ShareSaveCommentBusinessSportsMoneyMarcos Llorente: The Atlético Madrid Player Challenging Perceptions Of Healthy LivingByHenry Flynn Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Henry Flynn is a journalist covering Spanish soccerFollow AuthorDec 12 12:37pm ESTShareSaveCommentLlorente is part of an Atlético side keeping up with Real Madrid and Barcelona in the La Liga title .. Marcos Llorente is known for his physique and athleticism Even in a sport where being fit and determined is a minimum the Spaniard hurtling up and down Atlético Madrid’s flank—a habit for over five years—has become a trademark of his game and right-wing in head coach Diego Simeone’s lineup The animated Argentine has long installed a culture of hard work and sacrifice among his squad needed to keep himself in the right nick each season played the same position for Real Madrid and Atlético—the same clubs as Marcos one trait distinguishing the younger Llorente is a demonstration of—what he considers—a healthy lifestyle that goes beyond simply eating enough greens and laying down the yoga mat Given that some athletes hail from Russia’s East and cryotherapies such as ice bath recovery are common in elite sports Llorente had picked up an early season knock but has since returned to the fold.Atlético it feels correct to point out that Llorente has clarified he doesn’t deny the existence of the skin cancer melanoma and that he is “not irresponsible or lacking respect” for those who have suffered it this after the secretary of state for health Javier Padilla wrote at the time and sleep but circadian rhythms generally in such an obsessive pursuit Llorente’s passion has led to becoming one of the co-founders of Aureo Lifestyle a company selling high-end lamps and bulbs with apparent health benefits in a world where artificial light is all around us There is a danger in seeing all sporting figures—followed by thousands and sometimes millions of people—as role models taking inspiration from the more unconventional aspects of their lives when this may prove a bad idea the La Liga speedster’s off-beat practices are a perfect case in point even if he’s a formidable competitor on the grass WATCH: Marcos Llorente cuts Barcelona lead down to one as Atletico Madrid respondFootball EspanaFebruary 25 2025 at 10:21 PM UTC·2 min readThe first of the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid saw five goals and there has now been a seventh at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys as the visitors have cut their deficit to 4-3 Robert Lewandowski made it 4-2 late in the second half after excellent play from Lamine Yamal but there has still been time for another goal as Atleti have got their third courtesy of Marcos Llorente and it is a big goal for Atleti too as they are right back in this tie Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain after a widespread and unprecedented power outage across the whole country and left large parts of the country in darkness As power slowly returned across the country late Monday the effects of the outage were still being felt Among them was Atletico Madrid footballer Marcos Llorente The 30-year-old midfielder was traveling with his family from Marbella to Madrid when their AVE high-speed train came to a halt near Cordoba and their baby reportedly walked along the tracks carrying their luggage Llorente later took to Instagram to comment on the blackout and the ‘conspiracies’ are becoming reality,” he wrote alongside a video showing his family stuck on the train He added another cryptic message: “In a world of madness with some criticising the athlete for spreading unverified claims while others echoed his skepticism his wife Patricia posted her own Instagram story mentioning “chemtrails” a debunked conspiracy theory about chemical trails in the sky Born in Madrid and raised in Real Madrid’s youth academy Marcos Llorente has been playing for Atlético Madrid since 2019 But Llorente is known for more than just his performance on the pitch — the midfielder also follows the Paleo diet often referred to as the “Stone Age” or “Caveman” diet who argues that the human body functions best when fueled by foods our ancestors could hunt or gather Followers of the Paleo diet see it as a way to boost overall health and prevent common modern illnesses but rather on the quality and origins of food “The idea is to eat what people ate during the Paleolithic era You need to cut out all ultra-processed foods,” Llorente said in 2024 Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your 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Cisneros was among the most influential business figures in the Hispanic world and the United States He inherited a group of businesses in Venezuela from his father and his optimism and insatiable curiosity led him to expand across Latin America including political obstacles brought on by the rise of populism in his home country he achieved his goal: creating a robust company spanning various sectors—ranging from beverage bottling to television and tourism— while simultaneously making a positive impact on society through investments in sustainability he had worked closely with José Antonio Llorente When Forbes requested Llorente to write an obituary for his friend he delivered an emotional and memorable piece “Gustavo was no ordinary person—far from it,” Llorente wrote “He had a certain magic that made him compelling and inspiring in whatever challenges lay ahead,” and many of these qualities could also be attributed to Llorente Not many people know that Llorente needed assistance to write the article because he was already seriously ill when Gustavo passed This tribute to his friend was one of his final acts Adriana Cisneros succeeded her father as CEO of Grupo Cisneros and Alejandro Romero is now the Global CEO of LLYC Both worked closely with their predecessors getting to know them personally and professionally Adriana and Alejandro reflect on their friendship the traits that made their predecessors the exceptional leaders they were and the importance they placed on the social impact of their companies This issue of UNO Magazine highlights the social polarization of our times focusing on a common trait shared by the two men: their ability to listen to diverse perspectives and their commitment to fostering connections between people and nations Adriana: It’s incredible that these two men It says a lot about the kind of people they were and what they had in common always eager to understand different viewpoints I believe this enthusiasm fueled their friendship which was sometimes dynamic and strategic but mostly light and fun Their willingness to embrace new possibilities shaped their leadership My father was all about curiosity and optimism always wanting to stay on top of everything happening at any moment They were the youngest “old men” I have ever known Alejandro and I used to laugh because we were always exhausted after working with them They were the first to arrive at meetings and the last to leave the party constantly coming up with ten times more ideas than we did We always joked that it was up to us to manage the flood of ideas coming from my dad and José Antonio And that’s partly how we inherited their friendship Alejandro: José Antonio and Don Gustavo were modern men Don Gustavo was always up to date on what was happening on Facebook or how X worked José Antonio had developed a full-bodied digital persona it is important to emphasize their capacity to engage with both sides of any debate Don Gustavo could meet with Barack Obama and George Bush The best way to avoid polarization is by engaging in dialogue and understanding both sides I learned something similar from José Antonio Few people can listen and avoid polarization; you need to bring both extremes together Don Gustavo and José Antonio’s homes were places where both sides could coexist I’ve learned to apply that to my leadership style Adriana: Empathy was also crucial for my father I suppose that the ability to travel the world and feel at home anywhere was part of José Antonio’s success Maybe it was a genetic trait—my grandfather could have settled for being the king of Venezuela That mindset became part of the company’s DNA American partners or friends call me to ask for advice on expanding their business in Latin America It’s like if I said I wanted to expand into Africa but it has to be hyperlocal at the same time—both mindsets need to go hand in hand I think much of our international success came from understanding that Alejandro: Don Gustavo had a way of making the world seem smaller—you could have breakfast in New York I remember the launch of his first book; he held two press conferences a day Being a global citizen fueled his business vision José Antonio learned this partly from Don Gustavo He quickly realized that Latin America was the natural area of expansion for the company because they spoke Spanish there That didn’t mean it was easy—on the contrary it was the most straightforward option for a Hispanic communications company José Antonio also had a deep commitment to Europe and championed the idea of Europe Both men were not constrained by borders and believed that inclusion and multiculturalism were essential for their business success their social commitment was tied to a particular idea of citizenship not something he did for positioning reasons When we enter a country to set up an operation we have a different sense of time than many other companies We usually stay in a country for a long time you’re willing to invest in your neighbors’ wellbeing and behave more responsibly the Cisneros Foundation has been operating in the Dominican Republic for 15 years I only recently started building the Four Seasons hotel as part of Tropicalia a real estate development in Playa Esmeralda When we secured financing from the Inter-American Bank not only did they give us the highest social score in the bank’s history but they didn’t have any recommendations for improving our social investment practices All the businesses we’ve built are at least medium-term ventures which has forced us to reconsider our role and makes a huge difference Alejandro: I’d like to highlight initiatives like your @Clase channel There’s probably nothing more frivolous in today’s society than a beauty pageant but you turned it into something aspirational often from disadvantaged economic backgrounds The company has always combined social impact with business José Antonio was also highly attuned to these same worlds and opened their collections to the public for cultural impact You learn a lot from that—not because they sit down to teach you but because you see the impact of those actions Adriana: My father insisted that I become his successor which I thought was a terrible idea at first we agreed to have a structured conversation over three years so I could make the decision I had only one condition: I also had to run the Foundation and the other half for social investment.” He didn’t like it because he knew the Foundation’s work was immense and complex It was one of the best conditions I’ve ever set in my life someone described him as a Renaissance man I coupled that idea with constant innovation I remember a time when someone in their twenties or thirties complained about the launch of a new social network “Do we really need the stress of another platform?” they asked “Give it love.” Here was a 63-year-old man telling a digital native to give a new platform attention in case it became more important than X in the future He always shared the mindset of “Welcome to today’s world.” You had to try everything innovation poses a complex challenge: maintaining the discipline to innovate constantly he declared my father the number one enemy of the state Chávez would go on his infamous broadcasts