Éderson, the target of Madrid and Atlético

Brazilian player Éderson from Atalanta has caught the attention of Real Madrid after his outstanding performance at the Santiago Bernabéu in December. Madrid is looking for a midfielder to strengthen its squad for the summer, and Éderson fits the club’s new policy.

Although the transfer will not be easy, with Atalanta closed to letting him go in this market, in summer it is expected that another song will be sung. Atlético de Madrid is also interested in Éderson, having offered 55 million euros for his transfer last season. Manchester City and Manchester United also follow him closely, but Atlético would be the big rival of the whites for his signing.

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Atletico Madrid on the brink of becoming winter champions

Atletico Madrid is on the verge of achieving something it has never done in its 122-year history: becoming the winter champion of the Liga 24-25. If they beat Osasuna this Sunday, the red-and-white team will have achieved their 14th consecutive victory, something that has only happened once before with Simeone as coach.

Although the title of winter champion is not an official title, it is an indicator that the team is in good form and has a chance to win the league. Atletico has shown a high level both at home and away, and has only lost one game in the league this season.

The change of system to a 4-4-2 and the use of a fixed lineup have been some of the key ingredients for the team’s success. Simeone has proven to be a very strong coach and has celebrated being winter champion as a player and as a coach. Now, the team’s goal is to achieve the 14th victory and the title of winter champion.

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Atlético Madrid means business for the title

Atlético Madrid does not deviate from its focus on the game by game, but keeps an eye on the league table. If they beat Osasuna, the team will become winter champions for the second time in the Simeone era.

Although this title is secondary and has no real value, it is a proof that the team means business. After losing to Betis in the 11th round, Atlético was ten points behind the leader, but since then they have accumulated 21 points, with seven wins in the league, three in the Champions League and three in the Cup. However, the important thing is only to win the next game.

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Who could face Atlético in the Copa del Rey round of 16?

Atlético de Madrid is in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey and any rival could be drawn against them in the draw that will take place on Wednesday, January 8 at 13:00. The draw is now pure, but still conditioned.

If Atlético’s ball is drawn among the first four or five, they will face a lower-ranked team. If not, they could face any of the 12 teams from the First Division, including Real Madrid and Barcelona.

The matches will be played between Tuesday and Thursday of next week (14, 15 and 16) in a January that is the first in which this tournament ‘shares’ with the Champions League.

Among the possible opponents for Atlético are Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic, Real Sociedad, Betis, Osasuna, Getafe, Leganés, Celta, Valencia and Rayo from the First Division in the first pot. Or Elche and Almería from the Second Division in the second pot. Ourense from the First Federation in the third pot. And Pontevedra from the Second Federation in the fourth pot.

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Atlético de Madrid set for great achievements in 2025

Atlético de Madrid is set for great achievements in 2025, according to the president of the Atlético peña in Valladolid, Sergio. The peña celebrated its 27th anniversary and gathered a large number of peñas, which always fill up thanks to Sergio’s vitality and energy, who returns home every weekend with a red and white flag with the name of a new city written on it.

The list of peñas visited by Sergio is long, including Benaventana de Benavente, Andoain, Gamonal, Belmonte de Campos, Furia Leonesa, La Bañeza, Caucense de Coca, Cintruénigo, Lucus Augusti, Arenas Valdeolivas, Palencia, Noroeste A Coruña, Futre, Alfredo Santaelena, Boadilla del Monte, Sons of Atleti, Pozuelo, Villanueva del Pardillo, Adictos e Indios de Caledonia.

Atlético was looking for its 10th win while the presentation of Txus Rojas’ book ‘Dios y Atleti’ took place in the upper hall of the bar El Corresponsal, the peña’s headquarters. Part of the money from the drinks that day was donated to help the red and white peña of Paiporta, destroyed by the DANA that hit Valencia on October 29.

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Jan Oblak named best player in Slovenia on his 32nd birthday

Jan Oblak, goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid, has been named the best player in Slovenia on his 32nd birthday. The award, given by the most important sports newspaper in Slovenia, ‘Ekipa’, is based on votes from various Slovenian media.

Oblak received 139 votes and was 19 ahead of the second-placed player, Sesko. The Atlético goalkeeper has regained his best form in the second half of 2024, with eight games without conceding a goal and a streak of 13 consecutive wins for Atlético. Oblak was also one of the standout players for Slovenia in the Eurocup in Germany, where he saved a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo. Only twice since 2015 has Oblak not won this award.

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Sir Conor Gallagher, the new rock of Atlético de Madrid

Conor Gallagher, 24, is establishing himself as the fourth midfielder of Simeone at Atlético de Madrid. The Englishman has played two consecutive games as a starter, showing his strength and work on the pitch.

The statistics against Marbella are revealing: he was the player who attempted the most shots (3), the one who recovered the most balls (9), the one who won the most duels (11) and the second who participated in the most defensive actions (7).

Gallagher was also a starter in the first game of 2025 for the red-and-whites, a victory that sounds like serious aspirations. His entry into the starting lineup has helped the team to accumulate thirteen consecutive victories, thanks to his rocky and brave style.

Gallagher is the winner of Simeone’s duels in matches, the one who intercepts the most and one of those who receives the most fouls. He feels comfortable in a position closer to the area, on the left. ‘The Rock’ Sir Gallagher for Cholo.

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Osasuna faces Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano

On Sunday, Osasuna will be looking for their first league win of the year at the Metropolitano, after six games without a victory. Vicente Moreno’s team has started preparing for the match, doing possession exercises, rondos and tactical work.

Arnaiz has returned to training after a few days off due to a fever, while Bryan Zaragoza continues with his specific recovery plan. Barja has trained partially. Javi Martínez, who is not a regular starter for Vicente Moreno, could be loaned out in the winter transfer window, with Eibar being a possible destination. The team will train again tomorrow in Tajonar.

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Simeone starts preparing the eleven to face Osasuna

Atlético de Madrid is preparing to start adding victories to the club’s historic record from this Sunday against Osasuna. Despite having five players in the infirmary, Simeone started preparing his eleven for the match.

The Argentine coach introduced only one change with respect to his last eleven, the one from the Copa against Marbella, with Musso in goal and Gallagher in the pivot.

During the training, Witsel and Azpilicueta entered in place of Le Normand and Lenglet, and Riquelme did so at one point for Lino on the left and at another, for Giuliano on the right. The eleven that Simeone is considering would be: Musso; Nahuel, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán; Giuliano, De Paul, Gallagher, Lino; Julián Alvarez and Griezmann.

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Atletico Madrid says goodbye to Andrea Berta and welcomes Carlos Bucero

On January 5, it was officially announced that Andrea Berta was leaving Atletico Madrid after 12 years at the club. Berta arrived in 2013 and held various positions in the sports management, including sports director since 2017.

During his time at the club, Berta made 52 signings and 43 sales. His departure comes just a year after the last club reorganization, which included the arrival of Oscar Mayo as general manager of income and operations and Carlos Bucero as general manager of football.

Bucero has been responsible for several important signings and departures in the club in recent months, and his work has been confirmed by the good performance of the team, which has equaled the club’s historical record of consecutive victories (13) and went as leader of the Liga in Christmas.

The relationship between Berta and Bucero deteriorated as the days went by, and between them there were differences of criteria and bets. Berta has offers from French football (PSG), Italian (Juve) and English (Chelsea, United…). The future of Atletico Madrid will continue with a man from the house in his position (Ignacio Camacho, the former player, Julio de Marco or Juanan Pérez).

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