Feed MRSS-S atletico_madrid_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Fri, 29 May 2026 17:17:56 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-make-public-offer-to-sign-lamine-yamal-f202605-n/ Fri, 29 May 2026 17:17:56 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-make-public-offer-to-sign-lamine-yamal-f202605-n/ Jesús Colino,Joe Brennan The club posted a tweet ‘offering’ four tickets to the Bad Bunny concert, a subscription to ABC and a bag of sunflower seeds for the winger. The club posted a tweet ‘offering’ four tickets to the Bad Bunny concert, a subscription to ABC and a bag of sunflower seeds for the winger. Atlético de Madrid FC Barcelona LaLiga EA Sports Enric Fontcuberta (EFE) Atlético Madrid make ‘public offer’ to sign Lamine Yamal The club posted a tweet ‘offering’ four tickets to the Bad Bunny concert, a subscription to ABC and a bag of sunflower seeds for the winger. The club posted a tweet ‘offering’ four tickets to the Bad Bunny concert, a subscription to ABC and a bag of sunflower seeds for the winger. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DSIZEOQSIROTZD3S3ZWZ2R33QM.jpg?auth=c403f8d97244a5427f2a8365f6968e7a2d0b69375a8a47049c38d8ab02063185" width="3024" height="2016" alt="The club posted a tweet ‘offering’ four tickets to the Bad Bunny concert, a subscription to ABC and a bag of sunflower seeds for the winger."></img><p>Atlético Madrid have had enough of everything related to the Julián Alvarez saga. This Thursday, the club already admitted that they are “<b>fed up with months and months of lies</b>”, and accused FC Barcelona of having a “small-club mentality”. Now they have posted a tweet mocking Barça, with a <b>reference to Lamine Yamal</b>:</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-make-public-offer-to-sign-lamine-yamal-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-blasts-barcelonas-small-club-behavior-over-julian-alvarez-saga-f202605-n/ Fri, 29 May 2026 04:48:59 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-blasts-barcelonas-small-club-behavior-over-julian-alvarez-saga-f202605-n/ F.J. Díaz,Roddy Cons Atlético insists Álvarez is not for sale and denies receiving any offer for the Argentine star. Atlético insists Álvarez is not for sale and denies receiving any offer for the Argentine star. Atlético de Madrid FC Barcelona Julián Álvarez LaLiga EA Sports Marcelo del Pozo (REUTERS) Atlético Madrid blasts Barcelona’s “small club” behavior over Julián Álvarez saga Atlético insists Álvarez is not for sale and denies receiving any offer for the Argentine star. Atlético insists Álvarez is not for sale and denies receiving any offer for the Argentine star. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ML5JMB2MYBLKBOHV65XUKI4RKU.jpg?auth=62ab7fa4e3e740fdd387ea6d43625775e8d2789e17e0db3d10ae0a4d02941c12" width="2600" height="1787" alt="Atlético insists Álvarez is not for sale and denies receiving any offer for the Argentine star."></img><p><b>Atlético Madrid has drawn a hard line over Julián Álvarez’s future.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-blasts-barcelonas-small-club-behavior-over-julian-alvarez-saga-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenals-title-win-has-created-a-tsunami-ahead-of-the-champions-league-final-f202605-n/ Thu, 28 May 2026 23:57:17 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenals-title-win-has-created-a-tsunami-ahead-of-the-champions-league-final-f202605-n/ Pablo Montaño,David Nelson Six years and three runner-up finishes later, Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to the Premier League title. Relieved, emotional and overjoyed, the Spaniard spoke to AS ahead of the Champions League final. Six years and three runner-up finishes later, Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to the Premier League title. Relieved, emotional and overjoyed, the Spaniard spoke to AS ahead of the Champions League final. Mikel Arteta Arsenal FC PSG Champions League Premier League Luis Enrique Atlético de Madrid Martín Zubimendi Mundial 2026 David Price (Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal’s title win has created a “tsunami” ahead of the Champions League final Six years and three runner-up finishes later, Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to the Premier League title. Relieved, emotional and overjoyed, the Spaniard spoke to AS ahead of the Champions League final. Six years and three runner-up finishes later, Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to the Premier League title. Relieved, emotional and overjoyed, the Spaniard spoke to AS ahead of the Champions League final. <p>With everything set for Arsenal’s players and staff to gather at the Sobha Realty Training Centre and watch <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/bournemouth-vs-manchester-city-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-premier-league-202526-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/bournemouth-vs-manchester-city-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-premier-league-202526-f202605-n/">Bournemouth vs. Manchester City</a> together, j<b>ust as the squad had requested</b>, Mikel Arteta (San Sebastián, 1982) decided to leave.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenals-title-win-has-created-a-tsunami-ahead-of-the-champions-league-final-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MFXQDWU3KVAP7HG2TCCTG6MGMY.JPG?auth=118cb65a291f4cb28afb76420a708f8d12d416e9753059c96d9a5105ee9c70ea" width="2048" height="1536" alt="Mikel Arteta speaks to AS"></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CMG73FSJGJGW5NMKLOJO73KYFE.jpeg?auth=f922afea6b07decbb592055b6c5e8e77be3b5ecf3fc0919f2a8fad6f5f20422d" width="4096" height="2774" alt="."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ZTFJ2L5JA5APHGDTJDA2HCZRPA.jpg?auth=682b1751d2fff47e1504cbebe565ebe6f9036326116b0f626ea4e109e1c475bc" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta, coaches of PSG and Arsenal, greet each other before a match."