2023-06 Mas Atletico
01.06.2023 17:29 / Mas Atletico
“Is Carrasco bidding farewell to Atlético Madrid?”
Atlético Madrid will conclude the official season facing Villarreal on Sunday, with only the second place in LaLiga at stake. However, it is highly unlikely that Yannick Carrasco will participate in the match.
The Belgian player underwent minor nose surgery to address respiratory issues that were causing discomfort on the field. Despite being a quick procedure, the Atlético medical staff believes it is prudent to avoid risking his involvement in the game.
Furthermore, relations between Carrasco and the club’s management have significantly deteriorated, and the player has expressed his desire to leave Atlético. There is a preferential buyout option held by Barcelona for Carrasco, but its execution is improbable due to the financial situation of the club.
Carrasco is also attracting interest from Premier League clubs. In summary, it is unlikely that Carrasco will continue at Atlético Madrid and he is likely to seek new opportunities elsewhere.
02.06.2023 07:34 / Mas Atletico
“Simeone clarifies conditions for Joao Félix to stay at Atlético”
In an extensive interview, Diego Simeone discussed his continuity at Atlético Madrid. Despite suggestions from some close people to leave the club, the Argentine coach remained firm in his decision to stay.
Simeone acknowledged that the first four months of the season were difficult, but the team managed to recover and finish among the top positions in the league. Although his contract still has one more year, the coach did not rule out the possibility of ending his tenure at some point.
Regarding potential successors, he mentioned names like Luis Enrique, Guardiola, Tuchel, and Marcelino. Simeone also addressed rumors about Luis Enrique and the belief of the squad in his leadership.
Furthermore, he highlighted joining Atlético as his best decision and admitted making a mistake by substituting Raúl García in the Champions League final in Lisbon. Reflecting on the current season, he pointed out several factors that influenced the team’s performance. Despite everything, Simeone expressed that Atlético is prepared to compete and be there when Barcelona and Real Madrid falter in the title race.
03.06.2023 13:36 / Mas Atletico
“Simeone’s final assessment
The coach of Atlético Madrid, Diego Pablo Simeone, gave a final assessment of the season, describing it as good and possibly very good. Despite not achieving the objectives in Europe, Simeone highlighted the team’s performance in the Copa del Rey and their achievement of the top-four objective in the league, currently sitting in second place.
Regarding Joao Félix, the coach stated that he has no specific plans for any player and that they will continue doing what they have been doing in the past six months.
Simeone acknowledged the difficulties in the Champions League, not only for his team but also for other Spanish clubs, and mentioned the need to improve in all aspects, including physicality and gameplay. As for the upcoming match against Villarreal, the coach emphasized the importance of maintaining professionalism and seeking to harm the opponent.
04.06.2023 21:10 / Mas Atletico
“Correa
Ángel Correa has highlighted the significance of two decisions made by referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the game that prevented Atlético Madrid from securing the second position in the league.
The player emphasized the failure to call a clear handball by Aïsa Mandi that could have resulted in a 1-3 lead for Atlético, and he also mentioned an evident knee strike on Morata’s back just before Villarreal scored the equalizer 2-2 in injury time.
Correa expressed his disappointment for not achieving the victory that would have secured the second position in the standings but acknowledged the team’s effort despite playing with one less player. The player believes that if the fouls and the penalty in the first half had been awarded, the game would have turned out differently, but he accepts the referee’s decision.
09.06.2023 18:43 / Mas Atletico
“Morata renews with Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid and Álvaro Morata have reached a preliminary agreement to renew his contract. Although the final ratification and signature are still pending, it is expected that Morata will remain with the team until at least 2026.
The contract extension will be for two more years, which means that Morata will be with the team until he is 34 years old. With this renewal, Atlético de Madrid closes the door on speculation about a possible transfer to Juventus. Morata has always prioritized his stay at Atlético, where he feels happy and has been an important player for the team’s collective work, in addition to being the second highest scorer of the season.
14.06.2023 14:38 / Mas Atletico
“Atlético fans will pay only €25 for away matches”
Atlético Madrid fans will have great news as it is expected that 11 LaLiga teams, including Atlético, will agree on a maximum ticket price of €25 for away fans. This measure, which is expected to expand to 14 teams, will be implemented at the start of the next league season.
Additionally, efforts are being made to ensure a minimum number of seats for visiting fans. However, Real Madrid and Villarreal have not joined this agreement for now. The initiative is based on the successful model from the English Premier League and has been promoted by Aficiones Unidas for the Second Division in Spain.
