Tag: Atletico Madrid

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates scoring the 2nd Arsenal goal with Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on March 11, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Elneny ‘very close’ to early return for Atletico clash says his PR manager

Mohamed Elneny's recovery from injury is going much better than expected, and the Egyptian could return for Atletico Madrid on Thursday, according to his PR manager.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette (2nd L) reacts after Atletico equalize during the UEFA Europa League first leg semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 26, 2018. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

Arsenal v Atletico Madrid was Wenger’s football personified

Approximately 30 seconds, that’s all it took to pop the Emirates balloon that had refilled with the hope that something special was coming.
n this composite image a comparison has been made between Manager Diego Simeone of Club Atletico de Madrid (L) and Arsene Wenger of Arsenal . Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid meet in one of the UEFA Europa League Semi Finals over two legs. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 23: Manager Diego Simeone of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla at Wanda Metropolitano on September 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Arsene Wenger of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Simeone: I haven’t spoken with anyone at Arsenal about replacing Wenger

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone insists he hasn't spoken to anyone at Arsenal about replacing Arsene Wenger, and admits he has a massive amount of respect for the departing coach.

With a bang or a whimper? Arsenal predicted 4-2-3-1 v Atletico Madrid

If there has been a bigger game in recent years, then I can’t think of it.
Antoine Griezmann

Griezmann looking for revenge on Arsenal after transfer screw up

Antoine Griezmann will go into Thursday's match looking for 'revenge' after the way Arsenal treated him back in 2013, according to reports in Spain.
MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 20: Juan Francisco Torres alias Juanfran of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their third goal during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Club Atletico de Madrid and CD Guijuelo at Vicente Calderon stadium on December 20, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Injury gives Arsenal Atletico boost

Atletico Madrid’s Juanfran will miss both matches against Arsenal, handing the Gunners a boost ahead of the tie.

Pires: Arsenal have a very good opportunity to win the Europa League

Robert Pires thinks Arsenal have a tough challenge ahead of them to beat Atletico Madrid, but argues they have a 'very good opportunity' to win the whole competition.
Jan Oblak during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Club Atletico de Madrid at Allianz Arena on December 6, 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.

Arsenal continue to monitor Oblak’s contract situation along with 3 other clubs

Arsenal are monitoring Jan Oblak's situation, along with Liverpool, PSG and Juventus, according to reports in the Spanish media this weekend.

Mkhitaryan returns to training ahead of Atletico clash

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has returned to training with Arsenal ahead of next week's Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann

Europa League semi-final preview: Arsenal v Atletico Madrid

In the next couple of weeks, Arsenal will play two matches against one of the Europe's strongest sides, Atletico Madrid.

Messi wants Barcelona to sign Arsenal-linked Niguez

Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to sign Arsenal 'target' Saul Niguez, according to reports in Spain, making the task to lure the midfielder to North London even more difficult.

Simeone: Arsenal are our strongest remaining rival with an important and capable manager

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone thinks Arsenal are their strongest rival remaining in the Europa League, thanks largely to manager Arsene Wenger.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 143: The Egyptian Labrador

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Luke 'enjoy' squeaky bum time in Moscow, giving Rafa a nice birthday, and...
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal gestures during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mustafi needs to improve if he wants to keep his World Cup hopes alive

Shkodran Mustafi admitted last week he needs to make the most of the final matches of the season to get into the Germany World Cup squad, but unfortunately he's way off his best right now.

Authorities investigate Costa for unpaid tax ahead of Arsenal clash

Diego Costa is under investigation for unpaid taxes during his first spell with Atletico Madrid back in 2014.

Dates, locations and opponents for four Arsenal pre-season friendlies leak

The dates, locations and opponents for most of Arsenal's 2018 pre-season world tour have seemingly leaked on Twitter, after the recent International Champions Cup announcement.
Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann

Atletico’s Europa League run so far and the last time they met Arsenal

Arsenal have drawn Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the Europa League, with a two-legged tie kicking off towards the end of the month.
Jan Oblak during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Club Atletico de Madrid at Allianz Arena on December 6, 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.

Assessed: Every team Arsenal could draw if they beat CSKA Moscow

On Friday, Arsenal will hopefully be in the Europa League semi-final draw along with three other clubs from around the continent, so here's the lowdown on what to expect from each one.

Arsenal ‘fixed’ on Saul Niguez despite €150m release clause

Arsenal are 'fixed' on a move for Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez, according to reports in Spain, despite the fact that the 23-year-old has a €150m release clause.
Jan Oblak during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Club Atletico de Madrid at Allianz Arena on December 6, 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.

