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February 17, 2026
Lose Champions League playoff and Simeone's Atlético reign could be over
Can Diego Simeone, the club's long-serving and successful coach, work his magic? Or is it time to go?
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February 11, 2026
Can Lookman revive Atlético ... and upset Barça in the process?
Ademola Lookman's clever unpredictability could breathe new life into boring old Atlético Madrid -- and help secure a first trophy in five years, too.
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January 12, 2026
Alonso wasn't perfect, but sacking him ignores Madrid's real problems
Xabi Alonso's time in charge of Real Madrid is over, but his dismissal will hardly solve the numerous problems the club is combatting.
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January 6, 2026
Who should be Spain's No.1 at the World Cup: Joan García or Unaí Simon?
García's star turn is the latest sign that Spain might have a genuine goalkeeping battle on their hands.
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December 22, 2025
Midseason LaLiga verdicts: Barca lead the way, but is there a title race?
Some things changed in the first half of LaLiga's 2025-26 season (Espanyol a contender?) and some things, like Lamine Yamal's brilliance, have stayed the same. Here's what Graham Hunter made of thi...
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December 15, 2025
Firing Alonso would be easy, but replacing him? Much harder
Madrid's manager may have bought himself time, while a lack of replacements could help him keep his the job.
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December 9, 2025
Once his coaching mentor, could Pep Guardiola spell Xabi Alonso's end in Madrid?
The student will take on the teacher when Xabi Alonso's Real host Pep Guardiola's City.
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December 1, 2025
How do Barça contain Atlético's Jack Reacher-like striker?
Alexander Sørloth can haunt Barça again and send Atlético top of LaLiga when the sides meet on Tuesday.
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