and attack us daily as a group That’s when the decision was made to move the whole group to the U.S We had to build production studios in Florida to fulfill our contract with Univision I realized that the group had been so focused on survival that innovation had been wholly neglected It’s very hard to try to survive and innovate at the same time I realized we had to start innovating again That’s when the digital revolution came in What was interesting about my arrival wasn’t that I was particularly smart or innovative but that I represented a fresh perspective We need to change our mindset.” And there was openness to that Adriana: Both José Antonio and my dad were optimistic people The world is divided between those who are and those who aren’t Their optimism made my dad get up every day thinking a way to reconcile these ideas.” It was an optimism that could even be excessive at times Some people said his optimism was contagious That’s where this unbeatable energy and desire to keep doing things came from Alejandro: Optimism also had a strategic side I learned that relationship management is part of business Understanding both extremes is key to being successful Don Gustavo always made you feel like the most important guest in his house José Antonio did something similar: if you liked a certain wine It was this ability to create emotional bonds that had professional implications: it allowed them to push you to go the extra mile they’d still give you the sense that you owed them just a little more “It could have been better.” But it was that emotional connection that made you give more That’s why I say their optimism and curiosity also had a strategic element They’d make you feel like the most important person at the table Adriana: The world has always been polarized But it’s indeed affecting our generation as well he always made me understand the other side of the equation He always kept me from staying comfortable with what I knew He always told me it was crucial to understand the alternative perspective I want to maintain the discipline to always listen to the other side of the equation Alejandro: We must learn from leaders like Don Gustavo and José Antonio But you also have to develop your own voice I’ve learned from her how she’s found her own voice and carved out her own space now social polarization is more visible because of social media That’s why it’s important to learn from people like them to read both sides and then form your own opinion Don Gustavo invited all kinds of people to his home—intellectuals journalists—so he could listen to them and then form his own views She’s shared stories and anecdotes with me that have made me envy her childhood the way she was surrounded by artists and writers José Antonio also surrounded himself with those kinds of people We’ve been fortunate to have been part of many of these thought forums understanding that it’s essential to be able to listen Alejandro has managed some of the most prominent crisis communication projects in Latin America and the shareholder dispute over the brewery Backus & Johnston He has advised economic groups like Grupo Santo Domingo in Colombia and Grupo Financiero Uno in Central America He has led three of Latam’s ten most significant M&A deals becoming one of the region’s top specialists As a third-generation member of the Cisneros family she plays a crucial role in expanding the business a luxury tourism development in the Dominican Republic and a leading advocate for corporate social responsibility through the Cisneros Foundation which aims to improve education in Latin America She also serves on MoMA PS1 board and Georgetown University’s Latin America Board A 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and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Marcos Llorente Traveled Incognito To Valencia To Help Those Affected By The DANA StormAtlético de Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente set an example of solidarity by traveling to Valencia to help those affected by the DANA storm despite currently recovering from a muscle injury which placed no restrictions on his travel Llorente took advantage of his time in Madrid and embarked on the journey to Valencia at five in the morning unable to join his team on their trip to Paris for the Champions League match against PSG joined other sports figures to contribute to this challenging tragedy affecting the Valencian Community he loaded two vans with nearly 400 power washers and made his way to the area around Mestalla Llorente explained: "The club gave us the go-ahead to come and help so this morning at five we left with two vans that we loaded with Kärchers yesterday Helping like everyone else who can; I'm not doing anything special.” Despite the magnitude of the situation the player showed humility and was aware of the collective effort of those assisting: "Everyone is getting involved and we (the players) are just one more group doing our bit." Llorente also shared his views on the confusion that has been visible on social media after watching videos of people feeling abandoned: "From the outside People post videos showing that they’re being denied access that their supplies aren’t being picked up.. it looks chaotic in terms of organization because This gesture by Marcos Llorente has been widely praised by the people of Valencia who expressed gratitude for his presence and support Llorente made sure to send his encouragement to Atlético de Madrid from home The Spanish city has been majorly affected by the cyclone DANA Los Blancos' game at the Mestalla this past weekend was postponed due to the unforseen circumstances questioned the support operation provided amid the natural disaster but vowed to support the Valencians in their time of need why has aid from other countries been rejected Where is the Solidarity Tax that we have been paying for two years What is more supportive and urgent than saving the lives of Spaniards Why is the truth not being told and hidden And I would never finish asking myself all the unknowns that arise for us Spaniards The management of everything has been SO BAD the management and the actions that have been taken are very strange Of those who appear to have virtues that they do not possess 🚨 Dani Carvajal y Lucas Vázquez han compartido en sus cuentas de Instagram la reflexión de Marcos Llorente sobre lo que está ocurriendo en Valencia: pic.twitter.com/zanOHgz6UL MORE: Kaka Previews Real Madrid’s Upcoming Champions League Match Against AC Milan Thanks to everyone who has been able to go and help and thanks to those who have helped from a distance It is a pride to see how the country has united and mobilized to support those affected You have opened our eyes and Spain is waking up "The people save the people." Much encouragement to all the affected families the pain they are going through is unimaginable Both Carvajal and Vazquez took to social media to re-share their former teammate's message Real Madrid were supposed to play Valencia at the Mestalla this past weekend There's no official new date for the match suggest that it could be as late as 2025 until the two sides meet Los Blancos have a busy schedule of fixtures with Valencia also cut from the same cloth it could be a difficult task for the organizers to find a new date Real Madrid Legend Marcelo Has Contract With Fluminense Terminated After Bust-Up With Head Coach The 10 Most Successful Managers In Real Madrid History The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Real Madrid Took the Victory at Riyadh Air Metropolitano after a match that extended into extra time and penalties who clearly went from less to more throughout the match eliminated Atlético de Madrid after a shootout that is not without controversy But the leader of the white coaching staff focused on one of Real Madrid's players after that shot by the Argentine forward The last Madrid player to take responsibility in the penalty shootout was Antonio Rüdiger who decided the fate of both teams in the current European campaign with his goal Kylian Mbappé during a Real Madrid match this season | Real Madrid ConfidencialBefore the German '22' could prepare to face Jan Oblak alone one of Atlético de Madrid's players approached the Berlin defender Marcos Llorente appeared to try to distract and annoy the veteran Real Madrid player who had unexpected help to prevent any attempt to break his concentration: Kylian Mbappé The Madrid '9' didn't hesitate to confront Atlético de Madrid's '14' who had previously hit his penalty against the crossbar That act of camaraderie yielded two clear results: the first was the yellow card that Szymon Marciniak showed him for being out of his place and confronting the Atlético player The second consequence of that play was Antonio Rüdiger's goal and the passage to the Champions League quarter-finals Shortly after the effusive celebration on the Riyadh Air Metropolitano field Carlo Ancelotti wanted to talk to the Bondy striker about what happened minutes before The Reggiolo coach expressed his dissatisfaction with that unnecessary and dangerous booking for Kylian Mbappé The duration of the bookings extends to the quarter-finals a round that 'cleans' all cards to avoid the risk of missing the final due to suspension cycles Although the Madrid '9' skirts that suspension he received a compliment from the Italian strategist Kylian Mbappé during the Club World Cup Final 24/25 | Real Madrid ConfidencialCarlo Ancelotti understands that Kylian Mbappé had a gesture that marks him as "a great teammate" The French striker's attitude during the penalty shootout always alert to the Madrid players and constantly encouraging them is very much appreciated by the Madrid coaching staff Especially because his match was not the best he has had since wearing the Madrid jersey The discreet performance that Kylian Mbappé delivered over 120 minutes was slightly 'compensated' by the responsibility of being the first to take the penalty kick in the decisive shootout.. and scoring it to put the white club ahead His attitude has improved radically in recent months leaving behind the apathetic and disconnected Mbappé that appeared in the worst months of the season Atlético Madrid and Spain national team midfielder Marcos Llorente may not have intended to make his coffee brand the choice of Nazis worldwide but one look at its logo shows that it's probably earned that dubious distinction Llorente's "Café Irreverentes" was launched last year with former Athletic Club star Ibai Gómez also an owner The brand has just begun entering the market and this week announced a partnership with Madrid restaurant Rhudo Llorente reposted a video announcing that partnership on Instagram which quickly led to a renewed focus on the company's logo with the coffee brand's logo a backwards version of the insignia for the Schutzstaffel — a paramilitary unit responsible for some of the worst atrocities of World War Two this isn't the first controversy involving soccer and the SS in recent months The Germany national team was forced to change the number four in its new kits due to an unfortunate resemblance to the very same logo that Llorente's coffee brand looks like the outcry over his company's logo isn't the only time he's been in the news for non-soccer reasons lately The 29-year-old also generated controversy with an Instagram post last month detailing his routine while on vacation in Hawaii which included spending four hours in the sun without sunscreen or sunglasses When commenters pointed out that his sunbathing philosophy was ideal for someone trying to give themselves melanoma Llorente replied to one user: "The problem is not the sun To another user he was more blunt: “If you think skin cancer is caused by the sun Llorente was on vacation earlier than he'd hoped, as he was one of the final