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Check out La Liga fixtures for 2015/2016 season

The 2015/2016 edition of the Spanish La Liga season kicked off yesterday, 21st August with a game between Malaga and Sevilla. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid have games tomorrow. The League Champions will look to turn their defeat around when they face Athletico Bilbao having  beaten by the latter twice, it’s their third clash in a week . Real Madrid will take on newly promoted Sporting Gijon. Below are La Liga fixtures for the entire season.  the 2015/2016 La Liga season  promises to be 35 weeks of absolute entertainment and excitement. 
Like i mentioned a week ago, the Predict and Win Airtime segment has kicked off on this blog, all you have to do is to monitor the blog for the post, predict the scoreline of matches and win N1,000 airtime. Last week, no one got the scoreline for the Chelsea Vs Manchester City game as many believed Chelsea would thrash City.  

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UCL Quarter-finals draw: See who your favourite team has been paired with

The official result of the Uefa Champions. League draw is out. Which quarter-final are you looking forward to most? For me it’s Real Madrid Vs Athletico Madrid. Some interesting tie there. Matches will be played on April 14/15 and 21/22 2015.
(1) Paris Saint Germain vs Barcelona
(2) Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid,
(3) FC Porto vs Bayern Munich
(4) Juventus vs AS Monaco
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My spell in Chelsea was like swimming in wet clothes – Torres

Spanish international, Fernando Torres has likened his 4 years spell at Chelsea football club to swimming in wet clothes. El Nino has found his foot at Athletico Madrid ever since his sensational return this season.
The 30 year-old who netted a total of 20 goals in 119 appearances for The Blues revealed his frustrating moments at Stamford Bridge to Spanish newspaper El Pais:
“The doubts were understandable because people do not see the Premier League or the short time I was at Milan, they read the statistics, and they were not the same as always. The worst part about not playing is when you think that you are ready to do it. You try to get more minutes, taking the chances, but you end up in a situation where things have not gone well for weeks, or for years.
That is like swimming in wet clothes. I know how I am, and I am good. In the end these doubts disappear, but then others come again.”
He continued: “In the semi-final against Barcelona I scored a goal and in the final I came on with eight minutes remaining and I feel that I helped the team to overcome the result. I have good memories because winning the Champions was a dream since I was a kid when I used to go to see Atletico Madrid. Having won that Champions League (with Chelsea) makes me feel very proud.”
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The richest man in China to buy a stake in Athletico Madrid.

‎Wang Jailing, the richest man in China is set to buy a 20% stake in
Spanish club, Atletico Madrid, according to reports.

Wang who also controls Dalian Wanda Group will pay €40 million for a 20% stake in the deal after he meets with the board of directors of the club.

As part of the deal, Atletico Madrid have committed to a pre-season tour in Beijing next summer and will open five academies in China.


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Photos: Fernando Torres unveiled in Athletico Madrid.

The return of El Nino! Former Chelsea striker, Fernando Torres was unveiled today before over 40, 000 Atletico Madrid fans at the Vicente Calderon, Spain.
The 30 year-old who kick started his career at the Spanish club at the age of 11 is rejoining the team on a 6-month loan from AC Milan.
He was emotional while speaking to the press.

“How nice it is to return home. I have been waiting a long time for this moment – finally it’s here. For me its a special day.‘One day you need to explain to me what I did that you treat me like this. 

‎The club has changed since I left; now they are competing at the highest level – with Real Madrid and Barca.
‘Simeone has been a big reason for my return. He transmits the confidence that the club needs.’

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Torres confirms Athletico return.

‎From Athletico ‎ Madrid to Liverpool to Chelsea to AC Milan and back home….Athletico. Spanish footballer, Fernando Torres who kick started his career at the Spanish club at the age of 11 is rejoining the team on an 18-month loan deal. 

The 30 year-old confirmed the news on his official twitter account.
‎”At last back home. Thanks to all that have made this dream come true. Forza @Atleti. #TorresHaVuelto http://pic.twitter.com/HZjMI5v6Gl”
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Athletico Madrid coach, Diego Simeone slammed with eight-match ban

Quite lengthy! Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has slammed Atletico Madrid head coach, Diego Simeone with a total ban of eight matches following his conduct during the Supercopa de Espana clash with Real Madrid, two days ago. He’s also expected to pay a fine of€4,805.
The former Argentine international was sent off after 25minutes into the first half following heated exchanges with match officials on the touchline, he also patted the fourth official on the head and applauded the referee before moving to the stands.
The RFEF confirmed in an official statement that the 44 year-old has received a two-game ban for excessive protests over a decision, a four-game ban for striking the fourth official and two additional one-game suspensions for applauding the referee before continuing to remonstrate from the stands. 
He however has 10 days to appeal against the sanction.
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