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/tigres-vs-toluca-who-has-the-most-expensive-starting-xi-in-the-concacaf-champions-cup-final-f202605-n/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:56:53 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/tigres-vs-toluca-who-has-the-most-expensive-starting-xi-in-the-concacaf-champions-cup-final-f202605-n/ Dane Arlauckas The Concacaf Champions Cup final is this weekend and two Liga MX giants square off as Tigres UANL and Toluca square off from Estadio Nemesio Diez.  The Concacaf Champions Cup final is this weekend and two Liga MX giants square off as Tigres UANL and Toluca square off from Estadio Nemesio Diez.  Fútbol Liga México Clausura Tigres FC Ángel Correa Concacaf Champions Atlético de Madrid Jose Hernandez (Jose Hernandez) Tigres vs Toluca: Who has the most expensive starting XI in the Concacaf Champions Cup final? The Concacaf Champions Cup final is this weekend and two Liga MX giants square off as Tigres UANL and Toluca square off from Estadio Nemesio Diez.  The Concacaf Champions Cup final is this weekend and two Liga MX giants square off as Tigres UANL and Toluca square off from Estadio Nemesio Diez.  <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/TKKLANVXRRAVFDNRZVBSKWYKXM.jpg?auth=32023098fa5667168edd88d3e8f5ad328fdb6de27ce9212839ea0191d0be7110" width="4000" height="2667" alt="The Concacaf Champions Cup final is this weekend and two Liga MX giants square off as Tigres UANL and Toluca square off from Estadio Nemesio Diez. "></img><p>It should come as no surprise that two Mexican clubs have made it all the way to the Concacaf Champions Cup final. The tournament has been dominated by Liga MX sides, and on Saturday night Toluca will host Tigres UANL from Estadio Nemesio Diez. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/tigres-vs-toluca-who-has-the-most-expensive-starting-xi-in-the-concacaf-champions-cup-final-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/julian-alvarez-dreams-of-barcelona-how-could-barca-afford-the-atletico-madrid-star-f202605-n/ Thu, 28 May 2026 11:45:52 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/julian-alvarez-dreams-of-barcelona-how-could-barca-afford-the-atletico-madrid-star-f202605-n/ Juan Jiménez,Roddy Cons The Argentina striker reportedly favors a move to play under Hansi Flick, but Barcelona’s finances remain a major obstacle. The Argentina striker reportedly favors a move to play under Hansi Flick, but Barcelona’s finances remain a major obstacle. FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Julián Álvarez LaLiga EA Sports Flick NurPhoto (NurPhoto via Getty Images) Julián Álvarez dreams of Barcelona: How could Barça afford the Atlético Madrid star? The Argentina striker reportedly favors a move to play under Hansi Flick, but Barcelona’s finances remain a major obstacle. The Argentina striker reportedly favors a move to play under Hansi Flick, but Barcelona’s finances remain a major obstacle. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EFBLPANRCZCZNJ2QC242H6BPUM.jpg?auth=ff863df780a4a0b420d12e6422a279e4a0d7e9ff2a220c2830815932fe76fe37" width="1812" height="1266" alt="The Argentina striker reportedly favors a move to play under Hansi Flick, but Barcelona’s finances remain a major obstacle."></img><p><b>Julián Álvarez wants to play for Barcelona</b>. Whether Barcelona can actually make it happen is another story entirely.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/julian-alvarez-dreams-of-barcelona-how-could-barca-afford-the-atletico-madrid-star-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/psg-launch-blockbuster-bid-to-steal-julian-alvarez-from-atletico-madrid-f202605-n/ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:32:16 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/psg-launch-blockbuster-bid-to-steal-julian-alvarez-from-atletico-madrid-f202605-n/ F.J. Díaz,Roddy Cons Atlético face a busy summer as interest in Julián Alvarez grows ahead of a potentially decisive transfer window. Atlético face a busy summer as interest in Julián Alvarez grows ahead of a potentially decisive transfer window. PSG Atlético de Madrid Julián Álvarez Isabel Infantes (REUTERS) PSG launch blockbuster bid to steal Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid Atlético face a busy summer as interest in Julián Alvarez grows ahead of a potentially decisive transfer window. Atlético face a busy summer as interest in Julián Alvarez grows ahead of a potentially decisive transfer window. <p><b>Atlético Madrid is bracing for a chaotic transfer window, </b>both in terms of arrivals and departures. <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/official-antoine-griezmanns-atletico-era-comes-to-an-end-the-club-legend-heads-to-orlando-city-f202603-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/official-antoine-griezmanns-atletico-era-comes-to-an-end-the-club-legend-heads-to-orlando-city-f202603-n/">Antoine Griezmann is expected to leave</a>, but he may not be the only marquee name heading out of the Spanish capital.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/psg-launch-blockbuster-bid-to-steal-julian-alvarez-from-atletico-madrid-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/these-are-the-seven-laliga-titles-florentino-perez-says-were-stolen-from-real-madrid-f202605-n/ Thu, 14 May 2026 06:09:39 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/these-are-the-seven-laliga-titles-florentino-perez-says-were-stolen-from-real-madrid-f202605-n/ Tomás Roncero AS can reveal the Spanish league championships that the Real Madrid president referenced in his press conference. AS can reveal the Spanish league championships that the Real Madrid president referenced in his press conference. Real Madrid Florentino Pérez LaLiga EA Sports FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Árbitros Fútbol Deportes "Florentino Pérez FULL SPEECH: 'I Won't Resign' | Negreira Scandal, Media Attacks & Real Madrid Elections" "Florentino Pérez FULL SPEECH: 'I Won't Resign' | Negreira Scandal, Media Attacks & Real Madrid Elections" "Florentino Pérez FULL SPEECH: 'I Won't Resign' | Negreira Scandal, Media Attacks & Real Madrid Elections" <p>When Florentino Pérez declared Tuesday in a press conference that Real Madrid would be submitting a wide-ranging report to UEFA to denounce alleged refereeing corruption tied to Barcelona’s €8.4m in payments to referees’ chief José María Enríquez Negreira over 17 years, he <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-perez-emergency-press-conference-live-updates-real-madrid-president-speaks-to-the-media-f202605-d/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-perez-emergency-press-conference-live-updates-real-madrid-president-speaks-to-the-media-f202605-d/">added a line</a> that echoed loudly across Spain’s soccer divide: “I’ve won seven Champions Leagues and only seven LaLiga titles.