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Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino vies for the ball with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, right, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Aug. 26, 2021 06:27 AM EDT

Spain's manager Luis Enrique , right, comforts Spain's Dani Olmo after the Euro 2020 soccer championship semifinal match between Italy and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. (Andy Rain/Pool via AP)
Spain has hopes of a bright future after Euro 2020 campaign

By Tales Azzoni Jul. 07, 2021 09:16 AM EDT

Spain's Pedri reacts disappointed after the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Spain and Sweden in Sevilla, Spain, Monday, June 14, 2021. (Jose Manuel Vidal/Pool via AP)
Spain misfires, held to 0-0 draw by Sweden at Euro 2020

By Tales Azzoni Jun. 14, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Spain's Alvaro Morata gestures during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E match between Spain and Sweden at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Pierre Philippe Marcou, Pool)
The Latest: Spain and Sweden play to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

By The Associated Press Jun. 14, 2021 07:30 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)
In empty stadium, Atlético celebrates Spanish league title

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

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...

Barcelona's Gerard Pique is assisted from the pitch after getting an injury during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Atlético in pole position after beating Barça, Madrid slip

By Joseph Wilson Nov. 21, 2020 04:23 PM EST

Barcelona's Ansu Fati celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Ramos, VAR key to Madrid 3-1 win at Barcelona

By Joseph Wilson Oct. 24, 2020 12:11 PM EDT

Morata double leads Atlético to 3-0 over Mallorca in Liga

By Joseph Wilson Jul. 03, 2020 06:05 PM EDT
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Álvaro Morata scored twice to lead Atlético Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca and extend its strong finish to the Spanish league on...

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...

Un hombre trota frente al estadio del Bayern Múnich, el martes 28 de abril de 2020. (AP Foto/Matthias Schrader)
Bundesliga's clearance to restart offers hope across Europe

By Rob Harris May. 06, 2020 02:26 PM EDT