The Metropolitano becomes an ice rink for Christmas

The stadium of Atlético de Madrid will become one of the largest ice rinks in Europe this Christmas. Madrid On Ice will offer 4,760 square meters of ice for more than 1,500 simultaneous skaters from December 21 to January 5.

In addition, there will be workshops, light shows and food stands. The installation of the ice rink will be possible since the red and white field will be practically a month without hosting Atlético matches. The last match of the year will be Atlético-Getafe on Sunday, December 15, and the next one, Barcelona-Atlético, will be played in Montjuïc on the weekend of December 21-22. Until January 11, 2025, against Osasuna, Cholo’s team will not play in their stadium.

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Simeone recovers key players for Alavés clash

Atlético Madrid held a new training session ahead of Saturday’s match against Alavés. Simeone recovers players who have been playing with their national teams, such as Oblak, Gallagher and Sorloth. The coach was able to count on them in training, although the last two worked in the gym.

Gallagher and Sorloth arrive strengthened after playing with their countries. Simeone has been rehearsing with Correa and Griezmann in the attacking line and repeated with them in the rehearsal he made with a team formed by Musso; Azpilicueta, Witsel, Lenglet, Galán; Azpilicueta, Llorente, Koke, Lino; Correa and Griezmann. Marcos Llorente also trained normally and is expected to start against Alavés. The return of Marcos Llorente would be one of the big news in Atlético’s starting lineup.

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Barrios, the future of Atlético de Madrid

Pablo Barrios, midfielder for Atlético de Madrid, has had a historic year, debuting with the Spanish national team against Switzerland. At 21 years old, Barrios is the 95th player that Atlético has provided to the Spanish national team and was an Olympic champion with Spain at the Paris Games.

Despite injuries that have kept him out of several games, Barrios has become an indispensable player for Simeone and Atlético. He is also the embodiment of Atlético’s youth academy and the heir to Koke, according to everyone on the red and white team.

Along with Barrios, other Academy players like Giuliano and Riquelme are also on the first team. Barrios will continue to build his career at Atlético and seek regularity in the red and white team to continue being called up by Spain.

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Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid: an infinite rivalry

Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid maintain an eternal rivalry, and this season has been no different. In four matches played between the main teams of both clubs in the men’s and women’s categories, the result has been the same: 1-1.

In the men’s league, Atlético and Real Madrid drew in the league match played at the Metropolitano, with Correa equalizing the game in stoppage time. In the women’s league, Atlético survived the pressure of Real Madrid, thanks to the masterful interventions of Lola Gallardo.

In Europe, Real Madrid is the reigning Champions League champion, but in Madrid, there is no clear dominance of either of the two major Madrid clubs. Cibeles and Neptune look at each other and challenge each other. Real Madrid cannot impose itself on a rebellious and fighting Atlético, while Atlético has not been able to turn that rebellion into victories. The infinite rivalry between these two teams remains one of the most exciting in Spanish football.

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Gallagher returns to Atlético after shining with England

Conor Gallagher has returned to Atlético de Madrid after a standout performance with the England national team. The 24-year-old midfielder was a starter in the matches against Greece and Ireland, where he scored his first goal with the senior team and had a high percentage of successful passes.

Despite losing weight in Atlético in recent matches, Gallagher has shown to be a growing player with the three lions. Simeone has the task of finding the space to give him more clarity in the team.

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Mollejo: From difficulty to opportunity in Atlético de Madrid B

Atlético de Madrid B has achieved its first home win and is in the playoff for promotion to the Second Division. Mollejo, the team’s striker, has equaled Adrián Niño as the top scorer in the squad and has scored his three goals in the last six games.

Despite a difficult summer, in which Mollejo did not find a convincing destination for all parties, an opportunity has arisen to prove his worth in the team. Mollejo has been a starter in the last eight games and has raised the team’s competitiveness. Regarding a possible departure in winter, Mollejo has pointed out that he is comfortable and has room for improvement in the team.

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Atlético prepares to face Alavés

Atlético Madrid resumed training after the weekend off granted by Simeone. The team is not yet complete, but Cholo is already working with his sights set on Alavés. Marcos Llorente could return from his injury, while Nahuel Molina returned with muscle problems from his stay with Argentina.

Le Normand did part of the training with the group, but his return seems close. Lemar remains injured and doing alternative work. The internationals will gradually join the team.

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Gallagher and Sorloth return in form

Diego Simeone has a pending task: to increase the prominence of his new signings. Conor Gallagher and Alexander Sorloth are two important investments that have gone from more to less in the squad.

Gallagher has found the regularity he lacked at Atlético de Madrid with England, standing out in ball recovery and distribution. Sorloth, for his part, has lost strength in the club, but took advantage of the break to show his aim with his national team, Norway. Both players return with time to spare for the return of the League and it is a pending task for Simeone to squeeze their juice.

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Atlético Madrid breaks records for season ticket holders and members

Atlético Madrid continues to grow socially and has reached a new historical record of season ticket holders: 60,573. This figure has been achieved thanks to the expansion of VIP areas and the creation of new private boxes.

In addition, the club has more than 143,000 members, an absolute record in its history. Simeone’s team has great support both in matches played at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano and away from their stadium.

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Atlético Madrid celebrates its anniversary in Arenas Valdeolivas

Atlético Madrid celebrated its anniversary in Arenas Valdeolivas, a town in the province of Ávila with around 6,500 inhabitants on the south side of the Sierra de Gredos. The Atlético Madrid fan club Arenas Valdeolivas, inaugurated in 2016 by three club legends, celebrated its eighth anniversary stronger than ever.

The club’s board organized an anniversary dinner at the Las Cuevas del Águila restaurant, where 100 guests gathered and special awards were presented, such as the one given by the board to the Gredos Mountain Group. Marcelino, a club legend, took the floor to move the audience and remind them that the fans are the greatest thing about the club.

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