2024-12 Mundo Deportivo
01.12.2024 13:08 / Mundo Deportivo
“Gallagher puts himself at Simeone’s disposal”
Conor Gallagher has regained his starting position in Atletico Madrid, playing on the left side of midfield and being one of the first to launch the pressure on the rival team. The English player puts himself at Simeone’s disposal, stating that he will play in any position the coach asks him to.
Gallagher also analyzed the match against Valladolid, highlighting the good performance and positive result. The Briton showed confidence in continuing the team’s good run.
01.12.2024 10:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid sweeps through Liga and Champions in November”
Atlético Madrid has had a very sweet November, with six wins in six games in Liga and Champions. Simeone’s team has scored 18 goals and only conceded two. The spectacular streak has allowed Atlético to pave the way to the next round of the continental competition and recover ground in Liga to the leader, Barcelona, to be just two points behind. The next game will be on Thursday in the second round of the Copa del Rey against Cacereño at the Príncipe Felipe.
01.12.2024 05:15 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético B seeks victory against a needy Marbella”
Atlético de Madrid B will receive Marbella this Sunday at 17.30 hours at the Cerro del Espino de Majadahonda. Torres’ team will seek to add their second home victory and forget the defeat of last week against Villarreal B.
The 3-2 defeat has lowered the colchoneros five positions in the standings, going from being in the ‘play-off’ of promotion to the middle of the table. The objective is to recover the path that was developed before the match against Villarreal B, where Torres’ team managed to add 10 consecutive games without losing.
The team will not lose any player for being called up with Simeone, but will not be able to count on their central Martín Pascual who will be suspended for accumulation of cautions. It is expected that Salim will have more minutes.
In front will be a Marbella that does not arrive in its best moment, accumulating one point of the last twelve possible with three consecutive defeats. Fran Beltrán’s team arrives with many urgencies and surely will have minutes José Callejón, a 37-year-old footballer who was once sought after by Atlético de Madrid.
01.12.2024 09:41 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid equals two historic records in Valladolid”
Atlético de Madrid defeated Real Valladolid with a resounding 0-5, which puts them in second place in the standings. The red-and-white team has broken two records, one from 2012 and another from 1965.
The first has to do with the streak of five consecutive away wins, which they have equaled and can improve in the next round of the Copa del Rey. The second milestone that Atlético has equaled has to do with goals, with eleven goals in favor in two consecutive games, something that last happened in June 1965.
01.12.2024 09:19 / Mundo Deportivo
“50 years since Luis Aragonés’ debut as Atlético de Madrid coach”
On December 1, 1974, Luis Aragonés directed his first match as Atlético de Madrid coach against Valencia at Mestalla (formerly known as Luis Casanova). The result was 1-1.
That season, Atlético reached the Copa del Rey final, losing to Madrid on penalties, but before that they won their biggest title, the Intercontinental Cup, against Independiente. After that debut against Valencia, there would be another 611 matches in charge of Atlético de Madrid, which made him the coach who had directed the mattress team the most for many years until a few months ago when Diego Simeone surpassed him.
01.12.2024 10:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann’s stunning goal and his son’s reaction”
In the 52nd minute of the match between Atlético de Madrid and Valladolid, Antoine Griezmann stopped time with a roulette that allowed him to get away from his defender and score a stunning goal.
The reaction of the blanquivioleta fans was to applaud the work of art, something that both Antoine and Simeone appreciated after the game. From the footballer’s house, the goal was also celebrated, Erika Choperena, wife of Antoine, uploaded to her social networks the reaction of her son Amaro when he saw what the ‘7’ mattress had done in Zorrilla.
01.12.2024 09:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid defeats Valladolid and dismisses Pezzolano”
Atlético Madrid defeated Real Valladolid 0-5, leading the blanquivioleta club to announce the departure of their coach Paulo Pezzolano.
The Uruguayan coach leaves the bench after three seasons with more shadows than lights and a relegation to the Second Division. Valladolid will seek to turn their game around to achieve the goal of permanence.
01.12.2024 18:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Víctor Mollejo suffers serious injury and misses the rest of the season”
Víctor Mollejo, player of Atlético de Madrid B, has suffered a cruciate ligament injury and will miss the rest of the season. The 23-year-old forward was in his best form in the rojiblanco team, but now he will have to undergo surgery.
Mollejo was a starter in the last round in the match against Villarreal B, but was substituted in the second half. This injury is a hard blow for the youth player and a setback for coach Fernando Torres, who was counting on the winger regularly.
01.12.2024 19:09 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético B beats Marbella and enters play-off positions”
Atlético de Madrid B defeated Marbella at the Cerro del Espino (3-2) with two goals from Rayane and another from Javi Boñar, which served to certify the superiority of the team led by Fernando Torres.
Although Marbella came out strong on the field, Atlético B was gaining control of the game and achieved the comeback thanks to a great goal from Boñar after a pass from Dani Martínez.
The team led by Fernando Torres was not able to materialize the chances to put distance between them, but achieved the sentence in the 89’ through Rayane, who scored a double. With this victory, the colchonero subsidiary climbs to fifth place, already in the play-off zone for promotion, with 22 points.
02.12.2024 10:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid driven by Julián Alvarez and Giuliano Simeone”
Atlético Madrid has experienced a radical change in recent weeks, going from being given up for dead in the league and the Champions League to having options to lead and enter the top 8 in Europe.
The key to this change has been the partnership formed by Julián Alvarez and Giuliano Simeone, who have been fundamental in recent matches.
Both players have been key in creating plays and finishing them, as seen in the match against Valladolid, where Julián Alvarez and Giuliano Simeone started the play that led to Atlético Madrid’s most beautiful goal of the season.
In addition, the contribution of both to the game has been noticed in the team, with Julián Alvarez standing out for his work and quality both playing as a ‘9’ and as a second striker, and Giuliano Simeone for his intensity in every action he performs. Both players have gone from less to more this campaign, and currently Julián Alvarez has 10 goals and two assists, while Giuliano Simeone has three assists and one goal.
02.12.2024 09:43 / Mundo Deportivo
“Isidro Díaz de Mera to referee Cacereño-Atlético de Madrid in Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid will face Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey, with Isidro Díaz de Mera as the main referee. The Castilian-Manchegan referee will be accompanied by Diego Santaúrsula and Iván Hernández as linesmen, and Manuel Camacho as the fourth official.
Díaz de Mera has refereed Atlético de Madrid in four occasions, with a record of two wins and two draws. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid has won three of its last four matches in the competition. However, VAR will not be available in this competition, so the referee’s performance will have a greater importance.
02.12.2024 12:07 / Mundo Deportivo
“Robin Le Normand takes another step towards his return with Atlético de Madrid”
Hispano-French player Robin Le Normand has completed his first full training session with his teammates at Atlético de Madrid after a injury that has kept him off the pitch since September 29th.
Le Normand suffered a severe head contusion in the last derby against Real Madrid, which caused a subdural hematoma. After weeks of individual and progressive work, the player could be ready to play this Thursday against Cacereño in the Copa del Rey. Coach Diego Simeone has tried Le Normand in the first eleven rehearsal for the match, which could mean that the player has options to be a starter after more than two months of absence.
02.12.2024 13:03 / Mundo Deportivo
“Trial suspended for ultra attack after Valencia-Atlético match”
The Second Section of the Provincial Court of Valencia has agreed to suspend the trial scheduled for this Monday against two men accused of participating in an ultra attack in València in November 2021.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office and the private prosecution have requested that a search and arrest warrant be issued for one of the defendants, who did not appear in court. The details of a possible agreement have not been disclosed, pending their possible closure in the final oral hearing.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office maintains that the defendants were part of a group of ten people who beat and kicked the victim, who was wearing a ‘Working Class’ hoodie. According to the public prosecution, the attackers were dressed in symbolism consisting of a swastika and a laurel wreath.
The lawyer for the private prosecution maintains that the attackers could be linked to football-related ultra groups, as the attack took place near Mestalla stadium, after a match between Valencia CF and Atlético de Madrid. The Public Prosecutor’s Office initially requests a prison sentence of five years for each of the defendants for a crime of injury and another against fundamental rights and public freedoms.
02.12.2024 18:09 / Mundo Deportivo
“Fernando Torres proud of Pablo Barrios’ success at Atlético de Madrid”
Fernando Torres, coach of Atlético de Madrid B, expressed his pride in the success of Pablo Barrios, a player he directed in his formative years and who is now established in the first team.
Torres highlighted the excitement generated by the homegrown player and the importance of believing in the opportunities that arise. He also emphasized the preference of the Atlético de Madrid fans for the homegrown players to wear the team’s shirt.
02.12.2024 13:33 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid aims to recover Riquelme and Lino in Copa del Rey”
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone is determined to recover the best level of Rodrigo Riquelme and Samu Lino, who have gone from being protagonists last season to bench companions in recent weeks.
Both players will have the opportunity to prove their worth in the Copa del Rey match against Cacereño this Thursday, where they are expected to start. Riquelme, who usually plays on the left, will occupy the right wing in this game, while Lino, who has been surpassed by Galán this season, will have to improve his decision-making, especially when entering the area. Simeone hopes that both players will return to the level that made them stand out last season.
02.12.2024 21:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cerezo takes jabs at the press and defends Atlético de Madrid”
Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, attended the AS newspaper gala and left several messages for the press. With his usual joking tone, Cerezo defended the team’s moment led by Diego Simeone and criticized the media for their erroneous predictions.
The Colchonero president highlighted Griezmann’s goal in Valladolid and praised Pablo Barrios as ‘a fantastic, marvelous player’. In addition, Cerezo took jabs at the press for their mistakes and asked them: ‘Where did you learn about football?’
02.12.2024 13:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Extremadura, land of Atlético de Madrid legends”
With over 70 Atlético de Madrid fan clubs in Extremadura, the Copa del Rey match between CP Cacereño and the Madrid team has sparked great excitement in the region.
Manuel Luengo, president of the Peña Atlética de Cáceres and vice president of the Unión Internacional de Peñas del Atlético de Madrid, remembers the only match the Atlético de Madrid played in Cáceres in 1982.
Luengo, a member of both Atlético de Madrid and CP Cacereño, has his heart divided for this match, but is sure he will leave the stadium happy whoever wins.
The extensive presence of Atlético de Madrid fan clubs in Extremadura is due to the ’eternal’ feeling for the colors and the numerous players born in Extremadura who played for the Madrid team.
Luengo dares to name an Atlético de Madrid starting eleven of Extremaduran origin: Ivan Pichu Cuéllar (Mérida), Francisco Delgado Melo (Plasencia), Vicente Medina, Eusebio Bejarano, Sergio Morgado and Adelardo Rodríguez (Badajoz), Roberto Marina (Villanueva de la Serena), Manuel Sánchez Delgado (Cáceres), Diego Lozano (Montijo), Jesús González Sierra (Almendralejo) and Oliver Torres (Navalmoral de la Mata). However, the excitement for the visit of Atlético de Madrid is marred by ’the unbearable prices’ of the tickets to attend the Príncipe Felipe stadium.
02.12.2024 21:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Barrios highlights Atlético de Madrid’s unity as key to success”
Pablo Barrios, Atlético de Madrid player, highlighted the team’s unity as the key to their good run of results. The mattress team has seven consecutive victories in all competitions and is only two points behind the leader, Barcelona.
Barrios, who was part of the Spanish U-21 Olympic champion team, expressed his satisfaction in helping the team in any position and his desire to continue in the fight for the title. The club’s president, Enrique Cerezo, also expressed his confidence in the team and his desire to win the Champions League in 2025.
Sergio Camello, another Olympic champion, highlighted the importance of continuing to work and maintain the illusion in Rayo Vallecano. Mario Rivillos, Palma Futsal player, also emphasized the importance of work and passion to achieve success.
02.12.2024 12:22 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone tests a surprising lineup for the Copa del Rey”
Diego Simeone began preparing for the Copa del Rey match against Cacereño with a training session in Majadahonda. Nahuel Molina and Lemar were not present, as they are recovering from injuries.
The big surprise of the lineup was the presence of Robin Le Normand as a left-center back in a four-man defense alongside Axel Witsel. Azpilicueta, Reinildo, Riquelme, Koke, Javi Serrano, Samu Lino, Sorloth, and Correa completed the lineup. It is likely that this lineup will closely resemble the one that starts in Cáceres, although there may be some changes.
02.12.2024 08:57 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid dreaming of the top spot after an impressive comeback”
Atlético Madrid started the season with a loss against Real Betis, which put them ten points behind FC Barcelona. However, since then, the mattress makers have experienced an impressive comeback, winning key games in LaLiga and the Champions League.
After a Copa del Rey victory against Vic, the red and whites have won consecutive games in LaLiga, including a win in Paris against PSG. Now, Atlético Madrid is just two points behind FC Barcelona, and if Real Madrid slips up, they could even top the standings.
02.12.2024 16:46 / Mundo Deportivo
“Andrea Berta and PSG
Atlético de Madrid | For some time now, rumors have been circulating that Andrea Berta could be in his final months at Atlético de Madrid. The recent appointment of Carlos Bucero as the club’s football director ‘pushes’ the Italian executive even closer to the exit door.
Although nothing is official yet, at the Metropolitano they already consider it a given that Berta will not continue. At 52 years old and with a successful track record at Atlético de Madrid, several clubs are closely following his situation.
In France, it is said that PSG is a serious candidate to acquire the services of Andrea Berta. Nasser al-Khelaïfi, president of PSG, maintains a great relationship with the Italian.
Furthermore, it is worth remembering that in 2017, PSG strongly pursued Andrea Berta, who at that time decided to continue with Atlético de Madrid. The situation has changed since then, and now, with the end of his Atlético de Madrid era approaching, PSG is once again being strongly considered, although it remains to be seen what will happen with Luis Campos, who could renew with the Parisian club.
02.12.2024 19:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Manolo Sánchez
Manuel Sánchez Delgado, former player of Atlético de Madrid and Cacereño, spoke about the Copa del Rey match between the two teams. Born in Cáceres, Manolo took his first steps in the team of his hometown before becoming a professional and signing for Atlético, where he won a ‘Pichichi’ and two Copa del Rey titles.
The former player highlighted the rojiblanco team’s streak, which has six consecutive victories, and praised Julián Álvarez, ‘a guaranteed goal’. Manolo also spoke about the match on Thursday at the Príncipe Felipe, where he expects a party and a unique atmosphere both from the Cacereño fans and from the Atlético supporters in Extremadura.
03.12.2024 13:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“Nahuel Molina advances in his recovery and aims for his return”
Good news for Diego Pablo Simeone and Atlético de Madrid: Nahuel Molina is close to returning from his muscle injury. The Argentine full-back took another step in his recovery on Tuesday, December 3 and could be ready for the match on Sunday, December 8 against Sevilla at the Metropolitano.
If not, his return would be for the following week in the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava. Molina was injured in Argentina’s first match in the last week of the break for national teams. In Tuesday’s session, the player worked with one of the recovery specialists and was seen touching the ball and striking, indicating that he is well recovered.
03.12.2024 09:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Saúl Ñíguez ready to face Atlético at the Metropolitano”
Saúl Ñíguez, on loan from Atlético de Madrid to Sevilla, has returned from a two-month injury and is ready to face his former team at the Metropolitano on Sunday, December 8.
The player has had a successful recovery and was key in Sevilla’s draw against Osasuna with an assist. Although he acknowledges that the injury was complicated, he is excited to return to play at the Metropolitano.
03.12.2024 20:34 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid Femenino continue their path to the Champions League”
Atlético Madrid Femenino forward Marta Cardona emphasized that the team must continue to work to achieve the results they want and continue with the goal of being in the Champions League next season.
The team of Victor Martín is second in the league, with only one defeat against the leader, Barcelona, by 0-3. The next match for the mattresses will be against Costa Adeje Tenerife, who are in seventh place, in a crucial match to stay in second place.
03.12.2024 16:36 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid were close to signing David Hancko”
Atlético de Madrid were close to signing the Slovakian player David Hancko during the last transfer market. The Feyenoord central defender said ‘yes’ to the mattress team, but the Dutch club did not want to negotiate. Hancko saw himself close to Atlético, but Feyenoord did not want to let him go for a lower amount than they had in mind.
03.12.2024 13:13 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone plans rotations for Copa del Rey clash against Cacereño”
Atlético de Madrid trained this Tuesday, December 3, to prepare for the Copa del Rey match against C.P. Cacereño. Diego Pablo Simeone, the Rojiblanco coach, tested some changes in the starting lineup. Robin Le Normand, who is recovering from a cranioencephalic blow, could reappear in this match.
The formation tested in training had Juan Musso in goal, a back four with Azpilicueta, Witsel, Le Normand and Reinildo; in midfield were Riquelme, Koke, Conor Gallagher and Samu Lino; and in attack, Sorloth and Correa. Simeone has in mind to rotate, but with a team of full guarantees, with first-team players.
03.12.2024 15:13 / Mundo Deportivo
“Miguel Ángel Gil Marín to lead new ECA Fan Working Group”
Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, CEO of Atlético de Madrid, will lead the new Fan Working Group of the European Club Association (ECA). Gil Marín, a member of the ECA’s Executive Committee and UEFA’s Executive Committee, as well as LaLiga’s first vice president, was appointed as part of the ECA’s commitment to fostering stronger relationships between clubs and their support groups.
The ECA’s last meeting in 2024 allowed for an annual review of the association’s activities, which now represents 728 members and has grown 66% compared to the end of last year. Among them, its central role in the reform of UEFA’s men’s competitions for the 2024-2027 cycle and women’s competitions for 2025-2030 and solidarity payments of approximately 308 million euros annually.
03.12.2024 10:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cacereño prepares to face Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey”
Cacereño, a team that occupies play-off positions for promotion in its group of the Segunda RFEF, is preparing to face Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The team of Julio Cobos is filled with excitement and ambition, hoping to sell out the Príncipe Felipe stadium.
Adri Pérez, a player for the Extremaduran team, assured that they will not give the game away and that they will compete to have a chance of advancing. He also sent a message to his fans to enjoy this football party in Cáceres and support the team.
03.12.2024 19:48 / Mundo Deportivo
“Julián Álvarez shines in Atlético de Madrid’s winning streak”
Argentine striker Julián Álvarez has been a key player in Atlético de Madrid’s six-game winning streak. Álvarez has scored six goals in the last seven games and has admitted that he feels comfortable in the team thanks to the help of his teammates and the technical staff. He also highlighted the importance of having friends in the club before his arrival and praised his teammate Giuliano Simeone.
03.12.2024 14:02 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid will find out their opponents in the FIFA Club World Cup”
Atlético Madrid will participate in the first FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025. The group draw will take place on Thursday, December 5, at 19:00 Spanish peninsular time.
There will be eight groups of four clubs, and the top two teams in each group will advance to the round of 16. The venues will be Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Cincinatti, Washington DC, Philadelphia and New Jersey. Among the participants are Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid (Spain), Chelsea and Manchester City (England), Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Inter Milan and Juventus (Italy), Porto and Benfica (Portugal), PSG (France), Salzburg (Austria), Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Urawa (Japan), Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), Ulsan (South Korea), Al Ahly (Egypt), Widad Casablanca (Morocco), Esperance (Tunisia), Mamelodi (South Africa), Club León, Rayados and Pachuca (Mexico), Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders (United States), Palmeiras, Fluminense, Flamengo and Botafogo (Brazil), River Plate and Boca Juniors (Argentina) and Auckland City (New Zealand).
03.12.2024 09:53 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cáceres prepares to host Atlético Madrid in Copa del Rey”
Cáceres is preparing to host Atlético Madrid at the Prince Felipe Stadium for the Copa del Rey match on December 5. The Club Polideportivo Cacereño is working against the clock to ensure everything is ready for the match.
The stadium’s capacity has been reinforced to reach 12,700 spectators and additional stands have been installed around the field. The club has sold more than 9,000 tickets and it is expected that the ‘sold out’ sign will be hung for the match.
The City Council of Cáceres has organized a large security device for the match, which will include more than 170 officers from various security forces. The use of public transportation is also recommended and the bus service will be reinforced for the match.
03.12.2024 08:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid shines at the World Football Summit in Riyadh 2024”
Atlético de Madrid was a protagonist at the World Football Summit in Riyadh 2024, held in Saudi Arabia on December 2 and 3. The club’s General Manager of Revenue and Operations, Óscar Mayo, and the Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Communication of the main sponsor, Riyadh Air, Osamah Alnuaiser, shared the stage at the event.
The keynote of the opening day focused on the theme: “Atlético de Madrid and Riyadh Air: A flight to succeed in sports and sponsorship”. The red and white team has been a reference in many areas in the last decade, and its presence at this event reinforces its position as one of the most important clubs in the world.
04.12.2024 09:41 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cacereño faces Atlético in historic match”
Cacereño’s sports director, Francis Bordallo, has completed his circle of confrontations against the three greats of Spanish football, with Atlético de Madrid as the last rival.
The verdiblanco team has played two promotion phases to Primera RFEF in the last seasons and now faces Diego Pablo Simeone’s team in the Copa del Rey.
Bordallo has highlighted the enthusiasm and motivation of his players to face a First Division team and has assured that the club is experiencing a substantial growth since the arrival of president Carlos Ordóñez. The sports director has highlighted the importance of the Copa del Rey for the club and has assured that the match against Atlético will be a major prize for the board, the coaching staff and the squad.
04.12.2024 15:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“C.P. Cacereño’s coach is confident ahead of Atlético de Madrid match”
Julio Cobos, coach of C.P. Cacereño, showed optimism ahead of the Copa del Rey match against Atlético de Madrid. Although he acknowledged the differences between the two teams are clear, he trusted his team could compete and surprise.
Cobos praised Simeone and his team, which he considers one of the best in the world, but assured that his team will not give anything away and will try to play a good game. The coach called up all available players, including the best young players, for the match at the Príncipe Felipe.
04.12.2024 17:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Costa Adeje receives Atlético de Madrid with respect but without fear”
Atlético de Madrid’s women’s team will visit Costa Adeje Tenerife this weekend. The island team receives Atlético, who are in second place, with respect but without fear, according to player Bea Beltrán.
It will be a special match for the player, who was trained in the Atlético youth academy. Costa Adeje Tenerife is in seventh place and a win against Atlético could allow the team to enter the fight for the third place in the Champions League.
04.12.2024 13:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone highlights Gallagher’s qualities, comparing him to the Koke of his beginnings”
Conor Gallagher has earned a starting spot in the Atlético de Madrid, playing on the left side of midfield. Diego Simeone has explained that the English player has different characteristics than Lino and Riquelme, and that he reminds him of the Koke of his beginnings, working on the wing, with goalscoring ability and ball recovery. Simeone has highlighted that Gallagher brings many things to the team and that he is playing very well in his position.
04.12.2024 12:15 / Mundo Deportivo
“Summary of Diego Simeone’s pre-match press conference against Cacereño”
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, appeared before the media in the preview of the match against Cacereño in the Copa del Rey. The Argentine coach spoke about the health of Le Normand, who is available for the match.
He also highlighted the importance of internal competition in the team and the opportunity it represents for players who have not been starters in recent matches. Simeone emphasized the importance of keeping a clean sheet and teamwork to achieve success. He also spoke about the incorporation of Conor Gallagher and his comparison with Koke, and the absence of Griezmann in the match.
04.12.2024 20:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cacereño dreams of eliminating Atlético de Madrid in Copa del Rey”
Cacereño midfielder Pepe Bernal shares his excitement for facing Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The team is coming off a good run in the league and aims to enjoy and compete in the match. The draw was a huge joy and everyone wants Griezmann’s jersey.
Although there is a difference in category, Cacereño believes it can cause an upset and eliminate Atlético. The team adapts to different surfaces and has shown good form in recent games.
04.12.2024 11:20 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann in doubt for Copa del Rey after dental surgery”
Atlético de Madrid completed their last training session before traveling to Cáceres to play in the second round of the Copa del Rey. However, coach Diego Simeone was unable to count on Antoine Griezmann, who stayed in the gym after undergoing dental surgery. The big news in the call-up could be the return of Le Normand, who has been working normally in recent days after suffering a head injury in the derby against Real Madrid.
04.12.2024 17:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid travel to Cáceres with Le Normand back and without Griezmann”
Atlético Madrid travel to Cáceres to face Cacereño in the Copa del Rey. Robin Le Normand returns to the squad after 69 days out, while Antoine Griezmann, Nahuel Molina and Thomas Lemar miss the match due to various injuries.
Three players from the reserve team are also included: Javi Serrano, Rayane Belid and Adrián Niño. The team travels with 20 available first-team players.
04.12.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak, Atlético de Madrid’s goalkeeper, has given an interview to MD in which he states that the team is in the moment they have been chasing since the beginning of the season, having won six consecutive games.
The Slovenian has highlighted the importance of the confidence they have gained after winning difficult matches and has assured that his goal is to continue this way to fight for the title until the end.
Oblak has pointed out that the team is currently the least scored in LaLiga and that this is very positive, but has warned that it is important to stay focused and not think that they have already achieved something because there is still a long way to go until the end. Oblak has assured that he feels very well and that his goal is to continue giving his best to help the club win the titles he has never won.
04.12.2024 15:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“World Club Championship free and exclusive on DAZN for Atlético de Madrid”
The World Club Championship will be held in the United States next summer, with the participation of Atlético de Madrid, and will be available for free and exclusively in Spain through DAZN.
The streaming platform has acquired the exclusive rights in a ‘historic’ agreement with FIFA, allowing ’the entire tournament, with its 63 matches, to be enjoyed for free around the world’. The World Club Championship will start on June 15 and the final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13. The draw for the eight groups will take place this Thursday at 19:00 and will be broadcast by DAZN starting at 18:45.
04.12.2024 13:26 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone prepares changes for Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid completed their final training session before traveling to Cáceres to face Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey. Diego Simeone prepared the match with several changes in the starting lineup, including the inclusion of Javi Galán and Rodrigo de Paul in place of Reinildo and Gallagher.
The team could start with: Musso; Azpilicueta, Witsel, Le Normand, Javi Galán; Riquelme, Koke, De Paul, Lino; Correa and Sorloth. However, Simeone could still change his mind and include players like Reinildo or even Javi Serrano.
04.12.2024 09:39 / Mundo Deportivo
“Xènia Pérez, Atlético de Madrid player
Xènia Pérez, Atlético de Madrid player, is living her third season at the club. Despite her contract ending in June, the Espanyol youth player is focused on going as far as possible with the team and is currently in second place in the Liga F table with seven wins, three draws and one loss.
The team is highly motivated and aims to win three points in every game. Pérez highlights the importance of the demand that comes with wearing the Atlético de Madrid badge and the team’s winning mentality. The new coach, Víctor Martín, has brought new ideas and a change of mentality to the team. Pérez feels happy and comfortable in the team, but believes it’s time to speak on the pitch and keep competing.
05.12.2024 19:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Le Normand’s return to Atlético Madrid”
In the second round of the Copa del Rey match between C.P. Cacereño and Atlético Madrid, Diego Simeone decided to substitute Robin Le Normand at halftime. The Spanish player had been out of the field for almost two months due to a head injury suffered in the derby against Real Madrid.
Despite having only completed three training sessions with the team, Le Normand was booked in the 40th minute and saw the 1-0 goal of Cacereño from afar. In his place, Clement Lenglet entered. Although Le Normand is still far from his best level, his return is great news for the future of Atlético Madrid.
05.12.2024 21:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“Javi Galán
Atlético de Madrid defender Javi Galán praised the difficulty of the Copa del Rey match against Cacereño, where the home team took the lead. Galán commended the team’s pressure and their ability to believe until the end, despite the field conditions.
The Extremadura-born player expressed his immense joy in playing in his homeland and in front of his people. Galán emphasized that there are no undisputed starters in the team, as all players meet the demands.
05.12.2024 17:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Le Normand’s return with Atlético B against Cacereño”
Robin Le Normand will return to the pitch this Thursday as a starter with Atlético de Madrid in the second round of the Copa del Rey against Cacereño. The player has been absent since September 29, when he suffered a blow to the head in the derby against Real Madrid.
Simeone presents a team full of rotations, with only Galán and Koke being regular starters in recent games. Musso will be in goal; Azpilicueta, Witsel, Le Normand and Galán will form the back four; Riquelme will be on the right and Lino on the left; the double pivot will be formed by Koke and Gallagher; Correa and Sorloth will be up front.
05.12.2024 08:55 / Mundo Deportivo
“Gianluca Simeone, the Cholo’s special scouter”
Gianluca Simeone, a player for Rayo Majadahonda, became the Cholo’s special scouter for the second round of the Copa del Rey against Cacereño. Diego Pablo Simeone prepared for the match meticulously with videos and the help of his son, who played at Cacereño’s home less than a month ago.
The Majadahonda team lost 1-0 to a goal by Joserra at the 13th minute, in a match where the second of the Simeones played the entire game. These early rounds of the Copa del Rey put important exams to the analysis departments of the First Division clubs, and in the case of Cacereño, Atlético de Madrid had the help of a very special scouter.
05.12.2024 21:01 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lenglet
Atlético de Madrid won 1-3 against Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey at the Príncipe Felipe stadium. Clement Lenglet was the hero of the match by scoring the goal that avoided the tragedy.
The French defender highlighted the difficulty of the match and the talent of the opponent. Lenglet thanked Simeone’s confidence in him and highlighted the importance of suffering in football.
05.12.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Manolo Sánchez Delgado, Atlético de Madrid legend, to make honorary kickoff in Cacereño-Atlético de Madrid match”
The match between Atlético de Madrid and Cacereño that will be played this Thursday, December 5 at the Príncipe Felipe stadium, will be very special for one of the legends of both clubs, Manuel Sánchez Delgado.
The former forward debuted with Cacereño at the age of 15 and then made history with the mattress club. Cacereño will take advantage of the occasion to pay tribute to the former Spanish international, allowing him to make the honorary kickoff. Manolo was happy to remember the elimination match 42 years ago between the two teams, in the Copa del Rey, and thanked Cacereño for this beautiful gesture.
05.12.2024 20:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“De Paul leads Atlético’s comeback in Cáceres”
Atlético de Madrid managed a dramatic comeback in the second round of the Copa del Rey thanks to Argentine Rodrigo de Paul. The Atlético player was the star of the match, scoring the equalizer in the 82nd minute and setting up the winning goal in the 92nd minute.
De Paul also provided the assist for Julián Alvarez’s third goal in the 96th minute. The Argentine’s contribution was crucial in preventing an early elimination for the team in the competition.
05.12.2024 10:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico face Sevilla with Alberola Rojas as referee”
Next Sunday, Atletico Madrid will face Sevilla at the Metropolitano stadium with the manchego referee Javier Alberola Rojas as the referee. In the VAR will be the canary Pulido Santana. Alberola Rojas has directed two Madrid derbies last season, with a positive balance for the mattress makers.
