Diego Simeone
Atlético Madrid edges Liverpool 1-0 in Champions League
Atlético Madrid's defense was back at its best on Feb. 18, too good even for the European champions.
Atlético Madrid scored early and then defended superbly to beat Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League's round of 16 on Tuesday, spoiling the defending champion's return to the place where it won the European title last year.
Griezmann declines to talk about his future after Europa victory
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke with an air of resignation when asked if the club can stop Antoine Griezmann from leaving.
Atletico bid to erase pain of finals past
After painful defeats in recent continental finals, Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid is determined to justify their status as favorites in the Europa League showpiece against Marseille in Lyon on May 16.
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Arda Turan joins Barcelona from Atletico Madrid
Barcelona announced July 6 the signing of Turkish international midfielder Arda Turan from Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal for a fee that could reach 41 million euros ($45 million).
A club statement said Barcelona will pay an initial fee of 34 million euros with a potential 7 million euros more in bonuses.
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Atletico focus turns to securing Europe spot
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has been a constant thorn in Real Madrid's side this season but April 22's Champions League clash at the Bernabeu was a bridge too far for the Argentine and his overachieving side.
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Atletico eyes last 16 berth against Olympiakos
Greek champion Olympiakos faces a tough task if it is to prevent last season's beaten finalist Atletico Madrid sealing its passage into the last 16 of the Champions League at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday.
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