#Atletico Madrid

A title is on the line in the latest edition of El Clasico, as rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid square off in the Spanish Super Cup final Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona have won the Supercopa de Espana title a record 13 times, most recently in 2018. Los Blancos are the defending champions and have won the title 12 times. Both needed…

Oddsmakers are expecting there to be goals in this game with under 2.5 goals listed in plus money at+105 and the over pitched at odds-on at -135. Real needed penalties to overcome Valencia on Wednesday after producing a lukewarm performance in semifinal 1. On a difficult night, they went ahead through Karim Benzema's 39th-minute spot kick but…

Liverpool have plans in place to make one more sensational transfer splash this month with a A-list midfielder in their sights, Chelsea are bidding to sign a former Tottenham winger, while Saturday's Transfer Gossip claims Lionel Messi is heading to Saudi Arabia and will earn wages vastly superior to Cristiano Ronaldo. Liverpool are still hopeful…

It's that time of the week again when we run through a selection of the most exciting matches taking place this weekend and offer our best bets and value picks. in the Premier League against Leeds United and Arsenal, Newcastle will seek to get back to winning ways when they host Fulham on Sunday as they look to take their unbeaten run in the league…

Sunday's five-fold acca is packed with games from France's Ligue 1, the Eredivisie, Serie A, and La Liga. Our football writers have compiled an exciting little five-fold for this weekend. singleSelection Lille are just a few days removed from defeating Troyes in the Coupe de France by a score of 2-0. Les Dogues will now aim to defeat Troyes in…

On this episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: Joao Felix's loan to Chelsea Thomas Tuchel at Atletico Madrid? A prediction on how La Liga will eventually catch up to the English Premier League Real Madrid's deal with Sixth Street Florentino Perez and Joan Laporta's media appearances Zinedine Zidane / La…

Osasuna host Mallorca at El Sadar in La Liga on Saturday, looking to return to winning ways. After going four games without a defeat, Los Rojillos have failed to win their next three, losing twice. Back-to-back losses to Barcelona and Real Sociedad were followed by a goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao. This downturn in form has seen Jagoba…

Chelsea seeks to regain their winning ways as they visit Fulham in the Premier League on Thursday. Check out our Premier League odds series, which includes our Chelsea-Fulham prediction and pick. The Cottagers ride on a four-game winning streak across all competitions dating back to December, with victories against Crystal Palace, Southampton,…

Scoring a hat trick is one of the most celebrated accomplishments in football. The scorer makes all the headlines the following day, earns a pat on the back from teammates and even opponents; and most notably, gets to take the match-ball home. Scoring even a single goal is a difficult task, and doing it thrice over the course of a game is nothing…

The Spanish Super Cup continues with a second semifinal as last season's La Liga runners-up Barcelona take on Copa del Rey champions Real Betis in Saudi Arabia. The revamped Supercopa is a four-team mini tournament that pits the top two finishers from last year's La Liga table against the finalists of the Copa del Rey. While Barcelona striker…

A trip to face a Fulham side on a run of four successive wins in all competitions would almost certainl y not be Chelsea's game of choice as they try to arrest a prolonged slump in results. No team in the Premier League has earned fewer wins or found the net fewer times in their last eight games than the solitary victory and five goals Chelsea have…

The La Liga title race is between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with the former currently three points clear at the summit of the standings. Real Sociedad are highly unlikely to catch either Barcelona or Madrid, but they are striving to be the best of the rest in Spain this season. That honor usually goes to Atletico Madrid, but Diego Simeone's side…

Will Paris Saint-Germain triumph during the Champions League? Read on as we track the odds for the 2023 Champions League and offer our top futures picks. The Champions League returns in mid-February with fantastic matchups. Building upon the form shown at the World Cup from their dynamite trio of Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain are…

helsea face Fulham tonight hoping to secure a much-needed lift from an important west London derby. Graham Potter's side currently sit 10th in the table, three points and three places behind their opponents, after a run of just one win in eight Premier League games, leaving their manager under huge pressure so soon into his time in charge. Joao…

Chelsea face a short trip to Craven Cottage on Thursday night when they play west London rivals Fulham in the Premier League. A dire run of form has seen Chelsea win just three of their last 12 games in all competitions, with just one of those coming in the Premier League. The Blues' last outing was a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup,…

A trip to face a Fulham side on a run of four successive wins in all competitions would almost certainly not be Chelsea's game of choice as they try to arrest a prolonged slump in results. No team in the Premier League has earned fewer wins or found the net fewer times in their last eight games than the solitary victory and five goals Chelsea have…

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers... THE SUN Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus as striker targets for the summer transfer window. Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is reportedly set to leave the club for free at the end of the season. Europe's top celebrity golf…

