Spanish police have arrested four individuals suspected of orchestrating an online hate campaign aimed at Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. The campaign, which utilized the hashtag #MetropolitanoConMascarilla, encouraged fans to wear masks while racially abusing the Brazilian player during a Madrid derby match. This arrest follows a landmark conviction of Valencia fans for racist insults against Vinicius Jr. and highlights the ongoing struggle against racism in Spanish football.
Lille pulled off a remarkable 3-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, with Canadian star Jonathan David scoring two goals. The victory marks Lille’s second win in a row after their stunning upset of Real Madrid, while Atletico continues to struggle in the group stage.
Atletico Madrid staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Leganes in La Liga. After falling behind early, they dominated possession and ultimately prevailed thanks to a brace from Alexander Sorloth and a crucial goal from Antoine Griezmann.
Atletico Madrid has taken a drastic step, barring season ticket holders from attending the club’s next five away matches. This decision comes in response to two separate sanctions from UEFA and the RFEF, stemming from incidents of fan misconduct. The club seeks to repair its image and identify those responsible.
Benfica delivered a dominant performance against Atletico Madrid, securing a 4-0 victory in their Champions League group stage match. Goals from Kerem Akturkoglu, Angel Di Maria, Alexander Bah, and Orkun Kokcu sealed the win, leaving Atletico with a heavy defeat and facing questions about their form.
Atletico Madrid has permanently banned a fan for throwing an object onto the pitch during their La Liga match against Real Madrid. The incident led to a 20-minute suspension of the match and highlights the ongoing issue of fan behavior in Spanish football.
Atletico Madrid salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in a heated La Liga derby on Sunday. The match was briefly halted due to fan misconduct, but Atletico ultimately equalized in the dying moments of the game.
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid is ready to face Real Madrid in the derby, aiming to repeat their successful 2023 performances. Despite limited rest, Simeone remains confident in his team’s motivation. Real Madrid, while missing Kylian Mbappe, boasts attacking firepower with Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius, making this match a thrilling clash.
Ahead of Sunday’s crucial Madrid derby, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone remains confident his team can overcome a tight schedule and draw inspiration from past victories against their rivals. Despite limited rest, Simeone emphasizes the importance of mental strength and motivation, while acknowledging the challenge of facing a well-rested Real Madrid side.
Real Madrid, the reigning Spanish and European champion, will face their city rivals Atletico Madrid in a crucial La Liga derby clash. Despite a strong start to the season, Real Madrid is facing a formidable challenge as they try to overcome their recent defeats against Atletico. With star player Kylian Mbappe sidelined due to injury, the pressure is on for other attacking stars like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham to deliver. Meanwhile, Atletico comes into the match on the back of a late victory and with a versatile forward, Julian Alvarez, looking to make an impact.
