The New Nation

Atletico on cusp of La Liga glory but Real Madrid ready to pounce

Barely a week has gone by this season without Diego Simeone pronouncing his mantra of “one game at a time” and now it really rings true, with Atletico Madrid one match away from winning La Liga.If they beat Real Valladolid on Saturday, they will be crowned champions for the first time since 2014 and few could argue given they will have been top of the table since December.But Real Madrid are lurking, only two points behind, and ready to dip...

22 May 2021, 12:00 am

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele (right) celebrates with Lionel Messi and Riqui Puig after scoring the first goal against Real Valladolid on Monday.

Barca edge closer to Atletico after late Dembele winner against Valladolid

Ousmane Dembele volleyed in a 90th-minute winner against Real Valladolid on Monday to fire Barcelona to within a point of...

7 Apr 2021, 12:00 am

Sevilla goalkeeper Bono scores dramatic equaliser against Valladolid

Sevilla’s goalkeeper Bono scored an incredible 94th-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against Real Valladolid on Saturday.Bono went up...

22 Mar 2021, 12:00 am

Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy (right) and Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi vie for the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain on Monday.

Real Madrid held by Real Sociedad to give Atletico advantage

Real Madrid’s chances of chasing down La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid were dealt a blow on Monday as they needed...

3 Mar 2021, 12:00 am

Real Madrid's defender Raphael Varane heads the ball during the Spanish league football match Real Madrid CF against Levante UD at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Valdebebas, on the outskirts of Madrid on Saturday.

Real Madrid beaten by Levante

Real Madrid had Eder Militao sent off in a 2-1 defeat by Levante on Saturday, handing Atletico Madrid the chance...

1 Feb 2021, 12:00 am

Sevilla's midfielder Jesus Navas (left) vies with Atletico Madrid's defender Mario Hermoso during the Spanish League football match at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on Tuesday.

Atletico stretch La Liga lead with Sevilla win

Atletico Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga to four points on Tuesday after a 2-0 win...

14 Jan 2021, 12:00 am

Barca edge closer to Atletico after late Dembele winner against Valladolid

Ousmane Dembele volleyed in a 90th-minute winner against Real Valladolid on Monday to fire Barcelona to within a point of...

7 Apr 2021, 12:00 am

Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during their Spanish League match against Real Sociedad at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on Sunday.

Messi on song as Barca thrash Sociedad, Atletico edge past Alaves

Lionel Messi scored twice on Sunday as Barcelona trounced Real Sociedad 6-1 to keep the pressure on Atletico Madrid, who...

23 Mar 2021, 12:00 am

Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi (right) scores his team's fourth goal during the Spanish League football match between Barcelona and SD Huesca at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on Monday

Messi celebrates levelling Xavi record with double against Huesca

Lionel Messi scored a spectacular double the same night he equalled Xavi Hernandez’s appearance record for Barcelona, the Argentinian inspiring...

17 Mar 2021, 12:00 am

Zidane vague on future but feels ‘supported’ by Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane said on Monday he feels “supported by everyone” at Real Madrid but would not confirm whether he will see out his contract at the club.Zidane’s deal expires in 2022, with the Frenchman’s future under scrutiny given Madrid’s disappointing form in La Liga this season. They sit 10 points adrift of Atletico Madrid, who have two games in hand and will stretch the gap to 13 points if they beat beat Celta Vigo at home later on Monday.“We’re all...

9 Feb 2021, 12:00 am