De Bruyne gives City the edge over Atletico

Kevin de Bruyne’s second-half goal gave Manchester City victory as they overcame Atletico Madrid’s typically fierce resistance in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Etihad Stadium. Diego Simeone’s side performed with their trademark defensive discipline, restricting City to very few opportunities until De Bruyne pounced to make the breakthrough with 20 minutes left.

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Guardiola planning to ‘overthink’ Man City past Atletico

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has refused to get involved in a discussion about Atletico Madrid’s style of football ahead of the two sides meeting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.

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Atletico Madrid crowned La Liga champions with win over Valladolid

Atletico Madrid were crowned LaLiga champions for the first time in seven years after holding off the title challenge of city rivals Real by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid 2-1. Angel Correa and Luis Suarez with the crucial goal for Los Colchoneros.

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Barcelona and Atletico draw blank in La Liga showdown

FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played out a tense 0-0 draw at the Camp Nou that sees momentum swing towards Real Madrid in the nail-biting La Liga title race. Should Madrid win tomorrow against Sevilla they will be in pole position for the title.

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Chelsea outclass Atletico Madrid to reach quarter-finals

Chelsea progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals, beating Atletico Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to complete a 3-0 aggregate win in the last-16 second leg at Stamford Bridge. Hakim Ziyech and Emerson scored the crucial goals for the Blues

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