Carlo Ancelotti points to where Real Madrid came up short in key battles against Atletico in derby defeat but takes the blame for loss

Carlo Ancelotti, a highly experienced football manager, has shouldered the blame for the recent derby defeat of Real Madrid to Atletico Madrid. Despite his willingness to accept responsibility, Ancelotti has highlighted the team's "defensive fragility" as the main factor behind their loss rather than pointing to any specific tactical issues. The match between Real and... Continue Reading →

Joao Felix stripped of Atletico Madrid No.7 shirt after Chelsea loan as Antoine Griezmann reclaims favoured jersey

Joao Felix has been stripped of the No.7 shirt at Atletico Madrid following a loan spell at Chelsea, with Antoine Griezmann reclaiming the jersey. Portuguese spent time with Blues last season Unlikely to return to Stamford Bridge Facing uncertain future in summer window WHAT HAPPENED? The Portugal international forward was snapped up by La Liga giants... Continue Reading →

Simeone: I knew what Suarez would bring to Atletico Madrid after my first phone call with him

The Uruguay international has been in excellent goalscoring form since leaving Barcelona in acrimonious fashion over the summer  Diego Simeone says Luis Suarez has performed exactly as he expected from his first phone call with him. The Atletico Madrid striker is La Liga’s joint-second top scorer this season, tied with his former team-mate Lionel Messi on 11 goals.... Continue Reading →

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