Wanda Metropolitano: Last News

Atletico Madrid are set to host Manchester United in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night.The Spanish champions have built a reputation in the past for being the go-to place for Premier League clubs to do their shopping during the transfer windows.A host of current and past stars of the league have been signed from Atletico, including former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres and Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero.Therefore, here are seven of the most impressive stars sold to the Premier League by Atletico in the past.Belgian centre back Toby Alderweireld joined Atletico in 2013 after spending nine years with Ajax after joining their famous youth academy aged 15.Alderweireld made 22 appearances for Atletico as they won the league in his first season in Spain but was unable to establish himself as a regular starter.He was loaned to the Premier League the following year, starring for Southampton as they qualified for the Europa League, earning him a permanent move to Tottenham Hotspur.Across his six years with Spurs, the Belgian international made over 200 appearances and was part of a side which reached the final of the Champions League in 2019.Despite spending just one season with Atletico's first team, Rodri did spend six years in the club's academy before his spell with Villarreal.Having returned to Madrid in 2018, the midfielder's performances that season resulted in Manchester City paying over £50million to sign him a year later.He has since gone on to win a league title and two League Cups with City, becoming an integral member of Pep Guardiola's side and is capable of the occasional long-range screamer.David de Gea was just 20 when he left

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.

Atletico Madrid will resist any temptation to throw Antoine Griezmann back into the line-up against Manchester United, preferring to take a 'risk' with Luis Suarez instead.

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

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.

44 per cent of Manchester United fans believe their Champions League run will come to an end against Atletico Madrid, though some do still harbour hope of seeing their side go all the way.

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.

Tottenham Hotspur have included the Champions League trophy as part of a mural at their Hotspur Way training ground, despite losing the final in 2019.

Liverpool hitman Luis Suarez has named Martin Skrtel as one of the Reds’ stars he enjoyed sharing a dressing room with most. Suarez will return to Anfield to face his former employers in the second Champions League group meeting between Jurgen Klopp’s side and Atletico Madrid.

Liverpool fans could not hide their excitement at seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold’s reaction to meeting Fernando Torres.Alexander-Arnold has supported boyhood club Liverpool all his life and looked very excited as he met Torres, with many pointing out the right-back will have grown up watching the former Spanish star as a kidTorres, who is now the coach of Atletico Madrid's youth team, was in the dugout when they played against Liverpool’s academy players on Tuesday, and was present for the senior contest later that night at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Virgil van Dijk is not usually one of the more common names of Liverpool players singled out for criticism on social media after a game. But the defender’s erratic performance in the Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night attracted negative comments from unimpressed Reds fans, despite taking all three points back home to Anfield.Jurgen Klopp’s side began in fine fashion with Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita putting the Reds 2-0 up inside the first 13 minutes.But a double from Antoine Griezmann brought Atletico back level in what proved to be an end-to-end contest at the Wanda Metropolitano.The Frenchman was then sent off for aiming a high kick at Roberto Firmino with the score level at 2-2.

Liverpool - and Jurgen Klopp wasn't happy.

Atletico Madrid player during Liverpool's clash with the Spanish club on Tuesday night.The Reds got the better of an enthralling Champions League encounter in Madrid; which included five goals, one overturned penalty and a sending off.Mohamed Salah fired them in front after eight minutes at the Wanda Metropolitano, before Naby Keita doubled their lead with a magnificent volley five minutes later.Yet, Atletico then produced a spirited fightback to level proceedings, with Antoine Griezmann scoring twice before the interval to cap a pulsating opening 45 minutes.That was before Griezmann went from hero to zero seven minutes into the second half, earning himself a straight red card for a dangerously-high challenge on Roberto Firmino.Liverpool

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman put the blame on teenage star Nico Gonzalez for Atletico Madrid's opener in their 2-0 defeat at the Wanda Metropolitano.Koeman's position as Catalans manager is hanging by a thread after their latest setback, which has left them five points adrift of La Liga leaders Real Madrid down in ninth.The Dutchman has only won three out of seven in the league this term, while also suffering back-to-back 3-0 losses in the Champions League.His side fell a goal behind after 23 minutes against Atletico, who broke the deadlock when Thomas Lemar raced through on goal and converted into the top-right corner.Then, to rub salt in the wounds, former Barca striker Luis Suarez doubled the hosts' lead on the stroke of half-time with a

Henrik Larsson will be tasked with galvanising Barcelona from the touchline against La Liga champions Atletico Madrid while under-fire Ronald Koeman watches from the stands.

Barcelona will save £600,000-a-week on their wage bill after offloading Antoine Griezmann back to Atletico Madrid. The Spanish side have suffered a tough summer, losing iconic forward Lionel Messi to PSG due to La Liga’s financial regulations over wages.

Bild that Atletico Madrid are set to pounce and offer the 22-year-old a direct route to the Wanda Metropolitano. This would be a huge blow to The Whites who may struggle to compete with the current La Liga holders.

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.

Manchester United have changed their stance on Diogo Dalot’s future as their interest in Atletico Madrid right-back Kieran Trippier cools.Trippier had surprisingly emerged as a target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after helping Atletico to win their first La Liga title for seven years last season.But Diego Simeone was keen to keep him at the Wanda Metropolitano, with the Spanish side demanding a hefty fee in return for his services.The Red Devils were unwilling to meet Trippier valuation, though with Solskjaer having made the England international one of his top targets, it was thought that a deal could be struck.That now looks unlikely to happen in this transfer window though, with Solskjaer having recently described any more incomings as a

Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly in contact over a transfer for Saul Niguez, as Manchester United risk missing out on the Atletico Madrid midfielder.

Manchester United are convinced they can sign Saul Niguez for £45million in the summer transfer window, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is understood to be keen on signing a new midfielder this summer amid doubts over Paul Pogba's future at Old Trafford.It is believed United chiefs are eyeing up a potential move for Saul, who is expected to leave Atletico Madrid this summer after falling out of favour under Diego Simeone.And while they reportedly face competition from the likes of Liverpool and Bayern Munich, United fancy their chances of completing a £45million deal for the Spanish midfielder.According to the Daily Mail, Red Devils chiefs feel that will be enough to prise Saul away from the Wanda Metropolitano this