<b> It</b> <b>could have been 14, but they were stolen from me</b>.” Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, when asked whether he agreed with Pérez, <a href="https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/press-conference/arbeloa-13-05-2026" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/press-conference/arbeloa-13-05-2026">didn’t hesitate</a>: “Yes, of course. We all know what has happened for more than 20 years.” Those seven LaLiga campaigns referenced by both the club president and the Madrid coach - seasons in which Los Blancos lost the title by narrow margins ranging from one to four points - have been compiled and documented by the club. Here is a detailed look at each of them.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/these-are-the-seven-laliga-titles-florentino-perez-says-were-stolen-from-real-madrid-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/this-world-cup-winning-laliga-star-could-be-on-his-way-to-psg-f202605-n/ Tue, 12 May 2026 09:29:34 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/this-world-cup-winning-laliga-star-could-be-on-his-way-to-psg-f202605-n/ Andrés Onrubia,William Allen While Paris Saint-Germain’s focus is on the UCL final for now, the French giants are also plotting major transfer activity this summer. While Paris Saint-Germain’s focus is on the UCL final for now, the French giants are also plotting major transfer activity this summer. PSG Champions League Julián Álvarez Atlético de Madrid Fútbol LaLiga EA Sports Deportes Luis Enrique Best front three in the world PSG - AS USA Best front three in the world PSG - AS USA Best front three in the world PSG - AS USA <p>Until the season wraps and the Champions League final is in the books, Paris Saint-Germain will not fast-track any moves in the upcoming transfer window. Still, the first names to bolster the Parisian project are already coming into focus - among them <b>Julián Álvarez, a player who could emerge as one of the summer’s headline acts</b>. PSG have the Atlético Madrid forward firmly on their shortlist as they look to strengthen their attack for next season.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/this-world-cup-winning-laliga-star-could-be-on-his-way-to-psg-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/F2OORHVBRJJG3NAHAMUBBP2YHI.jpg?auth=fbfc190e47d7869b02eb78a3669501a707ef4ef148e844ca58bbd34c46d6bd5b" width="5053" height="3426" alt="Álvarez has registered 29 goal involvements for Atlético this season."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/atleticos-johnny-cardoso-ruled-out-of-world-cup-after-serious-ankle-injury-f202605-n/ Mon, 11 May 2026 20:18:17 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atleticos-johnny-cardoso-ruled-out-of-world-cup-after-serious-ankle-injury-f202605-n/ Sergio Picos,Andy Hall The USMNT player will undergo surgery after suffering a sprained ankle, affecting the joint. He has made just 30 appearances in his first year at Atleti. The USMNT player will undergo surgery after suffering a sprained ankle, affecting the joint. He has made just 30 appearances in his first year at Atleti. Atlético de Madrid Johnny Cardoso Lesiones Lesiones deportivas LaLiga EA Sports Selección estadounidense Mundial 2026 Mauricio Pochettino Biel Aliño (EFE) Atlético’s Johnny Cardoso ruled out of World Cup after serious ankle injury The USMNT player will undergo surgery after suffering a sprained ankle, affecting the joint. He has made just 30 appearances in his first year at Atleti. The USMNT player will undergo surgery after suffering a sprained ankle, affecting the joint. He has made just 30 appearances in his first year at Atleti. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/Q2TUZBKC6NOYPGBQ6SLS2OWPQI.jpg?auth=a900e2e7804bb7c1bfccad185e00899a7dc30069d01039da790047f65ea5a355" width="1613" height="1076" alt="The USMNT player will undergo surgery after suffering a sprained ankle, affecting the joint. He has made just 30 appearances in his first year at Atleti."></img><p><b>Another blow for</b> <b>Johnny Cardoso</b>, who ends his first season at<b> Atlético Madrid</b> overshadowed by <b>injuries</b>. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atleticos-johnny-cardoso-ruled-out-of-world-cup-after-serious-ankle-injury-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li><strong>Julián Álvarez</strong> — aggravated his ankle issue at Anfield</li><li><strong>Giuliano Simeone</strong> — hip contusion</li><li><strong>Pablo Barrios</strong> — three months battling muscle problems</li><li><strong>Nico González</strong> — missed the Champions League tie</li><li><strong>José María Giménez</strong> — injured vs. Celta</li><li><strong>Nahuel Molina</strong> — also injured vs. Celta</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-or-barcelona-this-is-the-team-with-the-most-laliga-titles-and-list-of-all-spains-primera-division-winners-f202605-n/ Sun, 10 May 2026 08:03:16 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-or-barcelona-this-is-the-team-with-the-most-laliga-titles-and-list-of-all-spains-primera-division-winners-f202605-n/ Calum Roche As Barça look to clinch the 2025/26 league championship, we look back on all the previous winners, and where they fit on the honors list. As Barça look to clinch the 2025/26 league championship, we look back on all the previous winners, and where they fit on the honors list. Real Madrid FC Barcelona LaLiga Santander Atlético Madrid Real Madrid or Barcelona? This is the team with the most LaLiga titles and list of all of Spain’s Primera División winners As Barça look to clinch the 2025/26 league championship, we look back on all the previous winners, and where they fit on the honors list. As Barça look to clinch the 2025/26 league championship, we look back on all the previous winners, and where they fit on the honors list. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MIULXENSNBG4LDIXNRBO7AC3KU.png?auth=71f7ec0ec7a3e3b9ea16f6f476ac8e23c29ccd1d579120731528e7857457efab" width="1536" height="1024" alt="As Barça look to clinch the 2025/26 league championship, we look back on all the previous winners, and where they fit on the honors list."></img><p><b>With FC Barcelona </b><a href="https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/primera/clasificacion/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/primera/clasificacion/"><b>11 points clear </b></a><b>of Real Madrid, the only potential rival for the title, with four games to play, it is simply a matter of when, not if, the Catalans become the 2025/26 LaLiga EA Sports champions. </b>And anything other than a win for Los Blancos on Sunday will see it <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/special-guest-hints-at-el-clasico-expectations-with-new-trophy-on-the-line-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/special-guest-hints-at-el-clasico-expectations-with-new-trophy-on-the-line-f202605-n/">confirmed in El Clásico</a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-or-barcelona-this-is-the-team-with-the-most-laliga-titles-and-list-of-all-spains-primera-division-winners-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/johnny-cardoso-forced-out-of-atletico-training-after-possible-injury-could-usmnt-star-miss-the-world-cup-f202605-n/ Thu, 07 May 2026 14:55:23 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/johnny-cardoso-forced-out-of-atletico-training-after-possible-injury-could-usmnt-star-miss-the-world-cup-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons American midfielder Cardoso exited practice with the team doctor and has been diagnosed with a high-grade ankle sprain. American midfielder Cardoso exited practice with the team doctor and has been diagnosed with a high-grade ankle sprain. Atlético de Madrid Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 NEIL HALL (EFE) Johnny Cardoso injury confirmed by Atlético: Could USMNT star miss the World Cup? American midfielder Cardoso exited practice with the team doctor and has been diagnosed with a high-grade ankle sprain. American midfielder Cardoso exited practice with the team doctor and has been diagnosed with a high-grade ankle sprain. <p>Atlético Madrid have confirmed that USMNT midfielder <b>Johnny Cardoso has suffered an ankle injury</b> <b>a little more than month before the start of World Cup 2026.</b> </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/johnny-cardoso-forced-out-of-atletico-training-after-possible-injury-could-usmnt-star-miss-the-world-cup-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-submits-second-uefa-complaint-after-arsenal-semifinal-controversy-f202605-n/ Wed, 06 May 2026 19:29:10 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-submits-second-uefa-complaint-after-arsenal-semifinal-controversy-f202605-n/ Jesús Colino,Roddy Cons Frustration lingers in Madrid as Atleti revisit key moments from Champions League defeat in London and formally voices concerns with UEFA. Frustration lingers in Madrid as Atleti revisit key moments from Champions League defeat in London and formally voices concerns with UEFA. Atlético de Madrid Arsenal FC Champions League UEFA Champions League UEFA Paul Childs (Action Images via Reuters) UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Arsenal v Atletico Madrid Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Arsenal v Atletico Madrid - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - May 5, 2026 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone reacts as referee Daniel Siebert walks on Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Arsenal v Atletico Madrid - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - May 5, 2026 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone reacts as referee Daniel Siebert walks on Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs <p><b>Atlético Madrid returned to Spain still reeling from its painful loss in London</b>, and the frustration has not faded. With time to reflect after a tense finish,<b> anger remains</b> both in the locker room and in the front office over what unfolded against Arsenal.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-submits-second-uefa-complaint-after-arsenal-semifinal-controversy-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/O6WMIMJGDBDVNEHCLUMAEETBGU.jpg?auth=74081b9764b4863b539295d6982ac29b03853d71f0b4a7273d6079a282633884" width="1220" height="2168" alt="Giuliano Simeone's Instagram complaint in the early hours of Wednesday. "></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/we-got-uefa-not-arsenal-madrid-mayor-alleges-plot-to-keep-atletico-out-of-champions-league-final-f202605-n/ Wed, 06 May 2026 16:25:28 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/we-got-uefa-not-arsenal-madrid-mayor-alleges-plot-to-keep-atletico-out-of-champions-league-final-f202605-n/ Andy Hall José Luis Martínez-Almeida claims that UEFA “did everything in their power” to ensure Atlético didn’t book a place in this month’s final. José Luis Martínez-Almeida claims that UEFA “did everything in their power” to ensure Atlético didn’t book a place in this month’s final. José Luis Martínez Almeida Madrid Atlético de Madrid Champions League Arsenal FC Fútbol UEFA DANI SANCHEZ (DIARIO AS) “We got UEFA, not Arsenal”: Madrid Mayor alleges plot to keep Atlético out of Champions League Final José Luis Martínez-Almeida claims that UEFA “did everything in their power” to ensure Atlético didn’t book a place in this month’s final. José Luis Martínez-Almeida claims that UEFA “did everything in their power” to ensure Atlético didn’t book a place in this month’s final. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MPVFORTQEVOEPPROFXNPISU3XM.jpg?auth=cb110eb28a7e7820a40a14050d6851b70fcb9a88f6723ef5ee232404fbae30a0" width="4597" height="2588" alt="José Luis Martínez-Almeida claims that UEFA “did everything in their power” to ensure Atlético didn’t book a place in this month’s final. "></img><p><b>Madrid mayor José Luis Martínez‑Almeida</b> ignited controversy after claiming <b>UEFA “did everything possible to keep Atlético Madrid out” of the Champions League final</b>, following the team’s <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/">1–0 defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday night</a> in the second leg of the semifinals.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/we-got-uefa-not-arsenal-madrid-mayor-alleges-plot-to-keep-atletico-out-of-champions-league-final-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/sneijder-on-terribly-boring-arsenal-vs-atletico-uefa-should-have-canceled-the-game-f202605-n/ Wed, 06 May 2026 05:50:51 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/sneijder-on-terribly-boring-arsenal-vs-atletico-uefa-should-have-canceled-the-game-f202605-n/ Daniel López,Calum Roche The Dutchman delivers a brutal verdict on a Champions League semifinal he says lacked intensity, quality and any real sense of occasion. The Dutchman delivers a brutal verdict on a Champions League semifinal he says lacked intensity, quality and any real sense of occasion. Wesley Sneijder Arsenal FC Atlético de Madrid UEFA Champions League KARIM JAAFAR (AFP) Sneijder on “terribly boring” Arsenal vs Atlético - “UEFA should have canceled the game” The Dutchman delivers a brutal verdict on a Champions League semifinal he says lacked intensity, quality and any real sense of occasion. The Dutchman delivers a brutal verdict on a Champions League semifinal he says lacked intensity, quality and any real sense of occasion. <p><b>Wesley Sneijder is not one to hold back, </b>and the former midfielder did not mince words when assessing the <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-reach-champions-league-final-after-controversial-no-call-denies-atletico-madrid-late-hope-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-reach-champions-league-final-after-controversial-no-call-denies-atletico-madrid-late-hope-f202605-n/">Champions League semifinal second leg between Arsenal and Atlético Madrid</a>. <b>His verdict was scathing from the outset, dismissing the contest as unworthy of the stage it occupied.</b> “I wanted to call UEFA after 35 minutes to cancel the game, tell the players to leave the field, and announce Bayern Munich vs PSG as the Champions League final. Honestly, this game is terribly boring,” he said to <a href="https://www.ziggosport.nl" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.ziggosport.nl"><i>Ziggo Sport</i></a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/sneijder-on-terribly-boring-arsenal-vs-atletico-uefa-should-have-canceled-the-game-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/nobody-has-ever-seen-arteta-like-this-his-emirates-celebration-is-already-a-football-classic-f202605-v/ Tue, 05 May 2026 22:33:04 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/nobody-has-ever-seen-arteta-like-this-his-emirates-celebration-is-already-a-football-classic-f202605-v/ AStv Mikel Arteta has spent years building this Arsenal team with meticulous precision, tactical brilliance and intense focus. And the moment it all paid off — the moment Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years — he threw every bit of that composure straight out the window. Mikel Arteta has spent years building this Arsenal team with meticulous precision, tactical brilliance and intense focus. And the moment it all paid off — the moment Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years — he threw every bit of that composure straight out the window. Mikel Arteta Arsenal FC Atlético de Madrid Champions League Nobody Has Ever Seen Arteta Like This: His Emirates Celebration Is Already a Football Classic Nobody Has Ever Seen Arteta Like This: His Emirates Celebration Is Already a Football Classic Nobody Has Ever Seen Arteta Like This: His Emirates Celebration Is Already a Football Classic <p><i>Get closer to the game! Whether you like your soccer of the European variety or that on this side of the pond, our AS USA app has it all. Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more. Plus, stay updated on NFL, NBA and all other big sports stories as well as the latest in current affairs and entertainment. </i><a href="https://en.as.com/app-as/" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/app-as/"><i>Download now for all-access coverage</i></a><i>, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.</i></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/videos/nobody-has-ever-seen-arteta-like-this-his-emirates-celebration-is-already-a-football-classic-f202605-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/atleticos-simeone-not-dwelling-on-the-one-detail-that-everyone-can-see-and-is-very-obvious-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 22:12:48 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atleticos-simeone-not-dwelling-on-the-one-detail-that-everyone-can-see-and-is-very-obvious-f202605-n/ Sergio Picos,Calum Roche The Argentine coach reflects on a night of fine margins after Atlético’s Champions League run comes to an end in London. The Argentine coach reflects on a night of fine margins after Atlético’s Champions League run comes to an end in London. Atlético de Madrid Simeone Champions League UEFA Arsenal FC Antoine Griezmann Paul Childs (Action Images via Reuters) Atlético’s Simeone not “dwelling on the one detail that everyone can see and is very obvious” The Argentine coach reflects on a night of fine margins after Atlético’s Champions League run comes to an end in London. The Argentine coach reflects on a night of fine margins after Atlético’s Champions League run comes to an end in London. <p><b>Diego Pablo Simeone spoke to the media</b> after <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/">Arsenal’s win over Atlético Madrid</a>, offering a measured assessment of what unfolded on the Emirates Stadium pitch.