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Atletico Madrid have set their sights on two Manchester United players to address their crisis in attack.Atletico kick started their La Liga campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Espanyol, leading to
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Atletico Madrid squanders lead and loses its opening Spanish league match for 1st time under Simeone
Atletico Madrid debuted six of its new signings but couldn’t avoid relinquishing a late lead and losing its opening Spanish league match for the first time under coach Diego Simeone
Diego Simeone admitted Atlético Madrid were "hurt" by a 2-1 defeat at Espanyol in their opening LaLiga game of the season, after the team failed to capitalize on Julián Álvarez's sensational first-half free kick.
U.S. men's national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso made his debut for Atlético Madrid, but the team conceded two late goals to lose its LaLiga season opener to Espanyol. Despite debuting most of its new signings, Atleti lost its Spanish league opening match for the first-ever time under coach Diego Simeone.
Julián Alvarez's wonder goal wasn't enough to help Atlético Madrid to secure an opening match LaLiga win as the Rojiblancos fell to a 2-1 opening match LaLiga defeat at Espanyol.
Atletico Madrid have started the 2025-26 season in disappointing fashion, as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. Despite a number of new signings made over the summer, Los
Successfully battled Espanyol’s lone striker Roberto Fernández, making him a non-factor throughout the match. The center back’s physical prowess and patience on the ball made for a well-rounded performance in the back, though he should have done better with Milla’s winner in the 84th minute. 5.5