In 16 occasions, Atletico has obtained nine victories, three draws and four defeats under his direction. Sevilla’s numbers are similar, with nine victories, two draws and four defeats in 15 occasions. However, the Andalusians have lost in the last two occasions that Alberola Rojas has directed them. The manchego referee is remembered for having participated in a dating program called ‘Next’.
05.12.2024 20:08 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid suffers against C.P. Cacereño in Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid faced C.P. Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey at the Príncipe Felipe stadium. The city of Cáceres was excited about the arrival of the red and white team and the stadium was full of local fans.
The home team, which had already eliminated teams such as Girona, Córdoba and Alcorcón, came out fired up and with a ‘on fire’ stand every time Diego stopped one of the red and whites. Merencio signed the surprise at half an hour with a counter-attack goal that made all the local fans sing ‘yes we can’.
Simeone had seen it coming in a bad defense exit. Atlético was putting on the same face of astonishment as they had in León and Catalonia in previous games. Simeone didn’t know how to handle each occasion his team missed.
But a Lenglet appeared that silenced the stadium with the equalizer and the immediate expulsion of Sancho filled the local fans with unease. Not even Simeone’s expulsion lifted the mood of the stand that said goodbye to theirs among applause, proud of having put Atlético on the ropes.
05.12.2024 19:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid to face PSG, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders in FIFA Club World Cup”
Atlético Madrid already knows its rivals for the FIFA Club World Cup. They will be in Group B along with PSG, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders. The format will be the same as the FIFA World Cup, with 32 teams divided into eight groups of four that will face each other only once.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the round of 16. In the first round, Atlético will face PSG, a team they beat in Champions a few weeks ago. In the second round, they will face Botafogo, champions of the Copa Libertadores.
Finally, they will close the group stage with the match against Seattle Sounders from the United States. Maxi Rodríguez has said that ‘I see them well, I think they will have a lot of desire in this competition’.
05.12.2024 18:41 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cacereño stuns Atlético with early goal!”
In the second round of the Copa del Rey, C.P. Cacereño surprised Atlético de Madrid at the Príncipe Felipe stadium. Despite Atlético dominating the game and collecting dangerous opportunities, a counterattack led by Chris Martínez ended in a cross that Witsel could not clear and Merencio put Cacereño ahead in the first shot on goal of the team from Segunda RFEF. This goal marks the first conceded by Musso as Atlético de Madrid’s goalkeeper, who had kept a clean sheet in the previous two games against Athletic and Vic.
05.12.2024 20:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético mounts 10-minute comeback to avoid disaster against Cacereño”
Atlético de Madrid suffered more than expected in their second round Copa del Rey match against C.P. Cacereño at the Príncipe Felipe stadium. The Extremaduran team, well-positioned and fast on the counter, put the mattress makers in trouble, who went ahead thanks to a goal from Merencio in the 37th minute.
Atlético, who had been dominant until then, became nervous and it was not until the 83rd minute, when Lenglet equalized after a free kick, that the red-and-whites could turn the score around.
De Paul, with a goal from the edge of the area in stoppage time, and Julián Álvarez, with a great left-footed shot, sealed the match in the final minutes. Cacereño, who had fought like a lion, was left on the brink of one of the greatest feats in the Copa del Rey.
05.12.2024 14:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid face Cacereño in Copa del Rey”
Atletico Madrid will face Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey at the Príncipe Felipe stadium in Cáceres. The Extremadura club has prepared to receive Simeone’s team and already has experience in facing First Division teams like Real Madrid or Girona. The mattress players will find a Second RFEF stadium and have a clean visitor’s locker room with plenty of water, fruit, milk and a coffee maker at their disposal.
05.12.2024 09:38 / Mundo Deportivo
“Javi Galán and his ‘pseudo derby’ with Atlético de Madrid”
Javi Galán, left-back for Atlético de Madrid, could have a special game today at the Príncipe Felipe against Cacereño. Born in Badajoz, Galán began his career with Flecha Negra and CD Badajoz before moving on to Huesca and Celta.
The Atlético de Madrid player could face a fierce rivalry in this match, as Extremadura has historically had a strong rivalry between its two provinces. Although the Cholo had planned to give opportunities to the less frequent players, Galán could be a starter in the left-back position, as he has been in recent games. The player has convinced the Cholo that he can stay and be important to the team, despite having been on the verge of leaving this summer. Now, he will have a warm welcome in his native Extremadura.
05.12.2024 20:04 / Mundo Deportivo
“Copa Tension! Simeone expelled for protesting controversial play”
Atlético de Madrid faced C.P. Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey at the Príncipe Felipe stadium. Despite facing a Segunda RFEF team, the match was complicated by Merencio’s goal in the first half. Lenglet equalized the match after a cross from De Paul.
In the 85th minute, a shot from Julián Alvarez appeared to go in, but it could not be reviewed due to the absence of VAR in this round. Simeone protested and was expelled for the first time this season. The Cholo will miss the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.
05.12.2024 17:11 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid’s arrival at the Príncipe Felipe for the Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid arrived at the Príncipe Felipe stadium in Cáceres to play the second round of the Copa del Rey, surrounded by a large number of colchoneros fans. The team, escorted by the National Police, also encountered many local fans who booed and whistled.
The ‘Dragoneta’ of the Club Polideportivo Cáceres was also received with a multitude of green shirts, flags, and scarves. On the colchonero side, Diego Pablo Simeone, Julián Álvarez, and Koke Resurreccion received the most applause and cheers.
05.12.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Raúl Medina, former Atlético de Madrid player, talks about the clash against Cacereño in Copa del Rey”
Raúl Medina Zamora, former Atlético de Madrid player and current football agent, talks about the Copa del Rey match that will see his former team face Cacereño.
Medina, who played for both teams, expresses his joy at the opportunity Cacereño will have to host such a big club as Atlético and hopes that Atlético will go as far as possible in the competition.
He also highlights the importance of Christian Martínez, Cacereño player and represented by his agency, who has scored seven goals this season. Medina warns that Cacereño is a very compact team and that, although Atlético is the favourite, they have weapons to hurt them.
05.12.2024 09:55 / Mundo Deportivo
“Possible lineups of Cacereño and Atlético de Madrid in Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid visits Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey. Simeone will take advantage to make rotations and give minutes to players who have not been starters in recent matches. Musso will be in goal, Azpilicueta on the right back, Wistel alongside Le Normand and Galán on the left back.
Riquelme and Samu Lino will play on the wings, while Koke and Gallagher will be in the double pivot. Correa and Sorloth will be the forwards. Griezmann stays in Madrid due to discomfort and Julián will be on the bench along with Rayane and Niño. On the other hand, Julio Cobos in Cacereño will put a team almost of gala with a 4-2-3-1 in which Nieves will be in goal, a line of four formed by Iván Martínez, Barrio, Crespo and Joserra, a double pivot with Deco and Clausí, three attacking midfielders ahead who are Sancho, Adri Pérez and Bernal, and Cristian Martínez in the lead.
05.12.2024 21:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone apologizes for his expulsion in Copa del Rey match”
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, was expelled in the 88th minute of the second round Copa del Rey match against Cacereño for ‘kicking a water bottle’ towards the fourth official and assistant referee number one. Simeone apologized for his behavior, but will still serve at least one match suspension for his expulsion and will not be able to sit on the bench in the next Copa del Rey match.
05.12.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Le Normand returns to the pitch after two months”
Atlético de Madrid is celebrating the return of Le Normand to the squad after more than two months of absence due to a subdural hematoma. The Spanish center-back is key in Diego Simeone’s plans and now he will have to fight for a place in the defense, which has been solid in recent matches. Simeone has highlighted the importance of the player’s health and his enthusiasm to return to competition.
05.12.2024 18:31 / Mundo Deportivo
“Manolo Sánchez honored in Cacereño-Atlético de Copa del Rey”
The second round Copa del Rey match between C.P. Cacereño and Atlético de Madrid at the Príncipe Felipe stadium also served to honor one of the legends of both clubs: Manolo Sánchez.
The former striker, who started his career with the Extremaduran team and made a name for himself with the red and white team, received a shirt from the club president, Carlos Ordóñez. In addition, Manolo, who is now the sports director of the Atlético de Madrid Foundation, performed the honorary kick-off of the match. Both teams also posed together with a banner from the Asociación ELA Extremadura, in support of research into this disease.
05.12.2024 10:14 / Mundo Deportivo
“Ramón Planes, possible replacement for Andrea Berta at Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid is looking for a replacement for Andrea Berta, who could leave the club in the winter transfer window due to the arrival of Carlos Bucero as football director.
According to Tuttomercattoweb, Ramón Planes could be the chosen one to take over the position of sports director. Planes, currently at Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, has experience in LaLiga and has worked in big clubs like FC Barcelona.
05.12.2024 06:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid face Cacereño in Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid visit C.P. Cacereño in the Copa del Rey at the Príncipe Felipe stadium. Despite Cacereño being in Segunda RFEF, they are a team in playoff positions for promotion in their category, have not lost in seven games and have won the last four.
Diego Pablo Simeone’s team will have to take it very seriously, up to the level of the badge they represent. Simeone will take the opportunity to make rotations, with a team of full guarantees: Musso; Azpilicueta, Witsel, Le Normand, Galán; Riquelme, Koke, Gallagher, Lino; Correa and Sorloth.
A team that could perfectly be the one for any Liga or Champions League match. The best news is the return of Le Normand after the blow that caused him an intracranial hematoma in the derby on 31st September.
06.12.2024 11:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid on a roll
Atlético Madrid is currently on an eight-game winning streak, the third longest in club history. After a crisis following losses to Lille and Betis, the Copa del Rey revitalized the team.
The win against PSG in Paris was a turning point, and since then they have achieved positive results against Mallorca, Alavés, Sparta Praga, and Valladolid. Now, Simeone’s men have three winnable games ahead, and the streak of eleven victories is feasible. However, the twelfth will be a challenge when they visit league leaders Barcelona.
06.12.2024 13:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone could be sanctioned with one match for his expulsion in the Copa”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone could be sanctioned with one match following his expulsion in the second round Copa del Rey match against C.P. Cacereño.
Referee Díaz de Mera showed him a direct red card for kicking a water bottle towards the area where the fourth official and assistant referee number one were located, passing just a few centimeters away from both and without hitting any of the arbitration components. The sanction would be applied in the same competition, so it would not affect Atlético’s next match against Sevilla, but would be served in the next round of the Copa del Rey scheduled for January 3, 4 or 5.