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atleticos-simeone-not-dwelling-on-the-one-detail-that-everyone-can-see-and-is-very-obvious-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/one-atletico-player-vs-five-arsenal-players-after-the-whistle-the-most-intense-scene-of-the-night-f202605-v/ Tue, 05 May 2026 22:09:14 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/one-atletico-player-vs-five-arsenal-players-after-the-whistle-the-most-intense-scene-of-the-night-f202605-v/ AStv The scoreboard said Arsenal were through. But Marc Pubill wasn’t done. In one of the most explosive and raw post-match scenes of this entire Champions League campaign, the Atlético Madrid defender completely lost his composure after the final whistle at the Emirates. The scoreboard said Arsenal were through. But Marc Pubill wasn’t done. In one of the most explosive and raw post-match scenes of this entire Champions League campaign, the Atlético Madrid defender completely lost his composure after the final whistle at the Emirates. Marc Pubill Champions League Atlético de Madrid Arsenal FC Pubill english Pubill english Pubill english <p><i>Get closer to the game! Whether you like your soccer of the European variety or that on this side of the pond, our AS USA app has it all. Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more. Plus, stay updated on NFL, NBA and all other big sports stories as well as the latest in current affairs and entertainment. </i><a href="https://en.as.com/app-as/" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/app-as/"><i>Download now for all-access coverage</i></a><i>, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.</i></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/videos/one-atletico-player-vs-five-arsenal-players-after-the-whistle-the-most-intense-scene-of-the-night-f202605-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-reach-champions-league-final-after-controversial-no-call-denies-atletico-madrid-late-hope-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 22:05:30 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-reach-champions-league-final-after-controversial-no-call-denies-atletico-madrid-late-hope-f202605-n/ Patricia Cazón,David Nelson Arsenal are through to the Champions League final after beating Atlético Madrid 1-0 with a Saka goal just before halftime. The referee then took center stage by failing to award a clear penalty by Calafiori on Griezmann. Arsenal are through to the Champions League final after beating Atlético Madrid 1-0 with a Saka goal just before halftime. The referee then took center stage by failing to award a clear penalty by Calafiori on Griezmann. Simeone Atlético de Madrid Arsenal FC Paul Childs (Action Images via Reuters) Arsenal reach Champions League final after controversial no-call denies Atlético Madrid late hope Arsenal are through to the Champions League final after beating Atlético Madrid 1-0 with a Saka goal just before halftime. The referee then took center stage by failing to award a clear penalty by Calafiori on Griezmann. Arsenal are through to the Champions League final after beating Atlético Madrid 1-0 with a Saka goal just before halftime. The referee then took center stage by failing to award a clear penalty by Calafiori on Griezmann. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/6TRAAWSYFBOKTOUXCBHB7IR7LY.jpg?auth=ed4db35f78cc6bda40eb860c6445cfbd7fb8634bd75ecd68d4ae1439fd7a5e7d" width="3380" height="2353" alt="Arsenal are through to the Champions League final after beating Atlético Madrid 1-0 with a Saka goal just before halftime. The referee then took center stage by failing to award a clear penalty by Calafiori on Griezmann."></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/">Atlético went down fighting, but they went down.</a> This Champions League will belong to someone else. Its first finalist is Arsenal after a fiercely contested game decided by fine margins, <b>all of them falling the English side’s way. </b>In the finishing and in the officiating. Details where Atlético came up short. Others will get their hands on the trophy. Another trip to the Plaza de Neptuno, the square in Madrid where Atleti celebrate their trophies, is postponed, and <b>Griezmann’s story ends without the frame it deserved. </b>As the years pass, it is titles that define the effort. From this night, for Atlético, <b>one name will linger above all: Daniel Siebert.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-reach-champions-league-final-after-controversial-no-call-denies-atletico-madrid-late-hope-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenals-huge-champions-league-final-wait-from-wenger-to-arteta-from-paris-to-budapest-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 21:42:08 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenals-huge-champions-league-final-wait-from-wenger-to-arteta-from-paris-to-budapest-f202605-n/ Pablo Montaño There was drama, there was suffering, and there is a finalist. The first for Budapest 2026. And that, 20 years later, is Arsenal. There was drama, there was suffering, and there is a finalist. The first for Budapest 2026. And that, 20 years later, is Arsenal. Arsenal FC Champions League Atlético de Madrid Arsene Wenger Mikel Arteta Paul Childs (Action Images via Reuters) Arsenal’s Champions League finals: Wenger to Arteta, from Paris to Budapest There was drama, there was suffering, and there is a finalist. The first for Budapest 2026. And that, 20 years later, is Arsenal. There was drama, there was suffering, and there is a finalist. The first for Budapest 2026. And that, 20 years later, is Arsenal. <p>Whatever happened at the Emirates, with <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/">Arsenal hosting Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semifinal second leg</a>, <b>the night was always going to be historic. </b>Unforgettable. From the first minute to the last, it was 95 minutes of intensity, tension, and raw emotion. There was drama, there was suffering, <b>and there is a finalist.</b> The first for the <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/when-is-the-202526-champions-league-final-date-and-where-will-it-be-played-f202605-n/?outputType=amp" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/when-is-the-202526-champions-league-final-date-and-where-will-it-be-played-f202605-n/?outputType=amp">Champions League final in Budapest 2026. </a>And that, 20 years later, is Arsenal. Arteta’s Arsenal. It has been a long time coming, <b>but the North London side is back in a Champions League final. “Over land and sea.”