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is insistent that no players should be allowed to leave the club over the coming months but not everyone at the Camp Nou is in agreement Xavi is at odds with Barcelona Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is on a fresh collision course with the club over their plans to offload several big-name players this year. The coach…

Chelsea boss Graham Potter is a man under pressure Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Fulham v Chelsea in the Premier League on Thursday. BT Sport 1, 8pm Thursday Fulham or draw double chance 1pt 8-11 BoyleSports Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you need is an account. Sign up here Sky Bet are…

CHELSEA have confirmed their fourth January signing with Joao Felix arriving on loan from Atletico Madrid for the rest of the season. The Portugal star completed his move to Stamford Bridge and will be hoping to get his first taste of Premier League action against Fulham on Thursday. Felix joined his new Blues team-mates at training today, but he…

Both sides boast strong defensives records this season and Thursday's Spanish Super Cup meeting should be a tight encounter Barcelona face Real Betis in the semi final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening as Xavi Hernandez's men aim to continue their unbeaten start to 2023. The Blaugrana are favourites to progress to…

Chelsea have completed the signing of Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix on loa until the end of the season, as confirmed by the club on social media. The Blues have fought off rivals to secure the deal for the Portugal international, with the two sides unwilling to pay the €11m (£9.69m) loan fee plus his wages until the end of the season. Better…

In the La Liga hierarchy of 2023, Atletico Madrid occupy a position of their own. They do not have the financial might to continually keep pace with Real Madrid and Barcelona, even if they were able to beat that pair to the La Liga title in 2014 and 2021. But nor do they belong to the group of top-four hopefuls below them - Sevilla, Valencia, Real…

IMAGO/ZUMA Wire, Phil Bryan/News Images Both teams are sitting close to the bottom of the Premier League table. Wolves are 1-1-1 with Lopetegui as their boss. West Ham haven't won a game since October. If you're looking for the latest Premier League predictions and odds for Wolves vs West Ham, look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Wolves are…

Two clubs seeking a bounce-back result meet in the Supercopa de Espana (Spanish Super Cup) semifinals in Saudi Arabia hoping to bolster their chances of securing silverware and return to form ahead of a return to La Liga play. Real Madrid fell three points behind leaders Barcelona after defeat to Villarreal in the Spanish top flight over the…

Kungi y ar kwallon kafa ta Barcelona za ta yi kokarin dawo da martabarta a ranar Lahadi idan za ta ziyarci Atletico Madrid a gasar La Liga ta Spain a Wanda Metropolitano. Barcelona (12-2-1) ta shiga mako na 16 da maki 16 da Real Madrid amma a gaba da fafatawa a raga. Barca ta yi rashin nasara da ci 1-1 da Espanyol a wasansu na baya-bayan nan a…

The January transfer window is beginning to kick into gear and the spotlight has shone on Liverpool's midfield issues. Criticism and external demands are aplenty as Jurgen Klopp's once-immovable force has shown gaps in their resistance. Just months after chasing an unprecedented quadruple, the Reds sit seven points off of the top four and 16 off…

And just like that, we are on to 2023 as La Liga wastes no time getting back to action. With just a few games remaining until the halfway point of the season, teams are on the move up (and down) the table. Let's take a closer look at two matches I'm dialed in on for this week. Villareal ( +220) vs. Real Madrid ( +105) Villareal defeated Valencia…

Chelsea have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Portuguese forward Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid, amid links with Manchester United. The Blues look set to beat United and Arsenal to the signature of the 23-year-0ld with neither side prepared to pay the loan fee that Atletico want. Felix would provide Chelsea with exactly what…

MANCHESTER UNITED have been urged to "break the bank" for Tottenham ace Harry Kane. Erik ten Hag is said to be in the market for a striker. And former Premier League star Paul Merson has said the Red Devils should "break the bank" and try to sign Kane. Elsewhere, winger Antony has told of his terror after crashing his BMW sports car on a motorway…

There was a time when Juventus were in the Champions League final, the United Kingdom had been in the grip of election fever and the song there was no escape from was D:Ream's Things Can Only Get Better. Back then it was true, but 20 years on, Saturday night in Wales is about as good as it gets with Cardiff's Principality Stadium hosting Juve…

CHELSEA could be in hot water over the transfer of Molde forward David Datro Fofana, after the Norwegian club raised a complaint with Fifa over the transfer. Fofana, 20, made his Chelsea debut in the Man City loss on Sunday but Molde want the transfer CANCELLED by the world football governing body. Meanwhile, the Blues still want to make a move for…

Barcelona look to hold their top spot in the La Liga table as they hit the road to take on Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital on Sunday. The Blaugrana will have to push forward without star striker Robert Lewandowski, who begins a three-match suspension for gestures made at a match official after being sent off in November before the World Cup…

