Atlético Madrid

Herculez Gomez reacts to Mexican midfielder Obed Vargas making the move to Atletico Madrid from MLS side Seattle Sounders.

Christos Tzolis' 89th-minute goal snatched a 3-3 draw for Club Brugge as Atlético Madrid's defensive problems in the Champions League continued.

Enjoy all that happened from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, with Inter and Atléti in action. Also, Wolves took on Arsenal in the Premier League.

For each of the 24 remaining teams with a shot at the Champions League crown, let's talk about both why they could win the whole thing ... and why they probably won't.

Atlético Madrid have stunk the house out in 2026. Can Diego Simeone, the club's long-serving and successful coach, work his magic? Or is it time to go?

With the playoff round draw complete, here's how it impacts the round of 16, the format and the rest of the bracket.

Atlético Madrid lose 3-0 to relegation threatened Rayo Vallecano just days after thrashing Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.

Atlético Madrid struggle losing 3-0 to Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano took a huge step in their quest to avoid relegation from LaLiga after a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League-chasing Atlético Madrid.

Diego Simeone said Julián Álvarez's goal and assist in Atlético Madrid's 4-0 Copa del Rey thrashing of Barcelona will help the forward reset after ending an 11-game scoring drought.