Metropolitano hosts the presentation of MADCUP 2025

The Metropolitano was the chosen stage for the presentation of the fifth edition of MADCUP 2025, a prestigious youth football tournament that counts on the Atlético de Madrid Academy as an official collaborator.

The competition, which has established itself as a benchmark in youth football since its inception in 2021, will have its nerve center at the Alcalá de Henares Sports Center.

The 2024 tournament brought together nearly 800 national and international teams, including several formations from the Rojiblanca youth academy, covering categories from youth to pre-Benjamin.

Enrique Cerezo, president of the club, expressed his satisfaction for Atlético de Madrid’s continued support of MADCUP: ‘MADCUP was born as a project with ambition and a vision for the future, and today it is an indisputable reality: it is the largest and best federated grassroots football tournament in the world’.

Cerezo highlighted the importance of MADCUP as a comprehensive experience, encompassing sports, cultural and values ​​aspects. The Metropolitano will play a key role in MADCUP 2025, as the stadium will host the teams’ parade and the tournament celebration party on Monday, June 23. The presentation of the event was attended by Andrea Medina, player of Atlético de Madrid Femenino, and Lola Romero, director of women’s football at the club, reaffirming Atlético de Madrid’s commitment to the development of youth football and the promotion of sports values.

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Atleti Hosts Celta Aiming for Victory

Atlético de Madrid prepares to host Celta at the Metropolitano, in a match corresponding to matchday 24 of LaLiga, after a week without European competition following their outstanding performance in the Champions League.

Diego Pablo Simeone’s team, directly qualified for the round of 16, has had time to thoroughly prepare for this match. After a valuable draw at the Bernabéu, Atleti has been able to recharge its batteries.

The rival, Celta, arrives revitalized after an epic comeback against Betis, although they came from an irregular run of results. However, the recent triumph injects morale and makes them a dangerous opponent. Their coach, Claudio Giráldez, has a rojiblanco past, as he was part of the Academy.

For its part, Atlético has shown great improvement since the defeat in Leganés, with important victories in the Champions League and Copa del Rey, in addition to valuable draws in LaLiga. The team will seek to take advantage of the emotional boost and the training to add three crucial points in their objective. The match will be played on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. and will be directed by Juan Martínez Munuera. Let’s support the team in this important match!

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Match Day at the Metropolitano: Live the Atleti Experience!

Red and white fans, get ready to live an unforgettable day at the Metropolitano! From early morning, the stadium transforms into a hive of activity so you can fully enjoy the pre-match atmosphere. The stadium gates will open in advance so you can enter without rushing and soak up the Atleti spirit.

From 10:00 AM, ‘Los Cinco’ and ‘La Gradona’ will be ready to offer you the best gastronomy and atmosphere. A little later, at 11:00 AM, the Atleti Museum will open its doors so you can relive the glorious history of our club (note, the last stadium tour is at 1:00 PM!).

The Atleti Store will also be available for you to equip yourself with the red and white colors. For those arriving early, the stadium car parks will be open from 12:00 PM. At 2:00 PM, several gastronomic options such as McDonald’s, Bendita Locura, and Malvón will open their doors.

And if you want something more, from 11:00 AM, ‘El Gran Escenario’ and ‘Brindis’ await you. For the little ones, Indi Park opens at 12:30 PM. Don’t forget that the stadium gates will open at 5:00 PM, an hour and a half before the start of the match against RC Celta. Let’s cheer Atleti on together to achieve victory! Aúpa Atleti!

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Copa Semifinals! Classic against Barça

The Copa del Rey brings us a great match! The draw has determined that we will face FC Barcelona in the semifinals. The tie, a two-legged affair, promises to be an epic duel.

The first leg will be played at the Olympic Lluís Companys Stadium on February 25/26/27, while the second leg, the grand final to reach the final!, will be played at our Metropolitano on April 1/2/3. The rojiblanco stronghold will deliver the verdict!.

The team reaches this stage after an impeccable trajectory in the Cup, overcoming UE Vic (0-2), Cacereño (1-3), Marbella FC (0-1), Elche CF (0-4) and Getafe (5-0) with solvency. A demonstration of the claw and commitment of our team!.

For its part, Barcelona arrives after beating Barbastro (0-4), Betis (5-1) and Valencia (0-5). The other semifinal will pit Real Sociedad against Real Madrid, in a competition that will crown its champion on April 26 at the Estadio de La Cartuja (Seville). Get ready, Atlético fans! Two matches full of emotion and passion are coming up. Together, let’s go for the final!