cuts for Spain's Euro 2024 squad Euro 2024 top scorers: Tracking the Golden Boot race Euro 2024: Schedule, group standings, teams, results Fox Sports releases full broadcast schedule for Euro 2024 playCan Spain's new-look squad compete at Euro 2024 (2:24)Sam Marsden assesses Spain's provisional squad for Euro 2024 Coach Luis de la Fuente had picked an initial group of 29 players for friendlies this week with Spain beating Andorra 5-0 on Wednesday and playing Northern Ireland in Mallorca on Saturday starred for Barcelona last season and could still feature for Spain at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris Llorente was part of the Spain squad for Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup, while playmaker García, who impressed for Girona in their unexpected challenge for the LaLiga title last season has made just two appearances for his country "I feel like I've been unfair with Cubarsi," De la Fuente said in a news conference later on Friday "But I've been fair with those who are in the squad "Llorente was in the preliminary squad because he's a versatile player and now we have players in all those positions Spain lifted back-to-back Euros in 2008 and 2012 but have often struggled in international tournaments since Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal heads Spain's squad for Euro 2024. David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty ImagesThey reached the Euro 2020 semifinals and won the 2023 UEFA Nations League but crashed out of the 2022 World Cup in the round of 16 "[Ayoze] is there because he's earned it and he's had a fantastic year," De la Fuente said Spain open their Euro 2024 campaign against Croatia on June 15 before playing Italy on June 20 and Albania on June 24 in a difficult group Leeds United defender Diego Llorente has completed a permanent move to Real Betis for an undisclosed fee The 30-year-old has spent the past 18 months on loan at Roma having initially joined the Italian club in January 2022 He had previously extended his Leeds contract until 2026 before departing the west Yorkshire side Llorente joined Leeds from Real Sociedad for £18million ($23.1m) in the summer of 2020 ahead of their return to the Premier League The Spanish defender made 59 appearances for Leeds in the two and a half years before signing for Roma, then featuring 53 times for the Serie A side Betis have already done business with Leeds this summer, with midfielder Marc Roca signing permanently for the Andalusian side after making 37 appearances on loan there last season Betis have also been in the market for a centre-back addition this summer having seen Chadi Riad join Crystal Palace for a fee in the region of £15m last month Why Rodon and his ready-made partnership really might ease the pain of losing Gray The LLYC Foundation has officially changed its name to Fundación José Antonio Llorente in honor of the firm’s founder José Antonio was a visionary leader who recognized the transformative power of communication to drive social change He believed in an intergenerational approach championing young people as a driving force for progress and innovation His embrace of technology wasn’t just for its novelty but for its potential to enhance capabilities Irene Rodríguez has been appointed the Foundation’s new President to carry on this legacy Supporting her in this next phase are board members Francisco Sánchez-Rivas “We will continue to create social value through Marketing and Corporate Affairs driven by the belief that communication is a powerful tool for transformation,” says Irene Rodríguez “José Antonio was certain that communication fosters understanding and trust between people and institutions—all of which are essential for economic and social progress His legacy reminds us that communication can help tackle society’s greatest challenges.” it will center its three-year strategic plan on promoting technology among children and young people as a key driver of progress Its projects will focus on digital literacy and the responsible use of technology “José Antonio always believed in this project seeing them not only as the future of LLYC but as a constant source of innovation and energy for society,” added Alejandro Romero “He understood their immense potential as catalysts for change and progress and dedication to youth will continue to guide us in the future He taught us that true success is measured by our positive impact on others and the world.” José Antonio Llorente founded the LLYC Foundation in 2016 to generate social value by leveraging the talent and expertise of LLYC’s professionals This initiative has become a reality thanks to the contributions of more than 1,300 employees across 13 countries and innovation to projects that make a positive social impact and transform lives the Foundation’s initiatives benefited 1,376 people from 38 organizations representing nearly 60% growth from the previous year These projects involved 22 super volunteers and 452 volunteers from all LLYC offices “Voces Futuras” is the Foundation’s global project where LLYC volunteers help at-risk youth strengthen their communication and public speaking skills The goal is to equip them with the tools they need to approach their personal and professional futures with confidence the initiative has supported more than 1,500 young people in vulnerable situations helping them complete their education and find employment to break the cycle of poverty the Foundation also launched “Puertas de Esperanza” in Mexico This project aims to highlight the stories of individuals from the LGBTQ+ community focusing on the metaphor of the closed doors they’ve left behind them and the ones they’ve opened in their journey toward authenticity In collaboration with Galería Hilario Galguera seven renowned artists reinterpreted these stories of resilience by using doors as canvases—symbolizing the obstacles they’ve overcome created in collaboration with REDI (LGBTQ+ Business Network) for the Ambar Project of the December 26 Foundation raises awareness about the employment barriers faced by the trans community in Spain and aims to promote their inclusion in the workforce What injury does Marcos Llorente have and how long will he be out?Marcos Llorente will be sidelined for the next three weeks due to a muscle injury in his right thigh suffered during the first half of Wednesday's Champions League match against Benfica "Marcos Llorente has a muscle injury in his right thigh according to the tests the Madrid player underwent," stated the medical report after he was substituted on Wednesday after 30 minutes by Nahuel Molina during the game played in Lisbon "The red-and-white number '14' will undergo physiotherapy sessions and rehabilitation work in the gym and the evolution of his injury will determine his return to competition," added the club about Llorente who was already ruled out for Sunday's match against Real Sociedad due to his suspension in the derby Marcos Llorente and Julian Alvarez react to Madrid derby – ‘We dominated’Football EspanaMarch 5 2025 at 11:03 AM UTC·5 min readReal Madrid and Atletico Madrid will have to focus their attention back on La Liga this weekend but it will be difficult for the mind not to wander onto the second leg of their Champions League derby next week Los Blancos take a 2-1 lead to the Metropolitano while Los Rojiblancos feel that by correcting their mistakes Raul Asencio was handed a starting berth alongside Antonio Rudiger for Real Madrid He was of the opinion that Atletico do much to be concerned about “Both goals – Rodrygo and Brahim – have helped the team They were goals at key moments and they gave us extra motivation to continue facing the different situations that arose in the game He also addressed his current state of mind, after being removed by Carlo Ancelotti last week at half-time against Real Sociedad. The Italian said he was affected by chants of ‘Asencio, die’ I feel very comfortable facing these types of matches I thank my teammates and the coaching staff for everything they do for me I hope it continues like this for a long time.” Photo by Diario ASThe star of the night was Brahim Diaz, whose magical second half goal won the game for Real Madrid. He said he ‘could not remember’ speaking to the Atletico Madrid bench in his pointed celebration thereafter “A goal here is always something incredible because when you wear this shirt My goal is enough but we still have to give it our all in the return leg one of us can tip things on their head and that’s what we’ve seen “Everything is still open; it’s good to have won at home but there’s a difficult match ahead for us there’s the return leg and we have to give it our all there This is the Champions League and every little thing makes the difference.” Photo by AP / LaPresse / Diario SportMeanwhile from the Atletico Madrid perspective yet believed that they had a good understanding of how to hurt Los Blancos “Right after the match there was a bit of disappointment because we wanted more than just a 2-1 defeat we have seen that we are capable of doing a lot of damage to this team of understanding well when we have to have possession the return leg is going to be a demanding match again Marcos Llorente similarly emphasized the message on correcting Atletico’s mistakes above all “The feeling that the second leg is still to come that we are alive and we have to correct the mistakes we have made and go for the second leg There are 90 minutes left at home with our people and we are looking forward to it Image via Movistar+Los Colchoneros got back level in the first half through a wondergoal from Julian Alvarez He felt that the timing of Real Madrid’s goals were decisive in the game but they are on their pitch and they have great players but we know that there are 90 minutes left,” he told Movistar+ it was good to tie the game and we had chances to score now we have a game at the weekend and we have to think about that Then there are 90 minutes at home with our people.” Atletico Madrid now head to face Getafe in a local derby at the weekend as La Liga’s two best defences face off in a tricky away tie Real Madrid are hosting Rayo Vallecano in another local clash but they have been far from an easy opponent for Real Madrid in recent years the two playing out a 3-3 draw earlier this season It would be no surprise to see a degree of rotation for the second legs either Nathalie Llorente-Lim is the founder and CEO of LIKHA a lifestyle brand that creates joyful connectedness offering a diverse line of thoughtfully handcrafted home decor and fashion accessories LIKHA’s mission is to empower Filipino artisan communities to overcome poverty by reimagining time-honored local craft for the global market and ultimately getting artisans out of poverty LIKHA works towards three main SDG goals: 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth LIKHA also contributes to Goals 12 Responsible Consumption and Production and 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities using sustainable materials in production and preserving local culture and tradition LIKHA has worked with 400+ artisans across 20 communities in the Philippines 63% of these artisans are women from rural areas their artisans earn 41% higher than comparable livelihoods in the region 82% of LIKHA’s raw materials are natural LIKHA currently works with 700+ retailers across the US including Anthropologie and has been featured on media such as Martha Stewart LIKHA is Nest certified and Fair Trade and People + Planet First verified in International Development from the University of Birmingham in the UK She is a Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship and a MassChallenge alumna Llorente Criticized for Comment on Sun and Skin CancerStrong criticism for the Atlético de Madrid player after his statements about