Vinícius returns to where he was once happy
The Brazilian returns to a special setting in the midst of a season marked by inconsistency and the noise generated by some of his decisions.
Captain Frenkie de Jong makes his presence felt
Frenkie de Jong was sent off in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid, but he still received glowing reviews in the Spanish press. The red card did not change that.
Simeone apologises to Vinícius and Pérez
Diego Simeone apologised on Monday afternoon to Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior and club president Florentino Pérez. The Atlético Madrid coach cast himself in a poor light on Thursday by shouting at the Brazilian that Pérez would make sure he had to leave. A foolish act, one the Argentine regretted days later.