The Irish Times

Liverpool brush aside 10-man Atlético Madrid with ease to progress in style

Jota and Mané seal victory over Spanish champions

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 22:15

Jordan Henderson praises Luis Suárez for changing mentality of Liverpool

Captain wants Anfield crowd to give Atlético striker a warm reception

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 18:14

Mo Salah fires Liverpool to thrilling win over 10-man Atlético

Spanish side have late penalty claim overturned by VAR

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 22:31

Kieran Trippier: ‘I came to get my career back on track. I’ve done that’

Atlético Madrid right back reflects on winning the first trophy of his career

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 11:38

‘I am not a robot’: Virgil van Dijk knows road back from ACL is a long one

Key defender can be rested at times but is set to play against Atletico

Mon Oct 18 2021 - 23:00

European round-up: Zlatan helps AC Milan continue perfect start

Lemar goal gives Atletico Madrid last-gasp victory at newly-promoted Espanyol

Sun Sept 12 2021 - 20:09

Single-minded Saul eager to prove his real worth at Chelsea

Spaniard frustrated at lack of opportunities in his favoured No 8 role at Atlético

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 19:08

Messi’s Barcelona exit end of an era for all, not just the pocket genius

Barca’s consistent talisman has scored more than 20 league goals in 13 consecutive seasons

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 20:01

Cristiano Ronaldo retains grip on the spotlight as age remains merely a number

Goalscoring superstar remains as obsessive and driven to win as he has ever been

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Where are the plaudits for Zinedine Zidane’s coaching career?

Frenchman’s managerial reputation remains uncertain despite considerable success

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 06:00

All in the Game: if a Nigerian ever calls you a ‘Dundee United’ . . .

And why does Joe Hart need a social media team to type two word messages?

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 09:00

Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid to reach Champions League quarters

Hakim Ziyech and Emerson on target to give Thomas Tuchel’s team a 3-0 aggregate win

Wed Mar 17 2021 - 22:13

Antonio Rüdiger committed to Chelsea cause

Germany centre back has been revitalised since Thomas Tuchel took over as manager

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 21:49

Olivier Giroud’s acrobatics earn Chelsea crucial lead over Atletico Madrid

Thomas Tuchel’s side take advantage of Atletico’s lack of ambition

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 22:42

Frustrated Tuchel struggling to make Chelsea jigsaw pieces fit

Atlético Madrid a tough assignment for callow, inexperienced side

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 08:00

Simeone backs Suárez to use ‘gift’ and score against Chelsea

Former Liverpool striker is top scorer in La Liga this season

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 20:57

All in the Game: Glowing tributes few and far between for departing Özil

Keeper keeps cool over €340k car write-off . . . the best quotes of the week

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 09:00

Diego Costa cancels Atlético Madrid contract and seeks new club

Forward would have to pay €15m to join another La Liga or Champions League side

Tue Dec 29 2020 - 17:42

Liverpool face tricky test against United’s conquerors RB Leipzig

Mixed fortunes for Chelsea and Manchester City in last 16 draw

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 20:30

Ken Early: Questions for Messi – Why leave? And why City?

If anyone can maximise Messi’s strengths while covering his weaknesses, it’s Pep Guardiola

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 06:54