2024-03 Mundo Deportivo

01.03.2024 12:46 / Mundo Deportivo

“Samu Omorodion’s dream is to play for Atlético next season”

Atlético de Madrid’s forward Samu Omorodion, currently on loan at Deportivo Alavés, has set his sights on playing for the rojiblanco team next season. The 19-year-old striker is enjoying his time in Vitoria, where he has become one of the standout players of LaLiga.

Samu expressed his excitement about the possibility of playing in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona, although he ultimately did not make the squad. The player recalled his reaction when his agent told him that Atlético wanted to sign him: ‘I didn’t believe it, I thought it was a joke’.

2024-02 Mundo Deportivo

01.02.2024 10:54 / Mundo Deportivo

“Sánchez Martínez, the Referee for the Madrid Derby

The Technical Committee of Referees has appointed Sánchez Martínez to officiate the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid on Sunday at 21:00 in the Santiago Bernabéu.. The 40-year-old referee from Murcia has extensive experience in high-profile matches.

He has officiated Real Madrid 33 times, with a record of 22 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses. He has shown the whites 3 red cards and awarded them 5 penalties.. Regarding Atlético de Madrid, Sánchez Martínez has officiated them 20 times, with a record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.

2024-01 Mundo Deportivo

01.01.2024 11:23 / Mundo Deportivo

“Rivals’ Friendship Shines

During the heated rivalry between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid, Memphis Depay and David Alaba have shown that friendship bonds can prevail. The Dutch striker visited his Austrian friend after he sustained a severe knee injury, sharing a touching moment that embodies the true spirit of sportsmanship. Even though Alaba’s injury is expected to rule him out of Euro 2020, Memphis’ message of support has given him strength and has been praised by his Dutch teammates.

2023-12 Mundo Deportivo

01.12.2023 09:42 / Mundo Deportivo

“Barça-Atleti

Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona faced each other in the 1996 Supercopa at Montjuic and La Peineta, now known as Metropolitano. After winning the league and the Copa del Rey, Atlético faced the Copa del Rey runner-up, Barcelona, led by Bobby Robson.

In the first leg at Lluís Comanys, Barcelona won 5-2 with goals from Ronaldo, Giovanni, Pizzi, De la Peña, and Ronaldo again. In the second leg at La Peineta, Atlético took the lead with a goal from Juanma López, but Stoichkov equalized.

2023-11 Mundo Deportivo

01.11.2023 10:31 / Mundo Deportivo

“Carlos Martin and Víctor Mollejo, scoring streak continues”

The Atlético de Madrid’s youth academy continues to shine with their players on loan at other teams. In the last matchday, Carlos Martín and Víctor Mollejo stood out with C.D. Mirandés and Real Zaragoza respectively.

Martín scored from a penalty, ending a seven-game goal drought, while Mollejo added his third goal of the season. Although they are not regular starters, both players are making the most of their minutes to make an impact.

2023-10 Mundo Deportivo

01.10.2023 19:26 / Mundo Deportivo

“Controversy in Atlético-Cádiz over foul in the 0-1”

The match between Atlético de Madrid and Cádiz CF was marked by a controversial play in which the red and white team claimed a foul. At the 12th minute, Zaldua brought down Riquelme, but the referee and the assistant did not signal an infraction.

The VAR did not intervene either, and Pires’ goal was added to the scoreboard, generating indignation among the Atlético players and bench. Additionally, Koke received a yellow card during the protests. Despite starting the match well with two great chances from Griezmann, the colchonero team found themselves at a disadvantage.

2023-09 Mundo Deportivo

01.09.2023 09:46 / Mundo Deportivo

“Changes at Atlético de Madrid due to absence and the transfer market”

Atlético de Madrid is making changes for their match against Sevilla due to injuries and the transfer market. Players like Memphis, Koke, Reinildo, and Giménez couldn’t train due to their injuries, while Saúl was sidelined with back issues.

Joao Félix was absent for personal reasons. Yannick Carrasco, who is also close to leaving the team, trained but was benched during the tests. Riquelme was a surprise inclusion in the starting eleven, alongside Savic, Witsel, Hermoso, Nahuel Molina, and Oblak in defense. In midfield, Lemar replaced Saúl, joining De Paul and Barrios. Upfront, Griezmann and Morata will lead the attack, with Correa on the bench.

2023-08 Mundo Deportivo

01.08.2023 08:54 / Mundo Deportivo

“Cholo praises Joao Félix”

The situation of Joao Félix at Atlético de Madrid is currently stuck, as the player wants to leave but has not received any interesting offers. Despite this, Diego Pablo Simeone has praised the player in an interview, highlighting his extraordinary skills and versatility on the field.

However, he also hints that the time to succeed at the club does not depend on him but on Joao and his agent. Although Joao Félix has had brilliant moments, such as the first part of the championship-winning season, he has not achieved the consistency to fully exploit his potential, according to Cholo.

2023-07 Mundo Deportivo

01.07.2023 10:11 / Mundo Deportivo

“Atlético to make their signings official”

Atlético de Madrid will begin their 23/24 pre-season on July 7 with several new faces. Although they have not yet made any official signings, the club has players already secured.

Caglar Soyuncu and Santiago Mouriño are already signed, while the operations for Javi Galán and César Azpilicueta are practically finalized, pending minor contractual issues and medical examinations.

Diego Pablo Simeone confirmed that Soyuncu will join to help the team, and Mouriño will also be observed during the pre-season. The signings of the two Spaniards will be announced imminently once they are finalized 100%. Atlético aims to make all these signings official before the team’s return on July 7, as they need the players to be ready for the start of pre-season under Simeone’s guidance. The club will announce the signings in the coming days.

2023-06 Mundo Deportivo

01.06.2023 07:36 / Mundo Deportivo

“Insults from Real Madrid fans towards Ajibade, according to Andrea Medina”

Atlético Madrid Women’s team achieved a historic comeback in the Copa de la Reina final against Real Madrid, winning in a penalty shootout after trailing 2-0 in the 87th minute.

During the match, Andrea Medina, a defender for Atlético, stated that some Real Madrid fans insulted Rasheedat Ajibade, an African player for the colchonero team. While she did not specify if the insults were racist, it is noteworthy that they were directed at the only player of color from Atlético on the field at that moment. Medina recounted the incident on the podcast ‘Quiero ser como’ (I Want to Be Like). This incident highlights the need to eradicate disrespectful behavior in football.