Month: January 2022

4:06 PM ETAlex KirklandRodrigo FaezAtletico Madrid's team bus was attacked by home fans on its arrival at Real Sociedad's Reale Arena in San Sebastian on Wednesday ahead of their meeting in the Copa del Rey.At least two windows were smashed after objects were thrown at the bus as it was surrounded by a large group of fans outside the stadium, before police were able to intervene.- ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)There were no reported injuries among the Atletico Madrid party, and the team were able to begin their round-of-16 match on time. Sociedad won the match 2-0.1 RelatedVideo footage showed Atletico coach Diego Simeone standing at the front of the bus, appearing to remonstrate with fans and police.Asked after the m...

5:56 PM ETRob DawsonCorrespondent Cristiano Ronaldo reacted angrily after he was substituted on 71 minutes for Harry Maguire. Clive Rose/Getty ImagesManchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has said Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction to being substituted during the 3-1 win over Brentford as "normal" despite the striker being visibly angered as he came off.Ronaldo was replaced for defender Harry Maguire on 71 minutes as Rangnick switched to a back three to protect United's lead at the Brentford Community Stadium on Wednesday.- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)- Don't have ESPN? Get instant accessTelevision cameras picked up Ronaldo throwing down his coat after coming off the pitch, as well as Rangnick having a conversation with the 36-year-old shortly. Marcus Rashford put the si...

5:52 PM ETLONDON -- Manchester United remain a baffling team to watch. Despite the confusion and disjointed play on Wednesday, United came away some impressive individual performances that led to three quality goals against a well-drilled Brentford side.United's 3-1 win had its positive takeaways, which may hold a wider significance further down the line: the well-taken Anthony Elanga goal, Marcus Rashford breaking his goal drought, the growing influence of Fred in Ralf Rangnick's midfield, and the proof they can win a game without Cristiano Ronaldo scoring. But still, there are so many questions hovering over this team.This was an important three points for Rangnick, after a stop-start beginning to his time in charge of Man United. He deployed a 4-3-3 after abandoning his preferred 4-2-2...