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Tennis star Coco Gauff overcame a stomach virus so severe she vomited mid-match to rally from behind and win at the Madrid Open. The reigning French Open champion showed extraordinary mental toughness, battling back from a set and a break down to advance to the tournament's final 16.
Scientists in Madrid created a reinforced plastic filter that speeds hydrogen purification by 836 percent while blocking unwanted gases. The breakthrough could make clean hydrogen cheaper and faster to produce for fuel cells and industrial use.
A&K Robotics just raised $8 million to bring autonomous passenger pods to airports worldwide, giving millions of travelers with mobility challenges the freedom to navigate terminals independently. Cruz, their self-driving robot, is already moving passengers through busy terminals in Vancouver and Madrid.
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham just invested nearly £1 million in his hometown cricket team because he says he "owes the city something." The 22-year-old England midfielder is putting his money where his heart is.
A 20-year-old Spanish tennis player ranked 140th in the world just achieved her career breakthrough at the Madrid Open. Kaitlin Quevedo won her very first WTA 1000 match against a five-time Wimbledon champion.
England football star Jude Bellingham just invested nearly £1 million in Birmingham Phoenix cricket team, bringing his love of the sport full circle. The Real Madrid midfielder, who played junior cricket growing up, now owns a piece of his hometown team.
Real Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero became the hero his team needed, saving two penalties to secure their fourth Copa del Rey title in a thrilling shootout against Atletico Madrid. The Basque club's comeback victory capped off an incredible turnaround season under American manager Pellegrino Matarazzo.
Real Sociedad claimed their fourth Copa del Rey title in a nail-biting penalty shootout against Atletico Madrid, securing their first trophy since 2020. Goalkeeper Unai Marrero emerged as the hero, saving two crucial penalties to bring the cup home to the Basque region.
Nigeria's Ademola Lookman delivered when it mattered most, scoring the equalizer for Atlético Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey final. The rising star continues proving he belongs on football's biggest stages.
Bayern Munich pulled off a breathtaking 4-3 victory over Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, proving that even when knocked down three times, champions find a way to rise. The German giants will face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain after a match that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
A critically endangered Bornean orangutan gave birth to a healthy baby boy at Madrid Zoo in early April, offering new hope for a species on the brink. Mother Surya is caring for her fourth offspring with what keepers call "exemplary" devotion.
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman etched his name in football history with a clutch goal that sent Atlético Madrid to the Champions League semi-finals. The strike made him Nigeria's third-highest scorer in the competition's history.
Ademola Lookman, who grew up hungry in south London and once missed the worst penalty of his career, scored the goal that sent Atletico Madrid to the Champions League semifinals. Six years after that crushing miss, he's become the hero who silenced 69,000 Barcelona fans.
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman scored the crucial goal that sent Atletico Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals, proving that persistence pays off even when the odds shift against you. His first-half strike gave his team a 3-2 aggregate victory over Barcelona in one of Europe's biggest football stages.
Ademola Lookman scored the goal that sent Atlético Madrid through to the Champions League semifinals, even as they lost 2-1 to Barcelona on the night. The Nigerian forward made history while keeping his team's European dream alive.
Akor Adams ended his three-game drought with a crucial penalty to help Sevilla defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their fight against relegation. The Nigerian striker's composure under pressure gave the struggling Spanish club a vital win in their battle for La Liga survival.
Movie fans visiting Madrid's famous filming locations have generated $1.5 billion for the Spanish capital over four years. The city now offers walking tours through iconic sets from Netflix hits and Hollywood blockbusters.
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman helped Atlético Madrid secure their first-ever Champions League win at Barcelona's Camp Nou. The 2-0 victory marks a historic milestone for manager Diego Simeone and gives Atlético a crucial advantage heading into the second leg.
Organizations in Palestine and Jordan are empowering rural women with disabilities through job training and community support programs. A Madrid conference highlighted how international cooperation brings hope even in conflict zones.
Two European football giants took commanding leads in the Champions League quarterfinals with crucial away victories. Arsenal edged Sporting Lisbon 1-0 while Bayern Munich stunned Real Madrid 2-1 on the road.
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