Our betting expert with tips for Blues' trip to Etihad, Leeds at Cardiff, Aston Villa-Stevenage and more PLUS Barcelona in La Liga Taxi for Potter? The Chelsea manager is coming under pressure after a poor run of results Bet on another sickener for Chelsea this afternoon. The Blues head to Manchester City (4.30pm, BBC) for an FA Cup date that must…

Arsenal are prepared to find some common ground when it comes to signing Joao Felix this month, with a deal looking increasingly likely. Along with Mykhaylo Mudryk, Felix is seen as one of the main targets for Arsenal to sign during the window. The Portuguese forward has fallen down the pecking order at Atletico Madrid, with a move away in January…

ARSENAL are reportedly interested in signing Giannis Konstantelias in a £10million transfer from PAOK. The Gunners currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, five points ahead of Manchester City. Mikel Arteta is eager to add to his squad this month in the hope of continuing the club's title charge. And according to the Evening Standard,…

It's Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona on Sunday, January 8 in round 16 of La Liga with a 3:00 pm ET kick-off. Barca is favored in the odds. Barca currently leads La Liga, albeit only on goal difference with Real Madrid level with them on points, while Atleti is 11 points adrift in fourth. We preview Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona, look at the La Liga…

Liverpool start their quest for a ninth association title on Saturday when they host Wolverhampton in a 2022-23 FA Cup third-round match at Anfield. The Reds have been floundering in English Premier League play, and injuries have derailed any title hopes after they finished as runners-up last season. They are sixth in the EPL table, 18 points…

7.45pm: Bologna v Atalanta - Bologna (+1) 8pm: Athletic Bilbao v Osasuna - Bilbao to Win & Over 1.5 Goals 8pm: Oxford v Arsenal - Arsenal (-2) *An treble with these bets pays at approximately 15/2 with Paddy Power. . TV: BT Sport 1 There's three games of note on Monday evening so we thought we'd give them the once over to serve up a top treble to…

With the winter transfer window having opened on January 1, we round up Arsenal's done deals, plus the players linked with moves in and out of the Emirates. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted his side "don't have many options" in attack but insists they are trying to improve this in January. Speaking after their goalless draw against Newcastle,…

Barcelona will try to maintain at least a share of the Spanish La Liga lead when they visit Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Barca (12-2-1) entered Matchweek 16 with an identical record to Real Madrid, who were set to face Villarreal on Saturday. Barcelona's only loss is a 3-1 setback to Los Blancos in November. Atletico (8-3-4) entered the weekend…

Real Madrid have the opportunity on Saturday to overtake rivals Barcelona at the top of Spain's La Liga, as both teams get set to play the 16th match of their 38-game league season. Each of the Spanish giants are on the road, but it's Madrid with the more favourable matchup on paper at seventh-place Villarreal, while Barcelona travel on Sunday to…

Barcelona have a tough test to keep hold of their top spot in the La Liga table as they travel to the Spanish capital to take on Atletico Madrid. The Blaugrana will be further tested as they live for three matches without striker Robert Lewandowski, who was suspended for gestures towards an official and will miss this match plus the next…

After avoiding Premier League opposition until the semifinals of their triumphant FA Cup campaign last season, Liverpool meet top-flight visitors in their first game of the competition at Anfield in the third round this time. Wolves were knocked out when they first faced a Premier League side in 2021-22, losing 1-0 at home to eventually-relegated…

Karim Benzema has impressed up top for Real Madrid this campaign Best bets and predictions for Saturday's matches in La Liga and Serie A. Real Madrid to score two or more goals v Villarreal 3.15pm Saturday 1pt 17-20 Hills Fiorentina to beat Sassuolo 2pm Saturday 1pt 7-10 general Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers…

Atletico Madrid welcome Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday in a clash which could see Xavi's men retain top spot or potentially lose it with Diego Simeone's men looking to get back into the top three. Atleti have won all three of their games since returning to domestic action post-FIFA World Cup while Barca drew with Espanyol in the league and needed…

Corner Picks is back for the first time in nearly two months. Has anything happened in the world of soccer since we left? Perhaps the debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might finally have been settled once and for all? You know, did one of them win the World Cup, while the other one didn't even start for his team in the World Cup,…

Hello weekend! I'm Igor Mello with your Friday edition of the Golazo Starting XI newsletter. Let's look ahead to the biggest storylines and games coming up. New to the Golazo Starting XI newsletter? Get yourself the best deal in soccer and. Serie A slate (all times U.S./Eastern): Fiorentina vs. Sassuolo, Saturday, 9 a.m. (Paramount+ ) Juventus vs.…

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