FOOTBALL UPDATE

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak said he has not held talks with the club regarding a new contract.  Regarded as one of the best keepers in the world, Slovenia international Oblak has been linked with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool. The 25-year-old, who starred in Atletico's 1-0 LaLiga win over Eibar on Saturday, said he has not discussed a fresh deal. "I have a contract until 2021, but we have not talked about that yet," Oblak said. "First you have to concentrate on the field. What happens, it will happen, but it does not depend on me." Oblak's exploits have helped Atletico up to second in LaLiga this season, six points behind leaders Barcelona after 19 games, while defending champions Real Madrid are 16 points off the pace in fourth position. "You cannot discard anyone," Oblak continued. "Madrid are a great team. "I hope we get closer to Barca. We have to go game by game, not further, because in a day...

Referee Juan Martinez Munuera was cast as the villain of the piece when Atletico Madrid faced Getafe on Saturday, sending off Diego Costa. Being booking just minutes before scoring the second goal of the game, the striker celebrated by jumping amongst the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano faithful.However, by the letter of the law, such an action was worth a second yellow and Costa will now be suspended for Atleti's game with Eibar.