Getting the 2025/26 campaign underway with an action-packed 4-2 victory against Bournemouth, it is no secret that the Reds are pencilled in as a standout contender to defend their Premier League title this time around. Marking their return from September's international break with a last-gasp 1-0 victory away at top-flight returners Burnley, Liverpool have won all of their first four domestic appearances.
Atletico Madrid are reportedly preparing to seriously step up their interest in a potential transfer move for Aston Villa central midfielder Youri Tielemans. The Belgium international has mostly been a key player during his time at Villa Park, having previously also impressed during a spell at Leicester City. According to Fichajes, Tielemans could now be set to earn himself a big move to La Liga, with Atletico prepared to make an offer for the 28-year-old.
Youri Tielemans is a target for Atletico Madrid, and they are preparing an offer to sign him in the coming months. According to a report from Fichajes, they could offer a package of 45 million (39m), including bonuses, to sign the Belgian international. He could prove to be an excellent addition for them. Youri Tielemans would improve Atletico The 28-year-old has shown his quality in the Premier League, and he has the ability to do well in La Liga as well.
The same day Atleti and Nike unveiled their new third kit for the 2025/26 season a striking design that fuses nostalgia with a modern twist. The shirt takes inspiration from Nike's iconic Total 90 designs of the early 2000s, reimagined through a contemporary lens. Finished in bright blue a colour often reserved for Atleti's away and third kits the jersey is trimmed with the club's signature red and white, giving the retro template a fresh edge.
Diego Simeone's side were made to pay for a glut of missed opportunities in the contest, with their profligacy in the final third leaving them 14th in the standings. Atletico hit the front in the seventh minute through Giuliano Simeone, who rode Moussa Diarra's challenge inside the box before sending a left-footed effort into the roof of the net. But Alaves restored parity six minutes later after Alexander Sorloth fouled Nahuel Tenaglia, with Carlos Vicente stepping up to dispatch the resulting penalty past Jan Oblak's dive.