After an impressive 4-1 win against Brazil in a crucial World Cup qualifier, Argentina players were seen singing a savage chant directed towards Barcelona star Raphinha. The World Cup holders dominated the game with goals from Julien Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez and Giuliano Simeone. Prior to the game, Raphinha had goaded the Argentina players, claiming Brazil would beat them both on and off the pitch. However, after the final whistle, the Argentina players fired back at Raphinha with a taunting chant.
Argentina celebrated their qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a resounding 4-1 victory over arch-rivals Brazil. Goals from Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone sealed the win for the world champions. Despite a brief scare, Argentina's dominant performance showcased their prowess and solidified their spot in the upcoming World Cup.
In a dramatic Champions League last-16 clash between Madrid rivals, Real emerged victorious in a tense penalty shootout against Atletico. The game was marred with controversy as Atletico's Julian Alvarez had his spot kick ruled out due to a double touch, leading to doubts over the accuracy of the VAR decision. While Atletico coach Simeone expressed frustration with the ruling, Real coach Ancelotti defended the call, stating that the VAR detected the infringement. In the end, it was Real Madrid who advanced to the next round with a tense win over their city rivals.
On Wednesday, rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid faced off in a thrilling Champions League last-16 match, with Real advancing to the quarterfinals after a controversial penalty shootout. After Atletico's Julian Alvarez had a goal disallowed for touching the ball twice during his kick, coach Diego Simeone voiced his frustration with the referee and the use of VAR in the situation. Simeone called for any witness who saw the double touch to come forward, but none could be found, highlighting the confusion and controversy surrounding the call.
Tempers flared as Diego Simeone, head coach of Spanish football club Atletico Madrid, vented his frustrations in a post-match press conference following a dramatic Champions League last 16 second leg match against fierce rivals Real Madrid. The game, which ended in a 2-2 aggregate draw, saw Atletico lose in a penalty shootout after a controversial VAR decision ruled out their goal and handed Madrid the victory. Simeone was shown footage of the incident during the press conference and was visibly upset, proving just how intense this rivalry truly is.
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos took a dig at Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone after their recent La Liga victory over Las Palmas, following Simeone's comments about controversial decisions favoring Real in their Copa del Rey match against Celta Vigo. Ceballos hinted that Simeone was still bitter about their two Champions League final losses to Real Madrid. After Ceballos's recent heroics on the pitch, it seems the midfielder also has a knack for delivering fiery lines off the field.
Atletico Madrid came back from a goal down to defeat Barcelona 2-1 and claim top spot in La Liga on Saturday. Barcelona, who have been struggling in recent weeks, once again stumbled and suffered their third consecutive home league defeat. Atletico, on the other hand, claimed their 12th consecutive victory across all competitions under the leadership of Diego Simeone. With Real Madrid set to face Sevilla on Sunday, the title race in Spain is heating up.
Atletico Madrid's recent six-game winning streak has given coach Diego Simeone a newfound confidence but he still believes his team has room for improvement. Atletico faces Real Valladolid in La Liga following a dominant 6-0 victory against Sparta Prague in the Champions League.
Sparta Prague will face off against Atlético Madrid in a highly anticipated first-time meeting in the UEFA Champions League. Having lost all previous games to Spanish teams, the odds are stacked against Sparta Prague, but they are eager to break the pattern with a win. On the other hand, Atlético Madrid have been known for their fighting spirit and ability to turn difficult situations into victories, making them a formidable opponent. With a nail-biting 2-1 away win against Paris SG in their last match, Atlético Madrid are determined to maintain their winning streak, even when facing a lesser-known team like Sparta Prague.
Atletico Madrid's manager Diego Simeone expressed his confidence that his team will gain momentum from their last-minute 2-1 win against Paris St Germain in the Champions League. After a tough October with only one victory in five matches, including consecutive Champions League losses, Atletico has managed to win their last three games. Simeone's hopes to continue this winning streak as they face Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday.