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Watch: Sadhguru meets Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann and manager Diego Simeone | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Renowned spiritual leader and yogi, Sadhguru, had a unique and exciting experience recently as he met with Antoine Griezmann, French World Cup winner in 2018, and watched Atleti's Champions League encounter against Feyenoord. Atletico Madrid posted a video on X, displaying the meeting between the two famous personalities. Later, Sadhguru attended a thrilling match at Atletico Madrid's stadium, Civitas Metropolitan Stadium and saw the home side secure a 3-2 win over their Dutch opponents in the Champions League. This extraordinary encounter showcased the convergence of spirituality and sports in an unexpected setting.Upon reaching the stadium, he took a tour before meeting Griezmann. Sadhguru embraced the French footballer and identified himself as his big fan. Speaking of the...
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Alvaro Morata’s brace seals thrilling Atletico Madrid victory over Feyenoord – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a thrilling encounter, Alvaro Morata's double strike propelled Atletico Madrid to a 3-2 comeback victory against Feyenoord in their Champions League Group E clash. The match also witnessed a spectacular second-half performance from Atletico's goalkeeper, Jan Oblak.Feyenoord appeared to be the stronger side throughout the game and claimed an early lead, courtesy of an unfortunate own goal by defender Mario Hermoso. In the sixth minute, a rebound from Oblak, resulting from an Ayase Ueda effort, unintentionally ricocheted off Hermoso's knee and into Atletico's own goal.Nonetheless, Atletico responded swiftly, with Morata finding the net from inside the box just five minutes later. Feyenoord regained the lead in the 34th minute, thanks to David Hancko's strike from a rebound o...
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WATCH: Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scores Lazio’s equaliser against Atletico Madrid in Champions League – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lazio's goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, etched his name into the annals of football history with a breathtaking header in the dying moments of the match, securing a vital 1-1 draw for his team against Atletico Madrid in a thrilling Champions League Group E showdown on Tuesday.In the fifth minute of the added time, Provedel, known for his exceptional shot-stopping prowess, ventured forward to join his teammates for a last-ditch corner. What unfolded was a moment of sheer sporting magic, as Provedel connected perfectly with a pinpoint cross delivered by Luis Alberto. The goalkeeper's header found the back of the net, sending the Lazio faithful into wild celebration and sealing an unforgettable draw with one of the final touches of the game.This remarkable turn of events not only thr...
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Alvaro Morata scores twice as Atletico Madrid thrash Rayo 7-0

An inspired Atletico Madrid humiliated city rivals Rayo Vallecano with a 7-0 demolition job on Monday, with substitute Alvaro Morata scoring twice and midfielders Saul Niguez and Rodrigo de Paul giving two assists each. Atletico took an early two-goal lead with Antoine Griezmann and Memphis Depay scoring from close range, while Nahuel Molina extended their lead in the 36th minute in a counter-attack. Griezmann netted a close-range volley in the second minute from a De Paul cross. Depay almost extended Atletico’s lead two minutes later but his point-blank strike was brilliantly stopped by goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. He ended up scoring in the 16th minute after Saul delivered a low cross and the Dutch striker tapped in from just inside the six-yard-box. Dapay had to be substitute a few...
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Barcelona snatch late win over Cadiz in new home, Atletico Madrid draw at Real Betis | Football News – Times of India

BARCELONA : Pedri and Ferran Torres's late strikes earned La Liga champions Barcelona a 2-0 win over Cadiz in their first competitive home game away from Camp Nou on Sunday.Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 at Real Betis in a dour clash. Playing at the Olympic Stadium on the city's Montjuic hill while their stadium is rebuilt and upgraded over the next year-and-a-half, Barcelona were nearly thwarted by visitors Cadiz. After Getafe held them to a frustrating goalless draw on the opening weekend, Cadiz almost managed the same feat until Ilkay Gundogan cleverly released Pedri to score. Substitute Torres drove through the middle and tucked home in stoppage time to put gloss on what was another unconvincing performance. "I'm happy, quite satisfied with the team's work and their positional play too, ...
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Karim Benzema’s Real exit ‘surprise to everyone’, says Carlo Ancelotti

