{
  "id": 8667258,
  "title": "La Liga: Mourinho, Simeone renew old rivalry in Madrid derby",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/la-liga-mourinho-simeone-renew-old-rivalry-in-madrid-derby",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T11:06:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/la-liga-mourinho-simeone-renew-old-rivalry-in-madrid-derby/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The upcoming La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will see the return of a fierce rivalry between their managers, Diego Simeone and Jose Mourinho. The game will take place at the Metropolitano Stadium, marking one of the final five matches in the Spanish top division before a break for international fixtures. Their first encounter as opposing managers occurred in 2012, with Mourinho's Real Madrid defeating Atletico 4-1 at the Vicente Calderon Stadium. Since then, both managers have clashed in the Champions League, with Mourinho's Chelsea being eliminated by Atletico in 2014.\n\nMourinho has won all three Madrid derbies against Simeone, while the Argentine manager's side triumphed in the 2013 Copa del Rey final, ending a 14-year wait for a derby victory. Currently, Real Madrid sits in second place with six points ahead of Barcelona, having won five of their six matches, including a 3-2 victory away at Elche. Their last league match saw them lead 2-0 before Atletico equalized twice, but Real eventually won with a 91st-minute goal from Carlos Espi.\n\nAtletico Madrid, sitting behind Real by two points and in fourth place, bounced back from losses against Athletic Club and Liverpool with consecutive victories, including a 3-0 win at Real Sociedad and a 4-0 thrashing at home against Osasuna. Simeone, who has managed Atleti in over 800 games since taking charge in 2011, notes that Real is better at transitioning after losing possession, urging his team to read the game well and avoid giving away turnovers.",
  "summary": "The upcoming La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will reignite the rivalry between managers Diego Simeone and Jose Mourinho. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-mourinho-simeone-renew-old-rivalry-in-madrid-derby/",
  "key_points": [
    "Diego Simeone and Jose Mourinho renew rivalry as managers.",
    "Metropolitano Stadium hosts La Liga match between Atletico and Real Madrid.",
    "Mourinho has won all three previous Madrid derbies against Simeone."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "La Liga: Mourinho, Simeone renew old rivalry in Madrid derby",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/la-liga-mourinho-simeone-renew-old-rivalry-in-madrid-derby-8672953",
        "published": "2026-09-20T11:38:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}