Atlético and River: A historic bond in red and white
Atlético de Madrid celebrated its 122nd anniversary on this April 26, 2025, and from Argentina, River Plate did not miss the opportunity to congratulate the Rojiblancos. Beyond the distance, both clubs share a deep connection, forged in passion, history, and colors.
Red and white, a symbol of struggle and dedication, unites these two institutions born from and for the people. Both teams represent the values of the working class. The bond between Atlético and River extends to the unconditional support of their fans.
River Plate has more than 350,000 members and Atlético de Madrid has more than 150,000 members. The football history of both clubs is full of illustrious names, players who have defended both shirts with honor.
From legends of the past to more recent figures, such as Julián or Giuliano, Kranevitter, Augusto Fernández, Radamel Falcao, Germán Burgos, Santiago Solari or the historic Ubaldo Fillol have left their mark on the hearts of the fans.
In addition, both teams are proud to have emblematic stadiums, the Metropolitano and the Más Monumental, which are home to thousands of fans. River’s congratulations to Atlético underlines a brotherhood that transcends borders, an eternal connection between two giants of world football.
