Madrid Derby in Champions League: Atleti Ready!

The Champions League Round of 16 draw has resulted in an exciting Madrid derby, and Cholo Simeone has responded with confidence and determination to the expectations generated. In the press conference prior to the match against Valencia, the Rojiblancos’ coach made it clear that the team is prepared to face this ‘great match’.

When questioned about Real Madrid, Simeone limited himself to reaffirming the team’s preparation, focusing attention on the present and the tight schedule ahead. With ten games in 20 days, the Argentine coach seeks to keep the team focused and performing at its best.

Simeone also analyzed the upcoming league rival, a renewed and more intense Valencia under their new coach. He acknowledged the improvement of the ‘ché’ team and anticipated a complicated match at Mestalla.

The Cholo highlighted the importance of Antoine Griezmann in the team, reaffirming his confidence in the French player. In addition, he reflected on the wear and tear involved in the demanding schedule, pointing out that it is the families and the close environment that suffer the most. Finally, Simeone conveyed his happiness with the team’s current situation, highlighting the desire of every coach to compete at the highest level and fight for the objectives, which are none other than winning. Atleti is preparing with enthusiasm and ambition to face the challenges ahead.

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Madrid Derby in Champions League! Atleti Aiming for Glory

The Champions League draw has given us a Madrid derby in the round of 16! A clash of titans that will paralyze the capital and fill the Metropolitano with passion, where Atleti will play the second leg. This home advantage, thanks to the good group stage, is a key advantage for our ‘colchoneros’.

The team faces this challenge with the claw and fighting spirit that characterizes us. We know it won’t be easy, but at Atleti we never give up! We proudly remember how we have competed in Europe, and this derby will be a new opportunity to demonstrate our greatness.

The last Champions League precedent against the eternal rival was in the 16/17 season, with a favorable outcome for them. But this time, in our stadium, with our fans, history will be different! The Metropolitano will vibrate and be the 12th player to propel the team to victory.

Before this exciting clash, Atleti has other important challenges, including the Copa del Rey. But the Champions League is a dream we want to make reality, and this derby is the first step towards glory. Come on, Atleti!

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El Cholo Focused on Valencia Despite European Classic

Atlético de Madrid, with Simeone at the helm, is preparing for a crucial league match against Valencia at Mestalla. Despite the media frenzy and excitement generated by the Champions League round of 16 draw, where they will face Real Madrid, the team remains focused on the domestic commitment.

El Cholo, true to his style, prioritizes the immediate game and seeks victory in Valencia to continue fighting for LaLiga alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona. Simeone faces this challenge with significant absentees in midfield: Barrios and Koke, both due to injury.

Faced with this situation, the Argentine coach could resort to Marcos Llorente as a pivot, returning to his origins. The squad, aware of the difficulty of the match, is united and committed to securing a positive result in a always complicated field like Mestalla.

The goal is clear: to add three vital points to continue at the top of the standings. The fighting spirit and characteristic grit of Atlético de Madrid will be fundamental to overcome adversities and consolidate themselves as a serious contender for the league title. The fans fully trust El Cholo and his players to face this demanding schedule with maximum ambition and determination.

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Madrid Derby on the Horizon! Atlético Dreams in Champions League

Attention, Rojiblancos! The Champions League round of 16 draw brought us strong emotions and a possible Madrid derby that could paralyze the continent. The possibility of facing Real Madrid in a two-legged tie adds a special spice to the competition.

The return leg, moreover, would be played at the Metropolitano! The draw, with its particular format, divided the teams into two sides of the bracket, opening a range of possibilities.

The innocent hand of the draw kept us on edge until the end, revealing a path full of obstacles but also great opportunities for our Atleti. If the derby materializes, it will be a fratricidal duel full of history and rivalry, a clash of titans that will define the future of both teams in the Champions League.

But let’s not forget other alternatives, such as a clash against Bayern Leverkusen. In any case, the team is prepared to face any challenge and demonstrate once again why we are one of the greats in Europe.

The draw also defined the possible path to the final in Munich, with potential clashes in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. The excitement is sky-high and the fans are already preparing to experience magical nights at the Metropolitano! Aúpa Atleti!

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2025-03 Marca

01.03.2025 22:40 / Marca

“Atlético Extends Lead

Atlético de Madrid remains steadfast on its path, leaving its pursuers behind after a hard-fought match at the Metropolitano. The opposing team’s coach acknowledged Atlético’s superiority in the key areas, a decisive factor in the final result.

Despite a promising start and several clear chances, his team failed to convert, while Atlético seized their opportunities. The opposing coach highlighted the difficulty of facing Atlético, a ‘surgical’ team that punishes every mistake.

2025-02 Marca

01.02.2025 19:28 / Marca

“Atletico Madrid returns to winning ways”

Atletico Madrid has returned to winning ways in LaLiga after an important victory over Mallorca. The week has been fantastic for Giuliano Simeone, who has been decisive in the matches against Salzburg and Mallorca, and has consolidated himself as one of the team’s most important players.

The absence of De Paul has been significant, but the presence of players like Barrios and Koke has tried to make up for it. The team has shown its defensive solidity, with a great game from Le Normand, who has nullified Mallorca’s striker, Larin.

2025-01 Marca

01.01.2025 18:52 / Marca

“Simeone bets on a ‘starting’ eleven for the Copa”

Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone prepares a team with several heavyweights for the third round of the Copa del Rey against Marbella. In the two tests carried out, names such as Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán, Barrios, De Paul, Giuliano and Griezmann appear.

There would only be three newcomers compared to the base team of the 12 consecutive victories: Le Normand, in need of minutes to gain competitive rhythm, and Molina, behind and Koke reinforcing the four-man line in the middle. With Correa back in the group dynamics, the only absences in training would be those of Lemar, due to a contusion suffered in one of the last training sessions of 2024, and Giménez, still recovering from the strain suffered in Barcelona.

2024-12 Marca

01.12.2024 09:45 / Marca

“Atlético Madrid, a goal-scoring machine”

Atlético Madrid has achieved seven consecutive victories and is now second in the table. The team’s goal-scoring efficiency has been highlighted, with ten goals from Julián Alvarez so far this season and six of the last seven victories scoring two or more goals.

In addition, the team has been the most goal-scoring away from home in the Simeone era, with 22 goals scored away from the Metropolitano. With eleven goalscorers in the squad, Atlético Madrid can boast that goals are not just the preserve of their forwards.

2024-11 Marca

06.11.2024 19:29 / Marca

“Atletico Madrid beats PSG thanks to Molina, Oblak and Correa”

Atletico Madrid achieved an important victory against PSG thanks to the outstanding performance of several players. Molina equalized the game after a mistake by Lenglet, Oblak made several crucial saves and Correa scored the winning goal.

The order and defense of Simeone’s team stopped PSG’s game. The team started with Barrios in command, but a loss by the central defender in his own area seemed to condemn the red and whites. However, Molina equalized immediately and Oblak held the team with his saves. Finally, Correa appeared to decide the game.

2024-10 Marca

01.10.2024 06:17 / Marca

“Rui Vitoria analyzes Joao Felix’s time at Atlético de Madrid”

Rui Vitoria, the coach who led Benfica to victory over Atlético de Madrid at the Calderón in 2015, speaks about his experience with the Portuguese team and his role in the development of Joao Félix, who has not been able to succeed in the Spanish team.

Vitoria highlights the importance of strategy and luck in the victory against Atlético, and also talks about the process of integrating Joao Félix into Benfica’s first team.