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Neymar Hits Absurd Free Kick for Equalizer
Neymar hit an absolutely stunning free kick to equalize against Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona went on to win 2-1.
The Bloody, Beautiful Renaissance of the Madrid Derby
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will settle up in a Champions League quarterfinal match today. How did this once-dead rivalry come back to life?
Antoine Griezmann Opens Scoring with a Filthy Bicycle Kick
Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico a 1-0 lead over Deportivo with a nasty bicycle kick.
Diego Simeone and His 50,000 Friends
Diego Simeone's relationship with Atlético Madrid's fans is a special one. In the sketchy, money-soaked world of Spanish soccer, it helps to have friends.
Cruelty, Randomness, and Penalty Kicks
Penalty kicks are random, heartbreaking, unfair, and nothing like soccer. But they're the best idea we've got for settling deadlocked games, if also the cruelest.
Shady Billionaires and How Valencia Escaped the Abyss
One of La Liga's proudest clubs, Valencia fell on hard economic times and seemed doomed. However, a shady billionaire and some good luck has them on the come up.
Five Things We Learned from This Weekend's Football
Harry Kane is looking good, which can only spell trouble for Tottenham. Meanwhile: Allardyce is better than Louis van Gaal.
Saul Scores for Atletico Madrid on Bicycle Kick
Saul gave Atletico Madrid a 2-0 lead over Real Madrid with a sensational bicycle kick.
ESPN Panelist Gets Enormous Tattoo of Fernando Torres' Face to Settle Bet
Making good on a bet is one thing, but Craig Burley got a gigantic tattoo of Fernando Torres' face on his arm to satisfy one.
Fernando Torres May Not Be Back, but He Is Back Home
Years and years removed from his Atletico Madrid heyday, Fernando Torres had himself a game against Real Madrid.