</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenals-huge-champions-league-final-wait-from-wenger-to-arteta-from-paris-to-budapest-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/johnny-cardoso-and-atletico-madrid-knocked-out-of-the-champions-league-by-arsenal-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 21:15:00 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/johnny-cardoso-and-atletico-madrid-knocked-out-of-the-champions-league-by-arsenal-f202605-n/ Bryan Arellano,David Nelson U.S. international Johnny Cardoso came off the bench but could not help Atlético at the Emirates. U.S. international Johnny Cardoso came off the bench but could not help Atlético at the Emirates. Atlético de Madrid Johnny Cardoso Champions League Arsenal FC NEIL HALL (EFE) Johnny Cardoso and Atlético Madrid knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal U.S. international Johnny Cardoso came off the bench but could not help Atlético at the Emirates. U.S. international Johnny Cardoso came off the bench but could not help Atlético at the Emirates. <p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/">Arsenal and Atlético Madrid, as in the first leg, played out a semifinal that was more tactical</a> than thrilling or high-scoring. <b>Mikel Arteta’s side made home field count and, extending its unbeaten run in the competition</b>, booked a place in the final, where it will face the winner of Bayern Munich vs. PSG. <b>USMNT’s Johnny Cardoso</b>, one of Atlético’s best players in the first leg, came on in the 57th minute.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/johnny-cardoso-and-atletico-madrid-knocked-out-of-the-champions-league-by-arsenal-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/champions-league-semifinals-what-happens-if-theres-a-tie-after-the-second-leg-between-arsenal-and-atletico-madrid-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 17:37:21 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/champions-league-semifinals-what-happens-if-theres-a-tie-after-the-second-leg-between-bayern-munich-and-psg-f202605-n/ Calum Roche Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid... It’s knife edges aplenty and the prospect of the goal count being level is more than likely. Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid... It’s knife edges aplenty and the prospect of the goal count being level is more than likely. Champions League UEFA UEFA Champions League Arsenal FC Atlético de Madrid Fútbol Antoine Griezmann Paul Childs (Action Images via Reuters) Relentless Arsenal send warning to Manchester City and Atlético Madrid with dominant Fulham win Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid... It’s knife edges aplenty and the prospect of the goal count being level is more than likely. Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid... It’s knife edges aplenty and the prospect of the goal count being level is more than likely. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EGHQMPEVVZJIPJ4AWLD7VXJEII.jpg?auth=571ffd83305b33b58a6ea0953b04582b12128ec07d481a04377dc83aa3a48c43" width="2300" height="1678" alt="Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid... It’s knife edges aplenty and the prospect of the goal count being level is more than likely."></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/after-years-of-waiting-arsenal-are-only-two-games-away-from-ending-the-teams-champions-league-drought-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/after-years-of-waiting-arsenal-are-only-two-games-away-from-ending-the-teams-champions-league-drought-f202605-n/"><b>Arsenal and Atlético Madrid</b></a> are fighting for the pinnacle of European club soccer, the <b>UEFA Champions League final</b>. And given that change in format, <b>plenty of people have legitimate questions about how things work.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/champions-league-semifinals-what-happens-if-theres-a-tie-after-the-second-leg-between-bayern-munich-and-psg-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/ Tue, 05 May 2026 22:59:14 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-champions-league-202526-f202605-d/ William Allen Bukayo Saka’s goal on the stroke of half time earned Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate win over Atlético, as the Gunners reached the UCL final for the first time since 2006. Bukayo Saka’s goal on the stroke of half time earned Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate win over Atlético, as the Gunners reached the UCL final for the first time since 2006. Arsenal FC Atlético de Madrid Fútbol UEFA Champions League Mikel Arteta Simeone Martin Odegaard David Raya Bukayo Saka Viktor Gyökeres William Saliba Riccardo Calafiori Eze Jan Oblak Marcos Llorente Giuliano Simeone Koke Ademola Lookman Antoine Griezmann Martinelli Paul Childs (Action Images via Reuters) Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid summary: score, stats, highlights | Champions League semi-final online Bukayo Saka’s goal on the stroke of half time earned Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate win over Atlético, as the Gunners reached the UCL final for the first time since 2006. Bukayo Saka’s goal on the stroke of half time earned Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate win over Atlético, as the Gunners reached the UCL final for the first time since 2006. https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-atletico-madrid-head-coach-diego-simeone-called-el-cholo-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 17:47:27 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-atletico-madrid-head-coach-diego-simeone-called-el-cholo-f202605-n/ Andy Hall,Calum Roche To many Atleti fans, their Argentine coach is known simply as ‘El Cholo’ but what does the nickname mean and where did he get it from? To many Atleti fans, their Argentine coach is known simply as ‘El Cholo’ but what does the nickname mean and where did he get it from? Atlético Madrid Simeone Champions League Isabel Infantes (REUTERS) Why is Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone called ‘El Cholo’? To many Atleti fans, their Argentine coach is known simply as ‘El Cholo’ but what does the nickname mean and where did he get it from? To many Atleti fans, their Argentine coach is known simply as ‘El Cholo’ but what does the nickname mean and where did he get it from? <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/G74R2FA3KVHEDK5DYAGHTS2WSA.JPG?auth=d83a552e890c851e1e9e4ea5b9a9e045e0b8068309bed6a17da008b04a844c16" width="4309" height="2424" alt="To many Atleti fans, their Argentine coach is known simply as ‘El Cholo’ but what does the nickname mean and where did he get it from?"