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Red and Whites Seek Semifinal Spot

The Atlético de Madrid women’s team travels to Cáceres to face Cacereño at the Manolo Sánchez Delgado, aiming to secure a spot in the Copa de la Reina semifinals. After regaining third place in Liga F thanks to their win over Sevilla, Víctor Martín’s players will look to advance in the competition.

Cacereño, who eliminated Athletic in the round of 16, is fourth in Primera RFEF and has won its last three games. The Red and Whites must be cautious of a team having a spectacular season in the Copa de la Reina, having defeated two Liga F teams, Athletic and Valencia.

Atlético de Madrid seeks to repeat its 2023 title, when it beat Real Madrid in the final thanks to Lola Gallardo’s exceptional performance in the penalty shootout. The match will take place on Tuesday, February 11th at 19:00 hours at the Manolo Sánchez Delgado. The Red and Whites are determined to move forward in the competition and will seek to advance to the semifinals with a win in Cáceres.

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Atlético de Madrid B wins thanks to Rayane

Atlético de Madrid B achieved an important victory in the 23rd matchday of the league championship in group 2 of Primera RFEF 2024/25, defeating Hércules 1-0 at the Metropolitano. The red and white team started with a lineup that included Iturbe, J.

Boñar, Martín, J. Serrano, Kostis, Pablo Pérez, Joaquín G., Jano, Rayane, O. Janneh, and Diego Bri. Hércules, on the other hand, had Carlos Abad, Samu Vázquez, Montoro, Josema, Sotillos, Mario García, Roger, Aranda, Dani Romera, Javi Moreno, and Nico Espinosa.

Referee Manuel Camacho Garrote expelled Boñar and Dani Romera for double warning, and showed yellow cards to Martín, Julio Díaz, and Javi Moreno. The winning goal was scored by Rayane in the 52nd minute, adjusting the ball to the goalkeeper’s far post. This victory is an important step forward for Atlético de Madrid B in the league, and the team’s fans can be proud of the players’ effort and dedication.

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Atletico Madrid Advances to Copa del Rey Semifinals

Atletico Madrid became the first semifinalist in the Copa del Rey by defeating Getafe 5-0 at the Metropolitano. Goals from Giuliano Simeone, Samuel Lino, Correa, and Sorloth secured the win. The team joins three other teams that also achieved their classification: Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Barcelona.

The semifinal will be a two-legged tie, with the first leg on February 26 and the return leg on April 2. Atletico Madrid has overcome several teams to reach this stage, including Vic, Cacereño, Marbella, Elche, and Getafe. The final will be played on April 26 at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. The colchoneros are ready to face their next challenge in the competition.

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Atlético Madrid Prepares for an Intense Derby at the Bernabéu

Following their standout victory in the Copa del Rey against Getafe, Atlético Madrid faces a new challenge at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Madrid. The red-and-whites, led by Diego Pablo Simeone, arrive at the match with the confidence of having secured two draws in their last two visits to this stadium in LaLiga.

Currently, Atlético is qualified for the round of 16 in the Champions League, while Real Madrid still needs to secure their place in the same competition. In LaLiga, Simeone’s team aims to continue winning, as they did recently against Mallorca (2-0) at the Metropolitano.

For their part, Real Madrid comes into the derby with a mixed record, following a defeat against Espanyol (1-0) and a victory against Valladolid (0-3). This match will be crucial in the battle for LaLiga standings, especially with just a one-point difference between the two teams in the table.

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Atlético B Aims to Strengthen Position in the Upper Zone

Atlético B, led by Fernando Torres, faces Hércules in a crucial match to maintain their position in the upper zone of the table. The Alicante-based team, currently in the ‘playoff’ zone, comes into the match after a 2-2 draw against Yeclano and with a record of two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games.

Meanwhile, Atlético B has secured one win, two draws, and two losses in the same period, including an important victory against Alcorcón at home. The team aims to repeat the success achieved in the first leg, where they defeated Hércules at Rico Pérez 1-2. With this match, the red-and-whites seek to add three more points to solidify their position in the upper part of the standings.

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Atlético de Madrid Aims to Return to Winning Ways at Home Against Sevilla

After the draw in Granada, Atlético de Madrid returns home aiming to get back to winning ways. The rojiblancas will host Sevilla, a team that has had an inconsistent performance in recent matches, with two wins, two draws, and one loss.

The Andalusian team achieved victories against Betis (2-0) and Eibar (0-3), but also fell to Athletic (2-5) and recently lost to Costa Adeje Tenerife (0-2). Meanwhile, Atlético comes into the match after a convincing win against Levante UD (3-0) in Alcalá de Henares.

This game is crucial for Atlético’s aspirations to qualify for the next Champions League. Additionally, the match will serve as a prelude to the Copa de la Reina quarter-final tie, where Atlético will face Cacereño next Tuesday, February 11th.

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