the sun and skin cancer.Marcos Llorente is facing strong backlash after posting on Instagram about his outdoor routine in Hawaii where he was shown in the sun without sunscreen or sunglasses He mentioned that he sunbathed from 10 AM to 2 PM Renowned German Paper Names Euro 2024 Favorite, and It's Not Germany Llorente made a controversial comment that further angered users: “If you think skin cancer is caused by the sun This remark led to numerous public and user comments expressing their disapproval What a time to be alive,” declared Madrid's Secretary of State for Health These were not the only negative comments directed at the Atlético Madrid player: “Melanoma denier good thing you’re good at football”; “How can you say on social media that it’s okay to sunbathe from 10 to 2 without sunscreen and sunglasses Tell that to the more than 1,000 people who die from melanoma each year,” were some of the responses Llorente received on his Instagram post (VIDEO) Euro 2024 Highlights: Germany vs Hungary Llorente responded to a comment from a user identified as “lanutricionadora,” saying: “The sun is not the problem; it's our relationship with it Some industries don't want us to know that,” he commented Girona looked to take advantage of pouring crosses into the box keeping the Slovenian on his feet throughout the match Although the Catalans failed to muster many good chances Oblak stood tall with four saves and grew more confident as the game moved along The Brazilian’s two shots in the opening minutes of the game were a precursor for what was to come connecting frequently with Riquelme to cause trouble on the left-hand side Found a pocket of space to work out of when the team found spouts of possession His distribution out wide made headway for the team to push the ball forward making five clearances and winning four ground duels A rock at the back with seven clearances and two blocks. Atlético Madrid’s defense is simply much more solid when Giménez is healthy The former Real Sociedad man quick-started what would become the squad’s opening goal with a booming clearance forward Made three tackles and six clearances to go with six ground duels won Had success in subduing Miguel Gutiérrez and Bryan Gil as they attempted to find the endline the Spaniard certainly made a statement with a thunderous second-half goal he drove forward from behind the halfway line and struck a blistering shot past Paulo Gazzaniga he linked with Koke to set up the team’s third goal Attacked with the ball whenever he had the chance although he suffered from tunnel vision at times His efforts gave him opportunities in dangerous areas His connection with Lino on the left flank was evident throughout the game and will be interesting to see as it continues to develop this season Picked up a sloppy yellow early in the match after a push on Daley Blind Worked to distribute the ball but couldn’t find those threatening passes into space that he normally likes to exploit A strong performance on both ends of the ball His strength to hold onto the ball late in the second half helped set up Koke’s strike just before the final whistle The striker couldn’t find chances to score himself but showed hunger in his efforts to press and make runs His pressure on Gazzaniga in the first half forced the keeper into handling the ball outside of his penalty area — normally a red card offense but one that instead warranted just a yellow and set up Antoine Griezmann’s free-kick golazo He also touched the ball on to Griezmann before the Frenchman assisted Llorente’s missile of a goal with his next pass Took full advantage of the opportunities presented to him whipping his free kick into the back of the net in the 39th minute and then acrobatically switching the play to assist Llorente in the second half That direct free kick goal was Atlético’s first in LALIGA since January 2021 the Englishman was aggressive and looked eager to make an impact His fresh legs added energy into the game and provided some solid runs forward Conor Gallagher’s Atlético Madrid debut in numbers:37 minutes2 tackles won3 duels won2 fouls committed3 clearancesEl Pitbull. pic.twitter.com/2bXGo5ZvPC The veteran added some familiarity in the middle of the pitch and helped to plug holes defensively Replaced Lino and combined well with Gallagher on the left — potential a promising connection there Tried to turn into counterattacking opportunities and used his fresh legs to aid in the effort that ended in a clean sheet his chances on goal were limited as the team buckled down defensively Diego Llorente edges closer to Real Betis after Roma decide against extending his stayRomaPressJuly 2 2024 at 6:11 PM UTC·1 min readSpanish defender Diego Llorente is unlikely to continue his stay in the Italian capital The player is no longer on Roma’s list of priorities for the summer as the Giallorossi seem focused on finding a younger replacement Sources from Spain are thus linking the ex-Real Sociedad man with a return to La Liga Llorente is in advanced talks to join Real Betis who would sign him permanently from Leeds United Roma refused to make a deal for Llorente permanent Llorente seems on the verge of returning to Spain This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi kicks the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona MADRID (AP) — Barcelona teenager Pau Cubarsí and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix García were dropped from Spain’s final 26-man squad for the European Championship on Friday The 17-year-old Cubarsí impressed with his club and debuted for Spain this season García was a key force behind Girona qualifying for the Champions League for the first time and Atletico Madrid’s versatile Llorente has been a regular for Spain as well as 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder Fermín López Spain is aiming for a record-extending fourth European Championship Real Betis threaten Diego Llorente’s return to RomaRomaPressJune 27 2024 at 5:18 PM UTC·1 min readReal Betis are seriously thinking of pursuing Diego Llorente The Spanish defender is a concrete target for the Sevilla-based club who has played on loan at Roma for the last year and a half is a target for Real Betis who would like to buy him on a permanent basis This formula seems to be appreciated by Leeds United: the English no longer want Llorente and are pushing for a permanent solution are keen on the player returning once more on loan The two clubs are locked in talks with Leeds not stepping away from their initial request: 5 million euros we're happy to send you some reminders Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications Home> Football> La Liga> Real Madrid New footage has emerged of Vinicius Junior's heated exchange with Marcos Llorente and Koke during Sunday's eventful Madrid derby A late strike from Angel Correa helped Atletico snatch a 1-1 draw but the biggest talking point came midway through the second-half, when objects were thrown at Los Blancos goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois both teams were made to leave the Metropolitano pitch and the match was temporarily suspended Away from those unsavoury scenes and another big talking point was a heated clash between Koke and Vinicius Junior who went down following a challenge from Robin Le Normand Koke was unhappy with the Brazilian's theatrics and approached him to complain about his fall Moments later, Vinicius aimed a not-so-subtle insult towards the Spaniard. According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo he said: "I have two Champions Leagues Atletico defender Jose Gimenez tried his best to make peace but Vinicius continued to make his point It didn't stop there. Real Madrid's number seven was also spotted having words with Marcos Llorente “He can't talk to me," Vinicius said via Planeta Real Madrid Because you need to be here to play." Llorente simply replied: “I don't care." Koke gave his take on the game being suspended temporarily rather than the on-field incident with Vinicius We are professionals and we have to know where we are and be smart but the other incidents can’t happen." The protocol said if the incident was repeated Atletico Madrid released a statement in the early hours of Monday saying they have identified one of the fans who hurled objects onto the pitch “Atletico de Madrid wishes to express their rejection of the throwing of objects from a section of the south stand in the 68th minute of the match against Real Madrid," the statement read "The club’s security department has been working together with the police to locate those involved one of whom has already been identified," the club said in a statement “The club will apply the internal regime foreseen for very serious cases to the people involved in this incident These attitudes have no place in football and tarnish the image of a stadium that has experienced a spectacular atmosphere with more than 70,000 spectators in the stands the vast majority of whom have shown exemplary behaviour.” Topics: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid, La Liga, Atletico Madrid Jack is a Senior Journalist who enjoys a long read He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day and has interviewed a handful of FM's finest #spch.spch.s2tb-h .spchc {\n background: #fff;\n box-sizing: border-box;\n box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgb(0 0 0 / 20%);\n height: auto;\n margin: 0;\n min-width: 100%;\n overflow: hidden;\n padding: 24px 115px;\n }\n#spch.spch.s2tb .spchc .inner-container #spch.spch.s2tb-h .spchc .inner-container {\n opacity: 1;\n transition: opacity 0.318s ease-in;\n }\n#spch.spch.s2tb .spchc .inner-container .text-container The 30-year-old defender will soon become a new Real Betis player After spending the last one year and a half in the Italian capital Llorente is now set to join Real Betis on a permanent deal from Leeds United Leeds will earn around 3 million euros from the player’s sale Roma were in talks to extend his loan but in the end Leeds’ insistence of getting rid of him on a permanent basis caused Roma to drop out of the race for Llorente Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds after the Thunder opted to quickly foul repeatedly with a lead down the stretch Following San Diego's weekend sweep of the Pirates the hosts of "Baseball Bar-B-Cast" took a look at the Padres' strengths and weaknesses GMs around the league face the media and a Turbo Mode weekend recap Start your week off right here at the Baseball Bar-B-Cast plenty of other athletes showed out in tailored garb in honor of the event's theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.' 