20.06.2023 00:49 / Mas Atletico
“The Metropolitano Stadium to Become a Green Lung with Revolutionary Paint”
The Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano, home of Atlético de Madrid, will receive a revolutionary paint job that will enable it to absorb more CO2 than Retiro Park. This initiative is part of the club’s commitment to environmental sustainability, in collaboration with the companies of the Cívitas group.
Although the stadium’s appearance will not change significantly, the applied paint will have a surprising effect on the environment. During the first six months after its application, the stadium will absorb more CO2 than the famous Madrid park, equivalent to planting 10,000 trees in that period.
The paint brand used, Graphenstone, developed with lime and graphene technology, offers breathability and CO2 absorption. This partnership between Atlético de Madrid and Cívitas goes beyond just the paint, aiming to promote sustainable development and achieve the Sustainability Goals of the 2030 agenda. Additionally, the creation of the ‘City of Sports’ in the stadium’s surroundings is planned, featuring advanced energy and technological solutions.
23.06.2023 18:34 / Mas Atletico
“Straight Stripes and Collar
Atlético de Madrid has unveiled the jerseys for the upcoming season, aiming to please the rojiblanco fans who criticized last season’s design. The new jersey features a classic style with straight stripes, consisting of four white stripes and three medium-thickness red stripes on the front.
The color red is also present on the sides, shoulders, back, and collar, where a Spanish flag stands out. Additionally, the club has announced that the second kit will commemorate the club’s 120th anniversary and will display the original 1903 crest. Soon, the club’s members will receive the new membership card, which pays tribute to the legendary Enrique Collar, who served as captain for ten seasons and won several titles. This is another display of Atlético de Madrid’s commitment to its history and fans.
24.06.2023 09:02 / Mas Atletico
“Irresistible ‘offer’ from Saúl in Saudi Arabia”
Saúl Ñíguez, a player from Atlético de Madrid, is currently on vacation but once again he must contemplate his immediate future. This time, the Saudi Arabian Sovereign Wealth Fund, through the football club Al Nassr, has made a tempting offer for Saúl.
According to sources close to the player, the Arab team would pay him €50 million per year for at least two years. This is not the first time Saudi Arabia has shown interest in Atlético de Madrid players, as they recently made the same offer to Álvaro Morata, who rejected it.
Saúl has doubts because he doesn’t want to leave Madrid and relocate his family to Saudi Arabia. However, the possibility of living in Riyadh, where Al Nassr is based, and being teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo could influence his decision. Additionally, there are other options, such as Rayo Vallecano, if he doesn’t accept the Saudi offer and chooses not to stay at Atlético de Madrid.
25.06.2023 23:58 / Mas Atletico
“Gil Marín announces another binding vote for the return of the crest”
Atlético de Madrid is preparing to hold a vote on the possible return of the previous club crest. The initial survey to gauge the interest of the members in this change has garnered significant participation, with over 61,000 members requesting the reinstatement of the old red and white emblem.
While these votes do not represent a majority, the club considers the response to be decisive and has decided to conduct a binding vote to reach a final decision. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, the club’s CEO, has expressed his commitment to respect the outcome.
The goal is to determine the level of popular support for each of the emblems through a vote in both directions. The club highlights the successful development of the survey and expresses gratitude to the members for their collaboration. This initiative adds to other significant changes implemented by Atlético de Madrid, such as the stadium relocation, with the aim of strengthening the club’s growth and maintaining unity within its family.
28.06.2023 14:53 / Mas Atletico
“Atlético de Madrid votes to recover its emblem”
The Board of Directors of Atlético de Madrid has met and agreed to hold a binding vote to choose between the current emblem and the previous one. The voting is already open for members and will conclude on Friday.
This decision comes after the fans expressed their support for the recovery of the emblem in a non-binding consultation. Based on the previous results, it is likely that the fans will decide to return to the historical emblem. However, the club’s president, Enrique Cerezo, stated that current commercial commitments will prevent the Atlético emblem from immediately returning to the shirts. Nevertheless, Atlético de Madrid remains the home for all those who make Atleti.
30.06.2023 22:33 / Mas Atletico
“Azpilicueta joins Atlético”
César Azpilicueta is on the verge of signing with Atlético de Madrid. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish defender is finalizing the details of his contract, which is expected to be for two seasons.
Azpilicueta has been trying to return to Spain for some time now, and it seems that he will finally achieve it with Atlético. Despite being 34 years old, the player remains in good shape and retains his leadership as the captain of Chelsea.
His signing strengthens an area that coach Simeone always likes to reinforce with experienced and authoritative players. Furthermore, he will arrive at Atlético as a free agent, meaning that he will cost nothing to the club. This transfer is surprising, as Atlético was expected to sell Joao Félix to Chelsea, but instead they have acquired one of the icons of the London-based club.
