2024-09 Marca
01.09.2024 16:41 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid recovers the essence of Cholismo with three clean sheets”
Atlético Madrid has recovered its essence with three consecutive games without conceding a goal. The team’s attacking prowess and defensive solidity have been key in recent matches against Girona, Athletic and Espanyol.
The team has worked hard to recover one of its hallmarks, Cholismo, which made it great with the arrival of Simeone. The 5-4-1 in defense has been key, with Julián and Sorloth starting the pressure. The solidarity of all the players has helped to nullify the rivals, as seen in San Mamés against Athletic. Cholo has worked hard to strengthen the defense and recover the essence of the team.
02.09.2024 15:45 / Marca
“Le Normand, the surprise leader of Atletico Madrid’s defense”
Central defender Robin Le Normand has successfully overcome the difficult adaptation period to Simeone’s teams and has already become one of the leaders of Atletico Madrid’s defense. He is the only player in the squad to have played all 360 minutes of the season so far.
The speed with which he has adapted to the red and white team has surprised many, as he has become an undisputed starter on the right side of the defense. The data shows that Le Normand has landed on his feet in the team, as he is the only player who has not rotated in the four games played so far. His ability to be well positioned and his good ball exit have been key to his success in the team.
02.09.2024 14:16 / Marca
“Giuliano Simeone, the epitome of cholismo”
Diego Simeone’s youngest son, Giuliano, has gone from a serious injury to being called up by the Argentine national team in just one year, demonstrating his determination and perseverance.
After undergoing surgery and a long recovery process, Giuliano returned to the pitch in January and became one of the standout players of the end of last season in LaLiga. His impressive breakthrough into the elite caught the attention of Mascherano, who included him in Argentina’s squad for the Olympics.
Now, Giuliano has earned a place in the Atlético de Madrid first team and has proven to be a true representative of cholismo, his father’s style of play. His passion, effort, and determination have made him an indispensable player for Atlético and Argentina.
03.09.2024 15:26 / Marca
“Musso
Juan Musso made his debut with Atlético de Madrid in San Mamés, showing security and aplomb in his game. The Argentine’s goal is to play 25 games to activate his mandatory purchase clause for seven million euros.
Musso is the best substitute for Oblak since he took over as the starting goalkeeper, offering guarantees for Simeone to rotate his main goalkeeper in the Copa. However, it will not be an easy task, as only Moyà in the 14-15 season managed to play more than 25 games with the red and white team.
03.09.2024 10:40 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid trains with ten players”
Atlético Madrid began training during the league break with only ten field players available to Simeone. The 12 international players and Lemar, with his individualized plan, were absent from the session.
Simeone, accompanied by Gustavo López, had to rush out of the session to attend the Coaches Committee meeting in Las Rozas. The ten available players finished their work under the orders of physical trainer Luis Piñedo.
04.09.2024 04:12 / Marca
“Giménez regains top form thanks to ‘Piñedo method’ and Simeone’s rotation”
Atlético Madrid have not conceded a single goal in the 225 minutes that Giménez has played this season. The physical trainer Luis Piñedo has designed a specific plan for each player, which has allowed them to optimize their performance and prevent injuries.
In addition, Simeone has rotated Giménez, allowing him to rest after each game. This has allowed the Uruguayan center-back to regain his top form and become one of the best in the world in his position.
04.09.2024 14:27 / Marca
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05.09.2024 10:43 / Marca
“Griezmann, the eternal forgotten of the Ballon d’Or”
French footballer Antoine Griezmann of Atlético de Madrid has been excluded from the list of 30 nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or, despite his great season.
This is not the first time Griezmann has been ignored by the awards that recognize the best players in Europe, as in the 2023 edition he also stayed out of the top 20 despite his exceptional performance at the Metropolitano and his key role in taking France to the final of the event of the season.
Griezmann has been one of the best players in Europe in recent years, scoring more than 20 goals in each season and becoming the all-time top scorer of Atlético. However, he has been overlooked by the awards that recognize the best players in Europe, including the Ballon d’Or, where he has been third on two occasions. Despite this, Griezmann has been key in taking France to the final of the Euro 2016 and the World Cup 2018, where he was recognized as the best player of France in the Euro.
05.09.2024 18:08 / Marca
“Atletico maintain solidity and winning streak”
Despite only ten players being available for Simeone due to international commitments, Atletico Madrid maintained their solidity and winning streak in a training session against their second reserve team, CUC Villalba.
