Atletico Madrid leads Champions League in ball recoveries

With 250 recoveries, Atletico Madrid is the best team in this category in the entire Champions League. Monaco and Benfica complete the podium with 246 and 234 respectively. The red-and-whites have ‘recovered’ their place, not only in terms of victories against PSG and Sparta, but also in terms of ball recoveries.

The team of Simeone has achieved these numbers thanks to 87 duels won, 40 successful entries and 61 clearances made. These numbers are an example of the return to the origins in terms of defensive intensity and teamwork.

The team has achieved these numbers despite the absence of one of its best central defenders, Le Normand, and the suspension of Gimenez in Paris. In addition, Atletico Madrid is the seventh highest scoring team in the competition with 11 goals, thanks in large part to the rout in Prague.

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Atlético - Slovan: The tenth victory to dream of the round of 16

Atlético de Madrid arrives at the match against Slovan after nine consecutive victories in all competitions. The red and whites seek the tenth victory to dream of the round of 16 of the Champions League.

The Slovakian team arrives with the score at zero in the competition, which makes one think of a victory for Atlético. However, relaxations in this tournament are paid, as was already seen in the match against Leipzig in the first round.

The Metropolitano, the scene of the appointment, has been the natural habitat of Atlético in the Champions League since Simeone arrived, with six consecutive victories until the defeat against Lille. Slovan, although it has not had a good start in the Champions League, is doing well in its league, with 13 victories and two draws in 17 games.

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Atlético - Slovan: The tenth victory to dream of the round of 16

Atlético de Madrid arrives at the match against Slovan after nine consecutive victories in all competitions. The red and whites seek the tenth victory to dream of the round of 16 of the Champions League.

The Slovakian team arrives with the score at zero in the competition, which makes one think of a victory for Atlético. However, relaxations in this tournament are paid, as was already seen in the match against Leipzig in the first round.

The Metropolitano, the scene of the appointment, has been the natural habitat of Atlético in the Champions League since Simeone arrived, with six consecutive victories until the defeat against Lille. Slovan, although it has not had a good start in the Champions League, is doing well in its league, with 13 victories and two draws in 17 games.

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Atlético Madrid Park pays tribute to Vicente Calderón

The Atlético Madrid Park is now a reality in the Spanish capital. In the same place where the legendary Vicente Calderón stadium once stood, the new park was inaugurated by Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo and CEO Miguel Ángel Gil.

The inauguration was marked by emotion, especially when a urn with memories of the stadium was buried under a plaque that recalled the 51 years of experiences at Vicente Calderón.

Among the memories were a seat, a stone, a piece of grass, posters from the first and last games played at the stadium, a black and white photo of the first goal scored at the Calderón, a 50th anniversary shirt of the mythical venue and an Atlético Madrid flag.

Enrique Cerezo remembered all the feelings, experiences and legends that the emblematic home of the rojiblancos evoked, highlighting its magic and its importance in the history of the club. Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida emphasized the importance of this action to complete the Madrid Río project, as well as to pay tribute to a red and white marked area forever.

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Atlético Madrid Park pays tribute to Vicente Calderón

The Atlético Madrid Park is now a reality in the Spanish capital. In the same place where the legendary Vicente Calderón stadium once stood, the new park was inaugurated by Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo and CEO Miguel Ángel Gil.

The inauguration was marked by emotion, especially when a urn with memories of the stadium was buried under a plaque that recalled the 51 years of experiences at Vicente Calderón.

Among the memories were a seat, a stone, a piece of grass, posters from the first and last games played at the stadium, a black and white photo of the first goal scored at the Calderón, a 50th anniversary shirt of the mythical venue and an Atlético Madrid flag.

Enrique Cerezo remembered all the feelings, experiences and legends that the emblematic home of the rojiblancos evoked, highlighting its magic and its importance in the history of the club. Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida emphasized the importance of this action to complete the Madrid Río project, as well as to pay tribute to a red and white marked area forever.

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Lenglet ready for Slovan de Bratislava

Clement Lenglet, Atlético de Madrid’s central defender, has recovered from a knock suffered in the match against Sevilla and is ready to face Slovan de Bratislava in the Champions League.

Despite having to be substituted in the previous game, Lenglet joined his teammates in a regenerative session and is expected to be in top form for Wednesday’s match.

Coach Diego Simeone has already started preparing for the game with the substitutes, including Lino and Koke, who are decisive in the team’s seventh comeback of the season. Other players such as Molina and Le Normand are also gaining competitive rhythm to achieve the tenth consecutive victory.

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Lenglet ready for Slovan de Bratislava

Clement Lenglet, Atlético de Madrid’s central defender, has recovered from a knock suffered in the match against Sevilla and is ready to face Slovan de Bratislava in the Champions League.

Despite having to be substituted in the previous game, Lenglet joined his teammates in a regenerative session and is expected to be in top form for Wednesday’s match.

Coach Diego Simeone has already started preparing for the game with the substitutes, including Lino and Koke, who are decisive in the team’s seventh comeback of the season. Other players such as Molina and Le Normand are also gaining competitive rhythm to achieve the tenth consecutive victory.

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Atletico Madrid close in on leaders after seven comebacks

Atletico Madrid have managed seven comebacks this season, which has allowed them to close in to just three points from the top of the table with one game in hand. The latest comeback was against Sevilla, where Simeone’s team scored three goals in the second half to secure the victory.

In addition, the team has shown its ability to come back in Europe, with wins against Real Madrid, Leganes, Alaves and Leipzig. Atletico’s next game will be against Barcelona, where they will look to continue closing in on the top spot.

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Atletico Madrid close in on leaders after seven comebacks

Atletico Madrid have managed seven comebacks this season, which has allowed them to close in to just three points from the top of the table with one game in hand. The latest comeback was against Sevilla, where Simeone’s team scored three goals in the second half to secure the victory.

In addition, the team has shown its ability to come back in Europe, with wins against Real Madrid, Leganes, Alaves and Leipzig. Atletico’s next game will be against Barcelona, where they will look to continue closing in on the top spot.

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Atlético Madrid on a roll: nine consecutive wins

Atlético Madrid has won nine consecutive games in the current season, a streak that hasn’t been seen since 2015. The red-and-whites have won games in all possible ways, from goleadas to impossible comebacks.

Thanks to this streak, Simeone’s team has installed itself in the top of the Champions League and has approached the two big teams of our football in the league classification. After the latest stumbles of Barcelona and Real Madrid, Atlético is in the fight for the title and remains one point behind the whites and three behind the azulgrana, a team they will face before the end of the year.

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