1 seed in the East and the second-best record in franchise history with the same core that won 48 games the previous season The draft will be held at the National Mall when it heads to Washington Shota Imanaga pulled up awkwardly while trying to cover first on Sunday in Milwaukee and had to leave the game early Patriots fans know how much Julian Edelman meant to the team during its dynasty Mike Tirico is doing much better after missing the 151st Kentucky Derby The Mets have lost their 34th game of the season for 16 consecutive years now The Warriors successfully avoided blowing another 3-1 series lead on Sunday night It's been a fantastic meet for Americans this week in Fort Lauderdale A GoFundMe for Kavan Markwood has already raised more than $28,000 Since his breakout 24-homer season in 2023 Casas missed significant time last year with a rib cage injury and the rest of his 2025 season appears in jeopardy Jeanty is the latest among several NFL Draft prospects to reveal that he received a prank call during the selection process Tickets & Hospitality Matches Shop LUTV Foundation More... Llorente has spent the last 18-months away from the club on loan with AS Roma in the Italian Serie A but will now return to his home nation on a permanent basis The Spanish international made 59 appearances in all competitions for the Whites We would like to wish Diego well for his future career Map Diego Llorente moves to Real Betis after concluding Roma loanRomaPressJuly 9 2024 at 6:33 PM UTC·1 min readDiego Llorente has found a new team after his loan at Roma expired a few days ago The Spanish defender was recently released from his spell in the Italian capital Following two consecutive loans with the Giallorossi Llorente was ultimately signed by Real Betis from Leeds United The deal was made official today as Real Betis announced the details of Llorente’s signing Llorente will sign a long-term deal with Betis until 2028 for a total sum of 3.25 million euros Diego Llorente closing in on new loan move to Roma from LeedsRomaPressJune 4 2024 at 10:53 AM UTC·1 min readDiego Llorente is set to stay at Roma as the capital club are convinced of the player’s importance in Daniele De Rossi’s plans for next season The Spanish defender recently concluded his second consecutive loan in the Italian capital after initially joining Roma in January 2023 Llorente is in talks to renew his loan at the club The Giallorossi are said to be extremely impressed by Llorente’s adaptability and his recent performances under De Rossi – who fielded him as a fullback on a number of occasions – prompted the management to pursue negotiations with Leeds over a new loan deal extending Llorente’s stay is one of the priorities of Roma director Florent Ghisolfi Ghisolfi is expected to negotiate a new deal for Llorente Seeing as Llorente’s contract with Leeds United expires in 2026 and the English side failed to achieve Premier League promotion Roma could choose to request an extension of the player’s loan without necessarily activating the buy option in his deal Roma could also agree to pay the €5 million pricetag Leeds fixed on the 30-year-old defender Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism Philippines – Facing the vast Pacific Ocean Llorente has long been a quiet coastal town in Eastern Samar some might wonder how locals make use of their surroundings Llorente’s beaches and waves have been a source of joy for its residents But the 2nd Regional Surfing and Open Skimboarding Competition elevated the town’s profile as a rising surfing destination known for its black sand and consistent waves attracted 73 surfers and skimboarders from across the region as well as visitors from farther locales such as Zambales The beach buzzed with energy as water enthusiasts demonstrated their skills and local vendors served food and refreshments to delighted spectators “This isn’t just about winning,” said Michael Campo a local surfer and member of the Togdon SkimSurf Organization.  “It’s about sharing our love for the ocean and showing people what Llorente has to offer.”  Despite an initial delay caused by inclement weather the town’s determination to host another regional surfing event held strong Building on the success of last year’s competition this year’s event showcased an even greater community effort From early morning setups to planning logistics worked hand in hand to prepare for the event Llorente Mayor Daniel Boco reflected on the growth of the town’s surfing scene “What started with fewer than 10 surfers has grown into something much bigger we’re joined by athletes from across the region,” he said even in a third-class municipality like Llorente we can build on this momentum,” Boco said.  Local tourism officer Marissa Borje-Bormate echoed the optimism noting that efforts are underway to promote Baybay Beach and other destinations in Llorente as “more than a destination” – the town’s tourism slogan and activities that will attract more visitors,” Bormate said The event wasn’t just for wave riders – it also captivated some special spectators Groups of children eagerly watched the surfers mimicking swimming strokes and imagining themselves riding the waves one day With eyes wide in amazement and ears attuned to the booming megaphones they busied themselves crafting crowns and trinkets from leaves to celebrate the winners the children were filled with joy and wonder as they watched their once-familiar beach transform into a playground for water enthusiasts showcasing their skills “Pag-aadman ko it kay karuyag ko daman hit magsugad (I’ll learn this because I want to be like them!) exclaimed by one of the children Many of the children expressed a desire to be trained by the surfers hoping to one day compete in such a thrilling sport Although the weather wasn’t always favorable intermittent rain showers didn’t dampen the spirit of local vendors serving at the event Their offerings of Llorente’s unique flavors and crafts left a lasting impression on visitors and locals alike said the event helped their small coffee and baked goods business gain exposure “Nabuligan kami nga makilala an amon small business deri la denhi ha Llorente kundi pati gihapon ngadto han magkadiradilain nga bungto tunggod liwat han mga visitors nga tinambong labi na an aton mga competitors han competition,” Jhanisa said.  (This gave us an opportunity to promote our small business not just in Llorente but also in neighboring towns proving that events such as this are helpful to local businesses organizers said they plan to further promote Llorente as a surfing hub including a pledge to work toward hosting a nationwide surfing competition in 2025 in collaboration with the United Philippine Surfing Association (UPSA) The event wasn’t just about the waves – it was about a community united in shaping a brighter future likely poised to shine as both a surfing destination and a symbol of collective progress Efren Cyril Bocar is a student journalist from Llorente enrolled in English Language Studies at the Visayas State University Cyril is an Aries Rufo Journalism Fellow of Rappler for 2024 xemailLuis Enrique announced his latest Spain squad whilst cycling through the Sierra de Madrid on Friday morning with Leeds United defender Diego Llorente one of those named as they welcome Switzerland to La Romareda One point currently separates Luis Enrique's men and Portugal in their Nations League group with the final group game on Tuesday 27th September likely to be the decider as to who tops League A Group 2 Diego Llorente will be hoping to add to his 10 caps for Spain having made his last appearance for La Roja in June The centre-back has played every minute of Leeds' Premier League campaign so far with the club currently sat in ninth place Robert Sanchez (Brighton & Hove Albion) Pedro Gonzalez "Pedri" (Barcelona) Alvaro Morata (Atlético Madrid), Borja Iglesias (Real Betis) Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid) Real Betis defender Diego Llorente waxed lyrical about midfield maestro Luka Modric ahead of their La Liga clash with Real Madrid today Llorente is in awe of Modric’s continued elite performances despite being in the twilight years of his career and opined that the Croatian is a role model to all young players Diego Llorente shared the locker room with Luka Modric at Real Madrid and the pair shared the pitch in a competitive game twice Llorente couldn’t break into the first team at Los Blancos as his time at the Spanish capital was marred with loan moves He eventually left Madrid for Real Sociedad in 2017 Now it’s more than 12 years since Modric joined Real Madrid and he still continues to play at an elite level scoring a belter against Girona in their last La Liga game who currently plies his trade at Real Betis was interviewed by Marca ahead of his side’s clash with Madrid today In the interview, he was asked what he still thinks about Luka Modric 12 years later after they both first shared the pitch in a 4-2 win against Osasuna Diego Llorente will come up against his former club as his Real Betis side will host Carlo Ancelotti’s men in today’s league clash Llorente expressed gratitude for the values Real Madrid instilled in him during his youthful years but hopes that his Real Betis side can get a good result in the clash at Benito Villamarin The Spanish defender said in an interview with Marca: Real Madrid are in the second position with 54 points after 25 games while Real Betis are sitting in the seventh position with 35 points after the same number of games on the league table Your perspective matters!Start the conversation Atlético de Madrid visits one of the most challenging fields in LaLiga this Saturday at a time when they need to regain their good form The red-and-whites will face Valencia at Mestalla just before playing the Copa del Rey semifinals against FC Barcelona in Montjuïc Simeone will have two significant absences in the midfield Pablo Barrios due to suspension and Koke due to injury The only player with a guaranteed starting position is Rodrigo de Paul but the main urgency is finding him a partner for the double pivot Cholo only has two options to pair with the Argentine midfielder but he seems to have made his decision for this new commitment The Atlético team has only defeated RCD Mallorca and Osasuna in LaLiga in 2025 with three draws and one loss in the remaining matches The situation in the midfield is delicate ahead of the visit to Valencia with two important absences and few options to complete the midfield Koke and Pablo Barrios will not be available at Mestalla forcing Simeone to find another partner to join Rodrigo de Paul everything suggests that the chosen one will be Marcos Llorente who knows this position very well from his early years in elite soccer Marcos Llorente aims to replace Koke | Europa PressThe Spaniard already played in the engine room in the clash against Bayer Leverkusen receiving all the praise from Simeone for his performance "Llorente playing in the middle when he hasn't played in the middle for ages," the Argentine said analyzing that comeback against the Germany champion I've been telling him: 'I'm going to bring you back to play in the middle,'" he revealed about Marcos Llorente's role for the coming months The English international is experiencing a rollercoaster in his first year at Atlético de Madrid going from starting on the left wing to being surpassed by Samuel Lino he has played on the right wing and also more in the center of the field a position he could return to this Saturday it seems that Simeone has more confidence in Marcos Llorente to fill that open spot although there are still several training sessions ahead Conor Gallagher has scored two goals so far one of them precisely against Valencia in the first-leg match played at the Metropolitano (3-0) Simeone has always highlighted his physical ability and defensive strengths compared to Samuel Lino which has led to them rotating in the starting eleven opening the door for the former Chelsea player to have more prominence ➡️ News Atletico Madrid eyeing shock move for Antony after Betis loan success Samu Aghehowa’s €100M rise: How Atlético Madrid let a star slip away one of Atlético Madrid’s top players is not only known for his on-field performances but also for his unusual dietary habits which includes drinking coffee with butter and avoiding sunscreen exposure has helped him reach peak physical condition as a professional footballer The Spain international adheres to the paleolithic diet commonly known as the "caveman diet." This eliminates grains and legumes while emphasizing red meat consumption According to nutritionist María José Cachafeiro the paleo diet can offer benefits for athletes if followed properly but there are also potential risks if not managed correctly Llorente’s strict dietary discipline has been credited with enhancing his endurance experts caution that avoiding dairy and grains could lead to nutrient deficiencies if not carefully balanced Nogomania.com is a premier