Correa, the hero of the last victory in San Mamés, scored again, showing that his idyll with the goal was no coincidence. The match also served for the red and white players to employ the same seriousness and solidity as in the victory against Athletic.
Koke led by example, and Lenglet and Galán, two players who had not yet played this season, shared the left flank of the defense. Llorente returned to midfield, while Riquelme and Lino advanced their position. Atletico won with Azpilicueta, Witsel, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán; Riquelme, Llorente, Koke, Lino; Correa.
06.09.2024 09:07 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid surpasses 60,000 season ticket holders and enjoys a sweet moment”
Atlético Madrid is enjoying a great moment after a brilliant transfer market and the return of the shield that the fans were asking for. Simeone’s team has surpassed 60,000 season ticket holders for the first time at the start of a season, thanks in part to the arrival of top-level players such as Sorloth, Le Normand, Gallagher and Julián Alvarez.
The stadium change to the Metropolitano has allowed for a constant growth in the number of season ticket holders, which has gone from 48,441 in the last season at the Calderón to more than 60,000 today. The increase in the stadium’s capacity has also contributed to this success, reaching 70,460 spectators last season. The team is in fashion and expectations are high for the upcoming season.
06.09.2024 11:39 / Marca
“Atletico Madrid faces its first Everest of the season”
Atletico Madrid faces a marathon of seven games in 21 days, including three away games and the derby against Real Madrid. The team must return to winning ways at home against Valencia and maintain their away form from the end of last season.
The victory at San Mamés was a balm for the team, who now face an even greater challenge. The importance of this sprint lies in the possibility of setting or twisting the season in LaLiga and the Champions League.
Atletico Madrid must show the strength of last season and win crucial games against tough opponents such as Valencia, Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad. In addition, the team faces two crucial games in the Champions League against Leipzig and Benfica in Lisbon. Finally, Atletico Madrid has a crucial date against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano, where the team will seek to make a statement against the current league and Champions League champions.
06.09.2024 05:20 / Marca
“Pablo Barrios
Atlético de Madrid youth player Pablo Barrios speaks to MARCA in the sub 21 concentration about his change of mentality and his desire to be one more in the team.
After a summer full of success with the Spanish national team at the Olympic Games, Barrios has started the season well with Atlético, where he has updated his game to act as a midfielder and has reinforced his mentality to be more ambitious.
Barrios feels proud to wear the number 8 shirt, which has a great history in the club, and is willing to train hard every day to improve and be better. Despite the competition in midfield, Barrios is willing to compete for a place and help the team in any position.
07.09.2024 11:01 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid outraged by LaLiga schedules”
Atlético de Madrid will arrive at the derby against Real Madrid with 48 hours less rest due to LaLiga schedules. The mattresses complain that this affects the quality of the show and harms players and fans. In addition, in the first eight rounds, Atlético will have played seven games at 21:00 or 21:30, making it difficult for families to follow the matches from the stands.
08.09.2024 14:57 / Marca
“Julián Álvarez
Although Julián Álvarez has yet to score for Atlético de Madrid, his performance during the adaptation phase has been outstanding. With his goal against Chile, he reached 100 career goals, distributed between Argentina, River Plate, and Manchester City.
Despite not yet scoring for Atlético, his repertoire of runs, sprints, and efforts in pressing have shown that he is an invaluable striker and that he fits the cholista style. Álvarez has already established himself as the second Atlético player who has run the most kilometers this season, behind Koke and ahead of Llorente.
08.09.2024 14:20 / Marca
“Griezmann reflects on his Euro performance”
Antoine Griezmann, Atlético de Madrid player, has reflected on his performance in the last Eurocup. The French forward admitted that the tournament was not his best competition and that some tactical decisions bothered him, such as not playing against Poland and Spain. Griezmann also spoke about his preferred position on the field, preferring to play in the middle to feel free and mentally comfortable.
08.09.2024 16:59 / Marca
“Memphis and other discarded Atlético Madrid players who ended up in minor teams”
Atlético Madrid has had several discarded players in its squad who have ended up in minor teams and leagues. The latest to join this list is Memphis Depay, who is leaving for Corinthians after looking for accommodation all summer.
