Ex-Atleti Staff Member Triumphs and Could Cross Paths
Red and white news! A former member of the Atlético de Madrid family is celebrating a league title. Carlos Menéndez, who was part of the technical team during Atleti’s golden years, has lifted the champion’s trophy with Basel in Switzerland.
As the main physical trainer alongside coach Fabio Celestini, Menéndez has proven his worth and is now preparing for a possible even bigger challenge: the Champions League.
Basel will have to overcome a preliminary phase to access the top European competition, and if they succeed, they could cross paths with our Atleti! An exciting reunion for Menéndez with his former colleagues, and a litmus test for both teams on the field.
But the possibility of seeing Menéndez back in Spain doesn’t end there. Rumors about movements on La Liga’s benches suggest that Fabio Celestini could manage Getafe. If this materializes and Celestini keeps Menéndez on his team, we could have an Atleti-Getafe match with a red and white touch on the opposing bench! Let’s remember that Menéndez left Atlético de Madrid in 2020 to join Tiago Mendes’ coaching staff, later passing through other clubs before his successful stint at Basel. We wish Carlos Menéndez all the best in his future challenges!
