Robin Le Normand

Atlético Triumphs 5-2 in Thrilling Madrid Derby Against Real

A heated Madrid derby was on the agenda in the Spanish capital. Then Atlético drew the longest straw and turned it into a major victory, 5–2.

He gets the chance from the start in the European Championship final

England makes changes in the backline ahead of the final in the European Championship against Spain. Kieran Trippier starts on the bench and instead, Manchester United's Luke Shaw gets the chance from the start on the left in the backline.

Basque Country dominates in Spain's European Championship team: "A pride"

Last time Spain played a European Championship final, ten out of eleven starting players belonged to Barcelona or Real Madrid. Now it's the Basques who dominate. That such a small area has such a large representation is good, says Mikel Oyarzabal.

Star benched in European Championship semifinal

The French football star Antoine Griezmann starts the European Championship semifinal on the bench. Instead, Randal Kolo Muani gets the chance from the start in the French attack. In Spain, Jesús Navas has to share the wing with the 22-year-younger Lamine Yamal.

The Turnaround: The Captain Gets to Play the Semifinal