![With nine national caps and Olympic experience, Giuliano Simeone continues his rise internationally and at Atletico Madrid. [photo credit: Giuliano Simeone]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_547-400x200.png)
Atletico Madrid winger Giuliano Simeone has signed a contract extension through June 2030, cementing his role in the first team after impressive performances since returning from loan.
![FC Barcelona moves into the Copa del Rey quarterfinals alongside Valencia and other top teams. [photo credit: Ferran Torres Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_546-400x200.png)
FC Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Racing Santander to advance to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, with goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal highlighting their clinical performance.
![Serge Gnabry scored the equalizer to level the game before halftime. [photo credit: FC Bayern Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_541-400x200.png)
Bayern Munich recovered from an early deficit to defeat Cologne 3-1 on Wednesday, completing a record-breaking first half of the Bundesliga season.
![Costly mistakes from Robert Sanchez hand Arsenal two goals, but Chelsea fight back late to keep hopes alive. [photo credit: RS1 Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SnapInsta.to_588642971_18544868569024795_4678991910574097217_n-400x200.jpg)
Chelsea lost 3-2 to Arsenal in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal, with mistakes from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez contributing to two Arsenal goals.
![Aston Villa’s win over Tottenham ends with both clubs facing FA action. [photo credit: Morgan Rogers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SnapInsta.to_591836887_18546651481011660_2389451543302759241_n-400x200.jpg)
The Football Association has charged Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa with misconduct following a heated confrontation after their FA Cup meeting.
![Athletic overcomes 10-man challenge to secure Copa del Rey progression. [photo credit: Athletic Club Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_533-400x200.png)
Athletic Club advanced to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after a 120-minute thriller against Cultural Leonesa on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Madrid, overcoming early deficits and a red card.
![From China to Israel: Gonzalez adds firepower to Beitar Jerusalem. [photo credit: Efmamj Gonzalez Palacios Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_532-400x200.png)
Israeli Premier League club Beitar Jerusalem signed Colombian striker Efmamjjasond Gonzalez on loan until the end of the season, the club announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
![Gallagher travels to London for a medical as Atletico looks to finalize his move. [photo credit: Conor Gallagher Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_530-400x200.png)
Conor Gallagher is set to leave Atletico Madrid after the club allowed the English midfielder to travel to London for a medical ahead of a move to Tottenham.
![One defeat too many as Real Madrid move on from Xabi Alonso after the Super Cup final. [photo credit: Xabi Alonso Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SnapInsta.to_284894133_559384419040210_4705573079835816424_n-400x200.jpg)
Real Madrid have dismissed head coach Xabi Alonso following defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, with Alvaro Arbeloa promoted as his replacement.
![Joao Cancelo is expected to strengthen the defensive rotation. [photo credit: João Cancelo Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SnapInsta.to_581935253_18544461868048056_2185802270150901087_n-400x200.jpg)
FC Barcelona are closing in on the return of Joao Cancelo after the Portuguese defender completed medical tests ahead of finalizing his move.