ATLETICO MADRID

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Igor Tudor applauds Archie Gray and Pape Matar Sarr impact despite Spurs exit

Igor Tudor praised the impact of Archie Gray and Pape Matar Sarr after Tottenham Hotspur produced a spirited 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

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Diego Simeone hails Atletico progress but fears Barcelona firepower next

Diego Simeone has warned that FC Barcelona are "the best team in Europe" after Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-5 aggregate victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

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Spurs exit Champions League with their heads held high after Atletico victory

Tottenham Hotspur delivered a much-improved performance to defeat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in their Champions League second-leg tie, even though it was not enough to reach the quarterfinals.

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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone hails Cristian Romero ahead of showdown with Tottenham

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, calling him a "big fan" of the Argentine defender ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg at the Tottenham Stadium.

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Atletico boss Diego Simeone hits out at media after Julian Alvarez exit questions

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has launched a strong defence of his team and striker Julian Alvarez, criticising the media for focusing on transfer speculation rather than Atletico's performances.

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Tottenham Hotspur handed Champions League humbling by Atletico Madrid

Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 encounter on Tuesday evening, to all but end the tie as a contest.