destination for football enthusiasts delivering fresh and in-depth content from the heart of the Ex-Yu region's football scene The defeat of Atlético de Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu was a result too harsh for what was actually seen on the field during 90 minutes Both teams had a lot of respect for each other and even Real Madrid could be seen defending with eleven footballers in their own half All the goals would be individual actions that tipped the balance in favor of the Madridists and gave them a slight advantage for the return leg One of the rojiblanco players who once again fulfilled all his roles was Marcos Llorente who went from full-back to winger and midfielder He saved an almost certain goal from Vinícius in injury time that could have been decisive in the tie he spoke to Movistar Plus to analyze what happened on the field and what he expects next week at the Metropolitano In general, the match was exactly the same as the two that had already been played this season in LaLiga, with two opponents with a lot of respect. The idea of both Simeone and Carlo Ancelottiwas not to make gross errors that could harm their teams, although that would end up happening Real Madrid takes a slight advantage to the return match after an individual action by Brahim that could have been an offside position by Vinícius Marcos Llorente saved a sure goal from Vinícius | Europa PressPrecisely the Brazilian had a very clear chance in injury time to have put more distance in between Marcos Llorente covered the entire field to cover this action and prevent Vinícius's shot when Jan Oblak was already completely beaten Many have compared this action to what was experienced a few years ago by Dembélé in Barça's thrashing of Liverpool Marcos Llorente analyzed everything that happened and sent a message to his fans to be prepared for next week "Feeling that the return leg is still to come we are alive and correct the mistakes we have made," said the Spanish international "There are 90 minutes left at home with our people and we are eager," he concluded to start heating up the atmosphere at the Metropolitano Atlético de Madrid wants to stay at the top of the league standings in a tough match they will have to play away against Getafe The team of José Bordalás is one of the least scored against in the competition being a specialist in getting a lot of profitability from their goals some rotations will be seen in the colchonero team as they are certain they can make a comeback next Wednesday Paco Gento won more European Cups than anyone else ever: six Gento blew up and down Real Madrid's left wing for 18 years He's also the oldest of a generation of footballers began his career in the youth system at Madrid and played at Elche he was known as Gento III -- also played for Madrid he played alongside Paco before joining Levante 9 shirt from Alfredo Di Stefano -- "inherited" is a word that matters here -- and went on to win the 1966 European Cup alongside Gento later married Paco Llorente (full name: Francisco Llorente Gento) -- Paco was one of the sons of Maria Antonia Gento and Jose Luis Llorente He played for Real Madrid for seven years before playing for Compostela Paco's brother Julio Llorente played for Real Madrid as well Maria Jose "Tete," played basketball for Spain Gelu and Paco have a son you might have heard of now, even if you hadn't until this week. Just as the father was the star when Madrid beat European champions Porto in 1987, the son led another victory against the current holders on Wednesday. The son, grandson, nephew and great nephew of professional footballers, Marcos Llorente is the midfielder who came on at Anfield and changed the game scoring twice and providing the assist for Alvaro Morata to take Atletico Madrid to a 3-2 victory over Liverpool described as "a game that will go down in history against an extraordinary opponent in a beautiful stadium." Llorente had never scored two goals in a game. He had scored six in his entire career, stretched across 160 games. He was averaging 0.04 goals per game, according to calculations in El Pais. Introduced as a substitute for Diego Costa Talking to his uncle on the radio afterward Julio laughed and asked where Marcos had been hiding that shot all this time you can see someone slide right past him on the turf The figure flying by is Paco Gento's great nephew Julio Llorente's nephew and Sergio and Juan's cousin He's also the man who always dreamed of a career at Real Madrid yet whom Atletico Madrid fans ended up serenading Wednesday might well be the last footballing night for some time "This will stay in my memory forever -- and in my family's," he said afterward Marcos always said his dream was to succeed at Real following what you might call the family business "The whole family are Madridistas a muerte," Jose Luis told Marca two years ago making history for the other side of the city Yet if Marcos left Real for Atletico this summer making his debut under Luis Aragones in the 1985-86 season before Real paid his 50 million peseta release clause in 1987 was loaned to a struggling Atletico side in the 1963-64 season and his goals helped keep them up before he returned to Real Madrid for the cup which back then was played at the end of the league season When he was on loan at Alaves in 2016-17 -- a season in which he shined making more ball recoveries than anyone else in Spain -- he told El Pais that the hardest thing in football He had already witnessed how hard that could be in the B team -- under Zinedine Zidane he had not played the role he hoped for at Castilla -- and he would confront it again when he returned Marcos Llorente scored two and assisted on a third as Atletico Madrid knocked out Liverpool at Anfield. Laurence Griffiths/Getty ImagesWith Zidane and he was a key player in the semifinal of the World Club Cup in 2018 and you have to be ready." It could be his motto as Zidane's return saw opportunities slip away once again The talent was there even if opportunities weren't -- or so they believed but your body doesn't develop because of generics It develops because of the work you do," he insisted and not just because these are athletic genes all the way back to Gento: "the quickest thing on two legs," as Ferenc Puskas called him; "the devil," in the words of Canario "Gento's speed was terrifying," Ignacio Zoco said; Di Stefano complained that he was too quick with the rest of the team unable to catch up "I'd be there shouting 'stop,' 'stop,'" he remembered the track in Las Rozas to the northwest of Madrid There are still daily runs through the pines there Tenerife midfielder Luis Milla has known Llorente since they were 12 "It's because of Marcos that I am the player I am It is thanks to him that I realised just how important nutrition and personal training is: Genuinely someone you feel proud to call your friend," Milla said I enjoyed it so much precisely because I know how he works all the things he has done to make it possible Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into the latest news and gossip, analyze matches with special guests, and give their perspective on the world of football. Stream now A winger until Fernando Morientes made him a central midfielder in the U19s Llorente was the league's outstanding deep midfielder at Alaves and Solari's faith suggested a bright future at the Bernabeu Zidane had returned and by the end of last season particularly when it was Atletico who came for him Llorente's arrival meant that "Profe" Ortega Atletico's famously sadistic fitness coach Simeone had started to see a different place for him yet by Wednesday he had not started a Champions League game "he always says the same thing: 'hard work clear conscience.' And whether he plays or not With the team under pressure like never before We don't know where the limit is when it comes to this team's ability to hang on the front cover of the country's best-selling newspaper was splashed with a picture of Llorente yet another cutting for a bulging family album xemailNew Leeds United signing Diego Llorente spoke to LUTV after completing his transfer to the club The Spanish international has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road who will wear the number 14 shirt for the Whites revealed he can’t wait get going in the Premier League “I’m very happy to be here and I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates and manager as soon as possible,” said Llorente “I have a lot of energy and with my abilities I think I can help add to the team and this is the goal for me “I was happy when Leeds United got back to the Premier League and to be here is an honour and it’s a good challenge for me “I talked with Pablo Hernandez and he told me about the team the city and all of the things he said were good so the decision for me was very easy and I am excited to be here “For me the Premier League is the competition that is the most important in the world of football and it is a challenge to be here and I’m looking forward to getting started and helping my teammates for me he is the greatest manager in the world and it is an honour I’ve come to learn as much as possible from him.” Training on an empty stomach with Atletico's fanatically precise manager But Llorente -- who arrives for this interview smartly dressed impeccably polite and punctual -- is a persuasive and enthusiastic advocate coming back from Manchester [after Atletico's 1-0 Champions League round-of-16 win at Old Trafford on March 15] we had dinner there after the game," he says Llorente has always been different. The latest product of one family's sporting dynasty, his father, grandfather and uncle all played for Real Madrid, his great uncle Paco Gento won six European Cups and his mother was a Spain international basketball player As a youngster coming through Real Madrid's academy and during his breakout 2016-17 loan season at Alaves he was known for a single-minded focus and self-discipline I've had a good diet and I've slept well," he tells ESPN "I've spoken to teammates who didn't believe in it and when they started to look after themselves they noticed a massive difference But over time they've all realised it's worth it Nowadays a lot of footballers look after themselves." Llorente earned rave reviews as a defensive midfielder at Alaves -- where he led the league for ball recoveries -- but on his return, that wasn't enough to cement a place in the Real Madrid team. Then-manager Zinedine Zidane wasn't convinced, preferring Casemiro in that role and two years later Llorente moved across town to Atletico in July 2019 for what seemed like an expensive €40m fee Midway through a solid debut season, one game changed everything: March 11, 2020, Atletico's last match before lockdown, a 3-2 win at Liverpool that dumped the then-champions out of the Champions League in the round of 16 "Marcos never imagined himself being able to play as a forward," manager Simeone said later his technical and physical ability and his shooting give us the option .. Llorente went on to be a candidate for LaLiga's player of the season in 2020-21 scoring 12 goals to help Atletico win their first title since 2014 Though he's now 27 and theoretically close to his footballing peak the Spaniard is already thinking about what comes next depending on how lucky you are with injuries "You have to look for another source of income Some footballers and sportspeople fall into depression when they retire because they have no more objectives Marcos Llorente keeps an eye on his diet and sleep regimen which has helped him thrive at Atletico Madrid. Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesLlorente is speaking at the Madrid restaurant he co-owns -- the menu full of gluten- sugar- and additive-free dishes -- one of several business ventures he's already pursuing away from football "You have to separate what's 'fit' from what's healthy," he explains People add a lot of ingredients that aren't healthy They think eating healthily means eating salad You can eat a healthy pizza or a healthy waffle .. So that's when to eat and what to eat covered. Presumably that's not all it takes to look like this Dan Thomas is joined by Craig Burley, Shaka Hislop and others to bring you the latest highlights and debate the biggest storylines. Stream on ESPN+ (U.S. only). That includes sleeping in a special bed that "creates a bubble that shields you from exposure to electromagnetic emissions through our silver and graphite mesh," according to the website of manufacturer Hogo It's no wonder the top-of-the-range California king model retails at (gulp) just under $40,000 Llorente loves it so much that he invested in the company and had one shipped to Spain's Las Rozas training base for Euro 2020 If Diego Simeone's side is to overcome Manchester City Marcos Llorente will be at the centre of it. Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images"I sleep 8½ or nine hours a night," Llorente says Sleeping after Atletico's win at Old Trafford last month must have been difficult It was important for the team to go through but the team was convinced that we would at least make things complicated for [United] What came next was a Champions League quarterfinal with Manchester City Atletico went into last week's first leg in their best form this season: they had won their previous six games That didn't stop Simeone adopting an ultra-defensive (and much criticised) 5-5-0 formation in Manchester Atletico failed to register a single shot on or off target in a 1-0 defeat came when Llorente -- always different -- burst forward down the right wing Turning the tie around in Wednesday's second leg at the Wanda Metropolitano would be an achievement to match their wins at Anfield and Old Trafford don't doubt for a second that Llorente will be at the centre of it Although several tasks remain pending in the winter market the reality is that Atlético de Madrid still maintains a squad that can compete for titles Simeone has numerous options in each of the positions there are 14 or 15 players who could be starters against any rival something that explains the good moment of the colchonero team One of the main improvements has been experienced on the wings with many options available to the Argentine coach when designing his line-up Giuliano Simeone is already one of the great revelations of this season able to connect with Marcos Llorente or Nahuel Molina a new competitor has joined who will seek to present a challenge in this second half of the season who is playing as a winger but started by occupying the right wing-back position The latest to join this long list is Conor Gallagher he is positioning himself on the opposite wing due to the good level that Samuel Lino has been showing these weeks There have also been matches where he has played more in the midfield being a piece that offers many options to his coach the starting position of Conor Gallagher would be one of the main questions for Atlético de Madrid when visiting Santiago Bernabéu Javi Galán returned from his injury in the thrashing against Getafe and his contribution in the offensive aspect balances with the physical strength shown by the English international everything points to Giuliano Simeone and Marcos Llorente coinciding on the right wing the fashionable pair in the Spanish championship The other option on the left side would be to bet on a Samuel Lino who has scored in the last two matches against Real Mallorca and Getafe Carlo Ancelotti will continue to rely on his usual attacking trio it wouldn't be strange for Simeone to bet on that defensive capability that the former Chelsea player brings to the midfield area “An unsurpassable opportunity to study at one of the world's leading institutions An aspiring clinician-scientist who is reducing food waste across Toronto A global health student who launched an NGO that connects students with seniors through art And an international relations specialist who worked on an array of human rights projects Niha Burugapalli and Daniel Corredor Llorente came to the University of Toronto from different regions of the world with unique career aspirations and a wide assortment of volunteering causes But the three Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship recipients all share one trait: a commitment to making a difference And all three are graduating from their respective programs this June Here's how they plan to use their U of T educations to help make the world a better place: who is graduating with an honours bachelor of science in psychology with minors in immunology and Buddhist psychology and mental health in the Faculty of Arts & Science says Canada wasn’t on her list of destinations for post-secondary studies — until she heard about the Pearson Scholarship “I ran into my school principal’s office and told her that she had to nominate me,” says Gonzàlez who was born in Cuba and grew up in Mexico Upon arriving in Toronto, Gonzàlez says she was taken aback by rampant food waste — particularly given her family’s origins in Cuba, a country with widespread food insecurity. So she co-founded MealCare Toronto, a student-run non-profit that diverts surplus food from cafeterias and restaurants to shelters and food banks The Woodsworth College student says her academic interests evolved considerably while at U of T and that she now plans to pursue graduate and doctoral research in psychiatry and mental health “Psychiatry is a relatively new field of medicine – there are a lot of unknowns so I’d like to do something in that,” says Gonzàlez who is currently working as a research assistant at SickKids Hospital Gonzalez says she was pleasantly surprised by the ease at which she was able to forge connections I was able to find a community online … and I still have some of my best friends now from that time,” she says “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have done my undergrad here.” While at U of T, the Victoria College student engaged in diverse experiential learning opportunities that ranged from working on the UN Sustainable Development Goals with the Reach Alliance to conducting neuroscience research in Sweden as part of a summer exchange program and spending a semester abroad in Granada Burugapalli is a co-founder of the EmpowART Foundation an NGO that gives undergraduate students the opportunity to lead art workshops in nursing homes and hospitals — promoting healing through art while encouraging intergenerational connections “The goal was to empower the seniors as they engage in a new skill … while bridging the gap between students searching for opportunities to make an impact and the isolation experienced by many seniors,” she says Burugapalli says she’s grateful for the sense of community that U of T had to offer “The college system and being part of Vic was really nice to be able to make great friends easily and find a community and support in such a large student body,” she says I have really enjoyed my time at U of T and have been enriched by all the amazing opportunities like research and studying abroad and all the inspiring people I have had the privilege of meeting along the way.” says he didn’t think twice about accepting U of T’s offer “No other university I applied to offered anything as promising — much less so in a country as welcoming as Canada and a cosmopolitan city like Toronto,” says Corredor Llorente, who is both a Pearson Scholar and Laidlaw Scholar at Trinity College and is graduating with an international relations specialist with minors in economics and political science “My academic experience at U of T was timely and top-tier though not without its challenges considering the extremely complex — and often painful — issues of the day,” Corredor says noting his undergraduate years coincided with global challenges from the pandemic to armed conflict and growing human rights concerns around the world Corredor Llorente credits his U of T professors, coursework and research opportunities with helping him access hands-on experience in the field — including internships with the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights for internally displaced persons, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Compaz Foundation an NGO founded by former Colombian president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos who is currently working to advance human rights in the Americas via an Orlando Sierra Fellowship in Washington says he’s grateful to the Pearson Scholars program for providing “an unsurpassable opportunity to study at one of the world's leading institutions passionate and driven changemakers committed to tackling society's polycrisis.” Atlético de Madrid returned to training with important absences due to the international commitments of several of its players the most positive news for Simeone was the recovery of Marcos Llorente who has already trained with the group after overcoming his injury The return of the Spaniard marks a new step in the team's preparation for the upcoming matches Atlético de Madrid continues to deal with important absences due to national team duty: up to nine players were not present at the session. This situation will persist until next week due to international call-ups, since most of the starters are called up are making progress in their recovery and will soon be fully integrated into the group Marcos Llorente returns after a few weeks out | @marcosllorenteThe good news was also the presence of César Azpilicueta and Marcos Llorente who had already trained with the group last week and their return is expected after the break as Atlético de Madrid must continue their good winning streak the only player who remains outside the group is Thomas Lemar Marcos Llorente is not only important for the physicality he brings but for the key role he has in Simeone's system Llorente was in the midfield alongside Koke and Samu Lino with Simeone still confident in his ability to support both in defense and attack This recovery may also have implications for competition within the team especially with players like Conor Gallagher still looking to adapt to Atletico Madrid 's style The possible inclusion of Conor Gallagher, who arrived at the club this summer, could be affected by the presence of Marcos Llorente. Although the Englishman has shown glimpses of quality, Simeone continues to bet on his dynamic system, in which players like Marcos Llorente are fundamental The competition for a place in Atlético Madrid's midfield seems to be very tight and the return of Marcos Llorente could be key With just two weeks to go until the next home game against Alavés Simeone is carrying out various tactical tests with his squad a recognisable lineup could be seen with Musso between the sticks and a five-man defense made up of Giuliano Simeone Although the team has played with a line of four in recent games Simeone orders this line to be transformed into a five-man line depending on the moment founding partner and Executive Chairman of LLYC The Board of Directors and the professional partners of LLYC have expressed their deep sadness and solidarity with José Antonio Llorente’s wife to whom they have conveyed all their affection He had started his career at Agencia Efe and the communication department of the CEOE he became CEO of Burson Marsteller in Spain he was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus of the Faculty of Information Sciences at Complutense University he realized his vision of a firm of professional partners focused on delivering results for its clients and generating real growth opportunities for the best professionals his drive and dedication made