Karim Benzema’s decision to leave Real Madrid after 14 trophy-laden years was a surprise, manager Carlo Ancelotti said, but insisted that the Ballon d’Or winner has earned the right to choose. The 35-year-old striker will exit Real as a free agent in the close season, with the Frenchman linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad. “His departure has come as a surprise to everyone, but it has to be understood. It was a last-minute decision,” Ancelotti told reporters after Real’s clash against Athletic Bilbao. “Yesterday, he trained normally, and today he’s taken this decision. We have accepted it. I spoke to him this morning, and he said he was leaving, and I understood. “He’s thought it through and his decision forms part of the transition of this club, which continues...
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With section of stadium closed after racist abuse against Vinicius, Valencia held at home

Playing its first home game with a section of Mestalla Stadium closed as punishment for the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior, Valencia moved closer to avoiding relegation from the Spanish league thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Espanyol. Valencia had the first of three matches with a small section of Mestalla closed behind one of the goals where the abuse targeting Vinícius took place in a match against Real Madrid a week ago. Valencia was initially ordered to close the section for five matches but the punishment was reduced on appeal. The club’s initial fine of 45,000 euros ($48,200) was also reduced to 27,000 euros ($28,900). The draw was enough to relegate Espanyol for the second time in three seasons. Espanyol was set to take its fight against relegatio...
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Late Angel Correa goal earns Atletico Madrid win to extend unbeaten run | Football News – Times of India

MADRID: A late goal from Angel Correa earned Atletico Madrid a fourth straight win as they beat Real Betis 1-0 on Sunday, extending their unbeaten streak in La Liga to 11 games.Diego Simeone's side are third on 54 points, six ahead of Real Sociedad and five behind Real Madrid, close to securing Champions League football next season.Betis are fifth on 45 points.Correa came off the bench and scored the winner five minutes from the end with a brilliant run, leaving several defenders in his wake, to shoot from the middle of the box into the bottom left corner for his sixth league goal of the season.Atletico face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, while Betis host relegation-threatened Cadiz.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps || {}; const { TimesApps } = win...
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Ten-man Atletico hold Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ten-man Atletico Madrid held the defending champions Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Saturday. Real are second in the LaLiga standings on 52 points, seven behind leaders Barcelona. If Barcelona, who will face Almeria on Sunday, manage a win, they could extend their lead to 10 points. Atletico are fourth on 42 points."I see (winning) the league as a very difficult task. It was before today's game and now it's got even tougher," Real manager Carlo Ancelotti told DAZN."Today we lacked a bit of mental freshness, more than physical. Especially when they were down to 10 men, we allowed them to score and struggled to reposition ourselves."In the first half we had good control but the intensity was not high. Then we didn't take advantage of the extra m...
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Antoine Griezmann gives Atletico Madrid 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Antoine Griezmann's late goal claimed a 1-0 win for Atletico Madrid against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. With this win, Atletico strengthened their grip on fourth place in La Liga. Atletico have 41 points from 22 games, two behind third-placed Real Sociedad and four above Real Betis in fifth. Atletico were the better side for large parts of the game but were left to rue a flurry of missed chances until Griezmann broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute.The forward slotted home a low shot inside the box to cap a fine individual effort that started from a combination with substitute Memphis Depay who set his team mate free with a back-heel before the Frenchman sprinted between two defenders.Barcelona, who visit lowly Cadiz in the late game, are top on 56 points ahead of Real Madrid ...
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Joao Felix reaches verbal agreement to join Chelsea on loan: Report

Atletico Madrid playmaker Joao Felix has reached a verbal agreement to join Chelsea on loan, according to a report by the Athletic. The Blues are expected to pay in the region of €11million (£9.68m) fee, which is below what their La Liga counterparts initially wanted, the report added. Manchester United and Arsenal were also interested in securing the Portuguese’s signature but it looks like the 23-year-old has his heart set on Stamford Bridge. Last month Atletico chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin had said that Felix will probably be leaving the Spanish side. “The reasonable thing is to think he (Joao Felix) will leave,” he said to TVE. “Although I would love him to stay, that is not the player’s idea.” Felix has scored five goals and registered three assists in 20 appearances for...