The Irish Times

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic goals give Chelsea healthy advantage over Lille

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave Romelu Lukaku on the bench is vindicated

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 22:09

Chelsea could sign left wing-back in January as cover for Chilwell

Everton’s Digne among replacement options with England defender ruled out for season

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 18:35

Chelsea pay for slopiness as draw with Zenit lets Juventus take group honours

Ozdoev’s injury-time strike earns draw for Russian side

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 20:15

Tuchel hails Lukaku for making the difference for Chelsea

Belgian striker has settled well at Stamford Bridge and hit a brace against Aston Villa

Sun Sept 12 2021 - 17:10

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

Clubs leaning on loan moves more and more as Covid financial pinch bites hard

30% of summer deals were loans as Italian and Spanish clubs search for ways to cut costs

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 16:48

Antoine Griezmann re-joins Atlético Madrid in shock deadline day transfer

French striker's move the highlight from Europe’s top leagues on transfer deadline day

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 07:29

Kurt Zouma close to completing move to West Ham

Chelsea are looking to bring in centre back Jules Koundé and Saúl Ñíguez

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 15:35

Chelsea consider loan move for Atlético Madrid midfielder Saúl

Manchester United could also be in the race for the unsettled Spanish international

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 16:45

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

Alassane Plea grabs hat-trick as Mönchengladbach hammer Shakhtar Donetsk

Teenager Rodrygo earns Real Madrid win over Inter Milan in five-goal thriller

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 21:14

Luis Suarez scores twice on Atletico debut as Barcelona make winning start

European round-up: Bayern Munich suffer first defeat in all competitions in 33 matches

Sun Sept 27 2020 - 22:18

Atletico complete extra-time comeback to end Liverpool’s defence

Reigning champions were ahead on aggregate before three goals in extra-time

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 23:18

Diego Simeone raises the roof with sideline spectacle

This was Atlético being Atlético, unleashed. Their manager even more so

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 08:28

Jurgen Klopp: ‘welcome to Anfield, it’s not over yet’

Mané was withdrawn as Liverpool boss says he was targeted

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 07:52

No happy returns as Atlético hold Liverpool at bay in Madrid

Saúl Ñíguez’s early goal condemns Liverpool to a rare reverse

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 22:15

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘optimistic’ about Man United’s January plans

Norwegian insists club will only spend on the right player with the right character

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 12:39

Barcelona enjoy convincing win over Inter Milan without Messi

Round-up: Di Maria’s late equaliser denies Napoli in Paris; Borussia Dortmund put four past Atletico

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 22:33

Nations League: Spain hit World Cup runners-up Croatia for six

Six different scorers for Enrique’s side, Lukaku brace sees Belgium past Iceland

Tue Sept 11 2018 - 21:59

Marcus Rashford the bright spark on sobering night for England

Manchester United striker netted the opener but Gareth Southgate’s side have work to do

Sun Sept 09 2018 - 13:15

Spain provide reality check for England

Gareth Southgate’s World Cup heroes beaten 2-1 at Wembley in Nations League opener

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 21:59

Atlético Madrid sink Real in extra-time to take Super Cup

Real’s life after Ronaldo begins with late loss to rivals in Tallinn

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 06:25

Group B: Spain looking like serious contenders again

Andrés Iniesta readies himself for last waltz while David de Gea could be the difference

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 00:00

Ronaldo scores for 10th game in a row in Madrid derby draw

Antoine Griezmann’s equaliser at the Bernabeu pushes Barcelona closer to La Liga title

Sun Apr 08 2018 - 17:51

Saul Niguez double puts Atletico Madrid on verge of quarter-finals

Red Bull Salzburg secure win at Borussia Dortmund; Lyon win in Moscow

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 20:59

Chelsea peg Atlético back but Roma emerge top of the pile

Stamford Bridge draw means Conte’s side finish second

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 22:07

Luis Suarez denies Atletico a first league win over Barca in seven years

Uruguayan striker brings goal-scoring form back from international break

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 22:18

Batshuayi seals deserved win for Chelsea in Madrid

Substitute seals brilliant victory for Antonio Conte’s side in Spain

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 22:29

The Morning Sports Briefing

Real set up final date with Juve, Lions’ task looking monumental, women in sport

Thu May 11 2017 - 07:46

Real Madrid march on to Cardiff after quelling Atletico rising

Diego Simeone’s side scored twice in opening 16 minutes

Wed May 10 2017 - 22:13

Atlético’s Saúl Ñíguez ready for Real after battling back from the brink

Brilliant midfielder burst kidney against Leverkusen in 2015

Tue May 02 2017 - 09:39

Leicester’s last house party brings an end to a glorious journey

Premier League champions fought but were outclassed

Wed Apr 19 2017 - 09:08

Atletico draw ends valiant Leicester’s European dream

Jamie Vardy goal gives Leicester hope but they fail to find two more

Tue Apr 18 2017 - 21:58

Atletico Madrid show lethal edge to leave Leverkusen reeling

Diego Simeone’s side on course for quarter-final slot after scoring four in Germany

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 22:31