2023-04 Atletico Sport
01.04.2023 10:55 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone criticizes sanctions and focuses on Betis match”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke about the upcoming match against Betis and criticized sanctions. He emphasized the importance of hard work and staying focused on each game to achieve a good season.
Simeone also talked about the team’s defense and how they have worked to grow from defensive to offensive. However, Simeone was cautious when talking about the team’s improvement and said he is only thinking about the Betis and Rayo matches. Finally, Simeone warned that one must speak little as anything said can be sanctioned.
01.04.2023 09:40 / Atletico Sport
“Reguilón won’t play against Betis”
Sergio Reguilón will not be available for the match against Betis due to his injury. Although he has started training with the team, he has separated from the group during tactical exercises. The goal is for him to be ready for the match against Rayo Vallecano.
Reguilón has had a difficult season at Atlético de Madrid, with few minutes and many injuries. Despite this, he is working hard to recover and return to the field. The rojiblanca fans hope to see him in action soon.
02.04.2023 23:13 / Atletico Sport
“The Atleti of Cholo continues in the fight for La Liga”
Despite criticism and negative predictions at the start of the season, Diego Simeone’s Atlético de Madrid is still in the fight for the La Liga title. After defeating Betis in matchday 27, the team is in third place with a six-point lead over Real Sociedad and nine over Betis.
Goalkeeper Jan Oblak equaled Diego Godín’s record as the foreign player with the most games in the club’s history. In addition, striker Ángel Correa, who always works hard and never complains, scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the game. Despite criticism and attempts by some to sink the team, the Atleti continues in the fight thanks to the hard work and determination of Cholo and his players.
02.04.2023 10:28 / Atletico Sport
“Oblak to equal Godín as player with most appearances in Atleti history”
Jan Oblak, goalkeeper of Atlético de Madrid, received the award for best player of the month of March and is preparing to make history in the club. In the next match against Betis, he will equal Diego Godín as the player with the most appearances in the history of Atleti.
Oblak talked about the importance of the fans and the team’s improvement after the World Cup. He also highlighted the importance of equaling the appearances of his friend Godín and expressed his happiness for achieving it. The match against Betis will be difficult, but the team is ready to give everything and get the three points.
03.04.2023 21:26 / Atletico Sport
“Confirmed schedule for Barcelona-Atleti at Camp Nou”
La Liga has announced the date and time for the match between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, corresponding to matchday 30. The game will be played at Camp Nou on Sunday, April 23 at 6:30 pm.
Simeone’s team will seek to score against the competition leader in a crucial match to maintain their fight for second place. Barcelona has a solid defense, having only conceded 9 goals in the 27 matches played so far. Atlético de Madrid fans can enjoy an exclusive discount on club monographs thanks to the promotion of AtleticoSport.es and Takketto with the code ATM23.
05.04.2023 11:20 / Atletico Sport
“Chelsea fires coach of Joao Félix”
Portuguese player Joao Félix has suffered another setback at Chelsea as the club has fired coach Graham Potter, who had shown confidence in him since his arrival. The decision was made after the team’s defeat against Aston Villa.
Meanwhile, Spanish coach Bruno Saltor has been named as interim coach. Joao Félix has played under his direction and is waiting to find out who will be his replacement. Chelsea has had a disappointing season in the Premier League and only has the Champions League as a competition with some life.
05.04.2023 10:01 / Atletico Sport
“Reguilón recovers and Memphis remains out of the team”
Atleti prepares to face Rayo Vallecano in the next league match. In the first training session of the week, Sergio Reguilón has recovered from his injury and joined the team. However, Memphis Depay continues his recovery process and has not trained with his teammates, so his participation in the next game is uncertain. The colchonero team seeks to consolidate their position in the Champions League spots and for that they need to win against Rayo Vallecano.
06.04.2023 09:30 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone tests his starting eleven against Rayo Vallecano”
Diego Pablo Simeone, the coach of Atlético de Madrid, tested his possible starting eleven for the match against Rayo Vallecano. The defense will remain the same as in recent games, with Oblak in goal and a line of five defenders.
In midfield, Koke and Marcos Llorente will be joined by De Paul instead of Lemar. In attack, Correa will be Griezmann’s partner. This is the first of the expected changes in the team. Simeone trusts what works and doesn’t change what is giving results.
06.04.2023 09:45 / Atletico Sport
“Possible Atleti kit for next season leaked”
FootyHeadlines has leaked the possible first kit of Atlético de Madrid for the 2023-2024 season. The shirt maintains the classic stripes of the club, with four white and three red, and presents a design in which the sleeves, collar and back are mainly red.
In addition, the Spanish flag will be included on the back of the collar. This leak has generated great excitement among Atleti fans, who eagerly await the official presentation of the kit.
