An euphoric Atletico challenges to Granada at the Calderon

Drunkenness self - esteem and euphoria after the victory against Barcelona gives way to the League. Comes the Granada to Calderon water neck to see a team that Simeone has already come down from the cloud. "We have to think about anything other than what we can solve and that only happens to win the game and wait for what the Barcelona , " said the coach of Atletico . Your team will start the game in third place , two points behind Madrid.

The return of Torres , who could not play against Barcelona inChampions by punishment, is one of the attractions of the encounter that seems uneven. The other is to see the man of fashion in the Rojiblancos, Griezmann , totaling 29 goals, 10 of them in the last 10 meetings.

Glowing GRIEZMANN

The great work of Atletico player has not gone unnoticed Simeone, which greatly appreciates the progress the former player of Real. "It has improved at all. Physically, as tactician , in aggressiveness, intensity and even in the recovery of the ball. All this adds to its offensive power. That is to his credit. All players invite them grow and is in each show the talent they have , "said the Atletico coach.

Simeone has redoubled its faith in a team that sees "strong, although this is not a remote control handle with your hand, but we need to activate the heart, legs and head to follow the same line." Simeone kept his speech to go game by game ."I guide them everyday. Before the game against Barcelona had two central out. We looked like we were wrong, but nevertheless did a good match. The situations are changing much from one day to another, so there is no need to think more beyond this time , "said Atletico coach.

ARABI OR WITHOUT SUCCESS

The head of the bench rojiblanco box does not think to book any player and will yet against an opponent who seeks to follow out of the relegation zone and low in the front. José González , coach of Granada , will be without El Arabi , injured, or with Success , sanctioned. Nor can play center Mainz injury. At Atletico, Giménez remains sidelined as Tiago , au Nthat Portuguese is already exercising with team after a broken tibia that occurred on November 28. Neither yet has the high Médic to .

Madrid thrashed Getafe and put pressure on Barca and Atletico

Southern Madrid, territory Getafe , was fertile ground for a team that has not only reopened the book of the League but allows things to argue with the first two of the podium. So far, all white lie second, two points ahead of Atletico and only one Barcelona . All thanks to a comfortable win at the Coliseum (1-5) against an opponent who is still on the wire and came down just inside the lawn.

On a day to day imposed by Zidane , the Madrid does not leave any train. Despite having in mind the Champions above all, do not throw the towel in a competition that he has come back when he had buried. Still, it is no margin for error. He did not miss against Getafe, a team that lost a new life in his attempt to leave the relegation zone .

ONLY THREE CHANGES

Opposite, the Madrid with only three changes to the clash against Wolfsburg , soon to impose its quality. He scored Benzema to recover the smile after learning that not be in the European Championship in his country. Hair also played Isco , Bale , James and Christian in a peaceful afternoon by the goodness rival.

Zidane did well to warn of the risks of euphoria mixed with the semi - finals in the Champions League and the immediate danger of a shock relaxation. The players got the message and went into the clash with unusual discipline and concentration. Much he had to see the poor response team Esnáider , which premiered on the bench 'Mallard'.

A TEAM VERY VULNERABLE

Gary Lineker was trolling Chelsea as they slumped to a 3-0 home

Proceedings at Stamford Bridge hadn't even come to a close and Gary Lineker was trolling Chelsea as they slumped to a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of Manchester City.

One of the main differences between the two teams, aside from the obvious brilliance of Sergio Aguero's hat-trick, was Kevin de Bruyne, the former Chelsea man who was a constant thorn in the Blues' side, creating chances left, right and centre as City continuously hit Guus Hiddink's team on the counter attack with ruthless efficiency.

Many Chelsea fans have been left scratching their heads as to why the Belgian playmaker was allowed to depart the club for Wolfsburg in 2014, as he has quickly become one of the most potent attacking talents in world football since he left Stamford Bridge, first for Wolfsburg and then for City, this season. A fact that wasn't lost on Lineker, who cheekily tweeted the following message to his 4.7m followers:

I think if Chelsea had not let De Bruyne go they may have qualified for next season's Europa League.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 16, 2016

Personally we think, even if they'd had De Bruyne at their disposal this season, the Belgian would have been powerless to prevent the disastrous defending that has plagued the Premier League champions throughout the 2015/16 campaign.

Guardiola: "Atletico has reached a new level in the last five years"

" We need to focus on the two parties." That is the message that has launched Pep Guardiola , Bayern Munich coach, his players before the match of the semifinals of the Champions League against Atletico and Simeone , who has eliminated the club. "Atletico has reached a new level in the last five years", he said Guardiola praised the great work of Simeone at the Calderon. He recalled Bayern coach Atletico has been able to eliminate Barca twice in the last three years in the quarterfinals, proof of its great potential.

"In recent years have conceded very few goals because they are well structured", has he said Bayern coach, who also wanted to remember that "the German players have never played against Atletico will be a great experience for them , " underlined Guardiola who will have to find alternatives offensive to overthrow the defensive structure Simeone , one of the best in Europe.

Mathias Sammer, sports director Bayern has also alerted Atletico Simeone. "It 's a team all passion, options are 50-50. We have to play seven matches in three weeks when we play everything. If you relax 2%, just being second , " said the executive of the Bavarian club.

Does not trust Guardiola . Does not trust Sammer . Does not trust Xabi Alonso . "Atletico is a powerful rival, defend well, but are also good attacking".

Spain, excluded from Eurobasket 2017

FIBA Europe announced on Friday night to the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) the exclusion of male combined the Eurobasket 2017 considering that the company "supports the illegal practices of the Euroleague by enabling agreements with their leagues and clubs."

In the text, FIBA ​​Europe justified the "loss of the right to participate in the absolute competitions for men" organized, among which includes the Eurobasket 2017, a group of associations among which are, among others, Spain, Italy , Greece and Turkey.

"Any national federation to support illegal practices Euroleague allowing their leagues or clubs reach agreements with Euroleague or any other activity directly or indirectly related to her body, automatically lose the right to participate in competitions of male teams of senior level organized by FIBA ​​Europe, "he said.

"Unsportsmanlike practices"

FIBA Europe accuses the Spanish federation, which also offered the opportunity to make representations within a period ending on Wednesday the 20th, "to support or participate in unsportsmanlike practices that are contrary to the rules of competition and the principles of FIBA ​​and FIBA Europe. "

A copy of the letter sent to the Spanish basketball federation was also sent to FIBA, the body "competent to take the necessary decisions regarding world events".

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