06.12.2024 11:34 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid dominates Sevilla in recent home matches”
Sevilla has had a negative balance in their last 15 visits to Atlético Madrid, with only one victory in the colchonero feud since September 2008. The only victory was in January 2018 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, when the team trained by Vincenzo Montella turned around Diego Costa’s goal (1-2).
In the last five years, Sevilla has only scored in the penultimate matchday of LaLiga 21/22, when they mathematically secured their qualification for the Champions League by drawing En-Nesyri with the goal that Giménez had given the lead to the locals (1-1).
Last season, the Andalusians suffered two defeats at the Metropolitano in just one month, falling by the minimum (1-0) on December 23 and repeating the score on January 25 in the quarterfinals of the Copa. The most recent statistics show a clear local color balance between these two contenders in Madrid since their first match in 1925, as Atlético has won 57 of the 96 matches in the series (60%) compared to 16 victories for Sevilla (16%) and 23 draws recorded (24%)
06.12.2024 13:57 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid leaves an impeccable dressing room in Cáceres”
Atlético de Madrid left an impeccable dressing room at the Príncipe Felipe stadium of C.P. Cacereño in Cáceres, on the occasion of the Copa del Rey. The match against the Extremaduran team was one of the highlights of the year for Cacereño, who was able to fill the stadium against a team that usually plays in the Champions League. Cacereño thanked the gesture of respect and education from the Atlético de Madrid players, who demonstrated with this action the values they have.
06.12.2024 12:52 / Mundo Deportivo
“Julián Alvarez, the star of Atlético de Madrid”
Argentine striker Julián Alvarez has been key in Atlético de Madrid’s eight consecutive victories. With eleven goals and two assists in 22 games, Alvarez has a 0.50 goal average per game and a goal every 117 minutes of play.
His effectiveness in front of goal is remarkable, with 27 shots inside the area that have resulted in 10 goals. Although Kylian Mbappe was expected to have a similar performance, the Frenchman is being heavily criticized after missing the last two penalties he has taken.
Mbappe has scored 10 goals with Real Madrid in 20 games, but needs 74 shots to score eight goals inside the area, while Alvarez needs only 2.7. In short, Alvarez is the star of Atlético de Madrid and the Atléticos dream of similar achievements to those of the last World Cup in Qatar.
06.12.2024 08:20 / Mundo Deportivo
“De Paul makes captaincy debut in Atlético’s Copa del Rey win”
Rodrigo de Paul made his debut as captain of Atlético Madrid in the team’s 2-1 victory over C.P. Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey. The Argentine provided two assists and scored a goal to turn the game around.
De Paul said it was an honor to wear the captain’s armband and highlighted the excitement of the Copa del Rey. He also empathized with the Cacereño players, noting that for many of them it could be the most important game of their career.
06.12.2024 10:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lino squanders another opportunity in the Copa del Rey”
In the second round of the Copa del Rey match between C.P. Cacereño and Atlético de Madrid at the Principe Felipe stadium, one of the most criticized players was Samu Lino. The Brazilian had a bad game and made mistakes in the final passes and shots.
Despite this, coach Simeone wants to recover the version of Lino from last season, who scored eight goals and provided eight assists. The poor form of Riquelme was also highlighted, who was substituted at halftime after a first half in which he could not be decisive. The goal now is to recover the players to finish the year as high as possible.
06.12.2024 19:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid to face the best in the Club World Cup”
Atlético de Madrid was drawn in Group B of the FIFA Club World Cup alongside Paris Saint-Germain, Botafogo, and Seattle Sounders. The players of the mattress team positively valued the group and showed their excitement for the challenge ahead. Rodrigo de Paul highlighted the presence of great rivals in the tournament, while Clément Lenglet and Javi Galán showed their enthusiasm for playing the competition.
06.12.2024 09:12 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid faces a challenge in the Club World Cup”
Atlético de Madrid will face a challenge in the Club World Cup, where they will face high-level rivals in Group B. The team led by Diego Simeone will face a rematch with Paris Saint-Germain, Botafogo, the recent Copa Libertadores champion, and Seattle Sounders.
PSG is a team of indisputable quality, but Atlético has already defeated them before. Botafogo, Copa Libertadores champion, is a dangerous team that has paid 19.5 million euros for Argentine Thiago Almada. Seattle Sounders is the fourth team in the group, and Atlético will face them instead of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez’s Inter Miami. Only the top two teams in the group will advance to the round of 16 of the tournament.
06.12.2024 18:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid recovers all injured players”
Atlético Madrid has received good news, as all its injured players have recovered and returned to training with the team. Thomas Lemar and Nahuel Molina, the last to recover, joined the group on Friday, December 6 after several weeks of absence due to muscle injuries.
Both completed most of the training session, which included demanding physical work and ball exercises. However, their inclusion in the list for the next match against Sevilla is not yet guaranteed, as the club has announced that their return will be progressive. It is also worth noting that Antoine Griezmann trained without problems after having been in the gym the previous two days due to discomfort caused by a dental extraction.
06.12.2024 12:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“The phantom goal that could have avoided Atlético Madrid’s overtime”
In the 86th minute of the match between Cacereño and Atlético Madrid, Julián Alvarez scored a goal that was not counted. The Argentine took a free kick directly at the goal and the ball seemed to enter the goal, but the referee did not award the goal.
Fan-recorded images show the goalkeeper taking the ball out of the goal. The goal would have been key because Atlético had managed to tie the game four minutes earlier and that goal would mean that there would be no overtime. However, the lack of VAR in this competition harmed the red and white team, which had already suffered from the absence of this technology in the first round against Vic.
06.12.2024 09:34 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid qualifies for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid has qualified for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey after beating Cacereño in a match in which the red-and-whites came back thanks to the goals of Lenglet, De Paul and Julián Alvarez.
The draw for the round of 16 will be held on Monday, December 9 at 13:00 in the Luis Aragonés Auditorium of the Ciudad del Fútbol de Las Rozas. The mattresses will avoid the four teams from Segunda RFEF and will play against one of the three teams from Primera RFEF or one of the nine teams from LaLiga Hypermotion. The round of 16 will be played in a single match on the field of the team with the lowest category on the weekend of January 4-5.
06.12.2024 08:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cerezo
Atlético de Madrid participated in the draw for the Club World Cup and will face PSG, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders in the group stage. Club president Enrique Cerezo valued the difficulty of the group and highlighted the pride of participating in the first edition of the tournament thanks to the team’s regularity in Europe.
06.12.2024 06:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid increases revenue and reduces debt in the 23-24 season”
Atletico Madrid has had a great growth in recent years, and in the last exercise of the 23-24 season, it has obtained profits of 980,000 euros before taxes. In addition, it has reduced its net financial debt from 514 to 509 million euros, thanks to a 10% increase in the business figure.
The net amount of the business figure has gone from 378 million euros to 424, with an increase of 10 million euros in commercialization income. The cost of the squad is 329 million euros, of which 308 belong to the cost of footballers.
The club has spent 4.4 million euros on representatives, a similar expense to the previous season. These data show the great growth of Atletico Madrid in recent years, which will be more noticeable next season due to the cost of the squad and the recent change of naming in the stadium.
07.12.2024 12:51 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone praises De Paul and Saúl ahead of Sevilla match”
Diego Simeone has spoken about the current state of Atlético de Madrid ahead of the match against Sevilla. The Argentine coach has praised Rodrigo de Paul for his competitiveness in recent matches and welcomed the return of Saúl after his injury.
Simeone has highlighted the importance of competitiveness in the league and the desire to improve the team’s performance. He has also discussed Le Normand’s injury and the possible starting position of Saúl in the match.
07.12.2024 13:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cholo Simeone analyzes the Club World Cup draw”
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, spoke about the draw for the Club World Cup, which was held last Thursday and paired his team with PSG, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders. The Argentine described the tournament as ’tough, complex and with very good rivals’ in their group. Atlético will begin the competition on June 15, 2025 in Los Angeles against Paris Saint Germain, then will face Seattle Sounders in that city in the northwest of the United States on June 19 and then return to Los Angeles to face Botafogo in the last group stage match, scheduled for June 22.
07.12.2024 23:49 / Mundo Deportivo
“Slovan Bratislava arrives at Metropolitano with threatened leadership”
Slovan Bratislava lost their second match in the Slovakian league to Zilina (2-1), who are now in second place, just one point behind the leaders. The match between the top two teams was decided in the 95th minute, when it seemed that it would end in a draw.
Zilina took the lead in the 48th minute with a goal from Ivorian Eric Bile, but Slovan equalized seven minutes later with a goal from Panamanian Cesar Blackman. However, in stoppage time, Kristian Bari scored the winning goal and threatened Slovan’s leadership, who will face Atletico Madrid at Metropolitano on Wednesday.
07.12.2024 09:51 / Mundo Deportivo
“The tribute of Avilés Femenino to Luis Aragonés and Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid C will face Real Avilés in Alcalá de Henares this Saturday in the 14th round of Group I of Segunda Federación. The Asturian team has had a special detail with the mattress club and with Luis Aragonés, one of its great legends.
Avilés has designed a commemorative armband for its captain that will carry the image of Luis and the shield of both teams, along with the phrase: ‘50 years ago Don Luis Aragonés stopped being a good player to become a great player’. In addition, they will deliver a replica to the mattress captain.
07.12.2024 13:19 / Mundo Deportivo
“García Pimienta praises Atlético Madrid
Xavi García Pimienta, coach of Sevilla, has described Atlético Madrid as one of the most in-form teams of the moment, ‘if not the most’. The Catalan coach has highlighted the great season that Simeone’s team is having, which handles the ball very well and has a squad to field a spectacular eleven at all times.
García Pimienta has also referred to Saúl Ñíguez, who has just returned from injury and returns to his former home. The Ilicitano can be the replacement for the injured Lokonga.
07.12.2024 13:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sevilla arrives at Metropolitano with important absences”
Sevilla will face Atlético de Madrid this Sunday at the Metropolitano stadium with two new absences, Adrià Pedrosa and Sambi Lokonga. These players join the already confirmed absences of Tanguy Nianzou and Chidera Ejuke. Coach Javier García Pimienta recovers goalkeeper Nyland and Saúl, who returns to the Metropolitano after recovering from a muscle injury.
07.12.2024 13:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Saúl Ñíguez returns to the Metropolitano with Sevilla”
Saúl Ñíguez, a product of the Atlético de Madrid youth academy, returns to the Metropolitano with the Sevilla shirt, where he is on loan from the colchonero club. The player explained in an interview that Simeone told him that he needed to find a way out due to his lack of minutes last season.
Saúl assured that he would not celebrate a goal against his former team and that Simeone would receive him with gratitude for his work and his love for the institution. The Argentine coach indicated that the fans would receive him with affection and a great ovation.
07.12.2024 23:32 / Mundo Deportivo
“Betis-Atlético
Atlético de Madrid B, third in the table, visits Betis Deportivo, fifth in the table, this Sunday at 15.30 in Seville. The team of Fernando Torres arrives after a victory against Marbella with a double from Rayane and a goal from Boñar.
The Andalusians, the team with the most goals with 23, seek to react after two victories. Atlético B has shown strength away from home, with three victories and three draws before the defeat against Villarreal B.
07.12.2024 09:20 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético to face PSG, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders in Club World Cup”
Atlético de Madrid will compete in the Club World Cup in June in the United States. The red and white team will face PSG, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders in the group stage. The schedule and venues have already been announced: two games in Los Angeles and one in Seattle.
If Atlético advances to the knockout stage, they will face one of the group A qualifiers (Porto, Inter Miami, Palmeiras and Al Ahly) in Atlanta or Philadelphia. The semifinals and final will be played in New York.
08.12.2024 09:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Carrasco ordered to pay €180,000 to tax authorities”
The Superior Court of Justice of Madrid has confirmed the sentence of Yannick Carrasco, former player of Atlético de Madrid, to pay €107,648 in Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR) and €72,000 in fines for a contractual simulation detected by the tax authorities in a 2015 agreement between Atlético de Madrid and his agent, Christophe Henrotay.
The sentence highlights the previous relationship between Carrasco and Henrotay, considering it unlikely that the player would negotiate his transfer without an agent and that his agent would represent the interests of the club, concluding that there was a purpose of concealment and fraud. Carrasco must face the total payment of almost €180,000 in taxes and fines, setting a precedent for similar cases of other footballers.
08.12.2024 21:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Saúl receives a warm welcome in his return to the Metropolitano”
The match between Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla at the Metropolitano was the setting for Saúl Ñíguez’s return, who still belongs to the red and white club. Although his new team has given him little prominence due to an injury, the Ilicitano received a warm welcome from the Atlético fans.
Before the start of the game, his return was announced over the loudspeaker and the midfielder had to come out of the bench to respond to the ovation that the stadium was giving him. Saúl entered the field of play in the middle of the second half, with the score in favor of Sevilla (1-3), and although he received a yellow card for a foul, his return was an emotional moment for all present.
08.12.2024 09:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid aims to extend winning streak against Sevilla”
Atlético Madrid will face Sevilla this Sunday at the Metropolitano, looking to extend their winning streak of eight consecutive victories. Diego Simeone is monitoring José María Giménez, who suffered a blow to his ankle and may not be available.
Koke could enter the midfield to give De Paul a rest. The Atlético starting lineup could be: Oblak; Llorente, Witsel, Lenglet, Galán; Giuliano, Koke, Barrios, Gallagher; Griezmann and Julián Alvarez. On the other hand, Sevilla will be without Ejuke, Pedrosa, Lokonga and Nianzou, but will have Nyland and Saúl available for the match.
08.12.2024 23:08 / Mundo Deportivo
“Samu Lino celebrates his goal and thanks Simeone”
Samu Lino found the back of the net at a crucial moment for Atlético de Madrid, scoring the equalizer in the second half of the match against Sevilla. The Brazilian celebrated his goal and thanked his coach, Diego Simeone, for his confidence.
Lino said he had been working hard to score and that Simeone had told him he would score that day. The player also spoke about the change of system and how he is working to adapt to his new position on the field. Lino said he is getting used to playing more centrally and hopes to score more goals in the future.
08.12.2024 20:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“De Paul shines with a stunning goal in Atlético’s win over Sevilla”
Atlético de Madrid beat Sevilla thanks to a sensational goal from Rodrigo de Paul in the 10th minute. The Argentine midfielder scored his third consecutive goal with a shot from outside the box that lifted the Metropolitano.
The Albiceleste international is in great form and was praised by his coach, Diego Simeone, before the game. Cholo highlighted De Paul’s importance in the team and his ability to compete in all competitions.
08.12.2024 11:51 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giménez and Griezmann ready to face Sevilla”
Atlético de Madrid is preparing to face Sevilla at the Metropolitano on Sunday night. Saúl Ñíguez will be the main protagonist of the match, as he returns home. Diego Simeone recovered Nahuel Molina and Lemar, but only the Argentine made the squad.
Giménez, who was a doubt due to an ankle injury, was also included in the list. The Cholo only has one absence for this commitment. The list includes goalkeepers Oblak, Musso and Gomis; defenders Molina, Reinildo, Galán, Azpilicueta, Witsel, Lenglet, Giménez and Le Normand; midfielders Koke, Barrios, Llorente, De Paul, Gallagher, Lino and Riquelme; and forwards Giuliano, Sorlorh, Correa, Griezmann and Julián Alvarez.
08.12.2024 21:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Controversy at the Metropolitano
In the first half of the match between Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla, there were two controversial actions that could have changed the outcome. First, Gallagher claimed a penalty after being brought down by Ferllo inside the area, but the referee did not award it after the intervention of VAR.
Then, Julián Alvarez scored a goal after a great pass from De Paul, but it was disallowed for offside by Giuliano at the start of the move. The match went to halftime with a 1-2 lead for Sevilla.
08.12.2024 22:56 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann highlights the importance of fan support in comeback against Sevilla”
Antoine Griezmann, key player in the match between Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla, expressed his happiness for the comeback and highlighted the lack of support from a part of the Metropolitano’s stands.
The Frenchman commented that the team is doing well and that they had trouble getting into the game, but with work and the energy of those who came in, they managed to turn the score around. Griezmann also highlighted the unity of the group and the locker room, and although he did not want to enter the topic of whether Atlético is a title candidate, he did assure that they will try to win everything and continue fighting in difficult moments.
08.12.2024 22:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid stages epic comeback to beat Sevilla 4-3”
Atlético de Madrid staged an epic comeback to beat Sevilla 4-3 in the 16th round of the Liga EA Sports. Sevilla did everything right to take the three points, but Atlético believed they could turn almost anything around.
The red and white team saved themselves thanks to a huge amount of resources and a Griezmann with the aura of a genius. Atlético won 4-3 in a match full of emotion and goals. R. De Paul, Griezmann, Giuliano, J.Alvarez and J.M.Gimenez were the stars of the match.
08.12.2024 13:08 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lenglet, at his best, faces the team that launched his career”
Atlético de Madrid will face Sevilla this Sunday, December 8th. For Clément Lenglet, it will be a special match as Sevilla was one of the teams that strongly bid for him last summer. However, Barcelona was an obstacle due to his high salary.
In the end, Atlético ended up loaning him for just three million euros. Lenglet has been a key player for Diego Pablo Simeone and has found in his hierarchy and experience what he needed in that left-handed profile. The central defender is delighted with his situation and is in his best moment of the season.
08.12.2024 22:04 / Mundo Deportivo
“Summary of Atlético - Sevilla
The match between Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla was played on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 21:00 in the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The starting lineup for Atlético de Madrid was Álvaro, Carmona, Badé, Gudelj, Kike Salas, Agoumé, Juanlu, Sow, Lukebakio, Peque and Isaac. The game was full of excitement and Mundo Deportivo provided minute-by-minute coverage, the preview, lineups, best plays and goals of the match, and the result with all the post-match reactions.
08.12.2024 14:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Bitter-sweet draw for Atlético Femenino in Tenerife”
Atlético de Madrid Femenino drew 2-2 against UD Costa Adeje Tenerife in a match that seemed to have in their hands after coming back in the second half. However, a goal from María José in the 94th minute left the mattresses with only one win in their last five games and mired in uncertainty. The team of Víctor Martín showed a lack of fluidity and lack of ideas, which has become a negative streak in recent games.
08.12.2024 16:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético B triumphs over Betis B and consolidates in ‘play-off’ positions”
Atlético de Madrid B won an intense duel against Real Betis B at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol. The teams of Arzu and Fernando Torres put on a great show thanks to the young talents of their academies.
With this victory, Atlético solidifies its position in the ‘play-off’ spots for promotion, six points behind the leader, Antequera. The match started with an opportunity from Pablo Pérez and several more chances for the visitors. In the second half, Niño put Atlético ahead and Salim sealed the game in the 74’.
08.12.2024 21:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone surprised by lack of support from the south stand”
Atlético de Madrid faced Sevilla in the 16th round of the Liga EA Sports at the Metropolitano stadium. Part of the south stand was on strike, resulting in an unusual atmosphere at the stadium. Despite attempts to cheer from other parts of the stadium, the atmosphere was not the hottest in support of the team. After Sevilla’s goal, Diego Simeone turned towards the south stand and stared at the stand for more than a minute, showing his disbelief at the lack of support from the most animated sector of the fans.
08.12.2024 09:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“Le Normand returns to Atlético after overcoming a tough injury”
Robin Le Normand, Atlético de Madrid’s defender, made his comeback after more than two months out due to a traumatic brain injury he suffered in a match against Real Madrid.
The player feels ‘very well’ and thanks the club, his teammates and the fans for their support during his recovery. Le Normand returned to play in the Copa del Rey against C.P. Cacereño and assures he is ready to return the affection received.
08.12.2024 23:02 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, spoke after his team’s comeback against Sevilla. The team never stopped believing and found the game thanks to goals from Griezmann and Lino. Cholo highlighted the importance of the changes and the team’s confidence in itself.
Atlético is now three points behind the leader and Simeone is happy with the team’s block work. The coach also spoke about the importance of Griezmann in the team and his goal of continuing to be competitive.
08.12.2024 10:14 / Mundo Deportivo
“Wolves interested in Atlético Madrid players”
A scout from Wolverhampton was present at the Copa del Rey match between Cacereño and Atlético Madrid. The English team has had a good relationship with Atlético in recent years, with players such as Jonny Otto, Raúl Jiménez and Diogo Jota.
Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, there are several players who could be of interest to the Wolves, such as Reinildo Mandava, Clement Lenglet and Rodrigo Riquelme. There are also players from Cacereño who have stood out this season, such as Diego Nieves, Christian Martínez and Salinas.
08.12.2024 06:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético aims to stay on top in Tenerife”
Atlético de Madrid Femenino visits Tenerife this Sunday with the intention of adding a new victory that keeps them in the top of the standings. The red-and-white team left the break with a draw against Eibar and wants to return winning and convincing on the island.
They are second under Víctor Martín, nine points behind the leader and two ahead of Real Madrid, although the whites have two points less. Tenerife is seventh, in a quiet area of the table, closer to the top than to relegation.
Patricia Larqué will be out for the red-and-whites after suffering a mild brain concussion that will keep her under observation following the protocol. An important match before facing the league match against Betis and then the round of 16 of the Copa de la Reina against Levante Badalona away, a competition in which the mattresses have high hopes.
08.12.2024 22:43 / Mundo Deportivo
“García Pimienta praises Atlético Madrid’s merit in their victory over Sevilla”
Sevilla coach Xavi García Pimienta acknowledged Atlético Madrid’s merit in their 4-3 victory at the Metropolitano. Despite his team having superior moments, the Atleti’s changes entered with a lot of energy and managed to subdue Sevilla.
García Pimienta highlighted his team’s attitude and effort, but admitted that Atlético Madrid is a great first-level rival that had to give its best version. The coach was pleased with his team’s play and the opportunities generated, and stated that this match will strengthen them to continue on the right path. García Pimienta also highlighted Atlético Madrid’s quality, which is a candidate for everything, and was proud to have competed in this way against such a strong team.
08.12.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético seeks ninth consecutive win against Sevilla”
Atlético de Madrid hosts Sevilla at the Metropolitano with the aim of achieving their ninth consecutive win, something they have not achieved since December 2015. The team led by Diego Simeone has been unstoppable in recent weeks, with eleven goals for and none against in their last two games.
The return of Antoine Griezmann and the base of the team that crushed in Prague and Valladolid are the main assets of the red and white team. However, they may lose Giménez due to injury, and the doubt is in the midfield, where Koke could enter for De Paul.
Sevilla, for its part, arrives improved in recent weeks and has the canterano Saúl, who will be received with affection by the Metropolitano. The Andalusian team, which is in no man’s land in the standings, does not seem to be the most suitable field to take a step forward, but there is ambition.
The Norwegian Orjan Nyland returns to the goal after an injury, but Álvaro Fernández has fulfilled in his place. Despite the intense cold expected in Madrid for this Sunday, a warm atmosphere is expected at the Metropolitano, which wants to see the ninth consecutive victory of its team and give a loving welcome to Saúl.
08.12.2024 22:37 / Mundo Deportivo
“Álvaro Fernández
Sevilla goalkeeper Álvaro Fernández admitted that the defeat against Atlético de Madrid (4-3) was very painful. The Andalusian team took a 1-3 lead at the Metropolitano stadium, but could not maintain the advantage. Fernández highlighted that Atlético is currently the most in-form team in LaLiga and that his team must analyze what happened to improve.
09.12.2024 20:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid’s comeback thanks to Samu Lino”
Brazilian forward Samuel Lino was the hero for Atlético de Madrid in their match against Sevilla. After a poor performance in the Copa del Rey against Cacereño, Lino redeemed himself by being key in Atlético’s comeback, as they were losing 1-3 and ended up winning 4-3.
Lino scored the equalizer and assisted Griezmann for the winning goal in stoppage time. The player, who has always been a winger, is working with Simeone to play as a left midfielder in the future.
09.12.2024 14:11 / Mundo Deportivo
“The new Atlético de Madrid Park, a tribute to the Vicente Calderón”
The Atlético de Madrid Park is now a reality in the space that was once occupied by the Vicente Calderón. With an area of over 67,000 square meters and a budget of 12 million euros, the park includes a large central meadow in the shape of a Roman circus, surrounded by three rows of trees and an informal athletics track.
The park’s design pays tribute to Atlético de Madrid and the red-and-white stadium, with a slab featuring a drawing of the Vicente Calderón and a vintage ball carved in stone, on the ground, where the old center of the colchonero coliseum was.
The project has prioritized sustainability, using efficient lighting, permeable pavements, regenerated water for irrigation and recycled materials. In addition to the creation of the park, a pedestrian bridge is planned to connect the Carabanchel and Arganzuela districts, completing the transformation of Madrid Río.
09.12.2024 12:37 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid to face Marbella in Copa del Rey”
Atlético Madrid will face Marbella CF in the third round of the Copa del Rey, in the round of 16. Marbella, who plays in Primera RFEF, has former Atlético player José Callejón and Colombian defender Bernardo in their squad.
The Andalusian team reached this round after eliminating Bergantiños and Burgos. Atlético, for their part, have eliminated Unió Esportiva Vic and Club Polideportivo Cacereño. The round will be played on January 3, 4 and 5, in a single match of the lower category team.
09.12.2024 09:43 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid will make their debut in the Copa del Rey in the round of 16, which will be played on January 3, 4 and 5. The possible opponents of the red and white team will be the three surviving teams from Primera Federación: Ourense, Ponferradina and Marbella.
This round will be played as a single match by the team of lower category. The other teams from the First Division that could face Atlético are Getafe, Osasuna, Sevilla, Real Sociedad, Betis, Rayo Vallecano, Valencia, Leganés, Valladolid, Celta and Las Palmas.
09.12.2024 15:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid searching for stadium to face Marbella FC”
The draw for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey has paired Atlético Madrid with Marbella FC, a team from the Primer RFEF. However, Marbella does not have a stadium due to the renovation of the Municipal Antonio Lorenzo Cuevas.
Currently, they are playing at the Dama de Noche training fields, with a capacity of only 1,500 people. The possibility of playing at La Rosaleda in Malaga, with a capacity of over 30,000 people, is being considered. The new stadium for Marbella FC will be located in the same place as the current one and will have 18,000 seats.
09.12.2024 13:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cerezo highlights Griezmann’s importance and recalls his best moment at the Calderón”
Atlético de Madrid president Enrique Cerezo praised French forward Antoine Griezmann as one of the best players in Europe and highlighted his importance to the team. However, Cerezo did not want to guarantee that Griezmann is the best player in the club’s history, as ‘magnificent’ footballers have passed through its history.
In addition, from the Atlético de Madrid park, Cerezo confessed that his best memory of the Vicente Calderón was the day of its inauguration. Finally, Cerezo boasted about the comeback (4-3) over Sevilla this past Sunday.
09.12.2024 17:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid aim to stop rivals’ efficiency”
Atlético Madrid have won nine consecutive games in Copa, LaLiga and Champions League, scoring 27 goals and conceding only six. However, a worrying statistic for Cholo Simeone and his coaching staff is the efficiency of their opponents in recent games.
In the last match against Sevilla, Oblak received three shots on target and all three ended up in the back of the net. Against Alavés, they only shot on target from a penalty scored in the sixth minute, while in the case of Cacereño, they scored a goal from two shots on target.
Of the last nine shots on target they have faced, Atlético have conceded five goals, almost half. A statistic that Simeone and his coaching staff will surely be working to reverse in the upcoming games.
09.12.2024 17:07 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid delivers an epic and historic night”
Atlético Madrid gave their fans an unforgettable night with an epic 4-3 victory, coming back from a 1-3 deficit. The standouts were Griezmann, Lino and De Paul. Despite criticism of Simeone for his lack of ambition, the Argentine coach showed humility and focused on the goal of qualifying for the Champions League.
Atlético must maintain their momentum and fight for titles, with the dream of being among the top three and competing for the title if the two giants drop their level. The fans have the right to dream big and enjoy the journey.
09.12.2024 17:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Alberola’s controversial decision that excites Atlético fans”
In the 93rd minute of the match between Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla, Griezmann scored the goal that completed an epic comeback. However, fans could not forget a mistake by Alberola Rojas in the 41st minute, when he did not signal a clear penalty in favor of Atlético.
The play was very similar to one that Alberola did signal as a penalty at the Santiago Bernabéu in September. The referee’s difference in criteria has surprised fans and generated controversy.
09.12.2024 09:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giménez’s controversial celebration in Atlético’s comeback against Sevilla”
Atlético de Madrid achieved a heroic comeback against Sevilla in a difficult match that ended 4-3. The celebration of Uruguayan José María Giménez, who shouted ‘a chuparla’ several times, caused a stir when it was caught on camera in the north end of the stadium, where the visiting team’s fans were located. However, sources close to the player and the club assure that the celebration was not directed at Sevilla’s fans, but rather a release of the tension accumulated during the match.
09.12.2024 15:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid inaugurates new park with emotional gestures from Gil Marín and Almeida”
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, and Atlético Madrid’s CEO, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, inaugurated the club’s new park on Monday in the same location as the former Vicente Calderón stadium.
During the ceremony, both men made emotional gestures by placing a piece of turf and an Atlético Madrid flag in an urn that was buried in the center of the pitch. The urn also contained a seat, a stone, a jersey, and a flag from the club, among other items.
09.12.2024 12:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“José Callejón faces Atlético in Copa”
José Callejón, former player of Real Madrid, Espanyol and Napoli, among other teams, is the main attraction of Marbella FC, Atlético de Madrid’s opponent in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. The Andalusian player knows what it’s like to face the mattress team and is excited about the challenge.
‘It’s a challenge, it’s Atlético de Madrid, one of the best clubs in Spain, Europe and the world. It’s going to be very difficult. We’re going to try to enjoy it, work hard to give this team a fight. Let’s see what the game brings,’ said the Andalusian player. ‘I’m a Real Madrid youth player, I have good memories of the derbies, they were beautiful derbies, with a lot of passion. I’m a Madridista, I debuted in the first team, it’s a special thrill to face Atlético de Madrid’.
09.12.2024 15:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Beltrán, Marbella coach
Fran Beltrán, coach of Marbella FC, expressed his excitement to face Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey, although he admitted that it was the last rival he expected.
The team’s goal is to advance and not change their style of play, despite Atlético being the favorite. Beltrán highlighted that the match will be a gift of Reyes for the city, and that the city will respond with enthusiasm.
09.12.2024 09:38 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann, a key player for Atlético… and of records”
Antoine Griezmann was once again one of the big protagonists for Atlético de Madrid. The Frenchman scored a double against Sevilla, reaching 195 goals in the league and equaling Edmundo Suárez ‘Mundo’ in the eleventh position of the all-time top scorers in the league.
In addition, Griezmann has become a mine of points for his teams, being the fourth footballer who has given the most points to his team with his goals, with a total of 131 points, surpassing Benzema’s 130. Griezmann’s goal to win was the 5,000th for Atlético in LaLiga, taking over from Simao Sabrosa, who had been the author of the 4,000th goal.
09.12.2024 14:32 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid Park
The Atlético de Madrid Park is now a reality. The area that once housed the Vicente Calderón stadium was inaugurated this Monday, December 9, with a number of nods to the colchonero coliseum.