06.04.2023 21:15 / Atletico Sport
“Atlético de Madrid B wins against Cacereño by 1-0”
The Atlético de Madrid B has achieved an important victory at home against CP Cacereño by 1-0, with a penalty goal from Carlos Martín. This victory has left many noteworthy data to explain how the red and white cubs’ season is going.
The team has won 11 home games, equaling Teruel as the team with the most home victories in 2nd RFEF. In addition, Atleti B has been unbeaten in 3 consecutive games, becoming the 3rd longest streak of the season.
Carlos Martín is the team’s top scorer and has scored 28.57% of the goals that open the scoring. The team has also shown security and order in the defensive area, achieving a clean sheet in 42.857% of the victories. Regarding points, Atleti B has achieved 13 more points in the second half of home games.
07.04.2023 11:40 / Atletico Sport
“De Burgos Bengoetxea to referee the derby against Rayo Vallecano”
The Technical Committee of Referees has appointed Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea as the main referee for the match between Rayo Vallecano and Atlético de Madrid. Despite having good statistics, De Burgos Bengoetxea has a bad memory this season, as he expelled Nahuel Molina in the second round of the League at the Metropolitano.
The match will be played at the Vallecas Stadium and will have Estrada Fernández in the VAR Room. The game will close Sunday’s matchday at 9:00 p.m.
08.04.2023 11:03 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone talks about playing style and Correa’s situation before the derby against Rayo Vallecano.”
The coach of Atlético de Madrid, Diego Simeone, spoke at a press conference about the importance of identifying with a playing style and transmitting what is felt. He also mentioned Correa’s situation, after the loss of his mother, and showed his support for the family and the player.
Simeone commented on the refereeing in La Liga, comparing the way referees officiate in England and Spain. He also talked about the team’s objective, which is to achieve second place, and highlighted the importance of Nahuel Molina, a young full-back with a lot of potential. Sergio Reguilón has also returned to the team’s squad.
08.04.2023 10:40 / Atletico Sport
“Carlos Martín joins Atlético de Madrid training ahead of derby against Rayo”
Atlético de Madrid is preparing for their upcoming Liga match against Rayo Vallecano with several attacking absences, including Ángel Correa due to the sad loss of his mother. To compensate for these absences, coach Diego Simeone has relied on young player Carlos Martín throughout Saturday’s training session.
In addition, left-back Reinildo continues his recovery, while Reguilón is ready to return to the squad after a long absence due to injury. The team hopes to overcome these difficulties and secure a victory in the derby against Rayo.
09.04.2023 16:09 / Atletico Sport
“Carlos Martín and Reguilón in Atlético’s squad for Vallecas”
Atlético de Madrid faces Rayo Vallecano with several new additions to their squad. The most notable is the presence of Carlos Martín, who will be with the first team due to absences in attack. Additionally, Sergio Reguilón returns to the squad months after his muscular injury.
However, the Argentine coach will not be able to count on Memphis Depay, who continues to recover from injury, or Correa, who will miss the game due to the sad death of his mother. Reinildo, who was expected to be in the squad, will miss the rest of the season. The always complicated match will take place in Vallecas on Sunday.
10.04.2023 18:20 / Atletico Sport
“Barcelona sets ticket prices at 99 euros for match against Atleti”
Barcelona has notified Atletico Madrid that tickets for the Sunday, April 23rd league match will be priced at 99 euros, which has been criticized by many fans on social media. This price is similar to what Atleti charged for the first leg match (95 euros).
Fans have called this measure “shameful” and expressed their discontent on social media. The match will take place at Camp Nou starting at 4:15 pm.
10.04.2023 11:44 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone praises Rayo Vallecano fans for their behavior”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised the Rayo Vallecano fans for their behavior during the match in which Atleti won 1-0. Simeone highlighted the respect and education they showed towards the Correa family, after player Ángel Correa lost his mother this week.
The Argentine coach publicly thanked the Rayo Vallecano fans for their gesture and applauded their behavior. The club also thanked them through their social media channels.
11.04.2023 08:40 / Atletico Sport
“Atleti celebrates its 120th anniversary in match against Mallorca”
Atlético de Madrid will celebrate its 120th anniversary in a match against Mallorca at the Estadio Metropolitano on April 26 at 7:30 pm. La Liga has scheduled the match to coincide with the club’s founding date.
The club has prepared several activities for the day, including a tifo before the match and the delivery of monographs illustrated with the commemorative logo to those who purchase a ticket or are season ticket holders. Additionally, all season ticket holders who attend the stadium will receive a commemorative certificate in their email. Atlético de Madrid will aim to secure a victory on this special day.
11.04.2023 08:50 / Atletico Sport
“Confirmed schedules for matches against Valladolid and Cádiz”
La Liga has announced the schedules for Atlético de Madrid’s matches against Valladolid and Cádiz. The match against Valladolid will be played on Sunday, April 30 at 9:00 p.m. at the Estadio de Zorrilla, while the match against Cádiz will be played on Wednesday, May 3 at 10:00 p.m.
at the Metropolitano. The schedule has been tightened due to the Copa del Rey final and the international break. Atlético de Madrid hopes to win both matches and maintain their position in the La Liga table.
