Angel Correa: Last News

Pep Guardiola was right in the thick of it as Manchester City and Atletico Madrid stars almost came to blows in the final few minutes of their Champions League quarter-final clash on Tuesday night.Jack Grealish reacted furiously after having the ball booted at him moments after being felled near the touchline, as Atletico's Angel Correa punted the ball towards him at close-range.It then ricocheted off the England international's legs before clipping him in the face, and Grealish leapt to his feet in a rage, before players from both teams started rushing in - including City boss Guardiola, who was one of the first into the fire.After launching a short verbal tirade at his opponents, Guardiola recognised that Grealish's emotions might get the better of him as tempers continued to flare, and decided to drag the £100 million midfielder away from the ensuing melee.By that point, Atletico boss Diego Simeone had joined the scramble, though the typically brutish Argentine decided to act as peacemaker too, perhaps with one eye on the second leg.

It's startling how much one player's absence can make such a difference.

Atletico Madrid striker Angel Correa insists he and his team-mates are mindful of the threat Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo will pose when they meet in the first-leg of their Champions League last-16 showdown at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday.

Thomas Lemar is a doubt for Atletico Madrid's Champions League tie against Manchester United on Wednesday night.

Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid have been dealt a major injury boost ahead of next week's Champions League last 16 first leg against Manchester United as Antoine Griezmann has returned to first-team training.

Atletico Madrid produced a stunning late show to fight back and beat Valencia 3-2 with two goals in stoppage time, drawing comparisons to Tottenham’s comeback against Leicester just days before.The LaLiga champions were rocked by going into the half-time interval two goals down after some shoddy defending.American midfielder Yunus Musah skipped past two defenders before slotting into the near post past Jan Oblak to hand Valencia a shock lead inside 22 minutes.The hosts were then stunned into silence after Los Che full-back Hugo Duro rolled home, again taking advantage of sloppy marking in a usually organised Atletico backline.But Diego Simeone’s side set about embarking on the comeback trail when Matheus Cunha struck on 64 minutes to halve the deficit.In the first minute of seven added for stoppage time, Luis Suarez’s effort was saved by Jaume Domenech and there was Angel Correa to sweep home the rebound.Simeone celebrated euphorically on the touchline as the Wanda Metropolitano erupted, but there was still time for more drama.HAVE YOUR SAY: Which is the best comeback you have ever witnessed? Comment below.Cunha then turned provider with after striking a low cross-shot towards the far post and then was centre-back Mario Hermoso to tap home into the empty net.Valencia appealed for offside but the goal was allowed to stand after a brief check from the VAR, handing Atletico a precious victory.The win had a familiar feel to it as it was almost identical to the events that unfolded at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Atletico Madrid players were involved in a furious bust-up in their opening La Liga game against Celta de Vigo. The champions started their title defence with a 2-1 win over the Galician side, with Angel Correa getting both of their goals.

Arsenal have reportedly been offered three players by Atletico Madrid as makeweights in a deal for Alexandre Lacazette. Diego Simeone's side have been heavily linked with the forward and, according to a report from Spanish outlet Marca, they are willing to use Thomas Lemar, Angel Correa or Vitolo to tempt the Gunners to let him go.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly prepared to offer one of three players to Arsenal in part-exchange for forward Alexandre Lacazette.