Tag Archives: Atlético Madrid

Papi Messi sinks Atlético

Posted on September 12, 2015 by barcacentralnic

Leo Messi celebrated the birth of his second son by coming off the bench to score Barça’s winner in a deserved 1-2 victory over Atlético Madrid. There was a big surprise an hour before kick-off when the teamsheets appeared with … Continue reading →

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Messi’s late penalty earns narrow advantage over Atlético

Posted on January 22, 2015 by barcacentralnic

Barça earned a narrow 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid in tonight’s Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg at Camp Nou. The game was intense throughout but looked to be heading for a goalless draw until referee José Luis Gonzalez Gonzalez … Continue reading →

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Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg preview: Barça vs Atlético Madrid

Posted on January 20, 2015 by barcacentralnic

Things can change very quickly in football. Just two weeks ago Barça appeared to be in a critical situation following the defeat at Real Sociedad and the departure of Andoni Zubizaretta and Carlos Puyol. President Bartomeu brought forward elections to … Continue reading →

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Neymar, Suarez and Messi too much for Atlético

Posted on January 12, 2015 by barcacentralnic

Barça responded to a turbulent week with a splendid 3-1 win over Atlético Madrid at Camp Nou tonight. Neymar Jr opened the scoring after just 12 minutes to give Barça the perfect start and Luis Suarez added another to make … Continue reading →

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Barça face Atlético with pressure still on Luis Enrique

Posted on January 10, 2015 by barcacentralnic

Barça’s 5-0 victory over Elche on Thursday night and the announcement of presidential elections may have served briefly to calm the storm at Camp Nou, but Luis Enrique’s position continues to be in doubt as Atlético Madrid come to town … Continue reading →

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La Liga más loca

Posted on May 14, 2014 by barcacentralnic

When La Liga 2013/14 began back in August, who wouldn’t have settled for going into the final match of the season needing to beat Atlético Madrid at Camp Nou to take the title? Following last season’s runaway league, there was a … Continue reading →

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Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg preview: Atlético Madrid vs FC Barcelona

Posted on April 8, 2014 by barcacentralnic

If you are not excited by tomorrow night’s Champions League quarter-final second leg between Atlético Madrid and Barça you should probably call the doctor. Two sides with contrasting styles, that have been unable to defeat the other in four previous … Continue reading →

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Champions League Quarter-Finals Draw: Barça vs Atlético Madrid

Posted on March 21, 2014 by barcacentralnic

Barça have been paired with Atlético Madrid in today’s draw for the Champions League. A draw against another Spanish club is always likely to be complicated and the three draws between the two teams already this season suggests it will … Continue reading →

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Match Report Supercopa 2nd leg: FC Barcelona 0 Atlético Madrid 0 (Aggregate 1-1: Barça win on the away goal)

Posted on August 29, 2013 by barcacentralnic

Barça claimed the first title of the 2013/14 season after beating Atlético Madrid on away goals in the Spanish Supercopa. Neither team could score at Camp Nou meaning Neymar Jr’s equalizer last week at the Vicente Calderón proved decisive for … Continue reading →

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Supercopa 2013 2nd leg Match Preview: FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid

Posted on August 27, 2013 by barcacentralnic

The first trophy of the season is up for grabs tomorrow night as Barça take on Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the Supercopa at Camp Nou (Wednesday 11 pm). The first game last week at the Vicente Calderón ended … Continue reading →

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