Other players such as Stefan Savic (Trabzonspor), Soyuncu (Fenerbahce) or Gabriel Paulista (Besiktas) have also ended up in minor teams. However, not all discarded players have ended up in minor teams, such as Mario Hermoso (Roma), Joao Félix (Chelsea) or Morata (Milan).
08.09.2024 10:45 / Marca
“Atlético Social Commission denounces favouritism towards Real Madrid”
The Social Commission of Atlético de Madrid has issued a statement denouncing the favouritism towards Real Madrid in the scheduling of matches by LaLiga.
The ten members of this advisory body have expressed their displeasure at LaLiga’s decision to schedule the derby on December 29, allowing Real Madrid to arrive at the match with 48 hours more rest than Atlético.
In addition, they have denounced that La Liga is willing to take its erratic way of setting schedules to the extreme, regardless of who pays the consequences. Finally, they have extended their displeasure to the rest of the schedules of this course, in which Atlético is being given the majority of the matches on Sunday nights, which makes it difficult for children and fans who have to travel from outside Madrid to attend.
09.09.2024 15:57 / Marca
“Barrios out for a month with muscle injury”
The ultrasound performed on Sunday revealed that the overload that forced Pablo Barrios to leave the U21 team has resulted in a muscle injury in his left leg. The midfielder will miss the next seven games of Atlético de Madrid, but is expected to return after the next LaLiga break.
Barrios had become the true beacon of the team in this start of the season, having played the entire game against Villarreal, Girona and Athletic and the second half against Espanyol. The U21 international is the second most used player by Simeone after 315 minutes, only behind Le Normand.
09.09.2024 08:55 / Marca
“Concern for Barrios and hope for Musso in Atlético”
Atlético de Madrid is concerned about Pablo Barrios’ muscle injury, who has undergone medical tests to determine the severity of his ailment. Barrios has been one of the most used players in the first four games of the season, and his absence would be a great loss for the team.
On the other hand, there is more optimism around Musso’s situation, who has returned from Argentina’s first concentration after the blow suffered against Athletic in the San Mamés duel. Oblak has also overcome his discomfort and is expected to start today after not playing against Austria.
09.09.2024 12:12 / Marca
“Oblak nears top-5 all-time appearances for Atlético after overcoming doubts”
Jan Oblak, goalkeeper for Atlético de Madrid, is on the verge of entering the top-5 all-time appearances for the club. With 449 games played, he is just seven games away from equaling Aguilera.
Oblak has overcome doubts about his performance and speculation about his future, and is ready to return with Slovenia before returning to Atlético. The Slovenian has been one of the most respected voices in the club and has been key in outstanding performances such as the one at Anfield in 2020. If he regains his starting position, he could reach the figure of 456 games on October 5 in Anoeta.
10.09.2024 16:04 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid takes measures to prevent injuries before the derby”
Atlético de Madrid has intensified injury prevention measures after realizing the risk to the team coinciding with the first derby of the season.
After receiving with astonishment the distribution of the schedules of the seventh round of LaLiga that will allow Real Madrid to arrive at the Metropolitano with two more days of rest, Atlético has already altered the physical planning taking into account what is considered an ‘atropello’.
In this sense, with the efforts of each footballer measured in detail and totally personalized, this unexpected event in the form of schedules forces to take extreme precautions, since rest is one more of the factors that explain the success of the new method. Beyond the obvious greater rest that the two extra days that Real Madrid has, Atlético is concerned about the lack of material time to recover between one game and another, something that is considered as important as the preparation of the duel on the green and the gym.
10.09.2024 10:44 / Marca
“Lenglet nears debut and Musso recovers in Atlético”
Clement Lenglet is getting closer to his debut in Atlético, taking advantage of the break and the absence of internationals to present his candidacy for a spot in the visit of Valencia to the Metropolitano.
In a session in which Simeone worked mainly with the defense, the Frenchman postulated to occupy the central left. Although it will still be necessary to wait for the return of Le Normand and Reinildo to group training, Lenglet is gaining positions to debut as a rojiblanco. On the other hand, Musso trained normally despite having to leave the concentration of his team due to a lumbar trauma suffered against Athletic.
10.09.2024 18:01 / Marca
“Atletico leads initiative to bring back Argentine internationals”
Atletico Madrid has led an initiative to pay for a charter flight for Argentine internationals playing tonight. Four Atletico players are involved in this match. Other clubs such as Roma, Tottenham, Chelsea, Benfica, Sevilla and Betis have joined this initiative. The importance of gaining 24 hours in the calendar is key for the players’ rest before the next matches, such as the derby against Real Madrid.
