Atletico Madrid beat Alaves at home
Atletico Madrid beat Alaves 1-0 at the Metropolitano to stay fourth and draw level with Villarreal on 41 points, while Valencia’s late 1-0 win at Getafe lifted them out of the relegation zone.
Senegal beat Morocco in extra time to win the Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time to win AFCON 2025, retaining their 2021 title as Pape Gueye struck in the 94th minute after Brahim Diaz missed a last-gasp penalty in regulation time.
Palladino is the hope of the Percassi family
Atalanta host Athletic while rebuilding after Gasperini’s nine-year era. Palladino, backed by the Percassi family, has steadied results after Juric’s brief spell and revived Champions League ambitions.