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Nick Miller explains why the Atletico manager is arguably the most important figure in the club’s history

UEFA says this week’s men’s Champions League matches are on track to go ahead as planned despite an alleged terror threat made by Islamic State. The threats, which appear to have come from Islamic State but whose origins are unconfirmed, surfaced as images on social media on Monday evening. UEFA says it is “aware” of threats and is working with local authorities across Europe. With regards to Arsenal’s game against Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium, London’s Metropolitan Police says it will have a “robust policing plan in place”. The threats appear to target the...

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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said it “hurt his soul” to hear the national team’s fans boo captain Alvaro Morata. Morata, 31, was jeered by fans as he was substituted in the 81st minute of Tuesday night’s friendly clash against Brazil. The Atletico Madrid striker endured a difficult evening and failed to find a net in the 3-3 draw, which was played at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium. “It hurts my soul that in my country, a national team player is whistled by the fans,” De la Fuente said after the game, referencing the reception of Morata,...

A depleted Barcelona put in one of their best performances of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid

Once again the Portuguese forward shone on the big stage, but his future looks far from clear

The draw for the last eight is complete – and our experts have analysed the big storylines

Real Madrid will face Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals, while Arsenal have drawn Bayern Munich. If City and Arsenal can win their quarter-finals, they will face each other in an all-Premier League semi-final. Atletico Madrid were paired against Borussia Dortmund in Friday’s quarter-final draw in Nyon, Switzerland, while Paris Saint-Germain will play Barcelona. The winners of those ties will compete in the other semi-final. Arsenal only just made it through to the quarter-finals, beating Porto in a penalty shootout earlier this week after the tie finished 1-1 on...

There was a hint of a tear in Diego Simeone's eye after his team beat Inter in a shootout to make the Champions League quarter-finals

Borussia Dortmund defeated PSV 2-0 and Atletico Madrid beat Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties following a 2-1 win to seal a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Jadon Sancho scored for Dortmund in the third minute to give them an immediate advantage against PSV at the Westfalenstadion after the first leg had ended 1-1. It was the 23-year-old’s second goal in two games for Dortmund, whom he joined on loan from Manchester United in January having fallen out with manager Erik ten Hag. Veteran forward Marco Reus then sealed his side’s place in the quarter-finals after a slip from...

Nottingham Forest’s Brazilian defender Felipe is expected to retire at the end of the season. The 34-year-old joined from Atletico Madrid in January 2023, on an 18-month deal and has made 20 starts and three substitute appearances for the club since. But Felipe has also suffered with long-standing knee problems, which have limited his impact this season, when he has started only three Premier League games, while making a further two appearances off the bench. He did not start a Premier League game until December, when he was part of the side that lost 5-0 at Fulham. Felipe has started three...

Players watch for 'triggers' and they may spring a 'trap', but the most important principle when it comes to pressing tactics is 'tempo'...

Sporting directors are one of the tales of the moment — here are the ones to keep an eye on

The Atletico striker is finally showing his very best, with a key few months coming up