Omar Janneh Extends Contract with Atlético Madrid
Omar Janneh has committed his future to Atlético Madrid by signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2028. This ...
Atlético Madrid Secure Future with Omar Janneh Contract
Atlético Madrid have successfully negotiated a new contract with promising young striker Omar Janneh. The 18-year-old, born in 2006, has impressed with his performance in ...
Julián Álvarez Continues Scoring Streak for Atlético Madrid
Julián Álvarez has once again found the back of the net, this time in the Copa del Rey, bringing his goal tally to 11 since ...
Giuliano Simeone Shines Again for Atlético Madrid
Giuliano Simeone, son of Atlético Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone, has been awarded the Man of the Match title for the third consecutive time. The young ...
Julián Álvarez Scores Crucial Goal for Atlético Madrid
Julián Álvarez, the Argentine forward, netted his seventh goal for Atlético Madrid, playing a pivotal role in securing a victory for Diego Simeone’s side. This ...
Giuliano Simeone Nets First Goal for Atlético Madrid
Giuliano Simeone, son of Atlético Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone, has achieved a significant milestone by scoring his inaugural goal for the club. The young forward’s ...
Artem Dovbyk’s Transfer to AS Roma: A Complex Deal
Artem Dovbyk’s transfer to AS Roma was a challenging negotiation, according to intermediary Giuffrida. The Ukrainian forward, who previously played for Girona, was at the ...
Julián Álvarez Nets Third Goal for Atlético Madrid
Julián Álvarez, the Argentine forward, has scored his third goal for Atlético Madrid since his high-profile transfer from Manchester City. The 24-year-old joined the Spanish ...
Simeone and Koke Urge Atlético Fans to Cease Object Throwing
During a match that has been temporarily halted, Atlético Madrid’s manager Diego Simeone and captain Koke have appealed to the club’s supporters to stop throwing ...
Conor Gallagher Reveals Atlético Madrid Transfer Talks
Conor Gallagher has disclosed details about his potential move to Atlético Madrid, which was hindered by complications between the Spanish club and Chelsea. The 24-year-old ...
Julián Álvarez Scores First Goal for Atlético Madrid
Julián Álvarez has netted his first goal for Atlético Madrid since his transfer from Manchester City this summer. The Argentine forward, who joined the Spanish ...
Diego Simeone’s Efforts to Sign Sofyan Amrabat Fall Short
Diego Simeone made multiple attempts to secure Sofyan Amrabat for Atlético Madrid during the final week of August. Despite his persistent calls, the Spanish club ...
Atlético Madrid Eye Sofyan Amrabat for Midfield Reinforcement
Atlético Madrid are actively pursuing Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, with manager Diego Simeone keen on securing the Moroccan international. However, negotiations are proving challenging as ...
Atlético Madrid Seek Midfielder on Loan
Atlético Madrid are actively searching for a new midfielder to join their squad on a loan deal, according to manager Diego Simeone. The Argentine coach ...
Atlético Madrid Seek New Midfielder on Loan
Atlético Madrid are actively searching for a new midfielder to join their squad on loan, according to manager Diego Simeone. The Argentine coach confirmed the ...
Juan Musso Joins Atlético Madrid on Loan
Atlético Madrid have officially confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Juan Musso on loan from Atalanta, with a buy option clause that will become mandatory. This ...
Arthur Vermeeren Joins RB Leipzig on Loan with Buy Option
Arthur Vermeeren has secured a loan move to RB Leipzig from Atlético Madrid, with the deal including a buy option clause for the German club. ...
Arthur Vermeeren Set for RB Leipzig Move
Arthur Vermeeren is on the verge of joining RB Leipzig, according to Fabrizio Romano. A verbal agreement has been reached between the clubs following the ...
Clement Lenglet Joins Atlético Madrid on Loan from Barcelona
Clement Lenglet has officially joined Atlético Madrid on a loan deal from Barcelona, as confirmed by both clubs. The French centre-back, aged 29, has extended ...
RB Leipzig Close to Signing Arthur Vermeeren from Atlético Madrid
RB Leipzig are on the verge of securing a deal for Arthur Vermeeren from Atlético Madrid. The clubs are finalising the terms of the agreement, ...
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.