Spanish football club that defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby and beat Malaga 2-0 to open their 2026-27 season.
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The Namibian
Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in La Liga derby
“Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points.”
Atletico beat Real in tense derby clashThe Namibian
Atletico Madrid kicked off their La Liga campaign with a win of 2-0 over Malaga on Wednesday
“Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena's superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, without forward Julian Alvarez.”
Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over MalagaThe Namibian
Atletico Madrid was Partey's former club before he joined Arsenal in 2020
“Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 for £45 million ($60 million).”
Partey refused entry to Canada for Ghana’s World Cup openerThe Namibian
Atletico Madrid host Arsenal on Wednesday in the Champions League semi-finals
“They host Arsenal on Wednesday in the Champions League semi-finals chasing redemption after their crushing Copa del Rey final defeat little over a week ago.”
Simeone, Atletico chasing redemption against ArsenalThe Namibian
Atletico Madrid suffered a 3-2 defeat at Elche
“Atletico Madrid fell to a 3-2 defeat at lowly Elche, their seventh loss in their last eight matches across all competitions.”
Barca edge Celta but lose match winner Yamal to injuryThe Namibian
Atletico Madrid lost Copa del Rey final 4-3 on penalties to Real Sociedad
“Real Sociedad edged Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey for a fourth time in the club's history after a 2-2 draw in a gripping final on Saturday in Seville.”
Real Sociedad secure Copa del Rey penalty triumph over AtleticoThe Namibian
Atletico Madrid eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League
“No sooner had Atletico Madrid eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League than their fans turned their attention to Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad.”
God, destiny, Griezmann: Atletico target rare Copa del Rey successThe Namibian
Atletico Madrid reached the Champions League semifinals with a 3-2 aggregate victory over Barcelona
“Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday's 2-1 quarterfinal second leg defeat.”
Atletico resist Barca to reach Champions League semisThe Namibian
Atletico Madrid took advantage of error-strewn Tottenham to rack up a 5-2 Champions League last 16 first leg victory
“Atletico Madrid took advantage of error-strewn Tottenham in the Champions League to rack up a 5-2 last 16 first leg victory on Tuesday.”
Atletico capitalise on Tottenham's Champions League nightmareThe Namibian
Atletico Madrid progressed into the Champions League last 16 with a 4-1 win over Club Brugge
“Alexander Sorloth's hat-trick fired Atletico Madrid into the Champions League last 16 with an emphatic 4-1 win over Club Brugge on Tuesday, progressing 7-4 on aggregate from the play-off round.”
Sorloth treble helps Atletico past Brugge into Champions League last 16Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including one brilliant individual goal, as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga. Arda Guler and Yan Diomande also netted as Jose Mourinho's side moved above Real Betis, with Barcelona six points ahead before next weekend's Clasico.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including one brilliant individual goal, as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga. Arda Guler and Yan Diomande also netted as Jose Mourinho's side moved above Real Betis, with Barcelona six points ahead before next weekend's Clasico.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest with a late goal from Noni Madueke to keep pace with Premier League leaders Manchester City, who won their seventh consecutive home game. Manchester United drew 1-1 at Leeds in a winless run.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United travels to Leeds with manager Michael Carrick under mounting pressure following their worst league start in 40 years and a 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid, while Manchester City aims to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over sanctions for breaking financial rules.
17 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules involving "sham" sponsorship deals that inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million; City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, and face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the verdict.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
World champions Spain beat Croatia 4-1 at home in Seville during the UEFA Nations League, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice. England also won in the Czech Republic, with Harry Kane on the scoresheet.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David securing victory for Diego Simeone's side and leaving Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid trailing leaders Barcelona by six points.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Raphinha scored three goals to lift Barcelona to a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday, extending their perfect league record. The Brazilian has 12 goals in seven La Liga appearances this season.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho acknowledged his team cannot control matches before Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, citing defensive vulnerabilities despite attacking dynamism. Madrid trail Barcelona by three points after five wins and one loss in six opening games.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday as teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice, extending the champions' perfect start to the campaign with three wins from three matches.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez goals helped Spanish champions Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in La Liga to continue their perfect start to the season, with new arrival Rodri making his Barca debut.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho began his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga, with substitute Carlos Espi scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Madrid, who fielded new signings including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Hansi Flick begins his third season at Barcelona after winning back-to-back La Liga titles, with the club aiming for domestic dominance and Champions League success. Barcelona have acquired Rodri from Manchester City while losing Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, reshaping the attacking unit as they look to address defensive vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second-half goals to help Atletico Madrid open their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday. The Rojiblancos, who last won La Liga in 2021, fielded a side with several youngsters and substitutes as Julian Alvarez was unavailable.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri has completed his move to La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, with the transfer value reaching 76.5 million euros including bonuses after two failed bids.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat to Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw on Saturday. United led twice but conceded three goals from close range before Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a fourth.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Thomas Partey, a Villarreal midfielder facing trial in Britain on rape charges, will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. Fifa confirmed the player cannot travel from Ghana's team base in Boston to Toronto for the match on Wednesday, 17 June.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Athletic Club Football Academy will send 50 young footballers and eight officials to Spain next week to compete in the Mad Cup 2026 in Madrid, which runs from 18 to 25 June and is expected to attract more than 800 teams from around the world. The Windhoek-based academy will be represented by its under-12, under-14 and under-15 teams.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon, a 25-year-old left winger, from Newcastle United on a five-year deal until June 2031 for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros. Gordon, who netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season and was the club's top scorer, joins Barcelona as they seek to replace departing striker Robert Lewandowski and bolster their attack.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, will compete in his sixth World Cup during the upcoming tournament in North America at age 39, despite having seemingly retired from international football after winning the trophy.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Villarreal claimed third place in La Liga with an emphatic 5-1 victory over fourth-placed Atletico Madrid in the final match of the Spanish season, marking the club's highest La Liga placement in 13 years. It was manager Marcelino Garcia Toral's last match in charge and captain Dani Parejo's final game for the club.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid ended their La Liga season with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao. Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight despite Mallorca's 3-0 victory over already-relegated Real Oviedo.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Sevilla on Sunday, but Sevilla secured safety from relegation through other results. Mallorca, 19th after losing 2-0 to Levante, and Girona, 18th after a 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid, are in danger of relegation.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
With Barcelona already crowned champions, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters, including Antoine Griezmann's farewell at Atlético Madrid and a tight relegation battle involving multiple teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo guaranteed to go down.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday, clinching La Liga in consecutive years and moving 14 points clear of second-place Madrid with three matches remaining.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final second leg, with Bukayo Saka scoring late in the first half to send the team to the final in Budapest on May 30 for the first time since 2006.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with the Gunners seeking to reach the final for the first time since 2006 after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Atletico Madrid faces Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, seeking redemption after losing the Copa del Rey final to Real Madrid over a week ago. The club, which has never won Europe's premier competition, can take a first step towards a fourth final appearance under Diego Simeone.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday, seeking their first European title. Declan Rice has called on the team to embrace the weight of history as they pursue a potential treble, having fallen short in the Premier League and Champions League in recent seasons.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →