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Match Report: Las Palmas 0 - Atlético Madrid 5

Atlético Madrid trash Las palmas by displaying high-5 performance. Atletico Madrid beat Las palmas after a brilliant start with three goals in opening 18 minutes. Kevin Gameiro struck twice and Saul headed the third goal to take a 3-0 lead at half time in  Estadio Gran Canaria  . In the final quarter of the game Thomas scored his first goal of this season and t he last goal was scored by Torres after a good play initiated by Thomas and Filipe Luis provided the assist.  A victory was important for atletico, as they had lost to Villareal at home in the previous game. Atletico started the match strongly and totally controlled the match to earn their vital 3 points. For further report of the match ---->  Click Here Kevin Gameiro celebrates his first goal Starting XI of Atletico Madrid Fernando Torres has now scored against all La Liga Teams Atletico will next visit Real Madrid on 2nd May in the semi-finals of UEFA champions league.

Atlético knocks out Leicester City to enter Semi-Finals

Atlético Madrid enter their 3rd champions league semi finals in 4 years. Saúl Ñiguez scored for Atléti as they drew 1-1 against Leicester and progress to semifinals on 2-1 aggregate. The midfielder headed in 26th minute to give Atlético crucial away goal advantage. Jamie Vardy equalized for foxes in the second half and the match ended 1-1 with glory for Atléti. Saúl celebrating his goal against Leicester Atlético reach their third UCL semis in 4 consecutive years. The visitors ended foxes fairytale by qualifying on away goal advantage. However Leicester gave an improved​ performance, but wasn't enough to take them further. Saúl heading his goal. Atlético must wait till Friday to know whom they might play in the semi finals. Keep following for further match reports and updates.

Match Report: Atlético Madrid 3 - 0 Osasuna

Atlético Madrid celebrate día del niño with a victory. Atlético might live in the shadows of Real Madrid, but they do have a large fan base. Los rojiblancos dedicated the game to their little fans by celebrating children's day - día del niño. Many cute little Atléti fans showed up at the Calderon in red and white uniform of Atlético. They showed how passionate they are towards their club. Yannick Ferriera Carrasco scored twice and Filipe Luis scored once which gave Atléti a comfortable victory over Osasuna. Carrasco scored from outside the box just before half hour mark and he headed his second goal just after start of second half. Carrasco celebrates his strike. Filipe Luis scored Atlético's third goal after he slotted Correa's assist past Osasuna keeper Sirigu. Atlético were comfortable, and yet again Jan oblak had nothing to do and kept a clean sheet. Fans celebrate día del niño                           Atlético next play Leicester City in the sec

Match Report: Atlético Madrid 1 - 0 Leicester City

Antoine Griezmann gives Atlético narrow advantage vs Leicester. Antoine Griezmann scored from the spot kick for Atléti, as they lead 1-0 in the quarters of the champions League, with second leg to be played at King power stadium on 19th April. Albrighton fouled Griezmann and the ref awarded penalty for Atlético Madrid. The goal took Griezmann to 24 goals this season with 2 goals from last 2 games. Atlético players celebrate the only goal of the game  Leicester City's Jamie Vardy was isolated throughout the game. The visitors did not have much of the ball and created very few chances. However Leicester improved their performance in the second half, making Atlético hard to create scoring opportunities. Atlético Madrid supporters enjoyed a great game and supported their team by displaying" Nada Más que tú " - Nothing other than you.  The second leg decides whether Atlético can make it to the semis. Second leg will be played on 19th April at King power stadium

Match Preview : Atlético Madrid vs Leicester City

Los colchoneros take on English champions Leicester in the quarters of UEFA champions league. Diego Simeone's Atlético have reached the quarter finals of the champions league for the fourth consecutive time. They have won last 6 of their 8 champions league game. Atlético have also kept 15 clean sheets of their last 17 games at Vicente Calderón Stadium. Today they take on Leicester City in the quarters at Vicente Calderón Stadium and the second leg will be played at King power stadium next week. Both the managers were positive of their respective teams. Diego Simeone:  “This is a team that was able to win the English league. We know that the game will be very tough against a rival that is similar to us.   Possible line-up Atlético Madrid:  Oblak, Juanfran, Savic, Godin, Filipe Luis,  Gabi, Saul, Koke, Carrasco, Griezmann and Torres