11.04.2023 11:58 / Atletico Sport
“Atlético plays solidarity friendly against Besiktas after earthquake”
Atlético de Madrid will play a friendly match against Besiktas in Istanbul on Wednesday, April 12. The game is to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Turkish team, but it is also a solidarity event to raise funds for the organization Together for Türkiye, which works with those affected by the earthquake in Turkey.
Atlético will travel to Turkey on the same day as the match and rest at the hotel before the game. Although the match will be broadcast live in Turkey, it has not yet been confirmed if there will be television in Spain. Several channels are in negotiations to broadcast the match.
11.04.2023 17:15 / Atletico Sport
“Correa returns to training with Atlético de Madrid”
Argentine striker Ángel Correa has returned to training with Atlético de Madrid after missing the match against Rayo Vallecano due to the loss of his mother. Correa trained with the group and was well supported by his teammates, including fellow Argentines De Paul and Nahuel Molina.
The team is preparing to face Almería and then travel to Turkey to play against Besiktas. In training, Atlético also had the expected absences of Memphis Depay and Reinildo. Correa’s return is great news for the team, as he is expected to be part of the attack alongside Griezmann.
11.04.2023 11:40 / Atletico Sport
“Chelsea wants Joao Félix at all costs”
According to expert transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea is planning their next season with Joao Félix and wants him at all costs. The situation is not clear, but the English club is very happy with his attitude and personality, and the Portuguese player also wants to stay.
However, Atletico Madrid does not have an option to buy in the current loan and wants a lot of money, around 100 million euros. Chelsea’s idea is to negotiate and discuss, but the new coach will also be a factor. Joao Félix has had a positive impact on the team and Chelsea sees him as part of their long-term project.
12.04.2023 19:59 / Atletico Sport
“Atlético de Madrid suffers friendly defeat in Istanbul”
Atlético de Madrid faced Besiktas in a friendly match in Istanbul with the aim of raising funds for earthquake victims. The game started slowly and Besiktas tried to take the initiative. Atlético’s players, Lemar, Reguilón and Kondogbia, made many mistakes not typical of a Spanish first division footballer.
After a mistake by Kondogbia, the opponent managed to steal and counterattack to score the initial goal by Gedson Fernandes. The attacking duo formed by Ángel Correa and the academy player Carlos Martín pressed high, but without success.
In the second half, Simeone radically changed the entire team, bringing on the usual starters. Despite clear chances, Atlético de Madrid lost 2-0. However, the main objective was to raise funds to help earthquake victims.
12.04.2023 20:50 / Atletico Sport
“Joao Félix disappoints in match against Real Madrid”
Joao Félix returned to Madrid to face Real Madrid with his new team, Chelsea, in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. Despite having a good opportunity at the beginning of the match, he lost his advantage and wasted a clear chance at goal.
Throughout the rest of the match, he detached himself from his teammates and showed no intensity or attitude. Real Madrid took the lead and Joao Félix did nothing to prevent it. In the second half, he had a good attacking action but his shot was ineffective. Finally, Real Madrid controlled the match and Chelsea waited back looking for a counterattack that Joao Félix launched.
12.04.2023 09:31 / Atletico Sport
“Atlético de Madrid to play friendly against Besiktas with broadcast on LaLigaSportsTV”
The Atlético de Madrid will face Besiktas in a friendly match that can be watched on television in Spain through LaLigaSportsTV. The club confirmed that the match will be broadcast live at 7:30 pm Spanish time and will require prior registration on the La Liga website.
This match will allow Simeone to give minutes to less habitual players in Istanbul, but with an eye on the next league match against Almería. The broadcast will not be through the club’s official channels, but through LaLigaSportsTV.
12.04.2023 14:35 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone to give opportunity to less usual players against Besiktas”
Atlético de Madrid will face Besiktas in a friendly match in Turkey, for which coach Diego Simeone has called up all available players, including three academy players. The only absences will be Reinildo and Memphis Depay, who are recovering from injuries in Madrid.
Simeone will take the opportunity to give minutes to less usual players such as Reguilón, Doherty, Kondogbia and Witsel, who have lost presence in recent weeks. The list of called-up players has 23 names and the match aims to raise money for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey.
13.04.2023 10:03 / Atletico Sport
“The Excel League
The ‘Excel League’ has taken over the mattress fan in the last ten rounds of the National League Championship.
Although the illusion of winning the League was minimal a few weeks ago, the good run of Simeone’s team has made people start to think that what if yes? An image in which all matches were specified with victories, draws or defeats of the top three classified in the competition led Atleti to lift its 12th league title, ahead of Barcelona.
A situation that could occur after the latest results. With Atleti winning everything from here to the end of the season, including the duel against Barcelona. An Excel League that could drive people crazy if the speculations were fulfilled.
