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Barcelona's Gerard Pique, center, reacts during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, April 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
In leaked audio, Piqué asks for help to play at Olympics

By Tales Azzoni Apr. 20, 2022 07:59 AM EDT

Barcelona's Lionel Messi walks during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Celta at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Atlético looking good; doubts surround Barcelona and Madrid

By Tales Azzoni May. 24, 2021 10:47 AM EDT

Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone stands by the club's official emblem waiting for the team to receive the trophy at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 23, 2021. Atletico Madrid survived a dramatic final round to clinch its first Spanish league title since 2014 with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Valladolid on Saturday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
After league title, Simeone hopes to keep Atlético growing

By Tales Azzoni May. 23, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Atletico Madrid's Luis Suarez, centre, celebrates with the team at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 23, 2021. Atletico Madrid survived a dramatic final round to clinch its first Spanish league title since 2014 with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Valladolid on Saturday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Ucv FC vs Metropolitanos FC 5/23/2021

May. 23, 2021 05:18 PM EDT

Atletico Madrid's Luis Suarez, centre, celebrates with the team at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 23, 2021. Atletico Madrid survived a dramatic final round to clinch its first Spanish league title since 2014 with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Valladolid on Saturday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
In empty stadium, Atlético celebrates Spanish league title

By Tales Azzoni May. 23, 2021 05:14 PM EDT

Atletico Madrid's Luis Suarez gestures during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Osasuna at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Spanish league ends with title finale, possible farewells

By Joseph Wilson May. 20, 2021 08:12 AM EDT

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, and his fellow teammate celebrate the first goal of his team during Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid at San Mames stadium, in Bilbao, northern Spain, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)
Late Suárez goal moves Atlético 1 win from league title

By Tales Azzoni May. 16, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone celebrates the victory his team against Elche at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
Atletico Madrid vs Elche CF 5/1/2021

May. 14, 2021 11:10 AM EDT

A man and a young boy walk past a Real Madrid poster of the team celebrating in a merchandising shop in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April 19, 2021. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says players at the 12 clubs setting up their own Super League could be banned from this year's European Championship and next year's World Cup. Ceferin spoke after a UEFA executive committee meeting held only hours of the English, Italian and Spanish clubs announced the project that threatens to split European soccer. (AP Photo/Paul White)
Super League backer says breakaway competition is on standby

By Tales Azzoni Apr. 21, 2021 08:58 PM EDT

Chelsea's head coach Thomas Tuchel watches the game during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road stadium, in Leeds, England, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (Lee Smith/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Atlético, Bayern leads Lazio

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2021 08:40 PM EDT

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Elche at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Real Madrid, Man City target last 8 of Champions League

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2021 09:15 PM EDT

MATCHDAY: Bayern's CL title defense strained by virus

By The Associated Press Feb. 22, 2021 07:01 PM EST
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Tuesday: ATLÉTICO MADRID-CHELSEA Atlético Madrid plays its home game...

Munich's Robert Lewandowski walks on the pitch during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich in Frankfurt, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (Arne Dedert/POOL via AP)
Bayern problems mount; Man City in form for Champions League

Feb. 21, 2021 08:15 PM EST

Atlético held by Levante, moves 6 points in front of Madrid

By Tales Azzoni Feb. 17, 2021 03:35 PM EST
MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw at Levante on Wednesday in a Spanish league match postponed from the second round, a result that still...

Atletico Madrid's coach Diego Simeone plays with the ball during a training session in Majadahonda, outskirts of Madrid, Spain, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Atletico Madrid will play its Champions League soccer match against RB Salzburg on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Atlético sticking to match-by-match approach to stay ahead

By Tales Azzoni Feb. 04, 2021 06:38 AM EST

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 file photo, Real Madrid's head coach Zinedine Zidane applauds during a Spanish Copa del Rey round of 32 soccer match between Alcoyano and Real Madrid at the El Collao stadium in Alcoy, Spain. Zidane has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Spanish club's announcement comes two days after Zidane coached the team in a 2-1 loss at third-tier Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey. The club has not provided other information on his health status. Madrid plays at Alavés in the Spanish league on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jose Breton, File)
Struggling Madrid visits Alavés without Zidane due to virus

By Joseph Wilson Jan. 22, 2021 09:02 AM EST

MATCHDAY: Man U looks to bounce back in FA Cup

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 07:01 PM EST
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday: ENGLAND Manchester United will look to bounce back from...

Atlético stunned by 3rd-tier Cornellà in Copa del Rey

By Joseph Wilson Jan. 06, 2021 04:34 PM EST
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — For a second straight season, Atlético Madrid has been ousted by a third-tier opponent in the Copa del Rey. The...

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola gives instructions during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Dec., 26, 2020. (Clive Brunskill/ Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Virus-hit Man City at Chelsea; Barça plays Huesca

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold kicks the ball during an English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 27, 2020. (Clive Brunskill/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays Newcastle; Real Madrid at Elche

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 07:06 PM EST