Match Report: Real Madrid 1 - Atlético Madrid 1

Antoine Griezmann ignites la liga title race. Madrid derby, one of the biggest games in football ends in a 1-1 draw as both the teams shares the points. Antoine Griezmann cancelled Pepe's opener to help Atléti retain 3rd place as well as giving Barcelona hope in the title race. The first half ended goalless, thanks to Stefan Savic for stopping Cristiano Ronaldo's goal with one of the greatest goal line clearance of all time. Jan oblak made a couple of impressive saves to keep real madrid goalless. In the second half, Pepe headed home the lead from Toni Kroos free-kick. After giving away the lead Atléti started to attack. Fernando Torres was denied by Navas and Griezmann saw his amazing over head bicycle kick stopped by the real keeper.                   In 85' minute Griezmann scored for the rojiblancos, and dedicated his goal to his daughter who turns one year old today. Griezmann scoring past Keylor Navas.    Atlético are currently placed 3rd with 62 p

Match Report: Chelsea FC 2 - Manchester City 1

Eden Hazard's double takes Chelsea a step towards glory. Eden hazard fired the league leaders Chelsea to an important victory over Pep's Man City yesterday at  Stamford Bridge . Hazard opened the score at the 10th minute of the game, and sixteen minutes later Sergio Aguero leveled the score to 1-1.  In 35th minute Hazard failed to score from the spot-kick, but thanks to Willy as the ball rebounded and Hazard restored the lead for Chelsea. Finally, the match ended 2-1 with smiles all around  Stamford Bridge . Hazard after scoring the second goal. “Another step, a big step, against a great team,” Conte said. “We must think that Tottenham could win all their games. We are playing a great season but to win the title there is a long way to go.” Guardiola added: “We created enough to score goals. It’s our problem. In the boxes we are not good enough.” The match ended 2-1 and Chelsea are 7 pts clear.

Match Report: Atlético Madrid 1 - Real Sociedad 0

Filipe Luis guides atlético madrid to fifth successive la liga win. Atlético Madrid left back Filipe Luis netted his second goal this season, after finishing Fernando Torres's assist. It was a convincing victory for los colchoneros and they are in a winning momentum before facing Real Madrid in the Madrid Derby on saturday. Atléti dominated the game and created chances.  "Other than the opening 15 minutes when they dominated the ball, we imposed our tempo, pressed well high up the pitch and created chances," said Atletico boss Diego Simeone. Fernando Torres now has 3 assists in 2 successive games. Overall it was a good game and Jan Oblak continues keeping clean sheets. Atlético Madrid players Carrasco(R),Filipe Luis (L) and Saul (center) celebrating the goal.

Premier League Week 30 Report

Chelsea FC 7 points clear despite losing to crystal palace. A seven-point lead with nine games to play ensures that Chelsea remain firm favourites to win the title. Chelsea suffered a 1-2 defeat to big Sam's Crystal palace on saturday. However there was no sign of dip in performance or form of Chelsea football club and Anonio Conte will view the defeat as a wake-up call. The international break might have played a role in Chelsea's defeat, where Costa and Thibaut Courtois suffered minor injuries. In the other matches Manchester Utd, Arsenal and Man City settled for a point, whereas Liverpool and Spurs secured 3 points. Check the premier league standings --->  Click Here

Match Report: Málaga Cf 0- Atlético Madrid 2

Fernando Torres assists twice as Atlético beat Málaga to move third in la liga. Atlético Madrid sealed a comfortable 2 goals victory at La Rosaleda Stadium. Koke and Filipe Luis scored the goals set up by Fernando Torres. Torres made an impressive turn with the ball, and Koke finished to give Los colchoneros the lead. Later in the second half Filipe Luis chipped the ball into the net to seal the deserved victory.       Torres made an impressive turn to set up Koke's goal. Defensively Atléti was very strong and was difficult for Málaga to penetrate the Atléti defense.            Filipe Luis celebrating his goal. Currently Atlético Madrid sit third in the table with goal difference more than Sevilla.