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Atletico Madrid interested in signing ‘one of Ligue 1’s best left-backs’
Even though the January transfer window is still not over, Atletico Madrid are already planning for the summer and have identified RC Lens left-back Deiver Machado as a possible transfer target.
This claim comes from AS, who state that Los Rojiblancos have been closely following the 29-year-old defender and are interested in signing him.
Machado joined Lens in the summer of 2021 and has grown into an important player for the Ligue 1 club. The Colombian ace has particularly shone brightly in the ongoing campaign, helping Lens rise to the second spot in the French top flight.
Machado, thus far, has made 17 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring and assisting one goal apiece.
Playing as a wing-back for Lens, the 29-year-old has displayed his attacking abilities while has been solid defensively as well and is regarded as one of the best left-backs in Ligue 1 at the moment.
And, Atletico Madrid have taken note of the Colombian international and are interested in securing his services.
The Colchoneros parted ways with Renan Lodi in the summer, letting him join Nottingham Forest on loan. While they did bring in Sergio Reguilon on loan from Tottenham, the ex-Real Madrid man has struggled with injuries and could return to England in the summer.
That, coupled with Yannick Carrasco’s links to Barcelona mean Atletico Madrid will likely have to invest in a new left-sided full-back in the summer transfer window.
There has been some interest shown in Ramy Bensebaini of Borussia Monchengladbach, but now Deiver Machado has also emerged as a strong possibility.
But Atletico Madrid will have to battle La Liga rivals Real Sociedad in pursuit of the Lens defender as La Real are also looking at him as a potential replacement for Diego Rico, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
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UEFA open investigation against multiple Real Madrid players over celebration vs Atletico
More than two weeks after Real Madrid’s controversial win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, UEFA has sent quite the shockwave to the defending European champions.
In a recent statement, UEFA has announced they have started an open investigation against a series of Real Madrid players for the way they celebrated after winning against Atletico Madrid, about two weeks back.
What is the investigation about?
As reported by MARCA, the European governing body is specifically looking into the actions of Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Vinicius Jr.
The controversy stems from Real Madrid’s celebrations after knocking out city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The celebrations took place near the section of the stadium occupied by Real Madrid supporters, but some actions by the players have drawn scrutiny.
“A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Daniel Ceballos Fernandez and Vinicius Junior) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between Club Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid on 12 March 2025,” UEFA said in an official statement.
Rudiger is being investigated for a gesture in which he placed his hand around his neck, while Mbappe reportedly made an inappropriate gesture by touching his genitals.
Vinicius, on the other hand, was involved in heated interactions with Atletico fans both before and after the match, while Ceballos was seen enthusiastically joining the celebrations.
The celebrations from Real Madrid players drew hostility from Atletico Madrid fans for obvious reasons, with the opposition fans resorting to throwing bottles on the pitch.
Jude Bellingham was even among the ones hit by these throwing objects from Atleti fans while Vinicius pointed to the Real Madrid crest on his shirt, which might have played a role in further fuming tension.
Rodrygo, on the other hand, responded to the hostility from Atleti fans by dancing inside the pitch.
UEFA has appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to review the incidents, although it is very much likely that Real Madrid would appeal against any sanctions placed on the event of any breach.
