Rio Ferdinand criticised Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian for his errors leading to Atletico Madrid's goals as the Premier League side crashed out of the Champions League last-16 stage. 

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Wednesday night will go down as one of the greatest nights in Atletico's history and when it's recalled among the club's supporters not too many will remember the critics.

The former Tottenham Hotspur right-back has been revitalised by his move to La Liga and he was outstanding in Atletico's 3-2 win over Liverpool.

Klopp has built Liverpool into arguably the most formidable side in the world, guiding them to last term's Champions League title and putting them on the brink of their first Premier League crown.

The Reds were linked with the centre-back in January but reports at the time suggested they may wait until the summer.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp flew to Brazil to meet Rodrygo when the Real Madrid star was 16 years old, according to the player's representative Nick Arcuri.

Cruz hugged his wife after his speech before hitting her with his elbow as he embraced his father Rafael. A woman lamented: 'And poor Heidi Cruz takes the loss harder than anyone - in the face.'

Actress Alyssa Milano was joined by activist Fred Guttenberg at Ted Cruz's Washington DC office to discuss gun reform. Milano later tweeted that the conversation had been 'civil'.

The 44-year-old actor plays struggling Rick Dalton in Tarantino's latest film, which explores the golden age of cinema at the end of the 1960s, and DiCaprio was required to transform his face.

Atletico Madrid will need to overcome the absence of Diego Costa in the decisive Copa del Rey match against Sevilla on Tuesday. He suffered a muscle injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Girona.

The 29-year-old certainly would not have expected to be reunited with cold conditions when he penned a deal to move from Chelsea to Atletico back in September.

Atletico Madrid continue to chase La Liga leaders Barcelona after putting in a solid all-round performance to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.

Costa, unimpressed that he was not awarded a penalty in the first half of Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, claimed there was a conspiracy against him when speaking to media after the game.

PETE JENSON: If La Liga had started when Diego Costa played his first league game this season, then Atletico Madrid would be top and heading for the title.

PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Career goal number 600 for Lionel Messi, it was special, it broke another record and it probably won the league for Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has praised Diego Costa's performance against Sporting Lisbon as they won 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

It’s Zidane against Simeone, Costa against Ramos, and Bale against the Bernabeu. Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid will not decide the Spanish title this year but there is still plenty resting on game.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid lock horns at the Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon with plenty of local pride at stake. Join ADAM SHERGOLD for all the action as it unfolds.

Atletico Madrid's players have touched down in London ahead of their Europa League semi-final clash against Arsenal... with Costa and Torres returning to the city they once called home.

PETE JENSON: It’s no wonder Diego Costa wants to risk everything to run out at the Emirates on Thursday. The dark lord of Diego Simeone's side has fond memories of tormenting Arsenal.

One nil to the Arsenal. It was never going to be enough. Even before Atletico Madrid equalised, there was always the fear Arsenal might not be able to defend such a slender lead in seven days time.

Sportsmail's SAMI MOKBEL watched Arsenal's Europa League semi-final first leg draw against Atletico Madrid on Thursday, and gives his player ratings here...

Diego Costa's reputation as a trouble-maker goes before him from his days at Chelsea. Now that the Spanish striker is back at Atletico Madrid it appears that old habits die hard.

A second-half penalty from Kevin Gameiro was enough for Atletico Madrid to beat a tough Alaves side as Diego Simeone now turns his attention towards their second leg against Arsenal.

Diego Costa appears at the doorway of the Atletico Madrid dressing-room, an hour before kick off. 'Lads,' he announces with a big grin. 'It's Arsenal.'

Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Europa League final after they saw off Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday evening. 

MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE WANDA METROPOLITANO: Diego Costa appears at the doorway of the dressing-room before kick off. 'Lads,' he announces with a big grin. 'It's Arsenal.'

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE WANDA METROPOLITANO: Arsene Wenger's hopes of a fairytale finish to his Arsenal tenure came to an end thanks to a close-fought semi-final.

Sportsmail provide you with information for the Europa League final Marseille vs Atletico Madrid including time, date, location and how to watch plus how both teams made it to the final.

For the two enfant terribles in the recent history of the Premier League, this Europa League final threw up two sorely contrasting evenings.

Diego Costa scored a brace on Wednesday night to drag the match against the Champions League holders to extra-time before Koke and Saul Niguez struck to win the tie for Atletico Madrid.

Salah, who had been so vital in the club's charge to the Champions League final, had his evening cut short in May due to an injury to his shoulder, sustained when Ramos hauled him to the ground.

A Diego Costa-inspired Atletico Madrid came from behind to get their Champions League campaign off to a winning start against Monaco.

Atletico Madrid's stars were in high spirits as they prepared for the visit of Club Brugge in the Champions League. 

The La Liga outfit confirmed the injury news on Friday afternoon ahead of the weekend's action - in which Atletico take on Real Betis on Sunday afternoon.

Atletico Madrid have edged past Catalan minnows Sant Andreu in the first leg of their Copa del Rey clash on Tuesday evening courtesy of a first-half strike from Gelson Martins. 

Ousmane Dembele came off the bench to rescue a point for Barcelona in their highly-anticipated showdown with Atletico Madrid. Relive all the action with Sportsmail's MAX WINTERS here.

Diego Simeone's side would be guaranteed a place in the knockout stages of the competition with a victory against Monaco at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night.

Atletico Madrid have confirmed Diego Costa will have an operation on his left foot in Brazil this week. The surgery will keep him out until February.

Simeone reached the milestone with a 4-0 victory over Spanish minnows Sant Andreu in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey. Under Simeone, Atletico have won seven major trophies.

Diego Costa proved he has lost none of his mischievousness since leaving Chelsea for a return to Spain in 2017 by playing a hilarious prank on his brother.

Diego Costa has stepped up his rehabilitation from a foot injury, with Atletico Madrid hoping to have the striker fit for their Champions League last-16 clash against Juventus on February 20.

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa appeared to be enjoying himself as he relaxed after a training session at the club's Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the Champions League kast-16 first leg of Atletico Madrid vs Juventus including kick-off time, date and channel plus squads and odds.

PETE JENSON: Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Madrid ended in a 2-0 defeat that goes a long way to end his dream of winning a sixth Champions League back in the Spanish capital next May.

Away from the main action, there were several talking points which may have slipped under your radar. Don't fear, Sportsmail is here to catch you up on the things you missed...

This was Operation Cristiano Ronaldo in all its glory. Without the Champions League trophy since 1996, Juventus turned to the man who has caused them so much heartache.

The visitors battled on despite their numerical disadvantage and did excellently to frustrate Barca for so long. Oblak made nine saves before being beaten by Suarez's fine strike on 86 minutes.

Diego Costa may have played his last game for Atletico Madrid depending on Wednesday's Spanish Football Federation decision on how many games he will be banned for after his red card.

With just seven games left Costa, who was shown a straight red card, will not feature for the remainder of the season and may have played his last game for Atletico Madrid.