Rodrigo Riquelme Joins Real Betis on 7-Year Deal
Rodrigo Riquelme has completed his transfer to Real Betis on a seven-year deal, expiring in June 2030. The player has departed Atlético Madrid after spending ...
Atlético Madrid Signs Youngster Javier Boñar to 3-Year Deal
Atlético Madrid has agreed on a new three-year deal with 20-year-old Javier Boñar. The young player is expected to sign the contract, tying him to ...
Sunderland Signs Reinildo from Atlético Madrid on Two-Year Deal
Sunderland has completed the signing of left-back Reinildo on a two-year deal from Atlético Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano. The club has been looking to ...
Atlético Madrid Close to Signing Matteo Ruggeri
Atalanta and Atlético Madrid are finalising the transfer of Matteo Ruggeri, with the deal expected to be signed on Tuesday. The Italian left-back is set ...
Atlético Madrid Close to Signing Matteo Ruggeri
Atlético Madrid are on the verge of signing Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta, with the Italian club’s documents for the transfer already prepared. The deal is ...
Atlético Madrid to Sign Álex Baena from Villarreal for €45m
Atlético Madrid is set to sign Álex Baena from Villarreal, with an agreement reportedly in place between the two clubs, according to Fabrizio Romano. The ...
Atlético Madrid Close to Signing Matteo Ruggeri for €20m
Atlético Madrid is on the verge of signing Matteo Ruggeri, a left-back, from Atalanta. According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have reached an agreement ...
Atlético Madrid Close in on Matteo Ruggeri Transfer
Atlético Madrid are nearing a deal to sign Matteo Ruggeri as their new left wing back. The Italian player is reportedly the top choice for ...
Atlético Madrid Agree €30m Deal for Johnny Cardoso
Atlético Madrid has agreed a deal with Real Betis for midfielder Johnny Cardoso. The transfer package is reportedly worth over €30m, with the player set ...
Ángel Correa Set to Join Tigres on Five-Year Deal
Ángel Correa is set to join Tigres on a five-year contract, marking the end of his tenure with Atlético Madrid. The forward is expected to ...
Atlético Madrid eye Lucas Digne as Andy Robertson alternative
Atlético Madrid are exploring alternatives for the left-back position, with Lucas Digne being considered as a potential signing if the club fails to secure Andy ...
Simeone Criticizes PSG’s €70m Transfer Spree
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has made a comment regarding Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) transfer spending, referencing their January signing. According to Simeone, PSG spent €70m ...
Clement Lenglet Set for Permanent Atlético Madrid Move
Clement Lenglet is set to join Atlético Madrid from Barcelona on a permanent deal, with both clubs having reached a mutual agreement. The French defender, ...
Atlético Madrid Pursue Johnny Cardoso Transfer
Johnny Cardoso, a midfielder, is the subject of ongoing transfer talks between Real Betis and Atlético Madrid. The Spanish club has informed Atlético Madrid that ...
Griezmann Extends Atlético Madrid Contract
Atlético Madrid have announced that Antoine Griezmann has committed to the club until June 2027, signing a new contract. The French forward had been the ...
Simeone Reaffirms Commitment to Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has reaffirmed his commitment to the club, stating that there is a clear intention to be title contenders again. According ...
Griezmann to Remain at Atlético Madrid
Antoine Griezmann, a forward, is expected to remain at Atlético Madrid, despite interest from Major League Soccer side LAFC. His current contract with the Spanish ...
Simeone Criticizes Atletico Madrid’s Recent Performances
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, has made some remarks about his team’s recent performances. He highlighted the Champions League match, where he claimed ...
Morata Regrets Leaving Atlético Madrid
Álvaro Morata, a Spanish striker, has expressed regret over his decision to leave Atlético Madrid. According to his statement, he wishes he could go back ...
Simeone Praises Barcelona’s Style of Play
Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, has expressed his admiration for Barcelona’s style of play, stating that they are the team that plays the ...
History
Atlético Madrid, officially known as Club Atlético de Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club was founded on 26 April 1903 by three Basque students living in Madrid, with the aim of creating a football club for Basque students. Since then, the club has grown to become one of the most prominent clubs in Spanish and European football.
Home Stadium
The home stadium of Atlético Madrid is the Wanda Metropolitano, a modern arena with a capacity of over 68,000 spectators. The stadium was inaugurated in 2017, replacing the club’s previous home ground, Vicente Calderón. The Wanda Metropolitano has become a symbol of the club’s success and ambitions, and has also hosted several major international matches, including the UEFA Champions League final in 2019.
Legendary Coaches and Players
Atlético Madrid has had several legendary coaches and players over the years. One of the most prominent coaches is Diego Simeone, who led the club to several successes, including the La Liga title in 2014 and two final spots in the UEFA Champions League. Among the most prominent players are Fernando Torres, Antoine Griezmann, and Diego Forlán, all of whom have made significant contributions to the club’s success.
UEFA Champions League Highlights
Atlético Madrid has had several standout moments in the UEFA Champions League. The club reached the final of the tournament for the first time in 1974, but lost to Bayern Munich. They reached the final again in 2014 and 2016, but lost both times to city rivals Real Madrid. Despite these losses, the club has had several memorable victories in the tournament, including a win over FC Barcelona in the quarterfinals in 2016.
Nickname
Atlético Madrid is commonly known as “Los Colchoneros”, which translates to “The Mattress Makers”. This nickname comes from the club’s traditional red and white striped shirts, which resemble the design of old mattresses.
Rivalries
Atlético Madrid has an intense rivalry with Real Madrid, known as El Derbi madrileño. This rivalry spans over a century and is one of the most passionate in Spanish football. The matches between the two clubs are always high-intensity and emotional, with both players and fans showing great passion and commitment.
Achievements
Atlético Madrid has won several major titles over the years, including:
- La Liga: 10 times
- Copa del Rey: 10 times
- UEFA Europa League: 3 times
- UEFA Super Cup: 3 times
For more information about Atlético Madrid, visit the club’s official website.