14.04.2023 11:22 / Atletico Sport
“Díaz de Mera will referee the match against Almería at the Metropolitano”
Atleti will host Almería this Sunday at the Metropolitano Stadium with Díaz de Mera as the main referee. The Technical Committee of Referees has appointed the referee from the Castilla La Mancha Committee to direct the match at 6:30 p.m.
Díaz de Mera is a novice in this first division and has only directed 51 matches in La Liga, of which only one has been to Atlético Madrid. González González has been appointed to be in the VAR Room.
This will be the third match he will direct for Simeone’s team, the second in the National League Competition. The first time was last season, also at the Metropolitano and against Valencia. In that match, Atlético completed an incredible comeback against the Valencian team.
14.04.2023 19:08 / Atletico Sport
“Correa would return to the starting lineup after being tested by Simeone”
Simeone is preparing changes for the starting eleven of Atlético Madrid in their next match against Almería. In the training session, new injuries have been added, which would force the Argentine coach to make changes to his usual eleven.
Savic is still being waited for, who is doubtful and everything will depend on Saturday’s training. If he does not play, Simeone would bet on Witsel in the three-man defense. In midfield, Koke would be the axis with Marcos Llorente and De Paul as interiors in the absence of Lemar. The last novelty would come in the attack with Griezmann as a fixed and accompanied by Correa, who would return to the mattress eleven after pointing to a starter in Vallecas and not playing due to the loss of his mother.
14.04.2023 14:04 / Atletico Sport
“Savic and Lemar, absent from training”
Atleti trained with their sights set on the league match against Almería with several negative surprises following the friendly against Besiktas. In addition to the injured Reinildo and Memphis Depay, the Argentine coach lost Savic and Lemar in this Friday’s session.
The central defender suffered some discomfort in Turkey and has trained on the sidelines as a precaution. The technical team will wait for the Montenegrin central defender until Sunday itself. Lemar has also been on the sidelines and it is more complicated for him to dress up. All after suffering a blow with Grbic in Tuesday’s session and in Turkey against Besiktas he suffered another.
15.04.2023 11:08 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone upset by injuries in friendly match”
The coach of Atlético de Madrid, Diego Simeone, expressed his anger over the injuries suffered in the friendly match in Turkey. Despite this, Simeone is focused on the next league match against Almería and hopes that the team will improve and grow.
Player Savic returned with back discomfort, but Memphis is on his way to recovery. Simeone expects Ángel Correa to have a great game as he is important to the team. Additionally, the coach is not worried about the fact that Almería has not won away from home and only thinks about the upcoming match.
15.04.2023 11:30 / Atletico Sport
“Three injuries confirmed and Ángel Correa’s titular status”
Atlético de Madrid’s coach, Simeone, confirmed Ángel Correa’s titular status in the match against Almería, despite the recent loss of his mother. However, the team is facing up to four absences due to injuries, including Reinildo, Memphis Depay, and Savic.
Simeone expressed his frustration over the injuries suffered in the friendly match last Wednesday. Despite the challenges, the Argentine coach is confident that Correa will deliver a great performance. Atlético de Madrid fans can enjoy an exclusive discount on team monographs with the code ATM23 at AtleticoSport.es in collaboration with Takketto.
16.04.2023 20:52 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone criticizes referee and defends VAR after Atlético de Madrid’s victory”
Atlético de Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, analyzed the team’s victory against Almería in La Liga. Despite the controversial penalties and the suffering caused by the referee’s decisions, Simeone highlighted the team’s performance during eighty minutes of play, generating goal opportunities and controlling any counterattacks.
He also defended the use of VAR, as he believes it is fairer for everyone. Simeone also talked about the upcoming match against the best team in the league and the possibility of winning the league, although he prefers to focus on taking it one game at a time. Finally, he praised Carrasco’s great performance.
16.04.2023 09:45 / Atletico Sport
“Three absences in Atlético de Madrid’s call-up to face Almería”
Atlético de Madrid is facing Almería in a League match with three absences in the call-up. Reinildo and Savic are injured, which has angered Simeone, while Memphis Depay is still recovering. To cover these absences, academy player Marco has been called up for the first time.
In addition, Correa returns to the list after missing the last game due to the loss of his mother. Changes in the line-up of the red and white team are expected due to these forced absences. Takketto and AtleticoSport.es offer an exclusive promotion with the code ATM23 to get up to 20% off on all Atlético de Madrid monographs.
17.04.2023 14:59 / Atletico Sport
“Hard-fought victory for Atlético at the Metropolitano”
Atlético Madrid achieved a deserved but hard-fought victory against Almería at the Metropolitano. The match started with a goal from Griezmann after a corner kick, putting Atlético ahead.
Despite dominating the game and having chances to extend the lead, a loss of possession by Correa resulted in an own goal by Giménez, equalizing the match undeservedly. The first half was marked by incorrectly signaled offside calls by the linesman, until VAR intervened just before halftime in a promising play for Atlético. Despite the difficulties, Atlético managed to maintain the lead and secure the three points, in an emotional day for Correa after the loss of his mother.
