Villarreal coach Marcelino was left frustrated after their 2-1 home defeat to Atletico Madrid. A late Saul Niguez goal saw Atletico win on Monday night.
Substitute Saul Niguez scored a late winner to give Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Villarreal on Monday, as Diego Simeone's side climbed back into LaLiga's top four.
Current and former Atletico Madrid stars have lined up support Saul Niguez during his spell of mixed form. Niguez is training with a reduced first team squad during the international as he aims for a strong end to the season.
Saul Niguez has been brutally honest after being part of Atletico Madrid's Champions League win against Inter Milan. Atletico reached the quarterfinals after a penalty shootout.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez penned a surprisingly somber statement on Wednesday night amid the euphoria of their Champions League victory over Inter on penalties.
Atletico Madrid have not been known for introducing young players under Diego Simeone, with Pablo Barrios looking like the first success story since Saul Niguez a decade before him, but it is an area they are hoping to improve in.
Diego Simeone is planning changes for Atletico Madrid’s La Liga trip to Barcelona with Saul Niguez in line to start for the visitors. Simeone rotated his team for the midweek Champions League win away at Dutch side Feyenoord as Los Rojiblancos confirmed their place in the last 16 in 2024.
Barcelona star Joao Felix did not seem overly amused with criticism coming from former teammates Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez when it was put to him.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez admits he's delighted with his current form. The 29 year-old is in some of the best form of his career. He told Mundo Deportivo: "This is because the results are happening.
Atletico Madrid are set to make starting changes for their La Liga clash at home to Villarreal this weekend. Los Rojiblancos are back in domestic action on November 12 after storming to a ruthless 6-0 midweek Champions League win over Celtic as they aim to close the gap on their title rivals ahead of the incoming international break.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has revealed his deal with Antoine Griezmann to retake the No.8 shirt in Madrid. Niguez has been speaking about his return to form and fitness this season with the Spain international now back in Diego Simeone’s squad plans.
Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez has opened up on a difficult few years for him in the Spanish capital. Niguez was tipped to become one of the best midfielders in La Liga during his early days in the Los Rojoblancos engine room after making his league debut bakc in 2013.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has returned to form this season in unexpected circumstances, taking advantage of injuries to reestablish himself as one of their best players.
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid for just the second time since returning to the Metropolitano stadium on Sunday night, blazing past their city rivals with a 3-1 win.
Despite speculation over a possible move to Saudi Arabia during the summer, Saul Niguez has remained at Atletico Madrid for another season, where he hopes to help the club to another LaLiga title, which would be their first in three seasons.
Saul Niguez has been the subject of significant transfer speculation so far this summer. He has been linked away from Atletico Madrid on several occasions, most notably to Saudi Arabia.
Atletico Madrid have started making moves in the transfer market, but it looks as if the big question marks are over which players leave the club this summer.
Atletico Madrid looked as if they were in line to reduce their wage bill significantly, but Saul Niguez has dampened down the idea that he might leave the club for Saudi Arabia.
Atletico Madrid have not made a major sale in several years, but they may at least get some help cutting their wage bill this summer. According to Diario AS, Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr want to supply Cristiano Ronaldo via Saul Niguez.
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