Flick demands ‘focus’ ahead of crunch Atletico clash

Hansi Flick warned his Barcelona stars they need to focus to avoid crumbling against Atletico Madrid in La Liga as they have in their previous two meetings.

Real Madrid edge Atletico on penalties to reach UCL quarters

Real Madrid produced a gritty display to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-2 win on penalties against rivals Atletico Madrid, following a 1-0 defeat after extra time on Wednesday.

Atletico’s Correa banned after ref outburst

Atletico Madrid striker Angel Correa has been banned after insulting the referee during his team’s La Liga defeat by Getafe.

Szczesny paying off Barca bet as Benfica visit

Barcelona hold a slender lead on Benfica ahead of their Champions League last 16 second leg clash on Tuesday and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny deserves a fair share of the credit for it.

African players in Europe: Salah takes Liverpool 15 clear

Take a look at the African headline-makers in the major European leagues.

Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid shade Rayo Vallecano

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday to pull level with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Courtois, Rudiger set to miss Real Madrid v Rayo

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti left goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Antonio Rudiger out of his squad to face Rayo Vallecano at home on Sunday.

Barca Liga match postponed after club doctor dies

Barcelona’s La Liga match against Osasuna was postponed on Saturday after one of the club’s first team doctors died.

Ancelotti: Mbappe inconsistency ‘normal’

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes superstar Kylian Mbappe’s “ups and downs” are to be expected because of  the clubs demanding season and the nature of players of his quality.

Diaz earns Real lead on Atletico in UCL derby clash

Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last-16 first leg win on Tuesday.