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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.
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.
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?
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.
English media see Manchester City sliding at an alarming pace
What is happening to Manchester City? That’s the question being asked by the English media as well. Pep Guardiola's team suffered another defeat on Saturday, this time away to Aston Villa. "Even qualifying for the Champions League no longer seems guaranteed."
Frenkie de Jong has advice for Yamal
Frenkie de Jong is very impressed with his teammate Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old winger recently received the Golden Boy award for the best young talent in the world. De Jong has one piece of advice for him: keep enjoying the game.
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.
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.
Saka got injured and will be out for 'several weeks'
Bukayo Saka suffers a muscle injury during Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace, sidelining him for "several weeks."
Isak aims arrows at Premier League milestone of Shearer and Cole
Portman Road was a playground for Alexander Isak on Saturday. Whatever the Ipswich Town defenders tried, the Newcastle United striker proved unstoppable. With his first Premier League hat-trick, Isak helped the visitors secure a convincing victory.