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FC Barcelona defeated Slavia Prague 4-2 to stay in the hunt for a top-eight finish in the Champions League, while key results from Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and other clubs set up a decisive final round next week.
![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.
![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.
![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.
![Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. [photo credit: Real Madrid C.F. Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_516-400x200.png)
Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Thursday, Jan. 9, in Jeddah to reach the Spanish Super Cup final, thanks to goals from Federico Valverde and Rodrygo and a series of key saves from Thibaut Courtois.