LLORENTE & CUENCA a leader in communications and public affairs consulting in Spain and Latin America José Antonio Llorente’s project is a listed company which is among the 40 biggest in the world and has more than 1,200 collaborators he shared much of his experience and trajectory in the book “El Octavo Sentido” (The Eighth Sense) José Antonio anticipated a future for LLYC that transcended people leaves us a great legacy to nurture and grow All of us who have had the immense fortune to know him and learn with him will always be grateful for his generosity We are committed to making his immense legacy even greater,” said Alejandro Romero Passionate about contemporary art and a collector focused on Spanish he was a Trustee of El Museo del Barrio in New York a member of the International Patronage Council of the Reina Sofia Museum Foundation and a member of the Advisory Board of the ARCO Foundation which had informed him of the award for Spanish Collector of the Year at the 2024 edition of the fair His philanthropic work also includes his commitment to the LLYC Foundation whose board of trustees he chaired until 2022 and his permanent collaboration with the Spanish Association for the Fight Against Cancer Those who wish to accompany his family in these painful moments may do so at the Parcesa La Paz Funeral Home in Alcobendas on the highway from Madrid to Colmenar exit 20 700 The cremation ceremony will be at 14:00 hours Llorente before a match | Europa PressNews Marcos Llorente Receives the Best Possible News: Atlético Madrid Smiles The red-and-white player missed Thursday's training for this reason by Miguel Rubio15/02/2025 19:00:00h Atlético de Madrid and its fans can be at ease After Marcos Llorente missed Thursday's training for "personal reasons," alarms were raised around the player this Friday brought the best news: Llorente has become a father to his first daughter Marcos Llorente's absence from Thursday's training session sparked speculation about his physical condition but the reason was much happier than anyone imagined gave birth on February 13 in Madrid to their first daughter Llorente proposing marriage | Instagram Marcos LlorenteThe choice of the name is no coincidence as the little one arrived just on the eve of Valentine's Day This is a date that symbolizes love and will surely have a special meaning for the Llorente-Noarbe family Marcos Llorente quickly returned to the team's dynamics the red-and-white midfielder was already present in the training session with his teammates His quick reintegration demonstrates his commitment to Atlético de Madrid but also the stability and happiness he is experiencing on a personal level Although neither he nor his partner has made the news public through their social media sources close to the family have confirmed the information reported by Europa Press The birth of Amor is the crowning moment of a stage full of special moments for Marcos Llorente and Paddy Noarbe said "I do" in an emotional wedding on June 30 they joyfully announced they were expecting their first child the Llorente-Noarbe family begins a new chapter that will undoubtedly mark the footballer's life Arda Guler set to start in crucial El Clasico for Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti agrees Real Madrid exit as Xabi Alonso set to replace him The Madrid derby was intense both on the field and in the stands with plenty of work for the lip readers who interpreted some of the dialogues between players from both teams Brazilian Vinicius Junior took center stage getting into several heated verbal exchanges with Atlético captain Koke and Marcos Llorente during the match The exchanges provide an interesting insight into the methods players use to taunt their opponents "You lost two Champions League finals You can't even talk to me (referring to Llorente – editor's note) .. Because you have to be here to even play," Vinicius snapped at the two Atlético players Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker xemailLeeds United defender Diego Llorente spoke to the media following Saturday’s victory over Watford The Spain international returned to fitness and scored the winning goal as the Whites ran out one-nil winners Llorente was delighted with the victory and felt it had been a long time coming “I think the team deserved this win because in other matches the team gave everything and we deserved it “I try to give good passes from the back to my partners but also score goals from the back and I was very lucky today and happy to help the team “I found the ball near me and I didn’t think just struck it and thankfully it found the goal “In the second half we could’ve scored more goals but we created the opportunities and overall we are happy with the result and have to keep improving “This match was a win and the season is very long so we have to continue keeping going and prepare for the next match.” xemailLeeds United defender Diego Llorente has been named in Luis Enrique's latest Spain squad for their upcoming friendlies at the end of the month Spain kick off their World Cup year with two big games in Barcelona and A Coruña in which Luis Enrique's team will face Albania and Iceland Llorente has featured in 23 games for Leeds this season scoring the winner in our 1-0 victory over Watford and the equaliser in the 3-3 draw over Aston Villa The centre-back last featured for Spain in the 0-0 draw with Portugal last April and will be looking to add to the eight caps he has picked up with the national team The Madrid classic between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid left many impressions but also statements that invite reflection One of the protagonists of the match was Marcos Llorente analyzed the match with a clear message: Atlético is still in the fight The red-and-white midfielder was clear in assessing the result obtained at the Bernabéu While he acknowledged that it was a key match he considered that there is still a lot of league ahead and both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona still have to face each other This leaves room for the title race to remain open Llorente acknowledged that the draw leaves a bittersweet taste Atlético de Madrid took the lead thanks to Julián Álvarez's penalty goal but failed to maintain the advantage and ended up drawing with Mbappé's goal "When you don't finish off teams like these lamenting that Atlético couldn't close the match when they had the chance He also explained how the team suffered from Real Madrid's push in the second half something that ultimately cost them two points The midfielder also engaged in self-criticism pointing out that the team must avoid conceding goals in the early minutes of the second half One of the most talked-about topics of the classic was the refereeing especially due to actions like Aurélien Tchouaméni's penalty on Samuel Lino There is also much discussion about Dani Ceballos's controversial stomp on Pablo Barrios which many believe should have been a direct red card Julián celebrating his goal | Europa PressHowever Marcos Llorente avoided controversy and opted for a more conciliatory stance: "I saw the referee well I couldn't assess those plays because I would need to see them repeated but overall I liked it," the red-and-white player commented Real’s hugely impressive midfield having imposed themselves Memphis Depay flicked the ball on and there was Llorente to make it 1-1 It had looked like being about an unlikely hero: Brahim Díaz the man who scored in Saudi Arabia by outrunning Jan Oblak to bend into an open net had opened the scoring here He only found out he was in the team minutes before kick-off Vinícius Jr had felt pain in his neck during the warm-up and was withdrawn There were only four minutes until kick-off when the Bernabéu Tannoy announced that Joselu had taken the Brazilian’s place in the starting XI but when the team came out By the time Vinícius had taken his seat on the bench hopeful that the painkillers he had taken would allow him to play some part his replacement had already taken aim on the Atlético goal as Madrid began on the front foot Jude Bellingham had slipped the ball through the legs of Mario Hermoso and dashed in to fire at goal a minute earlier and a couple of minutes after it they had not had possession in Madrid’s half and their best player he produced a wonderful pass to play Álvaro Morata in but Andriy Lunin made a sharp save with his right hand had seen their way through that early pressure no sooner had they settled than they had conceded Two deflected passes from Díaz and then Lucas Vázquez – the first off Saúl the second off Koke – accidentally became the perfect setup for Díaz left one on one on the edge of the six-yard box where he controlled and lifted the shot past Oblak Brahim Díaz (right) celebrates with Jude Bellingham after giving Real the lead Photograph: Ángel Martínez/Getty ImagesA lovely inswinging cross from Rodrigo Riquelme almost saw Axel Witsel get a swift equaliser but Lunin was leaping behind him Stefan Savic’s glancing header somehow slipped past the far post from three yards Rodrygo shot wide after an exchange with Díaz and Vázquez the Atlético defence expecting him to pull the ball across Vázquez eventually opted for a shot which hit the side-netting Llorente delivered for Saúl to head just wide And then Hermoso almost sneaked in at the far post where Rodrigo de Paul’s superb ball was dropping Atlético thought they had equalised at the start of the second half when Savic headed in from a Griezmann corner Saúl though had been in front of the keeper on the line and in an offside position Free daily newsletterKick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football ShowKhvicha Kvaratskhelia's stunning late strike earned Napoli a welcome 2-1 home win over struggling Verona who had taken the lead with under 20 minutes left to play Visiting keeper Lorenzo Montipo produced two early saves to deny Kvaratskhelia and then also denied Pasquale Mazzocchi and Jesper Lindstrom after Diego Coppola had deflected in Tomas Suslov's free-kick to put Verona in front Montipo was beginning to look unbeatable but Cyril Ngonge came off the bench to score from Lindstrom's pass Kvaratskhelia [pictured]struck a curling shot from distance past Montipo to earn all three points Atalanta boosted their hopes of winning the race for fourth place with a 3-1 home win over Lazio Ciro Immobile scored a late spot-kick but the visitors slip to ninth in the table RB Leipzig ended their losing Bundesliga run with a 2-0 home win over Union Berlin Goals from Loïs Openda and Benjamin Sesko in each half proved enough for the hosts while Union saw Christopher Tremmell sent off late in the game Lille capitalised on a goalless draw between Brest and Nice earning a 4-0 home win over Clermont that boosts their hopes of a Champions League place Lyon eased their relegation fears with a crucial 1-0 home win over Marseille turning the ball home while on the floor in the 37th minute of the game Celta Vigo moved three points clear of the relegation zone with a 3-0 win at Osasuna while it finished Villarreal 0-0 Cádiz and Real Betis 1-1 Getafe Photograph: Nicola Ianuale/Rex FeaturesWas this helpful?Thank you for your feedback.Atlético were seeking a way back but chances were few Madrid’s midfield four imposing themselves Bellingham appealed for a penalty when he was barged over by Savic; a break led by Fede Valverde served up the opportunity for Rodrygo to end it but he shot straight at Oblak; and Díaz conjured up a moment of magic then turned inside Witsel and bent his shot just wide the Bernabéu standing to deliver an ovation Instead he had to sit on the bench and watch as the Madrid Trilogy delivered one last twist Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this 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