be in action for Colombia in the Sudamericano U17 semi-finals against Brazil, and the two Premier League clubs will send scouts to watch him. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your […] The post Liverpool and Chelsea to scout South American playmaker during high-stakes showdown appeared first on CaughtOffside.

La Real Sociedad batte l'Atletico Madrid e vince la Coppa del Re: protagonista il tecnico di origine italiana

L'Atletico Madrid punta ad abbassare il prezzo dell'esterno argentino di proprietà della Juventus

Real Sociedad and their supporters let their emotions run wild after overcoming Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey in Seville. Ander Barrenetxea’s quickfire goal inside 14 seconds set them on their way but Atletico twice came back to equalise. The 2-2 draw set up a shootout, during which La Real goalkeeper Unai Marrero made two crucial saves, setting up team-mate Pablo Marin to convert the winner. The Basque side went ahead in the blink of an eye when a dozing Atletico defence missed a long ball forward, Goncalo Guedes crossed from deep and Barrenetxea headed the...

Arsenal are ready to change their plans to accommodate the thrilling signing of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, we can reveal

The ​last time the two teams met in the final was 1987, when ⁠it also finished 2-2 with Sociedad coming out on top on penalties, and it repeated ‌the job again to deny Atletico.

Pellegrino Matarazzo’s dream first season with Spanish club Real Sociedad reached new heights on Saturday. Matarazzo became the first American manager to win a trophy in a top-five European league as Real Sociedad outlasted Atletico Madrid 4-3 in penalty kicks to win the Copa Del Rey Final. The two teams were level 2-2 after regulation ... Read more

Real win the final of Spain's premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.

Atletico Madrid will face Real Sociedad in the 2025/2026 Copa del Rey final. Viewers in the United States can catch every moment live, with full kickoff times and broadcast information provided here for both TV and streaming options. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad WHAT Copa del Rey WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Saturday, April 18, 2026 WHERE ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and ESPN Deportes STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Fresh off a statement run in the UEFA Champions League, Atletico Madrid head into the Copa del Rey final riding serious momentum after knocking out Barcelona in a grueling semifinal showdown, giving Diego Simeone’s squad a clear edge in confidence and form. However, Real Sociedad, despite a stretch of uneven results, view this matchup as their golden chance to lift silverware and flip the script, setting the stage for a high-pressure battle between two determined sides—make sure you don’t miss a minute of what promises to be a thrilling final. More details on how to watch With ESPN+, you can watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad and tons more soccer games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go. Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, FA Cup, Eredivisie, NWSL, USL and more. ESPN+ is only $10.99/month. Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $14.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic. In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more. There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full ESPN+ soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer. Free resources for you Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).

Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo was elated after his side defeated Atletico Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, making him the first American coach to claim a major trophy with a club from Europe’s top five leagues. La Real triumphed 4-3 in the shoot-out following a pulsating 2-2 draw after extra-time, to […] The post ‘Pure joy’ for Matarazzo after Copa del Rey triumph appeared first on Soccer America.

Real Sociedad won the 2025-26 Copa del Rey on Saturday, as they were defeated Atletico Madrid 4-3 in the penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw between the sides in 120 minutes. It’s the fourth time that the Txuri-urdin have won the competition, and the first since their triumph over Athletic Club in 2020. As per […] The post Pellegrino Matarazzo reacts after leading Real Sociedad to Copa del Rey glory – “It’s just the beginning” appeared first on Football España.

Real Sociedad claimed Copa del Rey glory, with goalkeeper Unai Marrero the hero as they defeated Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties. Marrero denied Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez in the shootout following an entertaining 2-2 draw at La Cartuja, where Pablo Marin scored the decisive spot-kick. La Real made a flying start to regulation time. […] The post Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (aet, 3-4 pens): Marrero the hero as Simeone´s side pay the penalt appeared first on Soccer News.