></img><p><b>“¡Ole, Ole, Ole, Cholo Simeone!”</b> – the chant regularly echoes around the <b>Metropolitano Stadium</b>. The simple but very effective way <b>Atlético Madrid fans </b>have of showing their devotion to, <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-atletico-madrid-changed-hotels-in-london-before-champions-league-night-against-arsenal-cholo-and-his-superstitions-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-atletico-madrid-changed-hotels-in-london-before-champions-league-night-against-arsenal-cholo-and-his-superstitions-f202605-n/">sometimes superstitious</a>, coach <b>Diego Simeone</b> during home games. It’s difficult to think of any coach, past or present, who embodies what Atleti is all about like El Cholo does – rivalled only perhaps by the late<b> </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/simeone-pens-open-letter-to-luis-aragones-atleti-was-your-life-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/simeone-pens-open-letter-to-luis-aragones-atleti-was-your-life-n/"><b>Luis Aragonés</b></a>, <i>El Sabio de Hortaleza</i>, the man whose <b>appearances record Simeone overtook back in March.</b></p><h3>Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid live online</h3><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-atletico-madrid-head-coach-diego-simeone-called-el-cholo-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/3Q2KBDB5ONB67OBNX2WDGTSYCM.jpg?auth=4efadd58a1bc8e537c815ca11c857111aada5488db8be899945d1810c6884f96" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Diego Simeone is thrown into the air after winning LaLiga title on May 22, 2021."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/what-became-of-highbury-arsenals-legendary-stadium-where-thierry-henry-made-history-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 17:43:12 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/what-became-of-highbury-arsenals-legendary-stadium-where-thierry-henry-made-history-f202605-n/ Marina García,Calum Roche Arsenal will host Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semifinal second leg, but it will be at the Emirates Stadium, their current home. Arsenal will host Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semifinal second leg, but it will be at the Emirates Stadium, their current home. Fútbol Arsenal FC Atlético de Madrid Thierry Henry Champions League Premier League LaLiga EA Sports Emirates Stadium Dennis Bergkamp JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA (DIARIO AS ) What became of Highbury, Arsenal’s legendary stadium where Thierry Henry made history? Arsenal will host Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semifinal second leg, but it will be at the Emirates Stadium, their current home. Arsenal will host Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semifinal second leg, but it will be at the Emirates Stadium, their current home. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/YA6TK6ROAK6EXOX4BAN7J3MXMY.JPG?auth=3a23662172a8da55542a6d3e06b2cc9adae0872118182e797bfc7fc3d3e7b64c" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Arsenal will host Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semifinal second leg, but it will be at the Emirates Stadium, their current home."></img><p><b>Passion for a team is not only about its victories.</b> It is something more. The colors, the crest, the stadium – in short, all its symbols are part of what can be called love for a club. But, as with love, forever is a very long time, especially in a world like soccer. It is not unusual to see teams give their temples a facelift to make them look more modern and cutting-edge. Yet some stadiums have better luck than others.</p><h3>Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid live online</h3><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/what-became-of-highbury-arsenals-legendary-stadium-where-thierry-henry-made-history-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2MEGLMBQRZDJNGVA3367F2LNEY.jpg?auth=30116ceb1f9582ec7d52bbd7b500ee8cc7d47c04a3d75abd46de43eb6e8c64e8" width="2766" height="1964" alt="Thierry Henry celebrating a goal for Arsenal."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2X5R7GQRSVGCXKP7VM7NZBWGQY.jpeg?auth=1c83879f67ff961aea7b7605705e24b47b48eaa125b644aee2e9b26de97e3e64" width="3610" height="2729" alt="Ricardo Zamora playing at Highbury in 1931."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrids-julian-alvarez-faster-than-lionel-messi-to-this-champions-league-milestone-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 16:32:21 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrids-julian-alvarez-faster-than-lionel-messi-to-this-champions-league-milestone-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons Argentine striker delivers again vs. Arsenal, reaching a Champions League benchmark in fewer games than Messi. Argentine striker delivers again vs. Arsenal, reaching a Champions League benchmark in fewer games than Messi. Fútbol Atlético de Madrid Arsenal FC Champions League UEFA Champions League Champions League semifinals key info x AS USA Champions League semifinals key info x AS USA Champions League semifinals key info x AS USA <p>Atlético Madrid striker <b>Julián Álvarez has proven time and again he is the man for the big occasion in the Champions League</b>, most recently in last week’s semifinal first-leg draw against Arsenal.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrids-julian-alvarez-faster-than-lionel-messi-to-this-champions-league-milestone-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>