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.
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.
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.