Diego Simeone

Champions League: Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United have 'more identity' under Ralf Rangnick; Diego Simeone wary

United face Atletico Madrid in the last 16 on Wednesday, with both teams enduring disappointing seasons heading into the first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Champions League: Struggling Atletico Madrid look to reignite the fire against Manchester United

Amid all the soul-searching and despair, there have been pockets of resistance, a handful of rare but uplifting performances dotted across a miserable season, each of them sparking hope that a corner was about to be turned.

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid stunned by last-place Levante at home

Atletico Madrid stayed fifth, tied on points with fourth-place Barcelona, who have a game in hand. League leaders Real Madrid are 15 points ahead.

LaLiga: Barcelona go fourth after beating Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid sneak past Granada

A statement victory returns Xavi Hernandez's side into the top four for the first time since September, with Atletico now two points behind in fifth.

LaLiga: Late goals help Atletico Madrid stun Valencia, Sevilla held by Celta Vigo

Sevilla's draw against Celta Vigo gives Real Madrid the chance to move six points clear at the top on Sunday.

LaLiga: Barcelona and Atletico Madrid turn attention to race for top four

Barca's hopes of winning a trophy this season were dealt two blows in a week after they followed up defeat by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup with a surprise loss to Athletic Bilbao on Thursday in the Copa del Rey.

Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid dumped out of Spanish Cup by Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad join Mallorca, Rayo Vallecano, Cadiz, Valencia and Real Betis in the quarter-finals, with Real Madrid facing Elche and Barcelona playing at Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.

Spanish Super Cup: Athletic Bilbao down Atletico Madrid to reach final

Nico's goal secured a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Atlético Madrid on Thursday and sent Athletic Bilbao into its second consecutive Spanish Super Cup final.

LaLiga: Atletico coach Diego Simeone, Antoine Griezmann among five COVID-19 cases at club

Atletico said Simeone and 2018 World Cup-winner Griezmann were asymptomatic and isolating along with Koke, Hector Herrera and Joao Felix.

LaLiga: 10 years of Diego Simeone, how he turned the Colchoneros into one of Europe’s top clubs

The Argentine is the longest-tenured coach in any of Europe’s top five leagues and has won eight trophies during his decade in charge