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Atlético Madrid as leaders in 2025: 'Even Flick's best Barça can't stop them'
Atlético Madrid enters the holiday season and the new calendar year as the leaders of La Liga. The Spanish media now view Diego Simeone's team as serious title contenders, although their victory in Barcelona – where they hadn’t won in 18 years – was seen as particularly fortunate.
Indispensable club icon Celta de Vigo signs a contract extension
There is a strong likelihood that Iago Aspas will finish his career at Celta de Vigo. The 37-year-old club icon has extended his contract by an additional year, until the summer of 2026.
De Roon does not expect to be called up by Koeman anymore
Marten de Roon no longer expects to be called up for the Dutch national team. He has not retired but says that head coach Ronald Koeman is choosing younger players.
Rashford left out of Manchester United squad again
The English forward is not an option for this Sunday's game. It is the third consecutive match he will miss.
Inter continues its advance and breathes down Atalanta's neck
Internazionale heads into the Christmas holidays in good spirits. A goal by Carlos Augusto secured a victory on Monday evening. The reigning Serie A champions are now unbeaten in eleven consecutive league matches and have league leaders Atalanta within reach.
Flick proud of Barça despite defeat: 'This is how I want to see my team play'
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was very pleased with his team’s performance despite their 2-1 defeat against Atlético Madrid in the Spanish showdown. The German coach remains confident that the results will soon follow.
Slot at the top with Liverpool: but how often does the 'Christmas champion' win the title?
Liverpool is the leader of the Premier League heading into Christmas. Arne Slot's team is at the top with a comfortable margin, but that certainly doesn't guarantee anything. Because how often has the 'Christmas champion' actually won the league title?
Manchester United cut expenses, Bruno Fernandes wanted to compensate, but was not allowed
The captain of the Red Devils offered to cover the expenses for staff members so they could attend the FA Cup final, but the club did not accept.
Valencia fans are on the brink of despair and plan to boycott the match against Real
Valencia is in a crisis that seems never-ending. The relegation worries are greater than ever this season for the fallen giant. During the holiday season, the club faces the grim task of presenting its fans with a shared last place. The Segunda División is closer than ever.
New Valencia coach arrives from England
The club of Thierry Henry will pay the release clause of Carlos Corberán, coach of WBA.