17.04.2023 10:03 / Atletico Sport
“Atleti with two suspensions for Camp Nou clash”
After narrowing the gap with Barcelona in La Liga, Atleti will visit Camp Nou with two suspensions. Marcos Llorente received a controversial yellow card and will be unavailable, while Kondogbia, who has had limited playing time, was also sanctioned for protesting from the bench.
These two suspensions add to the existing injury concerns, with attention on the recovery of Savic and Memphis. Despite the possibility of appealing the sanctions, facing Barcelona without two key players will be a challenge for Simeone’s team.
18.04.2023 17:38 / Atletico Sport
“Atlético will appeal Marcos Llorente’s yellow card”
Atlético Madrid will seek to have Marcos Llorente’s fifth yellow card rescinded so that he can play against Barcelona at Camp Nou. The club believes that the yellow card was not deserved and will appeal to the Competition Committee for reconsideration.
According to the match report, Llorente received the yellow card for ‘holding an opponent and stopping a promising attack’, but Atlético argues that the ball was heading towards the sideline and did not constitute a promising attack. The appeal will be filed by Díaz de Mera on behalf of the club, and Atlético hopes to have a key player like Marcos Llorente available for the match against Barcelona
18.04.2023 09:50 / Atletico Sport
“Cerezo
The president of Atlético de Madrid, Enrique Cerezo, joins the League of Excel and believes that the team can still win the La Liga championship. Despite being thirteen points behind Barcelona, Cerezo assures that Atlético will go out to win in the upcoming match against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Although he acknowledges that it is a challenging task, Cerezo highlights that there are still nine games to be played, with twenty-seven points at stake, which gives them some chance of reaching the championship. Cerezo also highlights the team’s improvement in recent weeks after the Qatar World Cup.
18.04.2023 10:04 / Atletico Sport
“Pablo Barrios misses training due to illness”
Atlético Madrid prepares for their upcoming La Liga match against Barcelona, but during their first training session, they suffered a surprising absence: Pablo Barrios was absent due to an illness. However, it is expected that he will be present at Camp Nou.
Additionally, coach Diego Simeone is monitoring the injuries of Stefan Savic and Memphis Depay, who hope to be ready for Sunday’s match. Savic missed the last game due to lower back pain, while Depay has been out of the last four games due to an injury. Simeone hopes to have both players available for the match against his former team
19.04.2023 10:40 / Atletico Sport
“Lemar in the starting eleven against Barcelona and Correa remains”
Atlético Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, has tested the possible starting eleven for the match against Barcelona on Sunday at the Camp Nou. The novelty has been the inclusion of Lemar in the team due to Marcos Llorente’s absence.
Savic has returned to train with the group and is expected to be part of the defense alongside Giménez and Hermoso. Nahuel Molina and Carrasco will act as long wingers, while Koke and De Paul will be in midfield. Upfront, Correa will accompany Griezmann in search of a crucial victory. Memphis Depay has not yet trained with the group, while Saúl has been absent due to illness
19.04.2023 14:25 / Atletico Sport
“Marcos Llorente ruled out against Barcelona”
The Competition Committee has rejected the appeal filed by Atlético de Madrid to remove the fifth yellow card received by Marcos Llorente, which means he will not be able to play in the match against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
The player received the card for a supposed foul in the match against Almería, but Atlético presented a video to appeal the decision. However, the Competition Committee did not find sufficient evidence to change their decision.
Now, Atlético de Madrid will appeal to try to have the sanction lifted before the match. This represents a significant blow for Cholo Simeone’s team, as Llorente is a key player in midfield
20.04.2023 16:15 / Atletico Sport
“Marcos Llorente out for Atleti against Barcelona”
Marcos Llorente, a player for Atlético de Madrid, will not be able to participate in the crucial La Liga match against Barcelona at Camp Nou, after the final decision of the Appeals Committee to reject the club’s appeal for the midfielder to be available.
The player received a yellow card in the match against Almería and the club filed two appeals to have the sanction withdrawn, but both were rejected. The decision is based on the fact that the caution belongs to the technical discretion of the referee, according to the statement issued by the Appeals Committee. This is an important absence for Atleti in a key match for the title race in La Liga.
20.04.2023 08:00 / Atletico Sport
“Atleti to play against Manchester City in South Korea during preseason”
Atlético de Madrid will face Manchester City in a preseason friendly match that will take place on Sunday, July 30 in Seoul, South Korea. This game is part of the ‘Coupang Play Series’ 2023, and it will be the team’s first visit to the Asian country.
In addition to this match, Atleti will also play friendlies in Mexico and the United States against Real Sociedad and Sevilla, respectively.
Although the exact date for the start of the preseason has not been announced yet, the team is expected to have a usual preparation of several weeks in Los Ángeles de San Rafael, and there is also expected to be a friendly in Burgos de Osma against Numancia. With this match, Atleti will have the opportunity to face a high-level opponent before the start of the season.
21.04.2023 08:53 / Atletico Sport
“Sánchez Martínez to referee Barcelona - Atleti at Camp Nou”
The Technical Committee of Referees has appointed Sánchez Martínez as the main referee for the La Liga match between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, which will be played at Camp Nou next Sunday.
Although some Atleti fans have bad feelings about this referee, the data shows that he has refereed the team three times this season, with varying results. Sánchez Martínez will be accompanied by Iglesias Villanueva in the VAR. In total, the referee has shown seven yellow cards and one red card in the three matches he has refereed for Atleti this season.
22.04.2023 19:48 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone plans assault on Camp Nou with modified team”
The Atlético de Madrid coach, Diego Simeone, is preparing to face Barcelona in the Camp Nou with a modified team due to two confirmed absences: João Félix and Memphis Depay. The team arrives in good form and with the illusion of obtaining a crucial victory.
The three central defenders scheme remains, but with the novelty of Stefan Savic’s return in the center of the defense alongside Giménez and Hermoso. In addition, Nahuel and Carrasco will occupy the wings, while Lemar will join Koke and De Paul in midfield.
Up top, Griezmann and Correa will be in charge of seeking the goal. The match presents a great opportunity for Atlético de Madrid to consolidate itself as the leader of La Liga. ¡AÚPA ATLETI!
22.04.2023 19:58 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone leaves players out of squad for Barcelona trip”
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone has surprised by leaving out a player for the important game against Barcelona. Due to team injuries and suspensions, Simeone was only able to call up 19 players, meaning he won’t have all the options he’d like.
Marcos Llorente and Geoffrey Kondogbia won’t be available due to suspensions, while Memphis Depay and Reinildo Mandava were also left out. To complete the list, Simeone included Marco, a player from the reserve team who will replace one of the injured players. Despite these difficulties, Atlético Madrid will try everything to get a win at Camp Nou.
22.04.2023 11:38 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone criticizes the critics
Diego Pablo Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, spoke in a press conference before the important match between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid at Camp Nou. Simeone praised Barcelona for their defensive improvement, but pointed out that Atlético has improved in player characteristics.
He also spoke about Antoine Griezmann’s evolution and the importance of his performance for the team. Additionally, Simeone mentioned the health status of Memphis Depay and highlighted that doctors will inform about his recovery. The Argentine coach criticized the critics who give opinions without watching the games, as Atlético has improved significantly throughout the season.
23.04.2023 16:59 / Atletico Sport
“Giménez recalls penalty not given against Almería with irony”
Giménez, a player for Atlético Madrid, discussed the team’s defeat in La Liga and recalled the penalty not given for a clear handball by Barcelona in their area. Despite the sadness of the loss, Giménez affirmed that the team gave everything they had and is proud of it.
He also joked about the fact that the other day against Almería he was going to be given a penalty, but he understood that it wasn’t a penalty and they can’t do anything about it. The player acknowledged that the fight for the La Liga title is difficult due to the large number of points that Barcelona and Real Madrid have over them, but they aspire to compete well and generate a foundation for next season.
23.04.2023 17:42 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone emphasizes the importance of being decisive to win the League”
Atlético de Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, analyzed his team’s defeat against Barcelona, emphasizing that being decisive is key to winning the League. Despite considering that his team played a great game, he lamented the lack of efficacy in the opposite area and acknowledged the quality of Ferran Torres’ goal.
Simeone highlighted Yannick Carrasco’s good performance and explained that the game plan aimed to generate goal opportunities and prevent Araujo from having passing options. The Argentine coach showed confidence in achieving the club’s goals and reminded that being decisive is fundamental to become champions. Finally, an exclusive offer for AtleticoSport.es and Takketto readers was promoted, with discounts on Atlético de Madrid monographs.
23.04.2023 14:25 / Atletico Sport
“Koke injured and replaced by Witsel in Atlético de Madrid’s starting lineup”
Atlético de Madrid will have to face Barcelona without their captain Koke, who is sidelined due to an injury. Diego Pablo Simeone has decided not to take any risks and give the starting spot to goalkeeper Oblak, while Witsel will replace Koke in the midfield alongside Lemar and De Paul. The absence of Koke will be a significant blow for Atlético, who need a win to stay in the race for the La Liga title.
23.04.2023 17:30 / Atletico Sport
“Koke out due to injury concerns”
Atlético Madrid lost to Barcelona with the absence of their captain, Koke, due to some ‘discomfort’. Coach Diego Simeone confirmed that Koke was not at 100% and his absence was key in the team’s midfield.
Simeone also revealed that Koke was sidelined to prevent a potentially ‘serious injury’ that could have kept him out for the rest of the season. The team is worried about Koke’s absence in upcoming matches, but they are determined to continue their fight for the La Liga title. Takketto and AtleticoSport.es are offering an exclusive promotion for Atletico Madrid fans with a 20% discount on all monographs using the code ‘ATM23’.
