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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

Another quiet transfer window for clubs in Spain

Feb. 01, 2021 05:44 PM EST
MADRID (AP) — Another transfer window in Spain passed quietly on Monday as none of the top teams made big signings while they continue to feel financially...

FILE - This Sept. 19, 2020 file photo shows Preston North End's Ben Davies. Liverpool attempted to address its injury crisis in central defense by signing an unheralded player from England’s second division on Monday Feb. 1, 2021, Ben Davies, a 25-year-old left-sided center half who plays for Preston in the Championship. (Nigel French/PA via AP, File)
Unexpected Anfield arrival symbolizes squeezed club finances

By Rob Harris Feb. 01, 2021 05:07 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

Barcelona's Lionel Messi walks back to his position during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Valencia at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Messi equals Pelé's 643 club goals, Barça held by Valencia

By Joseph Wilson Dec. 19, 2020 12:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 file photo Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Champions League round of 16 second leg, soccer match between Juventus and Lyon at the Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy. The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus. The federation says Ronaldo is doing well and has no symptoms. He has been dropped from the country's Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Italy to finish isolating

By Tales Azzoni Oct. 14, 2020 11:34 AM EDT

Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa kicks the ball during the Champions League quarterfinal match between RB Leipzig and Atletico Madrid at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (Lluis Gene/Pool Photo via AP)
Atlético’s Costa and Arias test positive for coronavirus

Sep. 03, 2020 05:21 PM EDT

Atletico's Madrid players arrive to the team hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Atletico are scheduled to play Leipzig in a Champions League Quarter Final soccer match on Thursday.(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Atlético catching all the breaks in Champions League

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 12, 2020 09:40 AM EDT

Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic, second right, celebrates with his teammate Lionel Messi after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Barcelona beats Athletic 1-0 to move back in front of Madrid

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 23, 2020 04:07 PM EDT

Félix scores twice as Atlético ends winless streak in Spain

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 17, 2020 06:15 PM EDT
MADRID (AP) — João Félix scored twice in his first match back from injury as Atlético Madrid routed Osasuna 5-0 on Wednesday to end its winless streak and...

Real Madrid's head coach Zinedine Zidane, centre, directs his players as they stop to drink during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Eibar at Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, June 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Marcelo takes a knee as Madrid wins at its training center

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 14, 2020 04:23 PM EDT