While Juanfran isn't the most vocal of footballers on social media, he always makes time to participate in Sao Paulo's video content. The former Atletico Madrid defender featured in the club's latest segment which saw the veteran discussing life in his new home country in the local language. "I am a Spaniard here [in Brazil] speaking in Portuguese, [for] security!" he said. The video alread...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus star's rivalry with Lionel Messi has been discussed (Image: GETTY) CRISTIANO RONALDO is not as good as Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Atletico Madrid ace Juanfran has claimed of the Juventus talisman. Cristiano Ronaldo has left his rivalry with Barcelona star Messi behind, choosing to leave Real Madrid for Juventus back in July in a £105million transfer. The ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann is happy at the club amid links to Barcelona, according to Juanfran. Griezmann is the latest player linked to Barca as the Liga giants seemingly prepare to replace Neymar, who is set to join Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record transfer. The France international extended his contract at Atletico in June, signing on for an additional year to take his de...Full Story »

Barcelona are ready to bring a former Real Madrid player to the Nou Camp this summer. Okdiario says Barca haven't dropped their pursuit of Deportivo La Coruna fullback Juanfran. The Catalans considered Juanfran over February as an emergency signing for the injured Aleix Vidal. Juanfran can play in several positions and this is attractive to Barca sports chief Robert Fernandez. Robert views...Full Story »

Spain defender Juanfran is expected to return to the starting line-up as Atletico Madrid bid to secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with victory over Group C rivals Galatasaray. Juanfran returned to full training on Monday after missing the weekend win against Real Betis due to a thigh injury, but coach Diego Simeone has doubts over Colombia striker Jackson Martinez (ankle). ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez says the team is anticipating the return of Fernando Torres this week — but hopes the striker has a bad game for Chelsea. Torres, who left the Vicente Calderon for Liverpool in 2007 prior to his switch to Stamford Bridge, is set to face his boyhood club on home turf for the first time in the Champions League semifinal Tuesday. While Suarez says t...Full Story »

Juanfran Torres has revealed Atletico Madrid are training as if they were preparing for a final ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game against Austria Vienna - but he thinks the Primera Division is the better competition. Atletico have made the perfect start to their European campaign by taking three wins from three in Group G - two away victories against Porto and Vienna and a 3-1 home def...Full Story »

Real Madrid came from behind to beat local rivals Atletico and maintain their hegemony over Los Rojiblancos in the 21st century with a 2-1 win. Jose Mourinho's depleted side produced an uninspiring performance and struggled for large parts of the game, but they made the most of their chances. Radamel Falcao gave the hosts an early lead but an own goal by Juanfran levelled things up a few min...Full Story »