24.04.2023 08:49 / Atletico Sport
“Savic to miss Mallorca game due to card accumulation”
Atlético de Madrid will face a major absence for their match against Mallorca as Savic will not be able to play due to his fifth yellow card. The Montenegrin defender received the card in the 80th minute of the game against Barcelona and will be suspended for the match in which the club celebrates its 120th anniversary.
Although the team will recover Marcos Llorente and Kondogbia, who had also been suspended for card accumulation, Koke and De Paul are now Atleti players at risk of being suspended in the future. In addition, the team will not be able to count on Reinildo, who is injured, and it seems unlikely that Memphis will recover in time for the anniversary match.
24.04.2023 14:33 / Atletico Sport
“New Atleti kit to celebrate 120th anniversary”
Atletico Madrid has unveiled a new kit to commemorate their 120th anniversary. The team will wear blue and white, as they did in their early days, in a special match against Mallorca in La Liga. The kit is inspired by the first Atlético players in the club’s history.
Additionally, it will serve as the team’s second kit for the upcoming season. Atletico Madrid is proud to celebrate its history and pay tribute to its early players with this new kit. The match against Mallorca will be the perfect moment to showcase it and honor the tradition of one of Spain’s most important clubs.
25.04.2023 16:05 / Atletico Sport
“Marcos Llorente suffers muscle injury in left thigh.”
Atlético de Madrid receives bad news with the injury of Marcos Llorente. After missing the last training session due to discomfort, it has been confirmed that he has a muscle rupture in the adductor of the left thigh, which will keep him out of the fields until the end of the season.
This injury adds to that of Reinildo and is a big loss for Simeone’s team. Although the club’s medical report has been lax, this injury is a significant setback for the Madrid team in the final stretch of the season.
25.04.2023 19:33 / Atletico Sport
“Oblak out for Mallorca game”
Atletico Madrid will receive Mallorca in a League match with several injured players. Jan Oblak is the latest player to be unavailable due to cervical problems, joining Reinildo and Gimenez. The team will have to call up two Academy players to fill in.
The team will also miss Thomas Lemar, who will be out for at least a month. The only good news for the team is the return of Koke. It will be a difficult game for Atletico Madrid with all the injuries they are facing.
25.04.2023 15:50 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone talks about Atlético’s 120th anniversary”
Diego Pablo Simeone, coach of Atlético Madrid, analyzed the La Liga match against Mallorca in a historic interview for the club’s 120th anniversary celebration. Simeone emphasized the importance of staying focused on taking it game by game, without getting carried away by the club’s anniversary celebration.
He praised Mallorca and their coach Aguirre, and talked about the evolution of Spanish society in terms of accepting visiting fans in any stadium. Simeone stressed the importance of improving the players and making them feel identified with the club. He also mentioned the success of Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Spanish league. Finally, he highlighted that everyone tries to represent Atlético in the best possible way.
27.04.2023 08:20 / Atletico Sport
“Koke reflects on the celebration of the 120th anniversary of Atlético de Madrid, the situation of the team and the experience of being an Atlético fan”
After the victory of Atlético de Madrid against Mallorca in La Liga, the team captain, Koke, reflected on the celebration of the club’s 120th anniversary, his opinion on the team’s situation in the table, and the experience of being a fan of Atlético de Madrid.
Koke commented that the team’s goal is to reach the second position, although Barcelona is far ahead in the table. He also said that Atlético has been proposing a different type of game and they are working hard to achieve their goals. Koke mentioned the difficulties they have faced with their rivals Madrid and Barcelona, and how the experience of being a fan of Atlético is different from that of other teams. ‘Until you live it or feel it, it cannot be explained,’ said Koke.
28.04.2023 11:05 / Atletico Sport
“Mateu Lahoz to referee Valladolid - Atleti and Estrada Fernández in the VAR”
The Technical Committee of Referees has appointed Mateu Lahoz as the main referee for the La Liga match between Valladolid and Atlético de Madrid, which will be played this Sunday. Lahoz is known for being a controversial referee and has already officiated an Atleti match this season.
In addition, he was in the VAR in another game of the red and white team. Alongside him, Estrada Fernández will be in the VAR. The match will start at 9:00 p.m. at the Estadio José Zorrilla.
28.04.2023 09:59 / Atletico Sport
“Memphis trains with the group but Oblak is absent due to injury.”
Atletico Madrid has returned to training for their next La Liga match against Valladolid. The session confirmed the absences of Reinildo and Marcos Llorente due to their long-term injuries, with fears that the latter will not return to play this season.
In addition, Jan Oblak did not participate in the training due to an injury. The good news is that Memphis Depay trained with the group and is expected to return to the team soon after his injury. With the match two days away, coach Diego Simeone hopes to include the Dutchman in the squad.
