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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE winners PSG opened up their Club World Cup campaign with a 4-0 win over 10-man Atletico. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring before goals from Vitinha, Senny Mayulu and a late Lee
Just two weeks after winning the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history, Paris Saint-Germain were back in action, making their debut in the FIFA Club World Cup against Atlético de
Digne’s name on Atletico’s shortlist is no surprise. His CV speaks for itself. With experience at Barcelona, Everton, and now Villa, the left-back has navigated top-level football across Europe. Since joining Villa in January 2022, he has provided steady presence and technical output down the flank.
Earlier today, we covered the Spanish reaction to claims Atlético Madrid are interested in taking Lucas Digne from Aston Villa. Radio Marca reported there’d been some sort of contact and whilst nothing serious seems to have happened on the transfer it was seen as a potential solution for Diego Simeone’s side.
The laws of soccer on taking a penalty kick have been clarified after Julián Álvarez’s accidental double touch helped to eliminate Atletico Madrid from the Champions League.