10.09.2024 11:01 / Marca
“The new role of Griezmann in Atlético de Madrid”
Griezmann has gone from being a key player in Atlético de Madrid and the French national team to being managed by Simeone and Deschamps. At 34 years old and with a brutal pace in the last decade, it is understandable that he needs rest.
In this start of the season, he has been rotated by both Simeone and Deschamps, even from the start. Simeone left him on the bench against Espanyol and Deschamps did the same against Belgium. The goal is to avoid physical wear and tear and arrive in form for the Club World Cup in July.
16.09.2024 06:17 / Marca
“Gallagher leads Atlético’s victory over Valencia”
The new idol of the Cívitas Metropolitano opened the victory of the mattress makers against Valencia. Gallagher, ex-Chelsea player, became the first English goalscorer in LaLiga wearing red and white.
His goal was the icing on the cake of his exciting landing in the Metropolitano, where he had already captivated the fans and the coaching staff with his gestures of respect and admiration for his new shield and his heart in every action.
The collective exhibition of Simeone’s men was led by Rodrigo de Paul, who found between Mosquera and the best passage to push the ball for Conor to find glory. Griezmann also had a prominent role, with his eternal goal of mischief. Finally, Julián Alvarez turned the Metropolitano upside down with the last one.
16.09.2024 11:51 / Marca
“The enchufada forward line of Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid has managed to get four of its forwards to score in the first five games of the league. Griezmann, Sorloth, Correa and Julián Alvarez have opened their goalscoring account.
The effectiveness of the goalscorers, along with the pressure exerted by Giuliano, has allowed the team to keep a clean sheet in four games. In addition, the red and white forwards have participated in the creation of plays and have shown a great variety of goalscoring records. It is also noteworthy that three midfielders have scored in the first games of the league.
17.09.2024 15:49 / Marca
“Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak made his debut for Atlético de Madrid on September 16, 2014 and has since played 450 games in the red and white shirt. Despite a difficult debut, Oblak quickly became one of the best goalkeepers in the club’s history.
He has been key in many important matches, including the Champions League, where he has made infinite saves in matches against Inter, Bayern Munich and Liverpool. Oblak has been the team’s second captain since 2019 and one of the most authoritative voices in the locker room. He hopes to redeem himself from the 2016 Milan final in this new edition of the Champions League.
17.09.2024 04:19 / Marca
“Villa
David Villa, former Atlético de Madrid player, has been interviewed by MARCA and has shown his enthusiasm for the red and white team. The ‘Guaje’ believes that the current squad is more complete than in his time and that it has ‘a great squad’.
He has also highlighted the importance of the defense in the team and has expressed his concern for Valencia, of which he is a fan. Villa has also spoken of his experience with Messi and has assured that it is a mistake to compare any player with him.
19.09.2024 19:11 / Marca
“Giménez shines in Atlético’s win over Leipzig”
Atlético Madrid won a difficult match against Leipzig thanks to a goal from Giménez, who was one of the standout players of the game. The Uruguayan took advantage of an assist from Griezmann, who also had a great game.
Oblak had little work to do in the second half, while Llorente and Le Normand received final grades of 7 and 6, respectively. Koke and De Paul had a more discreet game, while Correa and Julián Alvarez also stood out in the first half. Simeone breathed a sigh of relief with Giménez’s goal and was right to trust Correa, although he may have been better off starting Gallagher. In short, a difficult but deserved victory for Atlético.
19.09.2024 06:59 / Marca
“Le Normand
Robin Le Normand, Atlético de Madrid’s central defender, talks to MARCA about his adaptation to the team and his ambition to win. The Frenchman, who arrives after winning the Eurocup with Spain, highlights the quality of his teammates and Simeone’s influence in the dressing room.
The new Champions League format is not an excuse for not winning, according to Le Normand, who sees the team as a candidate to fight for the title. Atlético de Madrid starts the season with four clean sheets and the hope of returning to Neptuno.
19.09.2024 21:07 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid defeats Leipzig in the Champions League”
Atlético Madrid secured a dramatic 90th-minute victory over Leipzig in the Champions League. The German side took an early lead through Sesko’s goal, but Griezmann equalized before halftime. In the final stages of the match, Giménez scored the winner with a header assisted by Griezmann. Atlético Madrid showed their pride and fighting spirit in a game where the fans had to overcome numerous obstacles to reach the stadium due to bad weather.
20.09.2024 10:14 / Marca
“Sorloth fine-tuning his aim in an Atlético focused on Vallecas”
The red and whites returned to work after their victorious debut in the Champions League against Leipzig. The team is focused on the upcoming match in Vallecas against Rayo. Simeone worked on defensive concepts and keeping everyone engaged for the upcoming marathon of matches.
The Norwegian Sorloth worked on his shots on goal with Tevenet and Gustavo López, as he hasn’t scored since the debut in Villarreal. It is expected that the former Villarreal player will change his streak and add his goals, as well as Julián and the rest of the forwards in a series of crucial matches for LaLiga and the visit to Lisbon for the second Champions League match.
20.09.2024 16:10 / Marca
“Atletico’s old guard shines in Leipzig clash”
Griezmann and Gimenez scored the goals for Atletico in the match against Leipzig, while Koke and Correa also had standout performances. Oblak, despite conceding a goal, made a spectacular save. These five players, who have been with the team for over a decade, are Atletico’s old guard and remain untouchable for Simeone in upcoming important matches.
20.09.2024 08:28 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid can’t be knocked down”
Atlético de Madrid has shown an indestructible chin in this start of the season, overcoming the three goals they have conceded in six games. Unlike last season, where they exceeded 10 defeats and marked a negative milestone in the best period of their history, Simeone’s team does not allow itself to be knocked down.
In the debut in Villarreal, Atlético overcame two adverse results to score a point. Since then, four clean sheets that have recovered the solidity of yesteryear. In the Champions League, Leipzig scored two goals in four minutes, but Simeone’s men did not give up and scored three points based on Griezmann’s talent and Giménez’s faith.
The victory came in the debut of Simeone’s new outfit, who changed his traditional black for blue. The three points were important due to the significance of the competition and because the calendar has determined that the toughest opponents arrive at the beginning of this twelfth assault on the Champions League.
The visit to Lisbon, in fact, is one of the four that Atlético faces in the next five games. Vallecas, Vigo and San Sebastián are the other three in the domestic tournament with the big prize of the first derby of the season. What better way to show that this Atlético is not easy to knock down before the big duel against Real Madrid.
22.09.2024 20:54 / Marca
“Gallagher, the patient goalscorer of Atlético”
Midfielder Conor Gallagher patiently waited for his signing for Atlético de Madrid and has already shown his worth with two goals of great quality. Julián Alvarez also generated goalscoring opportunities, but has not yet been able to score.
Rayo Vallecano showed their bravery against the red-and-whites, with De Frutos as one of their standout players. Simeone made six changes to the team from the Champions League match due to an infernal schedule that could cause injuries in the team. Oblak made a great save on a shot from Embarba, demonstrating his quality as a goalkeeper.
22.09.2024 14:43 / Marca
“Fernando Torres issues a statement after his dismissal against Yeclano”
Atlético B drew 0-0 with Yeclano in their fifth match of the season in Primera Federación. The game was marked by the dismissal of Fernando Torres at nine minutes. After learning the wording of the referee Palomares Gutiérrez’s report, Torres decided to issue a statement in which he disagrees with what was written.
The rojiblanco coach assures that he did not raise his finger to the fourth official nor did he pronounce the phrase attributed to him. Torres trusts in the referee’s impartiality, but does not admit what he writes about what happened, as it was not as he relates. Palomares Gutiérrez is a debutant in Primera Federación and has been criticized for his performance in other matches.
23.09.2024 05:02 / Marca
“Yannick Carrasco, former Atlético de Madrid player, talks about his time at the club and his admiration for Cholo Simeone”
Yannick Carrasco, former Atlético de Madrid player, spoke exclusively to MARCA from Saudi Arabia, where he now plays for Al Shabab. Carrasco, 31, played seven seasons at Atlético de Madrid and learned a lot from Cholo Simeone, especially in terms of work, defensive suffering and commitment to the team.
Carrasco also highlighted the importance of the fans and family in the club, and said he would like to bring Lemar, Lucas Hernández and Josema Giménez to Al Shabab. In addition, Carrasco expressed his desire for Atlético de Madrid to win the Champions League this season and spoke about Joao Félix’s departure, saying that sometimes talent is not enough and discipline and concentration are needed to succeed at Atlético.
23.09.2024 14:56 / Marca
“Azpilicueta to miss at least three weeks of competition”
César Azpilicueta suffered an injury to the soleus muscle in his left leg during the match in Vallecas and will be out for at least three weeks. The Navarrese will miss the visit to Balaídos, the derby on Sunday at the Metropolitano, the first Champions League trip to Lisbon to face Benfica, and the league commitment against Real Sociedad in Anoeta.
The medical services and physios will take advantage of the league break to finish putting Azpilicueta in shape, who is not expected before those three weeks. In this regard, despite his versatility, his recovery will not be accelerated, leaving the door open for Lenglet to start entering the rotations.
23.09.2024 15:43 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid has had an inconsistent performance in La Liga after Champions League matches, with the exception of their solid reliability at home. Last season, the team suffered a defeat in Vitoria after being eliminated from the Champions League and also lost two Liga matches against Barcelona.
The team also drew with Almería and Getafe and won only one of their last seven matches. This season, the team will face more Champions League matches, increasing the pressure to overcome their European challenge.
24.09.2024 18:12 / Marca
“De Paul ready to face Celta”
Rodrigo de Paul recovered from his physical discomfort and trained normally with the rest of his teammates from Atlético de Madrid. The Argentine is set to be in the midfield of his team against Celta.
The training session was divided into groups and ended with rehearsals of offensive actions at a standstill. Cholo Simeone did not rehearse a possible starting lineup for the match against Celta and it could be this Wednesday when he trains with the team that could play in Balaídos and seeks to return to the path of victory. The training session had a very special visit: Atlético de Madrid contacted the couple of fans who went viral after the match last Thursday against Leipzig and invited them to watch the training session and meet the players of Atlético.
24.09.2024 13:10 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid follows its roadmap to success”
Atlético de Madrid has started the season without defeats in their first seven games, which has happened in four of the six occasions in which the team has won a title. The red and whites have achieved three victories and three draws in the Spanish league, as well as a win in the Champions League.
This has led them to match the start of the two campaigns in which they won the Europa League and even improve the first seven dates of the course of their last League. Atlético fans can be optimistic, as the team has faithfully followed its roadmap to success.
24.09.2024 14:54 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid creates Marino Uriel to fight Alzheimer’s”
Atlético de Madrid has created a fictional legend, Marino Uriel, to put their fans in the shoes of Alzheimer’s patients. The initiative is part of the club’s prevention and support work for patients with this disease.
In addition, the team has made available to fans a ‘vintage’ shirt with Uriel’s name and the number ‘21’ in honor of World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that affects more than 800,000 people in Spain and more than 40,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
25.09.2024 04:34 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid successfully rebuilds defense”
Cholo Simeone has reinforced the defense of Atlético Madrid with the addition of Robin Le Normand, who has joined a department that already had Josema Giménez as a leader. With him on the field, the team has only conceded three goals in the first official matches of the season.
Giménez and Le Normand complement each other perfectly and have formed one of the great defensive pairs of continental football. With four clean sheets in six league games played, it is clear that Giménez and Le Normand are fast and decisive in the cross, dominate the aerial game and are winners in individual duels with all kinds of rivals.
25.09.2024 10:59 / Marca
“Simeone
Diego Simeone spoke ahead of the match against Celta de Vigo, with the derby on Sunday on the horizon. The Cholo highlighted the importance of managing the players’ recovery to arrive in the best possible condition for the derby.
Regarding the forgiven expulsions of Vinicius and Endrick, Simeone said: ‘You’re asking me my opinion so I can say what you want me to say. You’ve said it all, there’s no need for me to say anything more’. Atlético de Madrid will seek a good performance in the match against Celta to arrive in the best possible form for the derby.
25.09.2024 18:14 / Marca
“Julián Álvarez believes Atlético de Madrid can reach the Champions League final”
Julián Álvarez, the new Argentine player for Atlético de Madrid, gave an interview to ESPN in which he spoke about his departure from Manchester City and his arrival at the rojiblanco team.
The Argentine striker highlighted the importance of conversations with Cholo Simeone and the confidence that the coach transmitted to him. Álvarez also mentioned the influence of his teammates from the Argentine National Team in his decision to join Atlético de Madrid. The player believes that the team has the potential to reach the Champions League final.
25.09.2024 09:41 / Marca
“Simeone plans starting lineup for Celta clash”
Cholo Simeone faces the media on the eve of Thursday’s match against Celta. Koke, the player with the most minutes, will rest in Vigo. In attack, Correa, Sorloth, Julian Alvarez and Griezmann have options. Gallagher and Llorente seem to have a fixed place in the midfield.
In defense, Molina, Le Normand, Gimenez and Reinildo are the favorites. Real Madrid’s victory adds pressure to Atletico’s departure to Vigo, and the distance between the two teams is now five points. However, a victory for Cholo’s team would put them back to two points, within reach of attempting the ‘sorpasso’ on Sunday. Simeone has the absences of Azpilicueta and Barrios, both due to injury.
26.09.2024 04:52 / Marca
“Giuliano’s Moment at Atlético de Madrid”
Young Giuliano Simeone has caught the attention of Cholo Simeone and Atlético de Madrid fans with his energy and range on the left wing. His performance in recent games has been key for the team and now presents itself as an option to consider in the visit to Celta.
During yesterday’s training, Cholo tried different formations, but always with Giuliano on the left wing, either as a full-back or winger. His vitality and determination to play on the left wing is an invaluable weapon for the team and to embody the combative character that so enchants Cholo. Giuliano was crowned before Atlético in his first start and Celta will be a witness to his goalscoring debut in the elite.
26.09.2024 20:52 / Marca
“Oblak still the best
Atlético de Madrid drew 0-0 with Celta de Vigo in a game where Jan Oblak once again showed his great level. The Slovenian goalkeeper made a masterful save on a shot from Iago Aspas in the first half and covered the goal in another clear chance from Celta in the second act.
Giuliano Simeone, son of Cholo, made his debut as a starter on the right back and left good feelings, although he was criticized for a certain lack of boldness. Celta, for its part, showed its talent and courage, with Iago Aspas as the team leader.
Atlético gave away the first half to a rival who beat them in intensity and desire, as Koke warned after the game. The rojiblanco captain reminded that ‘with the shirt we don’t win anyone’ and that it is necessary to work more to achieve the desired results.
26.09.2024 16:14 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid aims to keep pace in LaLiga against Celta Vigo”
Atlético Madrid faces Celta Vigo in the seventh round of LaLiga EA Sports, looking to keep up with leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid. Simeone’s team has made four changes to their lineup, with Giuliano starting and the return of Le Normand, Giménez, and Griezmann.
Atlético has scored points in their last five visits to Celta, with four wins and one draw. Claudio Giráldez, Celta’s coach, was a youth player at Atlético and played with Koke in his playing days. Celta has not won any of their last 11 matches against Atlético in LaLiga, with three draws and eight losses.
27.09.2024 17:42 / Marca
“Julián Alvarez, the spider who knows the way”
The Argentine Julián Alvarez, signed by Atlético de Madrid in August, will face Real Madrid for the first time in the Madrid derby. The striker has already scored against Madrid in his first season in Europe, closing the 4-0 in the elimination of the then reigning champion of the tournament.
Although he will have competition in the red and white attack, Cholo still has Julián as a preferred option after being key in his signing. The Metropolitano is eager to see the best version of Argentina’s starting striker in his first debut at the stadium.
27.09.2024 17:37 / Marca
“Atletico Madrid prepares for derby against Real Madrid”
Atletico Madrid is not wasting any time and is already preparing for the derby against Real Madrid, which will take place in 48 hours on the Cívitas Metropolitano pitch.
The mattress makers left the Balaídos stadium expedition after winning against Celta and less than 24 hours after the duel played in Vigo, Cholo Simeone’s boys were working to prepare for the derby.
The Argentine coach will not have the injured Azpilicueta and Barrios for the match, but he will have the rest of a team that trained in different groups. The starters from the last league match did recovery work in the gym and those who had fewer minutes in the 0-1 victory trained on the field. The coaching staff will only have one training session to rehearse with a possible starting eleven or design a game plan in a derby that will be followed around the world.
28.09.2024 06:45 / Marca
“Atlético arrives at the derby with the same formula”
Atlético de Madrid arrives at the derby on Sunday against Real Madrid after a 0-1 victory against Celta de Vigo in which they once again showed their defensive reliability, chaining five games with a clean sheet in seven matches.