Atletico Madrid saw their chances of a first Copa del Rey title in 13 years go up in smoke on Saturday, as they lost to Real Sociedad in this season’s final. Los Colchoneros twice came from behind to force extra time, but they were defeated 4-3 on penalties. As per Marca, head coach Diego Simeone […] The post “The fans need wins, not messages” – Diego Simeone reacts after Atletico Madrid lose Copa del Rey final appeared first on Football España.

Real Sociedad upset Atlético Madrid to win their fourth Copa del Rey title after triumphing 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after extra time in Seville.

Watch extended highlights of Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad, player stats, results and goals from Copa del Rey, April 18, 2026 The post Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

Atlético Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (aet: 3-4 on pens) Lookman 19, Alvarez 83; Barrenetxea 1, Oyarzabal 45+1pen History has a pair of unexpected heroes. Unai Marrero, a 24-year-old backup goalkeeper, born in San Sebastián and raised at Real Sociedad, saved two penalties in the shootout, from Alex Sørloth and Julián Alvarez, to put his boyhood club within a single shot of victory on what his captain had called the night of their lives. Then he embraced Pablo Marín, the former ballboy who now walked towards him carrying all of their hopes on his shoulders, kissed him on the cheek and asked his teammate to take them over the line. So Marín, 22, and on as a substitute, did just that, stepping up and securing only the fourth Copa del Rey in La Real’s history, defeating Atlético Madrid from the spot.

Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid ⁠4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey on Saturday, following a 2-2 draw after extra time, with their goalkeeper Unai ‌Marrero ⁠saving two spot kicks to help his side win the trophy for the fourth time.

Atletico Madrid lost 4-3 on penalties to Real Sociedad after a 2-2 draw in normal and extra time in the Copa del Rey final at the Estadio de La Cartuja on Saturday evening. Sociedad opened the scoring inside 15 seconds as Ander Barrenetxea headed Goncalo Guedes’ cross into the bottom corner. Barrenetxea’s goal is the […]

Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (3-4 on penalties) Real Sociedad have won the 2025-26 Copa del Rey, having defeated Atletico Madrid on penalties at La Cartuja. It was the best possible start for La Real, as they scored the fastest ever Copa del Rey final goal to take the lead. Goncalo Guedes’ cross landed perfectly […] The post Real Sociedad claim fourth Copa del Rey title as Atletico Madrid fall short in penalty shootout appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid have responded well to twice going behind in the Copa del Rey final, and they have levelled late on against Real Sociedad at La Cartuja. It was the start of dreams for La Real, as Ander Barrenetxea headed them in front after 15 seconds, which was the fastest goal in Copa del Rey […] The post WATCH: Stunning Julian Alvarez strike sends Copa del Rey final to extra time appeared first on Football España.

It’s no secret that Barcelona want to sign Julian Alvarez this summer, but he’s not the only Atletico Madrid player on their radar. Recently, it was confirmed that they hold an interest in Alexander Sorloth, whom they are much more likely to be able to afford. Sorloth has been a scourge for Barcelona in recent […] The post Atletico Madrid will not consider Barcelona offers for second striker target appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid responded well to going behind early in the Copa del Rey final, but they are still trailing with 45 minutes to go against Real Sociedad at La Cartuja. It was the start of dreams for La Real, as Ander Barrenetxea headed them in front after 15 seconds, which was the fastest goal in […] The post WATCH: Atletico Madrid equalise in Copa del Rey final before Mikel Oyarzabal restores Real Sociedad lead appeared first on Football España.

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La Real Sociedad torna a vincere la Coppa del Re cinque anni dopo l'ultima volta: decisivi i rigori al termine di 120 minuti emozionanti.

The deadlock has been broken inside the opening 15 seconds of the Copa del Rey final, and it is Atletico Madrid that have fallen behind at La Cartuja, with Real Sociedad scoring a record-breaking goal to hit the front. When these two teams met in La Liga last month, a match won 3-2 by Atleti […] The post WATCH: Real Sociedad score fastest ever Copa del Rey final goal to lead Atletico Madrid after 15 seconds appeared first on Football España.

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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.