Oblak’s release clause set to rise to €100m if he extends contract

Jan Oblak's release clause will go up to €100m (£87.1m) if he decides to renew his contract with Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain.
Jan Oblak during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Club Atletico de Madrid at Allianz Arena on December 6, 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.

Oblak denies new Atletico contract and admits he doesn’t know what’s next

Jan Oblak doesn't know what the future holds for his career, and tells the Slovenian media he has to wait and find out Atletico's plan, amid interest from Arsenal.

Arsenal join Chelsea and Atletico in race to sign Gulacsi

Arsenal are joining Chelsea and Atletico Madrid in the race to sign RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, according to reports.

Wenger names 4 teams that make this year’s Europa League so strong

On Wednesday, Arsene Wenger discussed how strong the Europa League is this year compared to previous seasons, and named the teams to watch out for.
Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann

4 teams that could hurt Arsenal’s Europa League challenge if they beat Milan

Arsenal are in a surprisingly commanding position in their Europa League tie against AC Milan, so let's take a look at who else could cause the team problems if they finish the job on Thursday.

Atletico Madrid now favourites for Arsenal-target Max Meyer

Atletico Madrid are now the favourites to sign Max Meyer on a free transfer this summer, according to reports.

Arsenal keen on Atletico centre-back after ‘admitting defeat’ over Dutchman

Arsenal are reportedly keen on Atletico Madrid defender, José Maria Gimenez.
Jan Oblak during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Club Atletico de Madrid at Allianz Arena on December 6, 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.

Raul Sanllehi makes £89m-man his number 1 summer target for Arsenal

Arsenal will look to sign a goalkeeper in the summer and have identified Jan Oblak as their main target, according to reports. Arsenal do need...
Atletico Madrid's Belgian forward Yannick Ferreira Carrasco (R) celebrates after scoring a goal next to Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann (C) and Atletico Madrid's Spanish forward Fernando Torres (L) during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at San Siro Stadium in Milan, on May 28, 2016. / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

Arsenal to ‘fight’ for Chelsea’s ‘priority target’ in January

Arsenal will rival Chelsea for the signing of Atletcio Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco, according to reports.

Atletico invite bids from Arsenal and Chelsea for Carrasco

Atletico Madrid are inviting bids for Yannick Carrasco, after the Belgian international reportedly fell out with teammates in the dressing room.

Deal done, deal not done: Guedes confusion

Contrary to reports earlier this week, rumoured Arsenal target, Gonçalo Guedes, allegedly hasn't agreed a deal to join loan side Valencia on a permanent deal.

Boost for Arsenal after Atletico Madrid pull out of Yazici deal

Atletico Madrid CEO Enrique Cerezo has revealed that the La Liga club won't be making a move for rumoured transfer target, Yusuf Yazici, which should come as music to Arsene Wenger's ears.

Inter lead Arsenal in the race for Gimenez

Inter Milan kept a close eye on Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez while he played against Chelsea in the Champions League, and are reportedly looking to beat Arsenal to his signature.

This is who Arsenal could face in the Europa League knockouts

Arsenal could end up being drawn against Champions League drop-outs in the first knockout round of the Europa League.
Argentina's Lautaro Martinez celebrates a goal against Brazil during a South American Championship U-20 football match at the Olimpico Atahualpa stadium in Quito, Ecuador on February 8, 2017. Picture: RODRIGO BUENDIA/AFP/Getty Images

Arsenal told Martinez is staying at Racing

Racing Club president Victor Blanco has claimed that young striker Lautaro Martinez isn't going anywhere, amid interest from Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann

Griezmann: Arsenal can forget trying to sign me after failed snub

Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann revealed Arsenal had the chance to sign him in the past, but lost out due to them stalling on talks.
Sven Mislintat, formerly of Borussia Dortmund, has become Arsenal's new Head of Recruitment.

Mislintat reveals why he left Dortmund to join Arsenal

Arsenal new Head Recruitment, Sven Mislintat, has revealed why he left Borussia Dortmund to join the Gunners, citing a major fallout with his former club.

Napoli battling Arsenal for Vrsaljko

Arsenal and Napoli are interested in Atletico Madrid right-back Sime Vrsaljko, according to reports.

Ozil linked with £17.7m January move to Atletico Madrid

Mesut Ozil is being linked with a January move to Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal-linked Jose Gimenez dreams of Premier League move

Atletico Madrid defender, Jose Gimenez, has revealed that he 'dreams' of playing in the Premier League.

Szczesny could regret Juventus move rumours of Oblak interested

Wojciech Szczesny could yet regret moving to Juventus with reports that the Old Lady are targeting Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak.