2024-11 Mundo Deportivo
06.11.2024 05:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico’s Youth Team aims to continue their streak against PSG”
Atletico Madrid’s Juvenil A team will visit PSG in their fourth Youth League match. The Spanish side arrives with five points, while the French team lost to Girona and Arsenal.
The red and whites come from a big win against Getafe in the División de Honor and will count on reinforcements such as Omar Janneh and Julio Díaz. A win could place Luis Bueno’s team among the top eight.
06.11.2024 06:01 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid and PSG face off in crucial match in Paris”
Atlético de Madrid and PSG face off tonight at the Parc des Princes in a crucial match for both teams, who need to win to avoid falling further behind in the Champions League standings.
Atlético, who have not won away from home in Europe for a long time, will travel to Paris with the absence of three important central defenders. Lenglet, Witsel and Reinildo are the defenders available to Simeone, who could use Molina on the right side with Giuliano on the flank.
Griezmann and Julián Alvarez will repeat up front, although Simeone has not practiced with a fixed starting eleven and could introduce some surprises. The Asturian coach also has some doubts, such as whether to play Asensio or Kang-in Lee and the goalkeeper position. The coach is considering continuing to use Safonov instead of the untouchable Donnarumma. The match will be broadcast on Movistar Liga de Campeones.
06.11.2024 20:32 / Mundo Deportivo
“Grotesquely mistake by Lenglet in PSG’s 1-0 win over Atlético”
Atlético de Madrid started very nervously in their match against PSG at the Parc des Princes. The mattress team had to defend themselves against the avalanche of opportunities from Luis Enrique’s team in the first few minutes.
The first goal of the French team came in the 15th minute, after four shots on goal from Jan Oblak. No one expected the goal to come after such a grotesque mistake by Clement Lenglet, who got tangled up with the ball at his feet and allowed Ousmane Dembelé to steal the ball and score.
06.11.2024 23:08 / Mundo Deportivo
“Oblak
Jan Oblak, goalkeeper for Atlético de Madrid, was key in the victory against PSG at the Parc des Princes with eight crucial saves. Oblak highlighted the difficulty of the match and the importance of knowing how to suffer in football.
‘You have to insist, you have to suffer when you have to suffer, and play when you have to play’, said the Slovenian goalkeeper. Atlético had problems entering the game, but managed to improve in the second half thanks to the halftime talk and the pressure from the French team. Despite not being a pretty match, Oblak highlighted the importance of the three points.
15.11.2024 17:08 / Mundo Deportivo
“Zielinski reveals interest from Atletico and Barcelona”
Piotr Zielinski, a 30-year-old Polish midfielder, was one of the ‘bargains’ of the last transfer market. The footballer, who was finishing his contract with Napoli, ended up being hired by the Serie A champion, Inter Milan, where he is being important under the orders of Simone Inzaghi.
Now, Zielinski has revealed that the neroazzurro club was not the only one that knocked on his door to try to get his services. Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona were also interested in his signing, as the player himself revealed in an interview with Kanal Sportowy.
‘There were clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid interested in me, and I also received specific requests from Barcelona. However, I love Italy. When I arrived at Napoli I immediately felt very comfortable and for this reason it would have been difficult for me to move to England’, he revealed.
The option of LaLiga also seduced him, but in the end he decided to stay in the country where he arrived at the age of 18, just after reaching the age of majority. ‘I could have thought about Spain, but my priority was to continue my career in Italy. Now I am at Inter, but Napoli is still a great club and I would have loved to renew my contract there’, he revealed.
15.11.2024 10:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético trains without Simeone”
Atlético de Madrid completed their last training session of the week at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda without Diego Simeone. The Argentine coach was absent with the club’s permission, leaving Nelson Vivas and physical trainer Luis Piñedo in charge of the session.
Robin Le Normand returned to training, while Clement Lenglet joined the group after missing the Thursday training due to a foot injury. Koke, Correa, Riquelme, Lino, Lenglet, Witsel, Griezmann, Giuliano, Azpilicueta, Llorente and goalkeeper Musso were the members of the squad who trained in Majadahonda, with Thomas Lemar being the only player in the infirmary at the moment.
15.11.2024 11:46 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone’s former pupils who became coaches”
Filipe Luis, Fernando Torres, Arda Turan, Tiago Mendes and Gabi Fernández are some of the former Atlético de Madrid players who have followed in Diego Simeone’s footsteps on the benches. Filipe Luis has already won a title with Flamengo, while Arda Turan has promoted Eyupspor to the Turkish Super League.
Fernando Torres is in Atlético’s youth team and Gabi Fernández has had experiences with Getafe and Vitoria Guimaraes. All of them have acknowledged Simeone’s influence on their coaching careers.
15.11.2024 11:04 / Mundo Deportivo
“Falcao, the all-time top scorer in Colombian football”
Radamel Falcao, former Atlético de Madrid player, became the all-time top scorer in Colombian football history on Thursday at the age of 38. The goal he scored with Millonarios against Boyacá Chico (1-5) was his 347th career goal, surpassing Víctor Hugo Aristizabal.
Falcao has scored 36 goals with the Colombian national team and 311 with the clubs he has played for, highlighting the 70 goals he scored with Atlético de Madrid, where he is revered by the fans. After a successful career in Europe, Falcao decided to return to Millonarios, the club he has supported since childhood, to end his successful career as a footballer.
15.11.2024 17:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Positive recovery of Le Normand at Atlético de Madrid”
The image of Robin Le Normand training with his teammates has been the most positive of the week for Atlético de Madrid. The French center back, who suffered a traumatic brain injury with subdural hematoma at the end of September, has started working on the adjacent field accompanied by former player José Ignacio Zahínos.
Although the recovery is going well, Atlético de Madrid maintains caution and avoids giving a date for his medical discharge. The most optimistic forecasts indicate that he could return at the end of the month, but in Atlético they prefer to take it slow with Le Normand.
15.11.2024 20:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Barrios and Iturbe shine in Spain-England U21 match”
Pablo Barrios and Alejandro Iturbe, players of Atlético de Madrid, were starters in the friendly match between the U21 teams of Spain and England in La Línea (Cádiz).
Barrios, captain in the game, showed his quality and leadership on the field, while Iturbe completed the whole game and managed to keep his goal clean. Spain had more goal-scoring opportunities, even sending two balls to the post.
16.11.2024 17:15 / Mundo Deportivo
“How are the former Atlético Madrid players doing?”
Atlético Madrid had several important departures from their squad last season, including players such as Álvaro Morata, Mario Hermoso, Memphis Depay, Saúl Ñíguez and Stefan Savic. Some of them have had a significant impact in their new teams, while others have had a more discreet performance.
Morata, for example, has played twelve games with Milan, scoring three goals and providing three assists, while Hermoso has had a limited role in Roma. Memphis Depay has had a good performance in Corinthians, while Saúl Ñíguez and Stefan Savic have had a lower performance in the Sevilla and Trabzonspor, respectively. Joao Félix has had a good performance in Chelsea, while Samu Omorodion has been one of the revelations of the season in Porto.
16.11.2024 10:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid C trains with Griezmann and Koke”
Atlético de Madrid has made Collado Villalba its third reserve team this season, with the aim of improving the transition of some young players.
During this transitional season, Collado Villalba players have had the privilege of training with the first team players who did not go with their national teams during the international break, such as Griezmann and Koke.
The matches were held at the Cerro del Espino, where the young players faced a team made up of Musso; Giuliano, Azpilicueta, Witsel, Lenglet, Galán; Llorente, Koke, Lino; Griezmann and Correa. The team is currently fourth in Tercera RFEF, six points behind the leader, Trival Valderas, and their goal is to move up to Segunda RFEF.
16.11.2024 21:14 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid joins Football Clubs Climate Alliance at COP29”
A Football Clubs Climate Alliance was created this Saturday on the sidelines of the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan. Among the participants in the coalition are two Spanish clubs, Atlético Madrid and Real Betis.
The alliance was created by the Azerbaijani club Qarabag and the European Club Association (ECA) with the support of the COP29 Presidency and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
In addition to Qarabag and the two Spanish clubs, the alliance includes Liverpool and Tottenham (UK), Fenerbahce, Galatasaray (Turkey), Udinese (Italy), Porto (Portugal), Flamengo (Brazil) and Malmo (Sweden). With the signing of the Baku Declaration, the aforementioned clubs commit to raising awareness of climate issues and promoting the fight against climate change using the influence of football.
16.11.2024 00:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“Zubimendi, Baena and Oyarzabal leave the national team and Pablo Barrios joins Atlético de Madrid”
After the Nations League match between Spain and Denmark, Mikel Oyarzabal, Martín Zubimendi and Álex Baena will leave the national team and will not travel to Santa Cruz de Tenerife to play the last match of the group stage against Switzerland.
Zubimendi and Baena were replaced due to physical discomfort and Oyarzabal will serve a one-match suspension. In the face of these three last-minute absences, Luis de la Fuente has called up Atlético de Madrid player Pablo Barrios, who will join the group this Saturday in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. If he plays against Switzerland, it would be his debut with the senior team.
16.11.2024 14:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“Oblak’s challenge
Atlético Madrid has recovered the best version of Jan Oblak this season, becoming the least conceded goalkeeper in the First Division with only seven goals conceded in 12 games and six clean sheets.
His main challenge is to win the Zamora Trophy for the sixth time, which would make him the goalkeeper who has won it the most times in history. In addition, he seeks to reach the podium of LaLiga with clean sheets, currently with 166, seven from the fourth place occupied by Víctor Valdés and eleven from the third place occupied by Casillas with 177. Oblak has accumulated 345 games in the League, while Casillas achieved that third place in 510 games and Valdés the fourth place in 387.
16.11.2024 11:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“The Social Commission of Atlético de Madrid will debate the removal of Courtois’ plaque”
Atlético de Madrid has created the Social Commission, a consultative body formed by representatives of various collectives and fans of the club, which meets periodically to debate issues related to the identity, history and symbols of the rojiblancos.
In the next meeting, which will be held in November, one of the topics to be debated will be the removal of Courtois’ plaque from the Paseo de los centenarios.
Eduardo Fernández, president of the International Union of Peñas and member of the Social Commission, has confessed in the program Bendita Afición Rojiblanca that the majority of the members of the Commission think the same thing, that the plaque must be removed.
The divorce between the Atlético de Madrid fans and Thibaut Courtois came when the goalkeeper signed for Real Madrid and it worsened when the goalkeeper made some statements before a Champions League final. After that, some fans went so far as to tear down the Belgian goalkeeper’s plaque. The last episode was the throwing of objects in the derby after the Real Madrid goalkeeper celebrated the white goal defiantly looking at the Fondo Sur of the Metropolitano.
16.11.2024 19:50 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético’s Juvenil A seeks redemption in the derby”
Atlético de Madrid’s Juvenil A will face Real Madrid this Sunday at the Ciudad Deportiva de Alcalá de Henares at 12:00. The team led by Luis Bueno arrives after a difficult week, with two consecutive defeats, and will seek redemption in one of the most important games of the season.
The mattress makers are five points behind Real Madrid, who have won all their games so far. Sergio Esteban, with seven goals, will be one of the players to watch in the red and white team.
16.11.2024 19:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid B vs Mérida
Atlético de Madrid B will seek their first home win in the Primera Federación match against Mérida. Although the mattress makers have drawn six of their last eight games, they are currently seventh in the table, just one point away from the promotion play-offs to the Second division.
The match will be played at the Cerro del Espino and will feature Diego Bri, who recently renewed his contract until 2027. Also available will be Salim El Jebari, who made his debut last week after a season of injuries. Fernando Torres’ team hopes to get their first home win in this seventh opportunity.
17.11.2024 17:04 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid Femenino defeats Sevilla with a goal from Boe Risa in added time”
Atlético Madrid Femenino achieved an important victory in their visit to Sevilla, after a series of setbacks against Espanyol and FC Barcelona.
Víctor Martín’s team won in a duel in which they only gave the impression of being the ambitious team that started the course, in two moments: at the beginning of the game and from the 70th minute, after the expulsion of Lucía Moral in the Andalusian ranks. Despite a thick and unclear Atlético at times, they knew how to take advantage of their moment and took the victory thanks to a goal in added time, a great goal, from Boe Risa.
17.11.2024 13:22 / Mundo Deportivo
“The bad luck of Nahuel Molina in the midst of a positive streak”
The Atlético de Madrid player, Nahuel Molina, has suffered an injury to his right thigh during the match against Paraguay with the Argentine national team.
Molina, who had been one of the standout players of the team in recent weeks, will miss the LaLiga match against Alavés and his participation in the Champions League match against Sparta Prague is in doubt. Molina’s injury is bad news for the team, as he had been playing well in his position as right-back and had been key in Atlético’s comeback against PSG in the Champions League.
17.11.2024 10:56 / Mundo Deportivo
“Witsel opens the door to his national team and his future points to a farewell to Atlético”
Atlético de Madrid will have to resolve several issues at the end of the season, including the future of Axel Witsel. The 35-year-old Belgian player has had an irregular season and could leave the team at the end of the season.
Witsel has lost prominence in the team and his dream of playing in the Major League Soccer could become a reality. Atlético seeks to rejuvenate its squad and reduce high salaries. On Saturday, November 16, Witsel was present at the inauguration of the twelfth ‘Red Belgian Court’ in Liège and surprised with statements about his willingness to continue playing for his country.
17.11.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico visits Sevilla to regain their best form”
Atletico Madrid Femenino is looking to regain their best form in Liga F. After a strong start, the mattress makers have only managed to score five points from the last twelve available. This Sunday they will visit Sevilla, a team that is also not going through its best moment of the season.
The match will be special for Lucía Moral, who has arrived this season on loan from Atletico and will play her first game against her former team. It is curious that the mattress makers are now facing the team to which they loaned one of their most promising forwards, as since September 27, no Atletico forward has scored a goal.
17.11.2024 12:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid Juvenil draws in derby against Real Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid Juvenil drew 1-1 in the derby against Real Madrid, in a match that did not allow them to close the gap in the standings. Luis Bueno’s team arrived with a five-point deficit and needed to win to get closer to Álvaro Arbeloa’s team.
The white team took the lead in the first play of the match, but Atlético responded shortly after with a goal from Sergio Estebán. The second half left a lower pace and a ‘want but can’t’ in much of the 45 minutes. Arbeloa’s team had better chances, but the score did not move.
17.11.2024 19:11 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sorloth scores and Oblak resists in international matches”
Alexander Sorloth and Jan Oblak, players of Atlético de Madrid, had outstanding performances with their respective national teams. Sorloth scored in Norway’s 5-0 victory over Austria, while Oblak was key in Slovenia’s draw against Austria.
The Atlético de Madrid striker scored the third goal for his country in the 41st minute, while the goalkeeper had to make three saves and could do little in the goal of the locals. Norway leads Group 3 with 13 points, followed by Austria with 11 and Slovenia with 8.
17.11.2024 12:56 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético B wins at home and enters promotion play-off”
Atlético de Madrid B secured their first home win of the season with a 1-0 victory over AD Mérida. Mollejo’s first-half goal and the team’s resistance in the rest of the match allowed Fernando Torres’ side to take all three points.
This victory places the red and whites in the promotion play-off positions, with 19 points. Atlético B started the match with the intention of securing their first home win of the season, after having come close to several victories at home, but which had escaped them in the last play of the game.
The rojiblanco team saw a goal disallowed to Adrián Niño in the early minutes, but not in the play in which Mollejo scored the ball at 21 minutes. Mérida had their chances, especially through a Doncel with several chances, but Atlético ended the first half trying to clear the danger.
The second act began with the same tone, with a very attacking Mérida in search of the equalizer and an Atlético B that counterattacked dangerously. The two coaches moved their pieces, but the colchonero subsidiary was the one who had the last word with another great chance that the Romans cleared under the posts.
18.11.2024 19:16 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid questions Antiviolencia’s speed after incidents in Madrid-Barcelona match”
The Antiviolencia Commission met on Monday and agreed to propose sanctions to clubs and fans, but they do not affect what happened at the Santiago Bernabéu in the match between Real Madrid and Barcelona, where local fans shouted racist insults at Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona player.
In Atlético, this has caused some perplexity, as they understand that there has been and continues to be a double standard with respect to what happened after the derby at the Metropolitano, where the sanction proposal arrived quickly. Atlético does not ask for a sanction for Real Madrid, but it does cause disbelief that in one case, action was taken so quickly and decisively, and in this case, speed has not been the predominant note with images of a match that went around the world.
18.11.2024 14:38 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann’s future at Atlético de Madrid
Antoine Griezmann’s future at Atlético de Madrid is uncertain, as the 33-year-old striker has a contract until June 2026, but his desire to play in the Major League Soccer in the United States is gaining strength.
The current season will be key to determining whether Griezmann stays or goes, and the mattress team is willing to accept his move at the end of the season. The player is happy at Atlético, but the dream of the United States is still alive and his close friends are pressuring him to join Los Angeles FC in the MLS.
If Griezmann has a good season in sports, with a title and a good personal performance, he could fulfill his contract with Atlético. A complicated season, without great joys, could lead him to advance his departure to the United States.
18.11.2024 10:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giuliano Simeone, a promising young player following in his father’s footsteps at Atlético de Madrid”
Giuliano Simeone, the youngest son of Atlético de Madrid’s coach, Diego Pablo Simeone, is experiencing one of his best professional moments. The young striker has been repositioned in the role of right-back, a position from which he has grown to become one of the best players of this November.
His work ethic, intensity, and youth have provided energy to the Atlético de Madrid team, which has helped them overcome some adverse situations. Now, he has received a new reward: a call-up to the Argentine national team. Everything seems to indicate that Giuliano is doing things right and that he is in the plans of the ‘Albiceleste’ coach for the future.
18.11.2024 12:39 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid’s Indios de Caledonia Peña celebrates its anniversary in style”
Atlético de Madrid’s Indios de Caledonia Peña, one of the most active international fan groups of the club, celebrated its anniversary in Edinburgh in a very special way. A Scottish bagpiper played the Atlético anthem through the city streets, leaving everyone amazed.
The party lasted three days and included the participation of other peñas, such as those from Alicante, Poland, England, New York, and Belgium. In addition, the Scottish peña has stood out for its solidarity work, helping those affected by the DANA in Valencia and raising over 3,000 euros for them.
18.11.2024 09:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid loses ground in the race for Jonathan David”
Atletico Madrid is looking to strengthen its attack for next season and one of the names that most appeals to the Metropolitan is that of Jonathan David, a 24-year-old Canadian striker who plays for LOSC Lille in France.
However, the fact that his contract ends at the end of the season has caused the bidding for the player to skyrocket. David had a great season last year in Ligue 1, scoring 19 goals and providing four assists in 34 games.
It was then that Atletico Madrid spoke with the player’s entourage, but the 50 million euros that the French team asked for ended any chance of trying to sign him. Now, Atletico has lost ground in this fight.
The offer to renew the contract from Lille has been rejected and reports from Sky Sports indicate that Bayern Munich is now the favorite to sign the 24-year-old striker in a pre-contract agreement. According to reports, Bayern Munich’s general manager, Max Eberl, is determined to close the deal, while Atletico Madrid would have a hard time trying to match the conditions offered by the Bavarian team. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona also have him on their radar.
18.11.2024 09:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid keeps an eye on two young talents from the Eredivisie”
Atlético Madrid is interested in two young talents from the Eredivisie: Kenneth Taylor from Ajax and Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven. Taylor, a 22-year-old midfielder, has stood out this season with six goals and four assists in 21 games.
His contract with Ajax runs until 2027 and a transfer fee of 35 million euros has been mentioned. Meanwhile, Pepi, a 21-year-old forward, has scored six goals in 11 Eredivisie games this season.
His market value is estimated to be around 25 million euros, but a great season could significantly increase that amount. Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Atlético Madrid are all keeping an eye on the player, who is under contract until 2028.
18.11.2024 21:52 / Mundo Deportivo
“Pablo Barrios makes history with Spanish national team”
November 18, 2024 will be an unforgettable date for Pablo Barrios, Atlético de Madrid player, who made his debut with the Spanish national team in the victory over Switzerland (3-2) in the Nations League.
Barrios entered the field in the 79th minute and played in midfield alongside Casadó and Fabián. Although he had little time on the pitch, he participated in the action that led to the penalty that Bryan Zaragoza converted in stoppage time. Barrios became the 850th footballer to play for the Spanish national team, an important step in his promising career.
18.11.2024 11:48 / Mundo Deportivo
“Víctor Mollejo, from difficulty to opportunity in Atlético de Madrid B”
Víctor Mollejo, forward for Atlético de Madrid B, scored the goal that meant the first home win for the team this season. Despite having played in the Second Division and having briefly played in the First Division, Mollejo finds himself in an anomalous situation in the category.
The player is expected to leave in the winter market, but nothing is defined at 100%. Mollejo feels comfortable in the team and trusts to have room for improvement. The confidence that Fernando Torres is providing him is key to his current situation.
18.11.2024 10:07 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid’s victory at Parc des Princes inspires PSG’s rivals”
Atlético Madrid achieved an important victory against PSG at Parc des Princes, turning the game around with a goal from Correa in the last minute. PSG coach Luis Enrique was surprised by the defeat and claimed that his team had been ‘infinitely superior’ to Atlético.
However, Atlético’s triumph inspired other teams in Ligue 1, such as Toulouse, who are studying how Atlético defeated the Parisians. Toulouse coach Carles Martínez Novell is confident despite the complicated situation his team faces, with 15 international players returning late from their national teams.
18.11.2024 16:20 / Mundo Deportivo
“Toby Alderweireld reveals reasons behind his retirement from the Belgian national team in 2023”
Toby Alderweireld (35), currently playing for Antwerp, explained in an interview that a health issue forced him to leave the Belgian national team in March 2023. The former Atlético de Madrid player suffered a panic attack after a defeat in the Cup, which led him to fear for his life and leave the national team a month later.
Despite still experiencing these crises occasionally, the Belgian defender underwent medical tests and they came out well. His last game with Belgium was at the World Cup in Qatar.
18.11.2024 11:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid to face Getafe in surprise lunchtime derby”
LaLiga has announced the schedule for matchday 17, which will be played on the weekend of December 13, 14 and 15. Atlético de Madrid will host Getafe at the Metropolitano stadium on Sunday, December 15 at 14.00 hours.
This match is scheduled between the encounter against Slovan de Bratislava in the Champions League on December 11 (18.45 hours) and the visit to FC Barcelona on the weekend of December 21/22.
Getafe is one of the teams that Diego Pablo Simeone has never lost to since taking over the Atlético de Madrid bench, with a total of 25 matches, 20 wins and five draws. As a local, the blue team managed to draw in their last two visits to the Metropolitano (1-1 and 3-3).
18.11.2024 17:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone takes charge of Atlético de Madrid again”
Atlético de Madrid returned to training this Monday in Majadahonda, after a weekend of rest. Diego Simeone, the team’s coach, took charge again after being absent on Friday with the club’s permission.
The internationals Sorloth, Gallagher and Oblak had the day off after finishing their calls with their national teams, while Le Normand returned to train with the group and Lemar was the only absentee. The training began with speed and resistance series, led by Luis Piñedo, the team’s physical trainer. Andrea Berta, Atlético de Madrid’s sports director, was present at the training and had conversations with some players.
18.11.2024 11:09 / Mundo Deportivo
“Fernando Torres celebrates Atlético de Madrid B’s first home win”
Fernando Torres, coach of Atlético de Madrid B, was pleased with the team’s first home win of the season, which also helped them climb to the ‘play-off’ positions for promotion.
Despite Mérida making things difficult, the colchonero reserve team managed to take the three points thanks to the effort of their players, despite the absences and injuries. Torres acknowledged that not winning for so many games at the Cerro del Espino could generate anxiety in the players, but that the sensations were good and that the team’s objective remains formative, not classificatory.
19.11.2024 18:41 / Mundo Deportivo
“Reinildo shines with Mozambique in 1-2 win”
Reinildo Mandava, Atlético de Madrid player, has played his second game with the Mozambique national team, achieving an important 1-2 victory against Guinea Bissau. The team took the lead thanks to a goal from Bruno Langa in the 9th minute, but Beto equalized before halftime.
In the second half, Ratifo scored the winning goal with an assist from Catamo. This victory is a great result after the 0-1 defeat against Mali in the first international game played by Mozambique in this break. Reinildo played as a left-back in a four-man defense, showing his great defensive level.
19.11.2024 09:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid players who have debuted with Spain in the 21st century”
In the 21st century, only 12 Atlético de Madrid players have debuted with the Spanish national team. The latest to do so was Pablo Barrios, on November 18, 2024, in a match against Switzerland. Before him, Rodrigo Riquelme debuted in 2023 and Marcos Llorente in 2021.
Koke Resurrección has been the player who has been called up the most times, with a total of 70 games. Other notable players who have debuted with Spain while playing for Atlético de Madrid are Diego Costa, Sául Ñíguez, Mario Suárez, Juanfran Torres, Antonio López and Fernando Torres.
19.11.2024 09:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Pablo Barrios’ dream debut with the Spanish national team”
Pablo Barrios, a player for Atlético de Madrid, made his debut with the Spanish national team in the match against Switzerland. He entered the field in the 79th minute and played 15 minutes in which he saw Spain draw and then score the winning goal in stoppage time.
Barrios dedicated his debut to his late mother and said it was ‘a day to remember for a lifetime’. The Madrid-born player also spoke about how he feels to have settled at Atlético de Madrid and now to have debuted with the Spanish national team at the age of 21.
19.11.2024 12:08 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid celebrates Jorge Martín’s Moto GP title”
Jorge Martín, a fan of Atlético Madrid, was crowned Moto GP world champion in Barcelona. The club congratulated the San Sebastián de los Reyes rider on social media and Rodrigo Riquelme personally presented him with an Atlético Madrid shirt with his name on it at the circuit. The rider, moved, thanked him for the gesture and challenged the team to do the honorary kick-off at the Metropolitano.
19.11.2024 12:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid prepare for Alavés with ‘pure Cholismo’”
Atlético de Madrid continue their preparation for the match against Deportivo Alavés on Saturday at the Metropolitano. The internationals Jan Oblak, Alexander Sorloth and Conor Gallagher have already joined the training sessions at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda.
Coach Diego Simeone was intense in the tactical session, emphasizing the coordination of his men and leaving pure Cholismo phrases. The team has recently recovered its essence, having received only one goal in the last four games that have also been victories. The starting eleven that Simeone practiced was the same as on Monday, except in goal, where Oblak returns.
19.11.2024 18:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid to debut Riyadh Air Metropolitano against Alavés”
The match between Atlético de Madrid and Deportivo Alavés will be the first to be played in the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with the letters of the Saudi Arabian airline in relief. Until now, the name had appeared on a banner until the final change was made.
The debut was on October 20 against Leganés. The relationship between the two entities is strengthened even more with this new strategic agreement until the 2033 season, making the Saudi company the most important sponsor in the club’s history, with an economic injection of around 300 million euros.
19.11.2024 17:53 / Mundo Deportivo
“Scaloni’s warning puts some Atlético de Madrid players on notice”
Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, has stated that he needs all Argentine players to play in order to decide on their football level. These words put into question the starting positions of some Atlético de Madrid players, such as Rodrigo de Paul, Nahuel Molina, Ángel Correa and Juan Musso, who do not have a guaranteed spot in the starting lineup. On the other hand, Julián Alvarez seems to be the only untouchable at the moment, while Giuliano has gone from strength to strength and has been key to the team’s good form.
19.11.2024 08:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone continues to bet on Llorente in midfield”
Atlético de Madrid returned to training on Monday to prepare for Saturday’s match against Deportivo Alavés at the Metropolitano. The team trained without the internationals and with the novelty that Simeone continues to count on Marcos Llorente in midfield, despite the absence of Nahuel Molina.
With Musso in goal, the defense was for Azpilicueta, Witsel, Lenglet and Javi Galán. In the center, alongside Llorente was Koke, with Riquelme and Lino on the flanks. And up front, Antoine Griezmann and Ángel Correa. All this could change with the incorporation of the internationals, which could cause Marcos Llorente to return to the right wing for the match against Deportivo Alavés.
19.11.2024 13:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Scaloni highlights Atlético’s willingness and explains Giuliano’s call-up”
Atlético Madrid has maintained a close relationship with Argentina over the years, with players like Julián Alvarez, De Paul, Correa, Nahuel Molina, Musso and Giuliano in the current squad.
Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s coach, has highlighted Atlético’s willingness to lend their players to the Albiceleste and has explained the reason for Giuliano’s call-up after Molina’s injury. Giuliano can play on both the right and left sides and can contribute in the flanks. Scaloni has pointed out that they were looking for a player who could help not only in defense, but also in the sides in case of any problems in those areas.
19.11.2024 16:34 / Mundo Deportivo
“Montse Tomé leaves out Atlético de Madrid players in the Women’s National Team”
National women’s coach Montse Tomé has released the list of players for the upcoming friendlies against South Korea and France, and has not included any Atlético de Madrid players. This may surprise many, as the team is in second place in the league with one more point than Real Madrid, who have one game less.
Despite a recent slump, the mattress makers are having a good season overall. There are several Spanish players who are performing well, such as goalkeeper Lola Gallardo, who shone especially in the derby against Real Madrid.
In the defensive line, Moraza, Medina, Lloris or Xènia Pérez are having a very good season and could be selectable players. The one who may be closest is Lloris, who has just shone with Spain Under-20.
Further ahead, there are players who are starters such as Sheila Guijarro or Fiamma Benítez, but they are not shining in the scoring aspect. It is especially striking that Fiamma is not being called up when she was playing regularly for Valencia last season.
20.11.2024 13:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid already knows its schedules until the end of the year”
Atlético de Madrid already has its match schedules defined until the end of the year. The team will visit Barcelona in Montjuic on Saturday, December 21 at 21 hours. The schedules for the second round of the Copa del Rey are still to be known, with the draw taking place on November 27.
In November, the mattress team will play three matches: against Alavés on Saturday 16 at 16.15 hours, against Sparta in Prague on Tuesday 26 at 18.45 hours, and against Valladolid on Saturday 30 at 21 hours. In December, they will face Sevilla, Slovan de Bratislava and Getafe, ending the year in Barcelona against Hansi Flick’s Barça.
20.11.2024 12:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Pablo Barrios, the most anticipated return to Atlético de Madrid”
The return of Pablo Barrios was the big news of the training session on Wednesday at Atlético de Madrid. The Spanish international trained alone on Tuesday and joined the rest of his teammates on Wednesday, under the orders of Cholo Simeone.
However, the Argentine coach is still without the players from Argentina and Uruguay who played hours before. The injured players, Lemar and Nahuel Molina, were also absent. Frenchman Robin Le Normand continues to work in the first part of the session with the group, but withdraws when the ball work begins.
20.11.2024 09:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid faces a favourable calendar to accumulate points”
Atlético de Madrid arrived at the break with four consecutive victories and now has a favourable calendar to accumulate points in both LaLiga and the Champions League. Six accessible matches before visiting Barcelona at Montjuic in the last match of 2024.
The round of matches will begin this Saturday at the Metropolitano against Alavés, one of the worst visitors in the First Division. Then, they will visit Valladolid, the second worst home team in the league.
The next one will be Sevilla at the Metropolitano, the Sevillians are flirting with the lower positions again. A carousel against the bottom teams that will end against Getafe again at home. Meanwhile, in the Champions League, they will play against two ‘Cinderellas’ of the competition. Finally, they will close the year facing FC Barcelona at Montjuic.
20.11.2024 09:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“Pablo Barrios, the future of Atlético de Madrid”
Pablo Barrios, 21, has debuted with the Spanish national team and has become an essential player for Atlético de Madrid. Many fans see him as the successor to Koke, who at 32 is the player with the most appearances in the club’s history.
Koke has said that Barrios has a fantastic level and must be his successor, although he still has years to make it difficult for him. Barrios has broken the barrier of becoming an absolute international and is still far from reaching Koke’s numbers, but time will tell.
20.11.2024 12:37 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone tests two different lineups for Alavés match”
Diego Simeone continues to test different lineups for Saturday’s match against Alavés. In the last training session, two different lineups were seen, one with four defenders and the other with five.
In the first one, Oblak was in goal; Marcos Llorente as right wing-back, a line of three formed by Azpilicueta, Witsel, Lenglet and Javi Galán on the left. In midfield was Barrios, Koke and Samu Lino. Finally, in the attack were Correa and Griezmann.
In the second test, a line of four was put in place, with Oblak in goal, Marcos Llorente as right-back, Witsel and Lenglet in the center, and Javi Galán on the left. The midfield was formed by Gallagher on the right, Barrios in the center and Lino on the left. Ahead of them, the attacking midfielders were Riquelme on the right and Griezmann on the left. In the attack was Sorloth.
20.11.2024 14:03 / Mundo Deportivo
“Alavés confident in their potential against Atletico Madrid”
Deportivo Alavés player Carlos Vicente said that they should not be afraid of ‘anyone’, although he acknowledged that Atletico Madrid ‘is a good team’. The Aragonese pointed out that they will fight ‘without complexes’ at the Metropolitano and expressed confidence in Alavés’ ability to compete because they can ‘hurt all teams’.
However, he emphasized that they are focusing on themselves, ‘correcting their own mistakes’ and what depends on them. Regarding the tactical aspect of the red-and-white rival, he said that ‘for a winger it changes a bit how to approach a defense of five or four’.
‘We’ll see how they set up the game’, he added. The white-and-blues will meet again with former white-and-blue Giuliano Simeone, who has been a protagonist in the recent matches of the Madrid team and a new threat from Atletico Madrid this season.
‘He is in good form. It was expected, no one doubted it here and he has all the conditions to be an elite footballer’, said Carlos Vicente, who hopes that Giuliano has a bad day.
On a personal level, the Babazorro winger assured that he does not intend to ’lower his level’ and expressed confidence and gratitude for the opportunities given to him by the club. ‘We are a young team, with a lot of new people. The games serve us to strengthen ourselves, get to know each other better and bring out our potential’, he stated, convinced that the results will come in the second half of the season, as happened last campaign.
20.11.2024 19:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid keep a close eye on rising star of the Segunda Division”
Atlético Madrid is closely following Carlos Álvarez, a young midfielder from Levante UD. The left-footed winger, who plays on the opposite side, is causing a sensation in the Segunda Division thanks to his dribbling skills and ability to create scoring opportunities.
Álvarez, who is only 21 years old, has even been compared to Lionel Messi due to his style of play and his height of 1.68 meters. Atlético Madrid is one of the clubs most interested in the player, according to the newspaper ‘Grada3’.
However, Levante is not willing to let him go easily, as it recognizes the value he currently brings to the team. Álvarez has a contract with Levante until 2027 and has scored three goals and provided four assists in the current season.
20.11.2024 20:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“Andrea Berta, the end of an era at Atlético de Madrid?”
Atlético de Madrid’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, may be living his last months at the club. The signs of his possible departure have intensified in recent weeks, especially after the restructuring carried out by Gil Marín, which included the incorporation of Óscar Mayo as director general of Business and Operations and Carlos Bucero as director general of Football.
Bucero has headed most of the complicated negotiations regarding salary reductions, renewals and departures, while the major operations have been led by Miguel Ángel Gil Marín himself.
Berta arrived at Atlético in 2013 from Genoa and has held various positions in the club, from international scouting to technical management. In 2017, after Caminero’s departure, he took over as sporting director, but his role has been reduced in recent years. If Berta leaves, Atlético de Madrid will have to find a replacement.
20.11.2024 09:13 / Mundo Deportivo
“Almeida reveals the destination of the Real Madrid shirts he is given”
The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, visited ‘El Hormiguero’ and spoke about his love for Atlético de Madrid. Almeida, a well-known Atlético fan, revealed that some of the Real Madrid shirts he is given at public events are given to his secretary, while the institutional ones remain in the town hall.
He also spoke about his recent marriage to Teresa Urquijo, a Real Madrid fan, and how he is paving the way for Atlético to be passed down from father to son. In addition, he confessed that he prefers Atlético de Madrid to win their first Champions League before winning an election with the Partido Popular. Finally, he spoke about the noise from the Bernabéu and how the town hall is working to solve the problem of concerts that affect the neighbours.
20.11.2024 18:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giuliano Simeone makes history with Argentina and leaves an emotional message after his debut”
Giuliano Simeone, a footballer for Atlético de Madrid, made his debut with the Argentine national team in the match against Peru. With his debut, Giuliano joins his father Diego and his brother Giovanni in a historic record where a father and two of his sons have been part of the national team.
The young player was emotional and grateful for the opportunity to represent his country and share the locker room with great football stars like Lionel Messi. Giuliano showed his ‘DNA’ in the few minutes he was on the field, displaying the commitment, energy and vehemence that characterizes him. The footballer shared a message on social media after his proud debut: ‘Proud and very grateful for this dream of debuting with my country’s shirt and this great team. Let’s go Argentina!’.
20.11.2024 08:36 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giuliano Simeone makes his debut with Argentina in the win over Peru”
The Argentine internationals of the Atlético de Madrid return to Spain after winning 1-0 against Peru. Giuliano Simeone made his debut with the senior team in the last ten minutes of the match, while Julián Álvarez played the 90 minutes as a left winger and Rodrigo de Paul did not show his best version in the 81 minutes he played. On the other hand, José María Giménez played the 90 minutes with Uruguay in the 0-0 draw against Brazil, standing out for his defensive performance.
20.11.2024 16:15 / Mundo Deportivo
“Scaloni backs Simeone’s decision on Julián Álvarez”
Julián Álvarez, striker for Atlético de Madrid, has spoken about his new position on the field, moving away from the area and playing more on the left wing. Although his natural position is in the center of the attack, Álvarez has stated that he feels comfortable adapting to any position they need him in.
Lionel Scaloni, coach of the Argentine national team, has backed Diego Simeone’s decision to use Álvarez in that position, arguing that, although it is not his natural position, he is always a threat due to his quality. Scaloni has highlighted that the absence of other players who could play on the wings has led to this decision.
20.11.2024 15:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid B on a roll
Fernando Torres’ team is having its best moment in the Primera RFEF, currently sitting in fourth place in the table with 19 points. Atlético de Madrid B has not lost in ten consecutive games, with four wins and six draws in difficult fields. Despite being in play-off position, Torres remains cautious and emphasizes the importance of maintaining their position and continuing to work hard.
21.11.2024 17:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone recovers South American players but maintains the ‘break team’”
Atlético de Madrid completed the penultimate training session before receiving Deportivo Alavés at the Metropolitano. Diego Simeone recovered the South American internationals (Giménez, De Paul, Giuliano and Julián Alvarez) but not the African, Reinildo Mandava.
Despite having these players, Cholo did not include them in the eleven he tried. Thus, with Oblak as the only ‘selected’ player present in the team besides Pablo Barrios, Simeone tried with Llorente, Azpilicueta, Witsel, Lenglet and Javi Galán in defense, although the Madrid player acted as a winger in attack.
The double pivot will be for Koke and Barrios, with Samu Lino on the left. And up front, Griezmann and Correa, with the Frenchman acting as a link to launch the wings and connect with Angelito, who would have a chance from the start after the ‘saving’ goals he has scored this season. Atlético will complete the last session before the game against Alavés on Friday, in which Simeone could confirm this eleven or introduce some novelty. Afterwards, the coach will appear before the media.
21.11.2024 16:43 / Mundo Deportivo
“Maxi Rodríguez returns to Atlético de Madrid”
Maxi Rodríguez, former Atlético de Madrid player, has returned to the Spanish capital after almost three years of retirement at Newell’s. The 43-year-old Argentine has been visiting the team’s training in Majadahonda and also passed by the Metropolitano.
Although he did not play in that stadium, Maxi was able to see the new home of the red and white team and stop at the Paseo de los Centenarios, where there is a plaque with his name thanks to the 158 official matches he played with Atlético in the five seasons he had the Vicente Calderón as his home.
‘How nice to return to a place that was my home for 5 years, Atleti, where the fans showed me a lot of affection,’ wrote the Argentine on social media. Maxi arrived at the red and white club in the summer of 2005 from Espanyol for five million euros and stayed until January 2010, when the mattress club gave him the green light to sign for Liverpool. International with Argentina on 57 occasions (16 goals), Maxi left a great memory in Atlético de Madrid, where he even became captain of the team.
21.11.2024 09:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Mourinho has his sights set on Atlético’s Reinildo”
Reinildo Mandava, Atlético de Madrid’s defender, will be out of contract on June 30. Although he hasn’t regained his best form after an injury, coach Simeone still has faith in him. However, the club has yet to make a decision on his renewal.
Other teams such as Manchester United, Aston Villa, Juventus, and Lille have shown interest in the player. Now, José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce has also set its sights on Reinildo to strengthen its defense in the winter transfer window or at the end of the season.
21.11.2024 10:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Fernando Torres shares his secrets in ‘The Game of Your Life’”
Fernando Torres, legend of Atlético de Madrid, has published the book ‘The Game of Your Life: 9 principles to face any challenge’. In it, he shares anecdotes and stories from his life and career that helped him become a myth of the rojiblanco club and one of the most important players in the history of Spanish football. The current coach of Atlético de Madrid B offers almost 300 pages full of learnings that he lived from great coaches and teammates.
21.11.2024 11:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Full house target before Montjuic”
Atlético de Madrid aims for a full house of victories before facing Barcelona in Montjuic on December 21. Diego Simeone’s team is third in the league, seven points behind the leader, Barcelona. In the next four games, Atlético will host Alavés and Sevilla, and visit Valladolid and Getafe.
The calendar is favorable to regain momentum, although in other seasons teams from the bottom of the table have complicated things for Atlético. The goal is to get closer to Barcelona and Real Madrid, and not lose sight of Villarreal.
21.11.2024 17:43 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico confirms Nahuel Molina’s injury”
Nahuel Molina, Atlético de Madrid’s right-back, returned to Madrid after suffering an injury during Argentina’s national team training camp. The Albiceleste medical services observed a muscular injury in the player’s thigh, a diagnosis that has been confirmed by the mattress team this Thursday.
Molina will miss the match against Alavés and possibly the Champions League clash on Tuesday against Sparta Prague. The injury is not very serious, but as always in Atlético, no risks will be taken in the player’s recovery.
21.11.2024 10:12 / Mundo Deportivo
“Enzo Fernández and Atlético
The name of Enzo Fernández has been linked with Atlético Madrid in recent days, especially in Argentine media. The speculation began when the club posted a photo of Julián Alvarez and Fernández in the Argentina national team concentration.
Fernández is not entirely comfortable at Chelsea and would welcome a change of scenery, with Spain being one of his preferred destinations. However, Chelsea is not willing to give away the player for whom they paid 121 million euros in January 2023.
Atlético is looking for a ‘5’ for January, but at the moment it is impossible to carry out that operation. The only possibility in winter is that Chelsea would accept a loan to Atlético, something that does not currently convince the English. Enzo Fernández would be delighted to join Atlético alongside the Argentine clan, but it is very complicated for that to happen now.
22.11.2024 15:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Luis García Plaza focuses on what they can control against Atlético de Madrid”
Luis García Plaza, coach of Deportivo Alavés, will focus on what they can control in their match against Atlético de Madrid, following controversial refereeing decisions in recent matches.
The coach is confident of competing and calls for a bit of luck to score and for the opponent not to score the first chance they have. García Plaza recalled that they were good against Villarreal until the penalty and hopes to finish the first half of the season well. The former Alavés player Giuliano Simeone will be one of the opponents in the match, to whom he wishes good luck and is happy with his good season.
22.11.2024 13:13 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone celebrates 700 games with Atlético de Madrid”
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, will reach 700 games in charge of the team in the league match against Alavés. Simeone expressed his gratitude to everyone who has made his stay at the club possible and highlighted the importance of maintaining humility and teamwork.
The Argentine also spoke about the match against Alavés and the need to keep the pace of play high. In addition, he praised Barrios’ performance and his potential for growth as a player.
22.11.2024 20:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Llorente returns to Atletico Madrid squad”
Atletico Madrid has announced their squad for the match against Deportivo Alavés this Saturday, November 23rd at the Metropolitano. Diego Simeone welcomes back Marcos Llorente, who returns after a muscle injury that kept him out of the last eight games.
Llorente is set to start in the right wing, where Nahuel Molina is injured. Le Normand and Thomas Lemar are also unavailable, completing the three absences that Simeone has. The Cholo takes all available players, including goalkeepers Juan Musso, Jan Oblak and Antonio Gomis; defenders José María Giménez, César Azpilicueta, Axel Witsel, Javi Galán, Reinildo Mandava, Clement Lenglet; midfielders Rodrigo de Paul, Conor Gallagher, Koke Resurrección, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino, Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo Riquelme; and forwards Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth, Ángel Correa, Julián Álvarez and Giuliano Simeone.
22.11.2024 19:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid legends relive the conquest of the 2010 Europa League”
The auditorium of the Riyadh Air Metropolitano hosted the X edition of ‘Encuentro con Leyendas’, which focused on the conquest of the 2010 Europa League by the red and white team.
Antonio López, Ignacio Camacho and Raúl García shared with Atlético fans their memories and experiences about the achievement of a tournament in which they won the final 2-1 against Fulham thanks to two goals from Diego Forlán.
The protagonists shared their experiences of that season, in which the red and white team overcame elimination rounds against rivals such as Galatasaray, Sporting de Portugal, Valencia or Liverpool. The former players highlighted the sense of belonging and sacrifice as keys to the team’s success, and recalled the massive celebration that was lived in the streets of Madrid after the conquest of the title.
22.11.2024 20:53 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético-Alavés
Atlético de Madrid returns to competition after the international break, facing Las Palmas, PSG, and Mallorca, and with a stellar Oblak in defense. Simeone will celebrate his 700th game as Atlético coach, an important milestone for the Cholo and the club.
The intention of the red and whites is to arrive at their last game of the year against FC Barcelona with options to fight for everything. Simeone will bet on a team made up mostly of those who stayed in Madrid, with doubts such as Lino or De Paul. Atlético also clings to its performance as a local in the Metropolitan, where it has won four games and drawn two in the six Liga games played so far. Alavés, for its part, has its away performance as a pending subject, with one win and six losses.
22.11.2024 09:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“The ’law of the ex’ in Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid will face Deportivo Alavés at the Metropolitano this Saturday. Alavés has three former Atlético players and a coach who passed through the youth ranks of the red-and-white club. Striker Carlos Martín, a passionate Atlético fan, will face his favorite team for the first time.
Santiago Mouriño and Manu Sánchez also have a past with Atlético. The three players will be highly motivated against Atlético, especially the academy graduates, whose red-and-white feelings are beyond doubt.
22.11.2024 09:16 / Mundo Deportivo
“Riquelme praises Simeone
Rodrigo Riquelme, Atlético de Madrid player, spoke about Diego Simeone’s situation at the GQ Men of the Year gala. The canterano highlighted that Simeone is the team’s leader and deserves all the respect in the world. Riquelme also spoke about the pressure that the players must put on themselves to compete for everything and the adaptation of the new players to the team.
23.11.2024 09:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid face Alavés with Llorente back and possible rotations”
Atlético de Madrid will face Deportivo Alavés on Saturday, November 23 at the Metropolitano. Marcos Llorente, recovered from a muscle injury, could start on the right flank. Some international players, such as José María Giménez and Julián Álvarez, could rest at the start.
Pablo Barrios and Jan Oblak could be the only internationals in the starting lineup, along with Antoine Griezmann and Ángel Correa. In midfield, Barrios, Koke Resurrección and Samuel Lino could play, with Rodrigo de Paul or Conor Gallagher as alternatives.
In defense, Javi Galán would be the left-back, with Clement Lenglet, Axel Witsel and César Azpilicueta as center-backs. Alavés will not be able to count on Carlos Protesoni or Hugo Novoa, and could form with five defenders, including Abdel Abqar, Aleksandar Sedlar and Moussa Diarra.
23.11.2024 15:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid debuts new Metropolitano name in official match”
Atlético Madrid experienced a small debut in the match they played this Saturday, November 23, against Deportivo Alavés. The colchonero stadium debuted the metallic letters of its new denomination, Riyadh Air Metropolitano, in an official match.
The team’s workers worked tirelessly to install the letters of the new sponsor. The agreement with the Saudi airline represents the club’s largest sponsorship in its history in economic terms, with a payment expected to be between 250 and 300 million euros. The name change of the stadium occurs after the Extremaduran company Cívitas had problems fulfilling payments. The agreement with the Saudis will last for the next nine seasons, until the year 2033.
23.11.2024 18:32 / Mundo Deportivo
“Barrios highlights Simeone’s importance in Atlético’s comeback against Alavés”
Atlético de Madrid player, Pablo Barrios, analyzed the match his team played against Alavés and the 700 games that Simeone has coached the team. Barrios highlighted the importance of Simeone in the team’s comeback, stating that ‘Simeone is the one who gives us the most desire’ and that ‘I hope he continues like this’.
The player also spoke about the four comebacks the team has achieved this season and the possibility of fighting for the title. Additionally, Barrios referred to his role as Koke’s successor and assured that Simeone asks for more goals and that he must arrive more in the area to shoot and have more opportunities.
23.11.2024 18:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sparta Prague unable to escape slump before facing Atlético Madrid”
Sparta Prague was unable to break their poor form and only managed a draw at home against Teplice before facing Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. The team of Lars Frijs has now gone four games without a win and has fallen out of the race for the lead.
Despite taking the lead with Lukas Haraslin’s goal in the 56th minute, Teplice equalized five minutes later thanks to a goal from Jan Knafik. Sparta Prague sits in fourth place in the standings, eleven points behind the leader, Slavia.
23.11.2024 17:03 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid draws with Alavés in a controversial match”
Atlético de Madrid drew 1-1 with Alavés in a match where the Basque team closed in their area to protect the goal they had scored in the first half, thanks to a penalty from Javi Galán.
Atlético had difficulty generating clear chances in the second half, until in the 75th minute, Rodrigo de Paul sent a cross to the area that was headed by Alexander Sorloth.
The ball hit the arm of central defender Aqbar, who was completely turned and unbalanced by the contact with his rival, and referee García Verdura decided to whistle for a penalty. The decision was protested by Alavés coach Luis García Plaza, who was booked by the referee. Finally, Antoine Griezmann scored the penalty and Atlético de Madrid managed to draw the match.
23.11.2024 17:26 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giuliano Simeone, MVP
Giuliano Simeone, player of Atlético de Madrid, was named MVP of the match against Deportivo Alavés in the 14th round of the Liga EA Sports. After the game, Giuliano dedicated the victory to coach Diego Simeone for his 700 games in charge of the team.
The player highlighted the team’s work and their ability to adapt to the rival’s game. He also emphasized the importance of the fans’ support and his desire to constantly improve.
23.11.2024 15:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone
Diego Pablo Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, completed his 700th game in charge of the red and white team on November 23 against Deportivo Alavés. The Cholo is the most successful coach in the history of Atlético, surpassing Luis Aragonés in titles and wins.
In his 699 games in charge, Atlético has scored an average of 1.67 goals per game and conceded just 0.83 goals per game, with a win percentage of 58.9%. Simeone is approaching his 300th win in LaLiga, with a win percentage of 60.9% and only 16.5% of the games he has managed have ended in defeat.
23.11.2024 17:09 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone turns the game around again with halftime changes”
Atlético de Madrid once again demonstrated their ability to turn games around thanks to Diego Pablo Simeone’s halftime changes. On this occasion, Sorloth, one of the changes, generated the penalty that meant the equalizer and scored the 2-1 that turned the game around.
Giuliano revitalized the team with his energy and De Paul gave the penalty pass and the assist for Sorloth. It is a striking fact that in ten of the 19 games of the season, the mattress coach made changes of pieces at halftime.
23.11.2024 17:37 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid come from behind to beat Alavés in Simeone’s 700th game”
Atlético Madrid managed a hard-fought victory over Alavés at the Metropolitano (2-1) in Simeone’s 700th game as coach. The Vitoria team took the lead from the penalty spot early on, Griezmann equalized from the spot in the 76th minute, and Sorloth scored the winner in the 87th minute to secure three vital points at home.
The red and whites did not play well, relying on sparks and the contributions of substitutes (especially the Norwegian, Giuliano, and De Paul) to avoid dropping points. Simeone opted for the players he had worked with during the break, with two exceptions: Oblak and Barrios.
The rest of the internationals started on the bench. In the 6th minute, Galán committed a childish penalty after a loss by Correa in the build-up. Guridi converted the penalty, fooling Oblak in the only action he had to intervene in during the entire first half.
The red and whites had to step up their game, with almost always sterile dominance. They moved the ball slowly, with predictable passes that did not surprise a well-positioned Alavés. Lino had the equalizer in the 19th minute but hit the crossbar.
Little else happened until halftime. Simeone had to react at halftime. He did so with a double substitution: Llorente and Galán stayed in the dressing room, and Giuliano and Sorloth came on. The Argentine made a statement of intent as soon as he came on, with a run down the right that ended with Sivera blocking the pass.
Lenglet then had a chance, but sent his header wide. Alavés remained well positioned, abusing time-wasting to frustrate the red and whites. Giuliano, however, was causing problems, getting into the area after a good pass from Julián, only to be denied by Sivera.
Simeone made his final changes and moved pieces for the first time. Sorloth headed in a cross from De Paul, and the ball hit Aqbar’s arm. The referee did not hesitate to award a penalty, which Griezmann converted to level the score. Giuliano’s energy and faith gave Atlético hope.
De Paul provided the order, with a through ball to Sorloth that the Norwegian brilliantly converted. Atlético had come from behind (again in the dying minutes) and now it was Alavés who were in a hurry. However, the third goal was closer, with a placed shot from Griezmann that Sivera saved.
There was no time for more. Atlético won their fifth consecutive game, coming from behind to beat Alavés thanks to the impact of the substitutes. De Paul, Giuliano, and Sorloth led the way in Simeone’s 700th game in charge of the red and whites. Crucial.
23.11.2024 15:34 / Mundo Deportivo
“Galán’s hand led to Alavés’ first goal”
Atlético de Madrid and Deportivo Alavés faced off in the 14th round of the Liga EA Sports at the Metropolitano stadium. Six minutes into the game, a cross from Carlos Vicente into the area was deflected by the hand of Javi Galán, resulting in a penalty for Alavés. Jesús Guridi scored the goal from the penalty spot, putting the Basque team ahead on the scoreboard.
23.11.2024 07:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid looks to extend streak against Alavés”
Atlético Madrid hosts Deportivo Alavés at the Metropolitano this Saturday. The home team has lost only one of its 13 home games against Alavés in LaLiga and has won the last six. Atlético has won three of its last four games in LaLiga, while Alavés has lost six of its last seven games in the competition.
Giuliano Simeone has been involved in 3 goals in his last 4 appearances in LaLiga, while Luka Romero scored a brace in his only encounter with Atlético Madrid in LaLiga. Diego Pablo Simeone will complete his 700th game as Atlético Madrid’s coach in all competitions and has the chance to reach 300 wins in LaLiga.
23.11.2024 11:53 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid gives a ‘zasca’ to the Police”
Atlético de Madrid has given a ‘zasca’ to the National Police on social media after the latter announced the arrest of three Real Madrid fans for racist insults to Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, Barcelona footballers, in the Clásico played at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Police illustrated their publication with a photo of agents at the Metropolitano, which led Atlético to respond that the detainees were followers of another Madrid team and that the stadium in the photo had nothing to do with the matter.
24.11.2024 10:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lenglet highlights the importance of Atlético’s win over Alavés”
Frenchman Clément Lenglet, a player for Atlético de Madrid, highlighted the importance of the win over Deportivo Alavés in the 14th round of LaLiga. Simeone’s team had to suffer to get the three points, but knew how to interpret how to hurt their rival, who was very entrenched, to turn the score around in the final stretch. Lenglet emphasized that victories are always important, even more so when the team was in a positive phase before the break, and that the three points come ‘super well’ for what is to come.
24.11.2024 17:02 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid recovers in a curious way before the match against Sparta Prague”
Atlético Madrid trained this Sunday at the Cerro del Espino in Majadahonda to prepare for the match against Sparta Prague in the Champions League. Most of those who played against Deportivo Alavés had a more demanding workout, while those who were not starters recovered.
The most curious image was that of several players walking barefoot on the grass, which made fans think of Marcos Llorente, who takes great care of his diet and rest. The rest of the teammates had a gym session and work on the grass, along with a good number of young players who completed the session. The only absences were those of the injured Thomas Lemar and Nahuel Molina, who will not be ready for the match against Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday.
24.11.2024 08:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“Abqar’s controversial penalty
Atlético de Madrid defeated Alavés 2-1 in Simeone’s 700th game on the rojiblanco bench. The controversy arose after a penalty was awarded to Atlético for a handball by Abqar at the 73rd minute. The referee García Verdura did not hesitate to signal the penalty, which was converted by Griezmann.
The action was protested by Alavés, who argued a possible foul in the jump of the Atlético forward. However, current regulations establish that the gesture of the defender in the jump is within the hands by unnatural position, so the referee’s decision was correct.
24.11.2024 08:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Femenino aim to maintain second place against Eibar”
Atlético de Madrid Femenino host Eibar at the Ciudad Deportiva de Alcalá, with the aim of maintaining their second place in the table before the international break. The mattress makers come off a prolongation victory against Sevilla and have been almost infallible at home, with four wins and one draw.
On the other hand, the Eibar team arrives in a complicated situation, with nine games without a win. Eibar’s coach, Yerai Martín, has praised the work of Atlético’s new coach, Víctor Martín, and highlighted the difficulty of getting something from Alcalá.
24.11.2024 20:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético B falls to Villarreal and loses unbeaten streak”
Atlético de Madrid B lost to Villarreal B in Group 2 of the Primera RFEF, ending their 10-match unbeaten streak. Fernando Torres’ team took the lead with a goal from Adrián Niño, but Villarreal turned the game around with two goals from Etta Eyong in the second half. Atlético B had chances, but failed to take them and fell out of the promotion play-off spots.
24.11.2024 08:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Alavés questions refereeing after match against Atlético de Madrid”
Deportivo Alavés issued a statement expressing their ‘disagreement’ with the refereeing after the match against Atlético de Madrid, which ended with a 2-1 victory for the red and white team.
Although the Vitoria-based club recognizes and respects ‘deeply’ the work of the refereeing body, it considers that ‘in recent occasions, certain applied criteria have generated situations that have evidently affected the development of the matches, conditioning the final result’. Alavés has expressed its intention to convey this situation to the competent authorities to reflect and work on improving the protocols and available tools, including the application of VAR, with the aim of minimizing errors and ensuring a uniform criterion for all teams.
24.11.2024 16:58 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid Women’s team stumbles at home against Eibar”
Atlético Madrid Women’s team suffered a stumble at home against Eibar, where they had a near-perfect record with four wins and a draw. Víctor Martín’s team let another draw slip away against an Eibar side that made the most of their few chances.
By opportunities, control and pace of play, the home team should have solved the game without problems, but paid for their lack of effectiveness. They were surprised in the second half by a goal from the Basque side in a great counterattack and had to play uphill the rest of the game. They managed to draw near the end, but leave two points behind that drop them from second place.
24.11.2024 14:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone reaffirms his commitment to Atlético Madrid after 700 games”
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone celebrated his 700 games in charge of the team with a message on his social media in which he thanked the club and assured that ’this club has a future’ and that they are ‘going for more together’.
The Argentine has won 413 games and eight titles since his debut in 2012. His message included a video of the last matchday of the 2016-17 season at the Vicente Calderón, where he addressed the fans and assured them that he would stay at the club because ’this club has a future’. This message seems to be a message to the information that assured that Atlético was looking for substitutes for the Argentine coach. Simeone has a contract with the club until June 30, 2027.
24.11.2024 09:50 / Mundo Deportivo
“Danny Makkelie, the Atlético’s favorite referee, will officiate in Prague”
Atlético de Madrid will visit Sparta de Praga next Tuesday, November 26, in a key match of the Champions League. The Dutch referee Danny Makkelie will be in charge of the match, a familiar face for the red and white team that has been present in some of the most memorable moments of Atlético in the European competition, such as the victory in Anfield by 2-3 in the return of the quarterfinals of the Champions League in 2020.
24.11.2024 16:04 / Mundo Deportivo
“De Paul, the spark that Atlético needed”
Atlético de Madrid managed to turn around a difficult game thanks to the changes made by Diego Pablo Simeone. Among them, Rodrigo De Paul stood out, who gave the exquisite pass that allowed Alexander Sorloth to score the winning goal.
Although his pass accuracy was somewhat low, De Paul took risks and generated two dangerous chances. Simeone positively valued his work and the player assumed the criticism of the fans, committing to giving his best. De Paul already has three assists this season.
24.11.2024 08:49 / Mundo Deportivo
“700 Simeone games with Atlético de Madrid
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, reached 700 games as coach of the rojiblanco team. He is the coach with the most games on the team’s bench, surpassing Luis Aragonés.
Simeone has won eight titles with Atlético, including two Leagues, one Copa del Rey, one Spanish Super Cup, two European Super Cups and two Europa Leagues. He is the only coach who has won LaLiga above Real Madrid and Barcelona in the last 19 seasons. In addition, he has the best unbeaten streak in team history, with 23 games, and the record for home wins, with 21 wins at the Vicente Calderón. The Champions League remains the last frontier for Simeone and Atlético.
24.11.2024 09:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Villarreal B-Atlético B
Villarreal B and Atlético de Madrid B will face each other this Sunday in a highlight match of the Primera RFEF. Both teams are at the top of the table and need the points at stake to continue the fight.
The Castellon team comes from a perfect week, having won three consecutive games, while Atlético de Madrid B is one of the best visitors in the championship. Both teams are separated by one point in the standings, in favor of the Madrid team. Villarreal B will have several absences, as some of its young talents are concentrated with the first team.
25.11.2024 17:02 / Mundo Deportivo
“Barrios
Pablo Barrios, midfielder for Atlético de Madrid, expressed his enthusiasm for his current moment and his ability to help the team. The player said he feels comfortable playing in any position, whether as a central midfielder or an interior.
Barrios also praised Koke, his reference both on and off the field, and hopes to play many more games with him. The team arrives in a good dynamic in both the Liga and Champions League, and will seek the three points in their next match.
25.11.2024 09:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cholo’s talk that woke up ‘Sicario’ Sorloth”
Alexander Sorloth became the key player for Atlético de Madrid in the comeback against Deportivo Alavés, scoring the winning goal. The Norwegian striker has had an irregular start at the red and white club, alternating between starting and coming off the bench.
Simeone revealed that he spoke with Sorloth after dinner on Saturday at the team’s concentration hotel, and explained his philosophy of play and the importance of each player in the team. The striker has already scored five goals and provided two assists this season with Atlético de Madrid.
25.11.2024 14:12 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lars Friis praises Simeone’s DNA creation in Atlético de Madrid”
Lars Friis, coach of Sparta Prague, praised Atlético de Madrid ahead of their Champions League clash. Friis highlighted the importance of playing as a team and the individual quality of players like Griezmann and Julián Álvarez.
However, he was particularly impressed by Diego Simeone’s work at the club, who has managed to build a strong DNA and unique identity. Friis also mentioned the need to be strong and united both in defense and offense to succeed in the Champions League.
25.11.2024 10:01 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone calls up all available players for Sparta Praga match”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Pablo Simeone has announced the 21-player squad for the fifth round of the Champions League match against Sparta Praga. The list includes all available players, with the same absences as in the match against Deportivo Alavés: Robin Le Normand, Nahuel Molina and Thomas Lemar. The goalkeepers called up are Jan Oblak, Juan Musso and Antonio Gomis; the defenders José María Giménez, César Azpilicueta, Axel Witsel, Javi Galán, Reinildo Mandava and Clément Lenglet; the midfielders Rodrigo de Paul, Conor Gallagher, Koke Resurrección, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino, Marcos Llorente and Rodrigo Riquelme; and the forwards Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth, Ángel Correa, Julián Álvarez and Giuliano Simeone.
25.11.2024 19:36 / Mundo Deportivo
“Raúl García enjoys life after football”
Raúl García, former player of Atlético de Madrid, Athletic Club and Osasuna, confessed that he has not had time to miss football after hanging up his boots last season.
The Navarrese, who wore the Spanish national team shirt on two occasions, won a League, two Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cup, among other trophies, said goodbye to football at the end of last season after more than 20 years as a professional.
‘Football is everything. You start with that illusion of being able to play a game and when you achieve it you realize that there is still a long way to go. It is passion and you have to love it a lot to dedicate yourself to it, I am very proud of everything I have done’, he expressed.
25.11.2024 10:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lola Gallardo equals Silvia Meseguer as player with most appearances for Atlético Madrid Femenino”
Lola Gallardo, goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid Femenino, has equaled Silvia Meseguer as the player with the most appearances in the history of the club, reaching 205 appearances.
The Sevillian goalkeeper arrived at the team in 2012, from Sporting de Huelva, and since then she has played 179 league games, 18 Copa de la Reina games, 6 UWCL games and 2 Spanish Super Cup games. During her time as an Atlética, she has won three league titles and two Copa de la Reina titles, as well as recently winning the first Zamora Trophy in the history of the women’s team.
25.11.2024 11:50 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid’s record in Czech Republic”
Atlético Madrid face Sparta Prague in the Champions League, a first-time matchup in the club’s history. The last time Atlético faced a Czech team was in the Europa League 12/13 group stage, when the red and whites won 1-0 at home against Viktoria Plzeň but lost away by the same score.
In that game, Diego Costa was sent off for headbutting David Limbersky of Viktoria Pilsen, and was suspended for four games by UEFA. The only other encounter against Czech teams was in the third round of the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2004, when Atlético eliminated the modest Zlín team on away goals (4-2 away, 0-2 at home).
25.11.2024 16:53 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone prepares for Champions League clash against Sparta Prague”
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media ahead of the Champions League match against Sparta Prague, which will be played at the Epet Arena. Simeone highlighted the difficulty of the opponent and the importance of adapting to the rhythm of the game. He also spoke about his social media post for his 700th match and his assessment of the new Champions League format.
25.11.2024 14:33 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sparta Prague faces Atlético with several absences”
Sparta Prague will face Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League with several important absences. Central defenders Elias Cobbaut and Asger Sörensen, as well as Ecuadorian Ángelo Preciado, Czech Jaroslav Zeleny and Spaniard Imanol García, will not be available for the match.
On the other hand, Lukáš Haraslín and Qazim Laci are ready to play. Coach Lars Friis will trust F. Panák as captain in the center of the defense, while the Romanian international Laci will be the playmaker alongside the Danish Kairinen.
25.11.2024 18:58 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid Juvenil seeks victory in Youth League”
Atlético de Madrid Juvenil faces Sparta in the fifth round of the Youth League. The red-and-white team, coached by Luis Bueno, is looking for their second win in the competition after a heavy defeat against PSG. Atlético has only scored five points in four games, while the Czech team is in 36th place in the league phase and has only scored points in the last game after drawing with Brest (1-1).
25.11.2024 19:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Ujfalusi
Tomás Ujfalusi, former Atlético de Madrid player, visited the team during their training session in Prague and highlighted his good relationship with Koke, the only teammate left.
Ujfalusi, now a player agent, assured that Atlético is the favorite in their match against Sparta Prague and that Koke is one of the best in his position. The Czech also remembered his time at the club, where he won several titles and found friends like Simao, Forlán and Diego Costa.
25.11.2024 13:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Former Atlético de Madrid youth player Diego Conde shines at Villarreal and dreams of returning”
The Villarreal goalkeeper, Diego Conde, is standing out in the Castellón team after the transfer of Filip Jorgensen to Chelsea. Conde, a former Atlético de Madrid youth player, was Zamora de Segunda with Leganés and has now become the number one goalkeeper for Villarreal.
The Madrid native has impressed in his first few months with the team and is already dreaming of returning to Atlético de Madrid. Conde has played 13 games this season, conceding 21 goals and keeping a clean sheet once. His market value is five million euros and he has a contract with Villarreal until 2029.
25.11.2024 12:12 / Mundo Deportivo
“Fernando Torres takes a lesson from Atlético de Madrid B’s defeat”
Atlético de Madrid B lost 3-2 to Villarreal B, ending a ten-match unbeaten run. Coach Fernando Torres said it was a game to learn from and that, although they didn’t win, the team played well and must continue working to improve. Torres highlighted that Villarreal B is a very good team in transition and that it is something they couldn’t control well.
26.11.2024 10:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“The ‘Master Simeone’, the great reference of Atlético in Prague”
Atlético de Madrid face Sparta Prague in the fifth round of the Champions League. The visit of the mattress team has generated great expectation in Prague, where the Czech media have focused on the figure of Diego Simeone.
The Argentine coach is the great reference of Atlético in Prague, and his career has been widely praised in local media. The Czechs highlight his magnetism and obsession with football, as well as his speed in dispatching press conferences and his small superstition of controlling the ball with touches before matches. Sparta Prague face a great challenge, as Atlético are the clear favorites for the match.
26.11.2024 19:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid thrashes Sparta Prague with a historic 0-6 in the Champions League”
Atlético de Madrid achieved a resounding victory against Sparta Prague in the Champions League, with a score of 0-6 that becomes the biggest away win in the history of the competition for the mattress makers.
The Atlético de Madrid players combined game and results, being much superior to their rival at all times. The first goal came thanks to a direct free kick from Julián Alvarez, and from then on, the chances kept coming until the end of the match.
The second goal came in the 42nd minute, and in the second half, Atlético de Madrid did not settle for the 0-2 and continued to attack until achieving the six goals. Griezmann also participated in the party, scoring the fourth goal and giving rest to some players. The match ended with a mattress festival and a historic score.
26.11.2024 09:37 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid with doubts against Sparta Prague in the Champions League”
Atlético Madrid face Sparta Prague in the Champions League with several doubts in the starting lineup. Simeone could rest some players who have played many minutes, such as Giménez, Julián Álvarez and De Paul, and give a chance to others who were not starters in the last league game, such as Giuliano and Llorente.
In midfield, the doubt is whether Koke or Gallagher will play, while in attack Griezmann could accompany Julián and Sorloth wait their turn on the bench. Oblak, who was a hero in Paris, will be in goal and will try to keep his goal intact against a Sparta Prague who arrive at this match with high morale after winning their last two league games.
26.11.2024 18:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Llorente scores in Europe after four years”
Atlético de Madrid took a two-goal lead over Sparta Prague in the first half of their Champions League match. The first goal was scored by Julián Alvarez from a direct free-kick and the second was scored by Marcos Llorente, who played as a right-back and put in a cross that Sorloth let pass for Llorente to score. This was Llorente’s third goal of the season and his fourth in the top European competition, where he had not scored in over four years.
26.11.2024 11:36 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid Femenino to face FC Levante Badalona in Copa de la Reina”
Atlético de Madrid Femenino already knows its opponent in the round of 16 of the Copa de la Reina 24-25: FC Levante Badalona. The Catalan team qualified after beating Osasuna Femenino 0-3. The matches will be played on December 20, 21 and 22 at Levante Badalona’s field.
The Badalona team is sixth in the First Division standings, with four wins, four draws and only three losses. Atlético de Madrid has won two Copa de la Reina titles, in 2016 and 2023.
26.11.2024 07:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Haraslin, the threat of Sparta Prague”
Atletico Madrid will face Sparta Prague in the next round, a team that does not have many stars known in Spain. However, one of their main threats is Lukas Haraslin, a 28-year-old Slovak left winger who has regained his football in Prague after two failed attempts in Italy. Haraslin is currently the top scorer for Sparta Prague with seven goals in 18 games, but he will not be able to count on the help of Birmancevic, another important player for the Czech team who will be out due to injury.
26.11.2024 20:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid impresses the world with a crushing victory”
Atlético Madrid showed its potential by defeating Sparta Prague 6-0 in the Champions League. Sparta coach Lars Friis praised the Spanish team as one of the favorites to win the competition.
Friis admitted that his team made mistakes that they had never made before and that Atlético is a very organized and strong team. Friis’ future at the Czech club is in doubt after the defeat.
26.11.2024 19:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid makes history in Prague with their biggest European win”
Atletico Madrid convincingly beat Sparta Prague at the Generali Arena (0-6) in a match that already forms part of the club’s history.
The goals of Julian Alvarez (2), Correa (2), Llorente and Griezmann, along with Oblak finishing the game with a clean sheet, make the match played in the Czech capital the biggest away win in Champions League history for Atletico Madrid and equal the biggest overall, sealed last year against Celtic at the Metropolitano.
The Prague win is not only the biggest away win in Champions League history, but also in all European competitions played by the red and white team. Two protagonists of that victory in Russia, Correa and Griezmann, scored again this Tuesday in Prague in a match that, as we said, already forms part of the history of Atletico Madrid.
26.11.2024 20:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann and Koke
Griezmann and Koke reached a historic milestone in their careers by playing 100 Champions League games with Atlético Madrid. Griezmann, who has played for Real Sociedad, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, has scored 38 goals and provided 12 assists in his 100 games in the competition.
Koke, meanwhile, became the first player to play 100 European Cup games with the mattress club. Both players were applauded by Atlético Madrid fans in the game against Sparta Prague.
26.11.2024 06:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Great Red-and-White Support in Prague”
Atlético de Madrid fans are expected to show their great support for the team in the Champions League match against Benfica in Prague. It is expected that around 1,200 fans will be present at the Generali Arena, hoping to achieve a victory that will improve the team’s position in the standings.
In addition, it is expected that several hundred more fans will travel to Prague without tickets, hoping to get one at the stadium’s box office. Atlético de Madrid will once again walk accompanied in Europe, as it already happened in Lisbon and Paris.
26.11.2024 06:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Imanol García de Albéniz, the former teammate of Roro who is the only Spanish player at Sparta”
In a Sparta Prague team with few players known to the Spanish public, a 24-year-old left-back from Spain, Imanol García de Albéniz, stands out.
A product of the Athletic youth academy since the Alevín category, after several loan spells and with Ernesto Valverde not counting on him much last season, he decided to leave to play for a foreign team that would compete in the Champions League.
The team qualified for the Champions League, with the Vizcaíno being key as a starter in the two matches against Shamrock Rovers, in which he even provided an assist for a goal. However, in the following match of the Czech league, he was injured in a match against Bohemians.
Despite this, the player was looking forward to what he will experience today at the Generali Arena. Regarding Tuesday’s match, he warns Cholo’s team not to underestimate the bad streak because ‘Atlético de Madrid will face a very tough opponent, very intense at home, very strong, with strong combinations, who plays the transition quickly’. A match in which the temperature will be close to zero degrees, but the atmosphere will be very hot with a very enthusiastic crowd.
26.11.2024 18:33 / Mundo Deportivo
“Julián Álvarez scores a stunning free-kick goal for Atlético in Champions after 15 years”
Atlético de Madrid scored a direct free-kick goal in the Champions League after 15 years, thanks to a masterpiece from Julián Álvarez. The Argentine forward took a free-kick from the edge of the box with precision, over the wall and to the right of the home goalkeeper. The last direct free-kick goal in the Champions League for Atlético was in 2009, scored by Kun Agüero against Chelsea at the Vicente Calderón.
26.11.2024 12:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid aim for sixth consecutive win in the Champions League”
Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo spoke to the media in Prague, where the team will face Sparta in the final match of the Champions League group stage. The team has won five consecutive games and is looking to secure their place in the next round.
Cerezo said that the team is in a very good situation, with a great coach and a great squad, and that no one will leave the team. The president also responded to criticism of the team’s style of play and said that the team will go out to win in Prague.
26.11.2024 18:03 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid fans light up Prague”
More than 1,200 Atlético Madrid fans brought life to the streets of Prague before the Champions League match against Sparta. The red-and-white supporters gathered in Old Town Square, in front of the Astronomical Clock, and began their pilgrimage to the Generali Arena, escorted by police. The Atlético fans competed with the city’s monuments, and tourists were impressed by the chants of the red-and-white fans.
26.11.2024 06:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid aim to solidify their position in the Champions League against Sparta Prague”
Atlético Madrid returns to the European stage with a five-match winning streak and faces Sparta Prague in the Champions League. Diego Pablo Simeone’s team, which relied on its defensive prowess in its last victory against PSG, aims to secure direct access to the round of 16.
On the sports front, the return of José María Giménez, Rodrigo de Paul, and Julián Álvarez to the starting lineup is expected. Sparta Prague, which is going through a difficult time and is in fourth place in the standings, has not won any of its last five matches.
26.11.2024 09:02 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid continues to add victories”
Atlético Madrid achieved an important victory against Alavés, after a comeback in the second half of the match. The team continues to add wins, despite having interrupted their streak due to the international break.
The former player Paulo Futre sends a strong hug to coach Diego Simeone, moved by his broken voice when talking about the meaning of the club for him. Atlético Madrid continues to advance game by game, with their sights set on the upcoming matches.
26.11.2024 14:02 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid Juvenil beat Sparta Praga in Youth League”
Atlético Madrid Juvenil achieved a hard-fought victory against Sparta Praga in the Youth League. Luis Bueno’s team resolved a match that became complicated in the second half, but they dominated for most of the game. Omar Janneh and Rayane Belid were the scorers for the mattress team.
Atlético carried the weight of the game and took the lead on the scoreboard thanks to a great pass from Belid that Janneh took advantage of to beat the local goalkeeper. Before the half-hour mark, Belid increased the lead with a great shot from the edge of the area.
In the second half, the red and whites started a bit slow and Sparta reduced the difference thanks to a goal from Horak. Despite this, Atlético had plenty of chances to have finished the game, but they also received some surprises in the form of shots from the opposing team.
26.11.2024 21:11 / Mundo Deportivo
“Rodrigo de Paul shines in Atlético de Madrid’s win over Sparta Prague”
Rodrigo de Paul was key in Atlético de Madrid’s 6-0 victory over Sparta Prague in the Champions League. The Argentine player stood out in the team’s game build-up, which showed great confidence and security thanks to the clear message from coach Diego Simeone, a legend at the club.
De Paul highlighted the importance of the goals and the need to continue adding points in the competition. The team is ambitious and wants to continue winning to climb positions in the standings.
27.11.2024 12:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid to face Cacereño in Copa del Rey”
Atlético Madrid has found out their opponent for the second round of the Copa del Rey: Cacereño. The match will take place between December 3 and 5 at the Príncipe Felipe.
The Extremaduran team currently sits in fifth place in Group 5 of the Segunda RFEF, with 23 points, and their coach is Julio Cobos. In the previous round, Atlético beat Vic 0-2 with a double from Julián Alvarez.
27.11.2024 10:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid secure historic away win in Prague”
Atlético Madrid secured a resounding victory against Sparta Prague in the fifth round of the Champions League group stage. A 0-6 win with goals from Julián Alvarez (2), Correa (2), Marcos Llorente and Griezmann went down in history as the biggest away win for the Rojiblancos in European competition.
This victory allows Diego Simeone’s men to recover a positive goal difference after the heavy defeat suffered in Lisbon against Benfica (4-0) and after falling to Lille at the Metropolitano (1-3).
The Rojiblancos arrived in Prague with a -4 and left with a +2, which puts them in a better position for the final classification. With one round remaining, Atlético are thirteenth with nine points, just one point away from the top-8 and five points above the last team that would be eliminated from the competition. As for the remaining schedule for Atlético, it looks accessible, with home games against Slovan Brastislava and Bayer Leverkusen and a visit to Salzburg.
27.11.2024 16:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Koke and Griezmann join the exclusive club of 50 members in the Champions League”
Last Tuesday, Koke and Antoine Griezmann became the first players of Atlético de Madrid to reach 50 games in the Champions League. Both footballers, close friends, achieved this milestone at the same time, with Koke having played in the competition exclusively with the mattresses and Griezmann also with Real Sociedad and Barcelona.
The Frenchman is ahead of the Vallecano by a few minutes in the prestigious list of 50 members. In this club, the leaders have more than 150 games, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading with 183 appearances. Koke and Griezmann join the names of football legends in this exclusive club.
27.11.2024 18:19 / Mundo Deportivo
“Correa highlights the importance of Julián Alvarez in Atlético de Madrid’s victory”
Ángel Correa scored two of the six goals that Atlético de Madrid scored against Sparta Prague in the Champions League. The goals came in the final stages and were crucial in reversing the team’s poor goal difference after the heavy defeat against Benfica.
Correa highlighted the importance of goals in the competition and the performance of Julián Alvarez, whom he described as a great friend and teammate. He also congratulated Koke on his 100 games with the team.
27.11.2024 13:34 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid face Cacereño in Copa del Rey
Atlético Madrid will face Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey at the Estadio Príncipe Felipe. This match will bring back memories for Atlético fans, as Manuel Sánchez Delgado, a former Atlético player, is from Cáceres.
He played 272 games for Atlético and scored 94 goals. In 1992, the team played a game in Cáceres due to incidents at the Vicente Calderón, which angered then-coach Luis Aragonés. Atlético lost that game to Deportivo de la Coruña, which was the second of three consecutive setbacks in La Liga. Despite this setback, Atlético remains a strong and competitive team and will look to advance in the Copa del Rey.
27.11.2024 18:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Femenino to face Levante Badalona in Copa de la Reina quarterfinals”
Atlético de Madrid Femenino will close out the year 2024 by playing the quarterfinals of the Copa de la Reina against Levante Badalona. The match will be played on Friday, December 20 at 20:45 in Catalan territory.
The Catalan team started the season as a revelation, but has lowered its performance in recent matches. In this match, the mattress makers will meet again with Estefanía Banini, who scored a free kick in the last play that forced extra time against Real Madrid in the Copa de la Reina final two seasons ago.
27.11.2024 17:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid aims for seventh consecutive win with humility”
After the Atlético de Madrid’s humiliating win against Sparta Prague in the Champions League, the team is preparing to face Valladolid with humility and aim for their seventh consecutive win.
Diego Simeone and his coaching staff have emphasized the importance of taking it one game at a time and not being overconfident, despite the fact that Valladolid is the bottom team and the most scored-against team in the league. The goal is to keep adding three points in the upcoming weeks and get closer to the leader before the last game of the year against Barcelona.
27.11.2024 11:33 / Mundo Deportivo
“Koke and Griezmann celebrate 100 Champions League games with Atlético de Madrid”
November 26, 2024 will be an unforgettable date for Koke Resurrección and Antoine Griezmann, who reached their 100th Champions League game with Atlético de Madrid. Despite not starting in the historic victory of the rojiblancos against Sparta Prague, both players celebrated their special anniversary on the pitch.
Koke and Griezmann, friends and teammates, congratulated each other and joked about the lack of gifts in the locker room. The good atmosphere in the team is evident and these two players are an example of it.
27.11.2024 09:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone’s nod to Pantic in Champions League”
Diego Simeone and Milinko Pantic, former teammates at Atlético de Madrid, have not had the best relationship in recent years. However, after the match against Sparta Prague in the Champions League, Simeone had a nod to Pantic by comparing Julian Alvarez’s first goal to the way the Serbian struck free kicks. The Cholo highlighted Pantic’s quality in this type of play and his importance in the team that won the double in 1996.
27.11.2024 18:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Llorente highlights Atlético de Madrid’s defensive solidity”
Marcos Llorente was one of the stars of the match against Sparta Prague, in which Atlético de Madrid won 0-6. Llorente scored the 0-2 and provided an assist for Griezmann to score the 0-4.
The Madrid player highlighted the team’s defensive solidity and the importance of each player in their role. He also congratulated Koke on his 100 Champions League games with Atlético de Madrid.
27.11.2024 11:09 / Mundo Deportivo
“Julián Álvarez
Julián Álvarez was the standout player in Atlético de Madrid’s convincing 6-0 win over Sparta Prague in the Champions League. The Argentine striker scored a brace in the game, including a stunning free-kick goal, and was named ‘MVP’ of the match.
Álvarez has scored seven goals in the last ten games, including two braces in that time, and is currently the team’s top scorer. The international albiceleste is in excellent form and compares favorably with other great strikers who have played for Atlético in recent years. The next game will be on Saturday in Valladolid, and Álvarez is expected to continue to show his quality on the pitch.
27.11.2024 09:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Javi Galán, the example of Atlético de Madrid’s resurgence”
Javi Galán is an example of Atlético de Madrid’s resurgence. From being on the verge of leaving the club to becoming a starter under Diego Simeone, the Extremaduran player has shown his worth with sacrifice, hard work and humility. Galán highlighted the team’s attitude in their victory over Sparta Prague in the Champions League and assured that confidence and a deep squad are key to the team’s good form.
27.11.2024 12:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid makes history in Prague with a thrashing and gestures of brotherhood”
Atlético de Madrid made history at the Generali Arena in Prague with a 0-6 thrashing of Sparta in their biggest ever Champions League win. Despite the heavy defeat, Sparta fans cheered on their team for almost the entire game.
Atlético fans added a red and white touch to one of the stadium’s corners and provided the soundtrack for the Champions League match. There were moments of brotherhood between the fans, such as when Sparta fans began chanting against Real Madrid and Atlético fans supported them. They also exchanged scarves after the game.
27.11.2024 18:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“De Paul, photographer and seer in Prague with Atlético de Madrid”
Rodrigo de Paul became a photographer and seer in Prague with Atlético de Madrid. During a photo shoot, the Argentine captured his teammates and predicted a goal in the goal that appeared in one of the photos.
At the end of the video, all the snapshots that De Paul took before the pre-match training can be seen. ‘I think one should prepare for when one can no longer run’, said the Argentine.
28.11.2024 20:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid secures place in Champions League round of 16”
Atletico Madrid secured an important 6-0 victory over Sparta Prague at the Generali Arena, recovering their positive goal difference. With this victory, Diego Simeone’s team has nine points and is in 15th place in the standings, outside of direct qualification for the round of 16 but with a place secured in the round of 16.
At the moment, Atletico would face Manchester City or PSV in this round, with the home advantage. There are still three games left in this phase of the Champions League, so the positions will vary until January, when this first stage of the new format of the continental competition will be completed.
28.11.2024 09:30 / Mundo Deportivo
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Julián Álvarez has scored five goals in the last six games for Atlético de Madrid, helping the team to six consecutive victories. The Argentine striker has exceeded the expected goals by 4.75, which has been a constant in his career.
Atlético is now five points behind the LaLiga EA leader, after being ten points behind two rounds ago. The team has also won its last two Champions League games and is in a good position with nine points and options for everything. Diego Simeone has expressed his satisfaction with Julián’s performance and expects the best from him in the future.
28.11.2024 09:53 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid aims for historic winning streak”
Atlético Madrid is currently experiencing its best moment of the season, with six consecutive victories. If Diego Simeone’s team manages to win another game this weekend against Real Valladolid, they will sign their best winning streak in the Simeone era since the 17/18 season.
The team has found the key to defensive security, conceding only two goals in the last six games. This has allowed them to dream of reaching the Top-8 of the Champions League and reducing the gap with Barcelona in La Liga to just five points. The record for consecutive victories in the Simeone era is 13, achieved in the 12/13 season.
28.11.2024 15:51 / Mundo Deportivo
“Josema Giménez, the leader guiding Bielsa’s Uruguay”
Josema Giménez, with 92 games for Uruguay, is the captain and acts as such on and off the pitch. In times of internal turmoil, Josema chose to understand the conflict as an opportunity for change and open the door to modifying some aspects of the human relationship.
Despite poor results in the South American Qualifiers, Josema was key in defense and earned his place as a starter and captain. With his leadership, Uruguay rediscovered itself in November and looks ahead to the next match against Argentina on March 21.
28.11.2024 09:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lacazette
The farewell of Antoine Griezmann from the French national team has left many surprised, including his former teammate, Alexandre Lacazette. In an interview with the media ‘Carré’, Lacazette expressed his sadness over Griezmann’s decision and his belief that there is something more behind it all.
He also criticized how the farewell of the Atlético de Madrid player was handled, considering that the exit was not good enough for someone who did so much for the national team. Griezmann played 137 games and scored 44 goals with the French national team.
28.11.2024 12:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Le Normand progresses in his recovery with Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid defender Robin Le Normand took another step in his recovery from the subdural hematoma that caused a traumatic brain injury two months ago against Real Madrid. The player lightly hit the ball with his head, protected by a rugby helmet, during some exercises on the sidelines. Le Normand has been out for the last 11 games after suffering the injury on September 26 in the derby against Real Madrid, where he was an undisputed starter in Diego Simeone’s scheme.
28.11.2024 08:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cacereño to face Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey with ‘a lot of desire and enthusiasm’”
CP Cacereño will face Atlético de Madrid in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, something that the green-and-black team considers a ‘dream’ for the team and the fans, whom they will face ‘with a lot of desire and enthusiasm because it is motivating’.
The green-and-black team has shown euphoria at having drawn Atlético de Madrid, the most desired and the one that will attract the most public, as it expects ’to put 15,000 people in the field’ because it is ‘a great attraction for fans and to fill the stadium’.
The green-and-black captain, Álvaro Clausí, made these statements to the media after the draw, accompanied by players Javi Barrio and Fernando Pérez Quijada ‘Deco’. Clausí has called to ‘go out and enjoy’ because ‘unfortunately, players like us will not see these games many times in our lives’.
28.11.2024 13:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid’s defeat puts Sparta Prague coach’s future in doubt”
The 0-6 defeat to Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League has put the future of Sparta Praga coach Lars Friis in doubt. Although he will remain in his position for now, his continuity is conditioned on the team’s reaction, which has had poor results in the Chance League and the Millionaire’s Cup.
Sparta has won only two of its last 11 games, leading the team’s management to consider the possibility of replacing the coach. The defeat suffered against Atlético de Madrid has been the biggest defeat suffered in Europe in the club’s history.
28.11.2024 15:01 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giuliano Simeone, the new star of Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid won a convincing victory in their visit to Sparta Praga, with a score of 0-6. One of the standout players was Giuliano Simeone, son of coach Diego Pablo Simeone. The young 21-year-old has been a starter in five of the last six games and has been named MVP on three occasions.
His energy and enthusiasm have been key in the team’s latest encounters. Giuliano has been one of the explanations for this new Atlético, which averages 2.4 points per game in LaLiga with him on the field.
28.11.2024 12:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid aims to continue winning streak with Guillermo Cuadra Fernández in Pucela”
Atlético de Madrid visits Valladolid with high morale after six consecutive victories in all competitions. The referee appointed for the match is Guillermo Cuadra Fernández, who has officiated Atlético in 17 occasions, with a record of 12 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses.
Atlético de Madrid has not lost with this referee since January 2022, in the Spanish Super Cup against Athletic Bilbao. José Luis Munuera Montero will be in the VAR, another regular in Atlético de Madrid matches.
28.11.2024 14:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid to face Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid will face CP Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey at the Príncipe Felipe stadium in Cáceres on December 5 at 19:00. The Extremadura team has become one of the luckiest in the draw by facing one of the most important teams in Spanish football.
The tie will be played in a single match. Atlético de Madrid beat UE Vic 0-2 in the first round, while CP Cacereño beat Gimnástica Segoviana 2-1. CP Cacereño will take advantage of Atlético’s visit to launch a special season ticket promotion that includes the remainder of the first half, the second half and the match against the mattress team. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the stadium.
28.11.2024 17:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid renews in Prague”
Atlético Madrid offered their best performance of the season on Tuesday at the Generali Arena, where they defeated Sparta Prague 0-6 with goals from Julián Alvarez (6), Correa (6), Griezmann and Marcos Llorente.
Diego Simeone surprised with a starting lineup that included players such as Llorente, Gallagher and Giuliano, with an average age of 26.9 years. This shows that the regeneration that the team was asking for is being carried out, as in a match a few months ago, the average age was 31 years. Four of the signings that arrived this season at the Metropolitano were starters at the Generali Arena.
28.11.2024 14:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“Pezzolano faces Atlético de Madrid with pressure of results”
Real Valladolid coach Paulo Pezzolano is aware that the club may decide to change coaches at any time, but he goes beyond the next game and defends that results will come.
In his appearance at the press conference prior to the match against Atlético de Madrid, the Uruguayan coach explained what happened in the previous match against Getafe, in which he saw the second yellow card during halftime.
Pezzolano will not be able to direct the match against the Madrid team on the field, as he could not do in the second half against Getafe, in which his team received the two goals that gave the locals the victory.
The blanquivioleta coach admitted that the defeat at the Coliseum was ‘a hard blow’, but they have already turned the page and are now working again, ‘without pressure’. Returning to the path of victory will not be easy against an Atlético de Madrid that scored six goals against Sparta Prague, but Pezzolano expects a tough match, which they must face ‘with courage’.
28.11.2024 17:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Julián Alvarez, the only Atlético player in the Champions League team of the week”
Atlético de Madrid put on a show on Tuesday at the Generali Arena against Sparta Prague, winning 0-6. Despite the team’s outstanding performance, only Julián Alvarez was included in the UEFA Champions League team of the week.
The Argentine striker scored two goals, one from a direct free kick and the other after a run from the center of the field and a wall with Giuliano Simeone. Alvarez was named MVP of the match and is also nominated for Champions League player of the week.
29.11.2024 09:22 / Mundo Deportivo
“Pablo Barrios, the engine of Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid achieved a convincing victory against Sparta Prague at the Generali Arena, with outstanding performances from Julián Alvarez, Correa, and Giuliano. However, Pablo Barrios also had a great game, confirming his growth as a footballer.
The midfielder recently debuted with the Spanish national team and has become the engine of Diego Simeone’s team. Atlético has not lost with Barrios on the field, with eight wins and two draws in the ten games he has played this season. The 21-year-old player takes up his coach’s challenge and strives to improve his game in the final meters.
29.11.2024 12:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone praises Valladolid and highlights Atlético’s improvement”
Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid’s coach, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s improvement in recent weeks, but warned of Valladolid’s intensity ahead of Saturday’s game. Simeone highlighted Julián Alvarez’s nobility and the Giuliano-Llorente connection on the right. The Argentine coach also emphasized the importance of maintaining stability and confidence to continue improving in all aspects of the game.
29.11.2024 17:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“River Plate ‘scared’ by Ángel Correa’s price”
Atlético de Madrid could face a bid from River Plate for Ángel Correa. The Spanish club has been interested in the Argentine forward for some time, but the response to their inquiry about Correa’s price left the Argentine club ‘frozen’.
According to journalist Hernán Castillo, Atlético is asking for 20 million euros for Correa, which is out of River Plate’s reach. River Plate’s coach, Marcelo Gallardo, has tried to sign Correa on two previous occasions, but Atlético has not budged. River Plate has a budget of 17 million dollars for signings, but could increase it if they sell Miguel Borja. However, the operation for Correa would mean investing all available funds in a single signing.
29.11.2024 12:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid aims to extend their winning streak in Valladolid”
Atlético de Madrid is preparing to face Real Valladolid at the José Zorrilla stadium on Saturday at 9pm. The colchonero team aims to extend their streak of six consecutive victories.
Diego Simeone has prepared the game with almost all the players who started in the match against Sparta Prague, with the only novelty being the presence of Griezmann in attack instead of Sorloth. The team will travel to Valladolid on Saturday morning and the call-up will be known before boarding the bus.
29.11.2024 12:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid faces a needy Valladolid”
Real Valladolid will have all its players available to try to surprise Atlético de Madrid, who have won six consecutive games in all competitions. The blanquivioleta team, which is last in the standings, will seek to surprise at the José Zorrilla.
The local coach, Paulo Pezzolano, will not be able to be on the bench due to a suspension, so his assistant, Camilo Speranza, will be in charge of directing the team. It is expected that Valladolid will play with a line of five defenders to try to stop the Atlético attack, which has only conceded eight goals so far this season. The colchonero team arrives at the match with high morale after thrashing Sparta Praha 0-6 in the Europa League.
29.11.2024 08:56 / Mundo Deportivo
“Outrage over Cacereño-Atlético de Madrid ticket prices”
Atlético de Madrid will visit the Príncipe Felipe Stadium next Thursday to face Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey. The capacity of the field will be doubled with additional stands to receive the team coached by Diego Simeone.
However, the price of tickets for visiting fans is 95 euros, a high amount that has caused a wave of indignation among fans who planned to travel to Cáceres to see the match. The Extremaduran club aims to make a fortune with Atlético’s visit and have a significant economic injection that will help balance the accounts for the entire season, as well as rewarding members who have a subscription.
30.11.2024 21:37 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann’s stunning goal leaves José Zorrilla speechless”
Atlético de Madrid defeated Real Valladolid with a stunning goal from Antoine Griezmann that left the home crowd speechless.
The Frenchman did a roulette to get rid of his marker and chipped the ball over the goalkeeper. This is Griezmann’s seventh goal of the season and third in the last three games.
30.11.2024 10:49 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone confirms Atlético’s squad for Valladolid”
Atlético Madrid travels to Valladolid with the absences of Robin Le Normand, Thomas Lemar and Nahuel Molina due to injury. Diego Simeone has called up all available players, including Antonio Gomis, for tonight’s match at the José Zorrilla.
Le Normand will miss his twelfth consecutive game due to a subdural hematoma suffered in the derby against Real Madrid. Lemar and Molina are also out due to muscle injuries. The squad is made up of goalkeepers Jan Oblak, Juan Musso and Antonio Gomis; defenders César Azpilicueta, Axel Witsel, José María Giménez, Clement Lenglet, Reinildo Mandava and Javi Galán; midfielders Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo de Paul, Pablo Barrios, Koke Resurrección and Conor Gallagher; wingers Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo Riquelme and Samuel Lino; and forwards Antoine Griezmann, Julián Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth and Ángel Correa.
30.11.2024 22:32 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lenglet optimistic about Atlético Madrid’s chances of winning LaLiga”
Atlético Madrid defender Clement Lenglet scored in the team’s rout of Valladolid and spoke about the team’s chances of winning LaLiga. Lenglet highlighted the experience of the team’s players and the need to maintain a good performance throughout the season.
He also mentioned the team’s good form and his own growth on the field. Additionally, he praised the reaction of the Zorrilla crowd towards Antoine Griezmann after he scored an impressive goal.
30.11.2024 09:52 / Mundo Deportivo
“Samu Omorodion, the former Atlético player, is going through a goal drought at Porto”
Samu Omorodion, who will now use his mother’s surname, Aghehowa, is having a tough time at Porto after a promising start. The striker, who was sold by Atlético de Madrid for 15 million euros, has scored only one goal in the last seven games.
Despite scoring against Benfica, Porto lost the match 4-1. On Monday, he will have the chance to regain his form in the game against Casa Pia AC at home.
30.11.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid aim for seventh consecutive win against Real Valladolid”
Atlético de Madrid visit Real Valladolid at the Nuevo Zorrilla stadium this Saturday, November 30th. The mattress-makers arrive in a streak of six consecutive victories, five points behind FC Barcelona, leaders of LaLiga, and with good prospects in the Champions League.
The team of Uruguayan Paulo Pezzolano, on the other hand, carries four consecutive defeats. Cholo Simeone warns that Valladolid is a competitive team and that Atlético must be at the same level of intensity. Julián Álvarez, top scorer for Atlético, will be the reference in attack alongside Griezmann. In defense, Oblak and a line of four formed by Marcos Llorente, José María Giménez, Lenglet and Javi Galán. The midfield will be composed of Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo de Paul, Pablo Barrios and Gallagher.
30.11.2024 21:14 / Mundo Deportivo
“VAR disallowed two millimetric goals for Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid faced Real Valladolid at the José Zorrilla stadium, where VAR played a significant role in the match. The first disallowed goal was to Giuliano Simeone, who headed a cross from De Paul, but was slightly offside. The second disallowed goal was to José María Giménez, who entered like a missile to score the fourth goal, but a teammate was in a previous offside position.
30.11.2024 23:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone and Juanfran
Diego Simeone, coach of Atletico Madrid, has started a new relationship with Juanfran, who is now a commentator on DAZN. After the 0-5 win against Valladolid, Juanfran asked him about the team’s dynamics and Simeone asked for calm and humility.
He also left him a message from his time as a player: ‘What makes me happiest is that you’re not with us anymore, because right now we’d have to shut your mouth’. The game-by-game approach is sacred to Simeone and he doesn’t want anyone thinking beyond the game against Cacereño right now.
30.11.2024 18:51 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid already has eleven to face Valladolid”
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Pablo Simeone has announced the team that will face Real Valladolid in Pucela. The big news is the inclusion of Antoine Griezmann in the starting eleven, who will return to the lineup after being a substitute in the Champions League match against Sparta Praga.
The goal will be for Jan Oblak, with Marcos Llorente, José María Giménez, Clement Lenglet and Javi Galán in defense; Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo de Paul, Pablo Barrios and Conor Gallagher, in midfield; and Julián Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann, in attack. On the bench will wait Juan Musso and Antonio Gomis, as goalkeepers; and as field players César Azpilicueta, Axel Witsel, Reinildo Mandava, Koke Resurrección, Rodrigo Riquelme, Samuel Lino, Alexander Sorloth and Ángel Correa.
30.11.2024 23:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Javi Sánchez regrets disrespect to Atlético Madrid fans”
After the 0-5 defeat against Atlético Madrid, Javi Sánchez, captain of Valladolid, expressed that his team has disrespected the fans with the game they played. Sánchez emphasized that they need to be self-critical, assume all errors, and give a 360-degree turn to the current situation of the team. The player also pointed out that the team’s situation is very delicate and that they will try to reverse the situation with what they can.
30.11.2024 09:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid face Real Valladolid in LaLiga”
Atlético Madrid face Real Valladolid today in a LaLiga match at the Zorrilla stadium. Coach Diego Pablo Simeone could repeat the same starting eleven that played against Sparta Prague in the Champions League, with the only change being Griezmann replacing Sorloth.
In defense, Oblak will be the goalkeeper, with Llorente and Javi Galán as full-backs, and Giménez and Lenglet as centre-backs. In midfield, Koke could be on the bench again, with Pablo Barrios and De Paul starting, and Gallagher and Giuliano Simeone on the wings.
In attack, Julián Álvarez and Griezmann will be the strikers. In Valladolid, Pezzolano is likely to opt for a five-man defense, with Luis Pérez, Javi Sánchez and Lucas Rosa as regulars, while the other two places in defense will be decided between Juma, David Torres, Cömert and Cenk. He could recover Mario Martín in midfield, who would accompany Juric or Kike Pérez, and keep Raúl Moro and Anuar on the wings, to open up the attack with Sylla or Latasa.
30.11.2024 22:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid crush Valladolid with a resounding 0-5”
Atlético Madrid secured a resounding 0-5 victory over Valladolid at the José Zorrilla Stadium. Diego Simeone’s team showed a solid and ruthless performance, scoring five goals and leaving Valladolid with no options.
The match started with Valladolid protesting against their owner, Ronaldo, and with several stoppages in play due to injuries and other incidents. Atlético took control of the game and scored the first goal at 25 minutes through Lenglet. From then on, the mattress team continued to dominate and scored four more goals before the break and one in the second half. Atlético is now in second place in the table, just two points behind the leader, Barcelona.
30.11.2024 08:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid aims to continue winning streak against Valladolid”
Atlético Madrid visits Valladolid this Saturday in a match where they will seek to maintain their excellent run of six consecutive victories in all competitions. The mattress team has won six of its last seven away games against Valladolid in LaLiga, and has only failed to score in one of its last 22 games against the Valladolid team.
Atlético Madrid is the team that has scored the most points after going behind and after scoring in the last 15 minutes of the game in LaLiga 24/25. For its part, Valladolid has not won any of its last six home games in the top flight and has scored three of its last five goals in LaLiga from the penalty spot. Atlético Madrid player Antoine Griezmann has scored nine goals in 11 games against Valladolid in LaLiga, while Diego Pablo Simeone has not lost any of his 12 games as Atlético Madrid coach against the Valladolid team in LaLiga.
30.11.2024 23:20 / Mundo Deportivo
“Pezzolano apologizes to fans after defeat to Atletico Madrid”
Paulo Pezzolano, coach of Real Valladolid, apologized to the fans for the heavy defeat suffered against Atletico Madrid. He acknowledged that the team was not up to par and that the rival was superior in every way. Despite the bad situation, Pezzolano assured that he will continue to look for solutions and that his mind is already set on preparing the next Copa del Rey match against Real Ávila.
30.11.2024 22:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“Julián Alvarez finds his place in Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid won 0-5 against Valladolid in a match where Julián Alvarez stood out. Diego Simeone spoke on DAZN and evaluated the victory, highlighting the adaptation of the players to the team. In particular, he praised Julián Alvarez, who needed time to understand how Atlético de Madrid plays.
Simeone also emphasized the importance of maintaining humility and nobility in the team. He also sent a message to the commentator Juanfran Torres and spoke of the team’s concerns for the future.
30.11.2024 20:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lenglet, the unexpected hero at José Zorrilla”
Atlético de Madrid took the lead in the match against Real Valladolid thanks to an unexpected goalscorer: Clement Lenglet. The Frenchman, who had been standing out for his individual performances, scored his first goal with the mattress team at 25 minutes after a corner.
Lenglet, with an inside touch, took advantage of a cross from Marcos Llorente to open the scoring. This goal was special for the Gaul, as it had been two years since he last scored a goal. The last one had been in November 2022, when he was playing for Tottenham Hotspurs.
30.11.2024 20:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Real Valladolid fans protest against Ronaldo and the team before the match against Atlético de Madrid”
The fans of Real Valladolid staged a new protest against Ronaldo Nazario, owner of the team, and the management before the match against Atlético de Madrid. The fans distributed 7,000 posters with the message ‘Ronaldo, go home’ and sang against the squad and the coach, Pezzolano. The fans are unhappy with the management of the club and demand changes to improve the sporting situation of the team.
30.11.2024 09:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Correa returns to José Zorrilla with fine-tuned aim”
Ángel Correa, Argentine forward for Atlético de Madrid, returns to the José Zorrilla stadium, where he scored the goal that gave them the victory against Valladolid and the league title last season.
The number 12 player of the team has scored five goals in 678 minutes of play, with a goal every 135 minutes. Many of them have been important goals, such as the one that gave Atlético three points in stoppage time against Athletic in the league and PSG in the Champions League, and the one that gave them a point in the derby against Real Madrid. Correa wants the good run to continue and will surely have minutes in the second half to add to the three goals he has scored in the last four games.
30.11.2024 21:56 / Mundo Deportivo
“The ‘albiceleste connection’ of Atleti continues to shine
The ‘albiceleste connection’ of Atlético de Madrid continues to be key in the team. The Argentines have scored 60.5% of the team’s goals, with Julián Álvarez and Rodrigo de Paul standing out in the latest rout.
Julián has scored six goals in his last seven games, while De Paul has scored a goal and provided two assists in the last four games. Giuliano Simeone also had an important role in the game, starting two of the plays that ended in a goal.
30.11.2024 09:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid dominates Valladolid in recent matches”
In recent years, Atlético Madrid has had a clear advantage over Valladolid in their matches. Of the last 14 games, Atlético has won 13 and drawn 1, with a goal difference of 34-6. The only point that the Valladolid team has taken was in the 2019-20 season, when they missed a penalty in the 36th minute.
The last defeat of Atlético against Valladolid was in the 2008-09 season, before Simeone’s arrival. Since then, the mattress team has achieved 13 consecutive victories. The most remembered victory was on May 22, 2021, when Simeone’s pupils came back and celebrated their last league title.
The biggest win of Atlético against Valladolid was in January 2010, with a score of 0-4 thanks to the penalty goals of Jurado, Forlán, Reyes and Agüero. Now, Atlético wants to continue the streak and achieve the seventh consecutive victory against a Valladolid that they have a good record against.
30.11.2024 08:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“Three former Atlético de Madrid players in Valladolid”
Atlético de Madrid will visit Valladolid this Saturday at 21:00. Within the Pucela squad, there are three footballers who have defended the Atlético shield throughout their careers: Amath Ndiaye, Iván Sánchez and Mario Maroto.
Amath Ndiaye was a regular in Simeone’s training sessions, but never made his debut with the first team and was loaned out to Tenerife. He later played for Getafe, Mallorca and finally returned to Valladolid, where he trained before joining Atlético in lower categories.
Iván Sánchez also stood out in the Atlético reserve team, but never had the chance to play for the first team and had to continue his career at other clubs. Finally, Mario Maroto is currently in Valladolid Promesas and last season he played for the Atlético reserve team. If he is called up, he will meet Tevenet who was his coach.
