Simeone and Atlético de Madrid: From adversity to hope

Argentine coach Diego Simeone has led Atlético de Madrid through difficult times and has managed to turn around complicated situations in the past. Despite recent defeats in Europe and a lack of home wins, the team remains in the fight for all titles.

The history of Atlético de Madrid under Simeone’s leadership is full of ups and downs, from the elimination in the group stage of the Champions League in the 2017-2018 season to the victory in the Europa League and the historic triumph against Arsenal.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the team suffered a series of defeats, but they managed to recover with a historic match in Liverpool and secure their place in the Champions League.

The defeat in Oporto before the Qatar World Cup left the team out of European competitions, but Atlético returned to inspire their fans after the World Cup. Despite defeats in Dortmund and Vitoria, Simeone has shown that he knows how to find the way and has led the team to four consecutive victories.

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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.

2024-09 Marca

01.09.2024 16:41 / Marca

“Atlético Madrid recovers the essence of Cholismo with three clean sheets”

Atlético Madrid has recovered its essence with three consecutive games without conceding a goal. The team’s attacking prowess and defensive solidity have been key in recent matches against Girona, Athletic and Espanyol.

The team has worked hard to recover one of its hallmarks, Cholismo, which made it great with the arrival of Simeone. The 5-4-1 in defense has been key, with Julián and Sorloth starting the pressure. The solidarity of all the players has helped to nullify the rivals, as seen in San Mamés against Athletic. Cholo has worked hard to strengthen the defense and recover the essence of the team.

2024-08 Marca

01.08.2024 19:22 / Marca

“Atlético de Madrid renews with 21 years less”

Atlético de Madrid is in the process of rejuvenating and strengthening its squad, with Carlos Bucero contributing his extensive experience from the Football Directorate and Andrea Berta focused on arrivals.

The first signing announced is Le Normand, a French center back who arrives at the Metropolitano to cover the notable void left by Savic’s departure and with six springs less.

2024-07 Marca

01.07.2024 07:42 / Marca

“Atlético Madrid returns to its iconic badge”

Atlético Madrid has announced that it will return to using its iconic badge, which includes the bear and the strawberry tree, symbols of the city of Madrid. The decision was made after a vote in which 88.6% of the votes were in favor of the change.

The return of the badge has been celebrated by club legends such as Fernando Torres, Diego Simeone, Koke, Antoine Griezmann, Diego Godín and Jan Oblak, who expressed their desire for the symbol to return.

2024-06 Marca

01.06.2024 21:04 / Marca

“Lemar focuses on Atlético de Madrid for next season”

Despite being one of the transferable players at Atlético de Madrid, Lemar has left a message on his social media in which he thanks the support received and looks to the future at the Metropolitano.

Although he will be one of the names that will mark the Atlético market this summer due to his transferable condition, only the fulfillment of the contract that binds him to the red and white club until 2027 passes through Lemar’s head.

2024-05 Marca

01.05.2024 15:31 / Marca

“Marcos Llorente, the perfect wildcard of Atlético de Madrid”

Marcos Llorente has become a key player for Cholo Simeone at Atlético de Madrid thanks to his versatility. The Madrid native can play in different positions, from the wingback to the forward, and always offers solutions to the team.

Against Athletic, Llorente played in three different positions and during the entire season he has occupied five completely different positions. The player has highlighted that he has trained in all positions and that the coach wants them to know how to play in different positions in case they need to.