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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Ffernando-torres.jpg "Fernando Torres gives the thumbs-up after leaving hospital on March 3, 2017")
Team News: Fernando Torres starts against Chelsea
Alvaro Morata leads the Chelsea line as they welcome Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.Dec 5, 19:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F47%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-1 Atletico Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea are denied top spot in Group C after a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in Tuesday's game at Stamford Bridge.Dec 5, 18:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Diego Simeone leaves Diego Costa at home for Chelsea trip
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says that stopping Diego Costa from returning to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening "was best for the team".Dec 5, 13:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea.JPG "Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Atletico Madrid's Filipe Luis: 'Diego Costa is like an animal in training'
Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis says that Diego Costa has been training like an "animal" behind the scenes.Dec 4, 22:38
Atletico Madrid see off Elche to reach last 16 of Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid reach the last 16 of the Copa del Rey thanks to a 3-0 win over Elche at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night for a 4-1 aggregate victory.Nov 29, 22:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017")
Defender Sime Vrsaljko keen to leave Atletico Madrid?
Defender Sime Vrsaljko reportedly tells Atletico Madrid that he would like to leave the Spanish giants in order to take on a new challenge.Nov 29, 14:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Manchester United 'given green light to move for £60m Jose Gimenez'
Manchester United are reportedly handed a boost in their pursuit of £60m-rated Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez.Nov 27, 09:19
Atletico Madrid put five past Levante
Kevin Gameiro and Antoine Griezmann both score braces as Atletico Madrid beat Levante 5-0 in Saturday night's La Liga clash in Valencia.Nov 25, 21:36
Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan lead race for Javier Pastore?
Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan reportedly hold discussions with Paris Saint-Germain over wantaway attacker Javier Pastore.Nov 25, 15:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fantoine-griezmann-atletico-madrid.JPG "Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League match against Leicester City on April 18, 2017")
Antoine Griezmann 'happy to have scored against Roma'
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann reveals that he is "happy to have scored" in his side's win over Roma on Wednesday night.Nov 23, 17:36
Report: Diego Simeone representatives contact Everton
A report claims that Diego Simeone is still in contention to succeed Ronald Koeman as Everton manager, as his representatives have been in touch with Toffees chiefs.Nov 22, 18:18
Louis van Gaal: 'No approach from Everton'
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says that he has 'not been asked' for interview about the managerial vacancy at Everton.Nov 22, 09:24
Diego Simeone offers support to misfiring Antoine Griezmann
Diego Simeone urges Atletico Madrid supporters to rally behind Antoine Griezmann after the striker's scoreless run extended in the stalemate with Real Madrid.Nov 19, 19:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fdiego-simeone-atletico-madrid.JPG "Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017")
Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid play out goalless draw
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid play out a goalless draw in Saturday night's Madrid derby at the Wanda Metropolitano.Nov 18, 21:40
Diego Simeone rules himself out of Everton running
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone reiterates that he has no intention of quitting the club before his recently-signed contract expires, amid links to the Everton job.Nov 17, 17:36
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's La Liga showdown between local rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.Nov 17, 11:25
Antoine Griezmann admits Atletico Madrid "problems"
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann admits that his side are having "problems" due to their lack of goals in recent matches.Nov 15, 20:22
Manchester United 'eye £134m summer move for Saul Niguez'
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a summer move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, who has a minimum release clause of £134m in his contract.Nov 14, 09:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F43%2Fmesut-ozil.jpg "Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017")
Atletico Madrid 'contact Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil'
Atletico Madrid reportedly signal their intent to try to sign Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil on a pre-contract agreement in January.Nov 13, 17:51
Atletico Madrid's Sime Vrsaljko plays down exit reports
Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsaljko denies that he wants to leave the La Liga club at the start of 2018 amid talk of interest from Napoli.Nov 13, 15:09
Club president: 'Diego Simeone is untouchable at Atletico Madrid'
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo suggests that Diego Simeone should be immune to any criticism following a run of two wins in nine matches.Nov 11, 20:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsam-allardyce.jpg "Sam Allardyce watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Leicester City on April 15, 2017")
Sam Allardyce: 'Still no Everton talks'
Sam Allardyce insists that he has not held contract talks with Everton over their managerial vacancy.Nov 9, 09:30
Everton board 'split over Sam Allardyce appointment'
A report claims that Everton officials are split as to whether Sam Allardyce is the right man for the vacant managerial position, with Diego Simeone still a target.Nov 8, 17:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fsam-allardyce_2.JPG "Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on January 31, 2017")
Leon Osman urges Everton against Sam Allardyce appointment
Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman warns the club against panicking and appointing Sam Allardyce as their new manager.Nov 7, 18:38
Report: Diego Simeone tops Everton managerial shortlist
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is reportedly Everton owner Farhad Moshiri's number-one choice to take over at Goodison Park on a permanent basis.Nov 7, 14:35
Diego Simeone plays down Antoine Griezmann concerns
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone insists that he is not concerned by Antoine Griezmann's goal troubles in recent weeks.Nov 6, 14:18
Atletico Madrid snatch late winner at Deportivo La Coruna
Atletico Madrid leave it late to claim a 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.Nov 4, 17:05
Filipe Luis injury adds to Diego Simeone's woes
Atletico Madrid confirm that key defender Filipe Luis picked up a hamstring injury during Tuesday's Champions League group match with Qarabag FK.Nov 2, 14:58
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Qarabag FK - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Atletico Madrid's 1-1 draw with Qarabag FK, as the Azerbaijani minnows held on for a famous result.Oct 31, 18:45
Manchester United to offer Ander Herrera, Juan Mata for Saul Niguez?
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez is reportedly wanted by Manchester United, who are willing to include Ander Herrera and Juan Mata as part of a swap deal.Oct 26, 18:29
Diego Simeone takes positive from draw at Elche
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone refuses to criticise his team following Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Elche in the first leg of their last-32 Copa del Rey contest.Oct 26, 10:04
Atletico Madrid held at Elche in Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid are held to a 1-1 draw at Elche in the first leg of their last-32 Copa del Rey clash on Wednesday night.Oct 25, 21:22
Chelsea to offer Atletico Madrid £71m for Saul Niguez?
Chelsea are believed to be lining up a club-record £71m bid for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.Oct 25, 14:22
Kevin Gameiro: 'I will fight for Atletico Madrid place'
Atletico Madrid forward Kevin Gameiro insists that he will fight for his place in the squad after being linked with a move away from the club in January.Oct 25, 13:39
Team News: Antoine Griezmann starts as Atletico Madrid face Qarabag FK
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann starts as his side face Qarabag FK in the Champions League group stages.Oct 18, 15:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Flionel-messi.jpg "Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Diego Simeone hails "extraordinary" Barcelona forward Lionel Messi
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone believes that Lionel Messi "played a tremendous match" for Barcelona, a few days on from helping Argentina to the World Cup finals.Oct 15, 13:17
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona put on a great show'
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde believes that his side put on a "great show" in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid.Oct 15, 11:17
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Team News: Andre Gomes handed Barcelona start for Atletico Madrid trip
Andre Gomes starts in attack for Barcelona as they take on Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano.Oct 14, 18:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjose-mourinho-jurgen-klopp.JPG "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Five matches to look out for across Europe this weekend
Sports Mole rounds up five fixtures from around Europe which are likely to catch the eye as domestic football returns this weekend.Oct 13, 15:39
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano.Oct 12, 14:21
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