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Atletico Madrid open talks to sign ex-Real Madrid defensive prospect – Romano
With Renan Lodi nearing a transfer to Premier League side Nottingham Forest, Atletico Madrid have already begun their search for a replacement for the Brazilian left-back.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid are already in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the potential signing of Sergio Reguilon.
The former Real Madrid prospect has fallen out of favour at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under Antonio Conte and is primed to leave the club before the transfer window closes.
Plenty of clubs have taken an interest in the Spaniard, who is ‘more than appreciated’ at Atletico Madrid. With the situation surrounding Lodi evolving in the last few hours, negotiations for Reguilon could pick up pace.
A product of the Real Madrid youth academy, the 25-year-old made only 22 senior appearances for Atleti’s arch-rivals. Instead, Reguilon’s shot at fame came during the 2019/20 campaign when he was on loan at Sevilla, helping them win the UEFA Europa League.
Soon after that, a move to Tottenham Hotspur materialised, with Real Madrid including a €40 million buyback option which will expire at the end of this transfer window. However, they have not shown any inclination to trigger that clause, leaving the field clear for Atletico.
Lodi has been at the club for three years and his departure will leave a void at the Civitas Metropolitano, even though Reinildo Mandava is available at Diego Simeone’s disposal.
Signing a player like Reguilon, who is young but has a good degree of experience and exposure at the top level can be a good move.
Recent reports had indicated that Atleti had lodged a request to sign him on loan. Romano’s update does not specify whether the Colchoneros are trying to get him on a temporary deal or permanently, but talks are already underway and Reguilon could soon return to the Spanish capital.
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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.