The team did not meet the required level in terms of football, but they achieved the most important thing: adding three points. The victory against Celta allows Atlético to continue in the wake of Barça and Madrid, maintaining an intratable pace of 21 out of 21 points. Atlético arrives at the derby reinforced with the same formula, knowing that falling can open a gap with the Catalans, but the one who takes the three points will be reinforced to be the main rival of a Barça that, both understand, has to stumble at some point.
28.09.2024 10:47 / Marca
“Simeone focuses on the derby and highlights the importance of motivation”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone prepares for the derby against Real Madrid and highlights the importance of motivation and mentality in the game. Simeone stays away from external opinions and focuses on preparing for the match.
The team has evolved since his arrival and is now expected to perform better, but Simeone accepts this growth and continues to work on improving the team’s balance. Real Madrid has lost an important player in Kroos, but Simeone does not believe this will change their strategy. The match ended in a scoreless draw, with Atlético defending strongly and Real Madrid struggling to circulate the ball quickly.
28.09.2024 11:01 / Marca
“Simeone prepares for the derby without five starters”
Atlético de Madrid held their final training session before the derby against Real Madrid without five of their starters. Azpilicueta and Barrios are injured, while Reinildo, Llorente, Le Normand, Giménez and Gallagher did alternative work without the ball.
Cholo Simeone was unable to practice with a possible starting lineup for Sunday’s game and limited training to ball circulation exercises. The video is expected to be essential in finalizing a game plan against Real Madrid.
29.09.2024 22:23 / Marca
“Simeone calls for sanctions for instigators after incidents at the Metropolitano”
Atlético de Madrid’s Argentine coach, Diego Simeone, analyzed the draw against Real Madrid and the incidents that occurred at the Cívitas Metropolitano. Simeone called for sanctions for those who provoke and highlighted the importance of taking care of the behavior of players and fans. The coach also spoke about the performance of Ángel Correa and Nahuel Molina Lucero, who came on as substitutes in the match.
29.09.2024 19:05 / Marca
“Derby summary
Atlético de Madrid faced Real Madrid at the Cívitas Metropolitano, with a forward line of Griezmann and Julián Alvarez. Oblak had a standout performance, clearing a powerful shot from Valverde and saving a shot from Ballingham.
Nahuel Molina successfully stopped Vinicius, while Le Normand cut off all the play that came through his area. Giménez won all his direct duels with his opponents and provided an outlet for his team. Marcos Llorente played in midfield and started strongly, but was less involved as the game went on.
Rodrigo de Paul created danger with the ball, but lacked precision in the final meters. Julián Alvarez started very actively, but lost prominence. Griezmann tried to create danger by looking for spaces inside and moving behind Sorloth. Simeone was brave with his lineup and his team went to press high and showed great security in defense.
30.09.2024 12:55 / Marca
“Atlético expels fan for throwing objects at Courtois”
Atlético de Madrid has announced the permanent expulsion of a person identified by the Police for throwing objects at Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, during Sunday’s derby.
The club continues to work with the Police to identify the rest of those involved in the incidents and has expressed its rejection of these attitudes that have no place in football. In addition, Atlético will soon incorporate into its internal regulations the prohibition of using any element or garment to conceal one’s identity.
30.09.2024 11:20 / Marca
“Atlético focuses on Champions League after derby”
Atlético de Madrid has moved on from the derby and is now focusing on their upcoming match against Benfica in the Champions League. The players who had less participation in the derby trained at the Cerro del Espino, while the starters worked out in the gym.
Pablo Barrios had his first session with the group. Regarding the controversy, the mattress club is clear that those responsible for the incidents will be banned from the stadium for life. On the sports side, the team continues to play without any ideas, with a defensive game and no creativity in attack. Despite the expensive signings, Cholo does not seem satisfied with them and does not give any of them a full game.
30.09.2024 14:56 / Marca
“Atletico faces legal limitations to act against Frente”
Atletico has reported that the police have identified one of the object throwers in the last derby and that the club’s security department is working to do the same with the rest. The goal is the immediate expulsion of all of them to eradicate those who cause incidents in an absolute way.
However, the club states that it cannot act against the Frente due to the law that prevents the expulsion of members without antecedents or who do not participate in any incident of gravity.
Although the image of several hooded members in the derby is worrying, Atletico defends that among the thousands of Frente members and regular occupants of the south end there is a vast majority of fans who do not cause any problems before or during the games. The club does not recognize the Frente as a peña or as a group, but as ‘a private association that is not recognized’.