28.04.2023 09:40 / Atletico Sport
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Atlético de Madrid coach, Diego Simeone, spoke after his team’s victory over Mallorca on a special day for the club, its 120th anniversary. Simeone emphasized the importance of understanding what Atleti represents and the need to believe and work hard to achieve goals.
He also spoke about the team’s comeback in the match and the importance of Álvaro Morata’s goal, which will give the player confidence. Simeone also praised the team’s work and defensive strength they have shown. Finally, he highlighted the celebration of the club’s 120th anniversary and the importance of feeling and loving Atleti to understand it.
29.04.2023 11:55 / Atletico Sport
“Oblak will be absent against Valladolid”
Atlético de Madrid’s goalkeeper, Jan Oblak, will be absent in the match against Valladolid in La Liga. Oblak has not trained in recent days due to physical problems that prevent him from being at his best level.
This will be the second consecutive time that Oblak misses a match with the team and will be replaced by goalkeeper Grbic. Despite Oblak’s absence, Atlético de Madrid will try to stay in the fight for the La Liga title.
29.04.2023 11:29 / Atletico Sport
“Gil Marín talks about the future of Atlético de Madrid and the importance of the club.”
Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, CEO of Atlético de Madrid, spoke at a forum about the future of the club and its importance to him. The businessman criticized the number of matches that footballers have to play and the way they are organized by European competitions and FIFA, which does not allow teams to optimize the performance of their players.
He also highlighted the economic control that is carried out in the Spanish league, which has prevented losses and guaranteed the repayment of the clubs’ tax debt, as well as investment in infrastructure. Gil Marín stated that Atlético de Madrid has taken ideas from other leagues and is conditioned by the national calendar and international competitions.
29.04.2023 10:55 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone defends Griezmann against criticism”
Diego Pablo Simeone has defended French player Antoine Griezmann against recent criticism, stating that he has always believed in him as one of the most important players in the history of the club.
The Atlético de Madrid coach has also analyzed the team’s visit to Valladolid, highlighting the importance of the competition and the performance of the rival team’s players. Simeone has talked about the need to do the best for each team in a season that includes two matches per week, and has accepted La Liga’s schedule, emphasizing that the coach’s responsibility is greater in difficult times. Finally, he has thanked the players who have accompanied him on the team’s journey.
30.04.2023 21:26 / Atletico Sport
“Simeone focuses on Atleti’s victory after controversial penalty”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone did not want to get into the controversy surrounding the penalty that changed the course of the game against Valladolid, ironically stating ‘I didn’t see it, but we won 2-5.’ Despite the victory, Simeone acknowledged that the game was tough and brave, especially after Valladolid closed the gap with a penalty goal.
However, the second-half substitutions, particularly the introduction of Memphis and Correa, provided more offensive momentum for the team and allowed them to be more assertive. Simeone also praised Antoine Griezmann, who had a great game. The goal for Atleti now is to recover for the next match against Cádiz, which is expected to be equally difficult and intense.
30.04.2023 10:23 / Atletico Sport
“Memphis returns to Atletico’s lineup after injury”
Atletico Madrid faces Valladolid in their upcoming La Liga match with the good news of Memphis Depay’s return after a month and a half injury. However, the team has four absentees, including Reinildo, Savic, Marcos Llorente and Oblak.
Although Reinildo is already working for the next season, the other three are still injured and hope to return before the end of the season. The match won’t be like two years ago when Atletico won a league title, as they are not fighting for the title and Valladolid is out of the relegation zone. The visiting team will have to work hard if they want to get the three points and stay in the top positions of the table.
30.04.2023 21:40 / Atletico Sport
“Atlético de Madrid suffers but achieves victory”
Atlético de Madrid showed their superiority in the first half, with Nahuel scoring the first goal after a perfect assist from Giménez. Giménez, again, scored the second with a header after a perfect free-kick from Griezmann, and then Morata scored the third after a pass from Griezmann.
But the referee, Mateu Lahoz, awarded an incomprehensible penalty that allowed Valladolid to shorten the gap. The second half was more complicated for Atlético, with shots hitting the post and offside calls. Valladolid sought the comeback, but Atlético managed to stay firm and maintain the lead to win the game. With this victory, Atlético continues to chase the second-placed team in La Liga.
30.04.2023 19:43 / Atletico Sport
“Referee Mateu Lahoz spares Monchu from expulsion in Valladolid-Atleti game”
The Atlético de Madrid match against Valladolid was marked by controversial decisions from referee Mateu Lahoz, who spared Monchu from a red card for a hard tackle on Lemar in the first minute of the game.
Although Lahoz saw the foul, he did not sanction the local player, which generated controversy throughout the game. Minutes later, Monchu committed another tough tackle on Lemar, which did result in a yellow card. The beginning of the game was marked by the rough play of Valladolid and the referee’s actions. Despite this, Atlético de Madrid managed to secure the victory.
