#team-news

#team-news

According to Mundo Deportivo, the biggest positive from the training ground was the return of Nico Gonzalez. The Argentine was able to train normally with the rest of the squad and has recovered in time to be available for the crucial clash. His presence is expected to give Atletico more options in midfield, especially in a high-intensity match like this one.

Crystal Palace welcome lowly Burnley to Selhurst Park in a crucial Premier League clash tonight. The Eagles are currently sitting at a pretty distance from the relegation zone, but a loss to Scott Parker's men would have the club looking over their shoulders. Meanwhile, the Clarets look a safe bet to return to the Championship, with the team 11 points from 17th-placed Nottingham Forest. If they are to mount a great escape, they need to win this game.

Valencia welcome Real Madrid to Mestalla for a Sunday evening clash in La Liga. Los Blancos are still adjusting to life without Xabi Alonso, but are well within reach of Barcelona at the top of the table. A win on the road would put them one point behind the Blaugrana, who had no problem winning their fixture on Saturday afternoon. But Valencia are no pushovers, despite flirting with relegation this season.

Last seen over the weekend securing an action-packed 3-2 victory away at Alanyaspor, Domenico Tedesco should find the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Making a heavyweight statement earlier in the month as they clinched a 2-0 win against arch-rivals and reigning Turkish champions Galatasaray, the Yellow Canaries have won seven of their previous eight appearances across all competitions

Brighton are looking to move into the top half of the Premier League when they host fellow midtable side Bournemouth on Monday night. The Seagulls remain a force at home, losing just two of their last 18 Premier League home games (W10 D6), with both defeats in that time coming against Aston Villa. The Cherries are without Antoine Semenyo after his big money move to Manchester City and a 3-2 win against Spurs last time out ended their 11-game winless run.

I see you're very worried about the whistles. I know what the Bernabeu crowd is like. I've told the players. If anyone's fair, it's the Bernabeu crowd. They want to see the style of play they like; we're working on it. We know they'll be on our side. The fans want to see their team. We're focused and really looking forward to playing tomorrow. We're convinced of it.

Few teams can claim to have visited both the Etihad and Old Trafford in quick succession without defeat, but Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton achieved just that. After grinding out a 1-1 draw against Manchester City, the Seagulls stunned Manchester United with a 2-1 FA Cup triumph, Danny Welbeck once again haunting his former club. December was a month to forget for Brighton, who failed to win any of their six Premier League fixtures, but 2026 has started on a brighter note.

Paris Saint-Germain will look to move to the top of the Ligue 1 table with a victory over Lille at the Parc des Princes. PSG are a point behind surprise leaders Lens in the standings and will be determined to get back to winning ways after crashing out of the Coupe de France at the hands of neighbours Paris FC.

Napoli's title defense continues to falter. After being held by Hellas Verona and salvaging a point against Inter, the Partenopei were frustrated again in midweek, drawing 0-0 with Parma despite dominating possession and creating chances. Conte, suspended and watching from the stands, saw his side fail to convert opportunities-a recurring theme in recent weeks. That result allowed Inter to extend their lead, leaving Napoli vulnerable to pressure from below.

Manchester City travel to St James' Park for their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg against Newcastle this evening, with both teams looking to book their spot in the final. The Cityzens travel to Tyneside knowing it will be a tough test at a hostile ground, with the holders keen to make their mark in the first leg. Nonetheless, the Manchester club will fancy their chances of coming away with something to take back to the Etihad Stadium next week.