Atletico Madrid News
Uruguayan defender to undergo medical at Atletico Madrid next week – report
With a host of their young talents jumping ship to Real Madrid academy lately, it appears Atletico Madrid have stepped up their youth recruitment process.
According to Martin Charquero, the Spanish giants could be on the verge of securing the services of Santiago Mourino. The Racing youth prodigy is expected to travel to Madrid this week to complete his medical at the Atleti facilities in the Spanish capital.
A centre-back by trade, Mourino has enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence since joining Racing last year. During his one-year stint with the club, the player has featured in 31 competitive appearances for the Uruguayan outfit.
Standing at 1.86m, Mourino is known for his defensive solidity and organisation at the back. He is also quite athletic, which goes hand in hand with Atletico Madrid’s style of play under Diego Simeone.
The 21-year-old, therefore, has every chance to succeed at Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants are actively looking for defensive reinforcements this summer, as part of their plans to double down on their defensive solidity and to replace some of the departing stars.
That means Mourino could instantly become a part of the senior side, thereby giving him a platform to showcase his talents at the highest level of football.
A host of young defensive talents have made their breakthroughs at Atletico Madrid in the past and there’s little reason why Mourino cannot follow suit.
Mourino will not the last bet for Atletico Madrid either, as we brace ourselves for the upcoming summer transfer window. The club are expected to invest in a few more defenders, especially in the fullback area, with Deiver Machado one of the options.
Atletico Madrid News
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.