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, inaugurated the M-30 coverage in the Mahou-Calderón area, where the old Atlético de Madrid stadium was located. The event was attended by Enrique Cerezo, the colchonero president; the CEO, Miguel Ángel Gil; and several club legends.
These representatives were in charge of placing in an urn several symbolic objects from the history of Atlético, such as a seat, a stone, a piece of grass, posters from the first and last games played at the stadium, a black and white photo of the first goal scored at the Vicente Calderón, a 50th anniversary shirt of our old home, and an Atlético de Madrid flag.
All of them will rest under a slab that has a drawing of the Vicente Calderón engraved, very close to a vintage ball carved in stone, on the ground, where the old center of the colchonero coliseum was.
Also noteworthy is the presence of a representation of colchonero legends formed by Manolo Sánchez Delgado, Juan Carlos Pedraza, Miguel Ángel Ruiz García, Francisco Javier Bermejo, Luís Pereira and Ramón ‘Cacho’ Heredia.
The old Vicente Calderón is now a huge park that can be enjoyed. The entire exterior surface resulting from the new M-30 tunnel has been landscaped with 1,200 new trees, with 4,500 square meters of grass and 9,000 shrubs of different species. A viewpoint towards the Manzanares river has also been built.
09.12.2024 08:50 / Mundo Deportivo
“Saúl Ñíguez shines in return to Metropolitano”
Saúl Ñíguez, Sevilla’s midfielder, returned to the Metropolitano stadium to face Atlético de Madrid and expressed that it was ‘very strange’ and ‘very emotional’. He thanked the ‘affection received’ and regretted that his team did not know how to ‘manage the advantage’ of 1-3 that they reached in the 57th minute. He highlighted that his mission was ‘more, especially defensively’ and that the team did a ‘great job’ to take away positive things for the following week.
09.12.2024 09:56 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid close in on LaLiga lead”
Atlético Madrid have reduced the gap with FC Barcelona to just three points in just four games, after having a ten-point deficit in the 11th round of the championship. Simeone’s team is in control of its own destiny to win LaLiga, as Barcelona has one more game due to their participation in the Spanish Super Cup.
In addition, Atlético will visit Montjuìc in two weeks to face the Catalan team, in what could be a key duel. However, both coach Diego Pablo Simeone and star Antoine Griezmann prefer to maintain the line of game by game and not add pressure to an already complicated task.
09.12.2024 12:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone breathes a sigh of relief as Lenglet recovers for the Champions League”
Atlético de Madrid returned to training after their victory against Sevilla at the Metropolitano. The starting players had a recovery period, including Lenglet, who was doubtful due to a knock in the second half.
However, the Frenchman was able to train without problems and will be ready for the game against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. Thomas Lemar and Nahuel Molina also returned to training, while Koke, Witsel, Correa, Sorloth, Riquelme, Reinildo and company had a more intense workout.
09.12.2024 20:04 / Mundo Deportivo
“Ourense dreams of Atlético in the Copa del Rey”
Ourense CF will face Real Valladolid in the Copa del Rey. The team’s coach, Pablo López, admitted that a match against Celta or Atlético de Madrid would have been the most exciting, but he was satisfied with the visit of Valladolid. López said that his players are ‘very excited’ at the possibility of causing another upset after eliminating Deportivo in the second round.
10.12.2024 12:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“Security measures for Atlético-Slovan match”
A total of 1,100 police and emergency personnel will ensure the safety of the Champions League match between Atlético de Madrid and SK Slovan Bratislava at the Metropolitano Stadium.
The operation, which will monitor the areas surrounding the stadium to prevent incidents, will be made up of agents from the National Police, including the Intervention Unit (UIP), the Special Cavalry Unit, and the Provincial Information Brigade.
Members of the Madrid Municipal Police, traffic agents from the capital’s City Council, Samur-Civil Protection, firefighters from the City Council, Red Cross members, and security guards and assistants from the red and white club will also participate. The Delegation expects an attendance of 1,100 fans with tickets in a stadium that has a capacity of 70,460 people, so attendees are advised to arrive early to pass the security checks before the match, which will start at 18:45.
10.12.2024 19:07 / Mundo Deportivo
“Rodrigo de Paul
Rodrigo de Paul, Atlético de Madrid player, spoke about the match against Slovan Bratislava and his change in performance. He highlighted that football is about moments and that he has improved thanks to daily evolution and work with the coach. He assured that Atlético must focus on each game as if it were a final and that his offensive contribution is a consequence of the team.
10.12.2024 12:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone trains with all players ahead of Slovan match”
Atlético de Madrid completed their final training session before facing Slovan Bratislava at the Metropolitano. The team trained at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda on Tuesday morning, with the good news that Diego Simeone was able to count on all the players of the first team.
Despite this, the team’s Argentine coach did not give any clues about the starting eleven against the Slovak team. However, he could introduce some novelties in the starting lineup, with names like Koke, Lino or Sorloth having options to start in this Champions League match in which Atlético de Madrid can take a virtually definitive step to ensure qualification for the next phase and get closer to the top-8.
10.12.2024 18:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Joel Robles follows in the footsteps of Casillas and Adán in Portugal”
Joel Robles, former goalkeeper of Betis and Atlético de Madrid, is having a successful stint in Portugal’s Estoril. The Madrid-born 34-year-old has been key in several games, such as the 13th round against Sporting de Braga, where he prevented Bruma’s hat-trick and saved numerous attacks.
With Robles in goal, Estoril is 11th in the standings and remains far from the relegation zone. After his time in Saudi Arabia, the Spanish goalkeeper chose the Portuguese league as the epilogue to his career, just as Iker Casillas did at Porto and Antonio Adán recently at Sporting.
10.12.2024 08:50 / Mundo Deportivo
“Saúl, a fan on Sevilla’s bench”
Saúl Ñíguez was one of the protagonists of the match between Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla at the Metropolitano. The midfielder, on loan to the Andalusian team, returned home.
From the bench, he received the first ovation of the night and could not contain himself when the Atlético anthem sounded, singing it like any other fan. The next day, Saúl shared his feelings on social media, highlighting the team’s great work and his emotional return home.
10.12.2024 07:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann leads Atletico Madrid in their best run since 2015”
Antoine Griezmann has contributed to more goals than any other player at Atletico Madrid this season, with a 34.9 percent share between his nine goals and six assists. His control and finish in the 94th minute sparked a frenzy at the Metropolitano Stadium, giving Diego Simeone’s team a crucial victory over Sevilla.
Griezmann also scored the 2-3 that lifted Atletico in the 62nd minute and has been key in other agonizing comebacks. His coach called him a ‘different player’ and praised his growth in the second half of the match.
Griezmann averages a goal every 3.77 shots and has exceeded the expected goals parameter by 3.43. He leads Atletico in goal contribution, between finishing and passing, with 15 goals. His teammate Samuel Lino highlighted his quality on the field and his humility off it.
10.12.2024 21:53 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid happy with the date of their Copa del Rey match”
Atletico Madrid already knows when they will play their next Copa del Rey match against Marbella FC. The game will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 21.30. This news is well received by the players and coaching staff, as they will be able to spend the Night of Kings at home with their families.
10.12.2024 17:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“César Blackman highlights Atlético as Champions League contender”
Panamanian defender for Slovan Bratislava, César Blackman, has highlighted Atlético de Madrid as one of the contenders to win the Champions League.
During a pre-match press conference for the sixth round of the Champions League, Blackman praised the performance of the mattress team in recent matches, especially in the victories against Sevilla and Sparta Praga.
The Panamanian also highlighted the playing philosophy of the team led by Diego Simeone and the level of its players. In addition, Blackman praised Antoine Griezmann as one of the best players in the world and stated that his team will not give anything away in the match.
10.12.2024 17:38 / Mundo Deportivo
“Weiss praises Griezmann and highlights the era of Messi and Cristiano”
Slovan Bratislava coach Vladimir Weiss has praised Antoine Griezmann and highlighted the era of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in football. Weiss has congratulated Atletico Madrid on their season and noted that the team has great quality and one of the best players in the world in Griezmann.
The coach has pointed out that Atletico has an exceptional seal and that football is unpredictable, so anything can happen. Weiss has noted that Slovan Bratislava is the best team in their league, but it is difficult to compete against teams like Atletico in the Champions League.
The coach has pointed out that Atletico is an offensive team and has great internal competition. Weiss has noted that Slovan Bratislava will play with honor and dignity and has nothing to lose in the match against Atletico.
10.12.2024 12:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Slovan remembers Daucik before facing Atlético”
Slovan Bratislava, who visit Atlético de Madrid this Wednesday in the Champions League, remember the passage of their mythical ex-player and ex-coach Ferdinand Daucik through the mattress club in the 1950s.
Daucik, who wore the Slovan shirt between 1930 and 1935 and then coached the team between 1942 and 1948, settled in Spain after fleeing from Czechoslovakia. In his first season with Atlético, he achieved the runner-up in the Spanish league and took the team to the semi-finals of the European Cup in the 1958/59 season. In any case, both clubs will now face each other for the first time in European competition.
10.12.2024 15:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Slovan, in injury trouble, visits Atletico in Champions League”
Slovan Bratislava arrives in the Spanish capital to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League in a difficult situation. The Slovaks fell in the previous round against AC Milan and now have a team plagued by injuries and suspensions.
Croatian midfielder Marko Tolič cannot play due to a red card in the previous match, while defenders Matúš Vojtko and Kevin Wimmer and midfielder Juraj Kucka did not play in the last league match in Žilina due to injuries.
What most concerns Slovan is the situation of the state of the team’s key player, Juraj Kucka, who has been dealing with knee problems since the end of September until the beginning of November. The Bratislava coach admitted that the problems in his knee had reappeared after the match of the previous weekend. The player, who is 37 years old, is one of Weiss’s key men, who will decide after the Metropolitano training test.
10.12.2024 19:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone highlights Atlético Madrid’s growth”
Diego Pablo Simeone, coach of Atlético Madrid, analyzed the Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava and highlighted his team’s growth in the competition. Simeone emphasized the importance of matches to generate partnerships and find solutions, both with the starting players and those who come on in the second half.
The Argentine coach also spoke about the need to continue working and improving, and the importance of playing an intelligent game against Slovan. Simeone highlighted the necessary enthusiasm of the coach and players for everything that the competition represents.
10.12.2024 06:50 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid on a roll
Atlético de Madrid has scored 18 goals and won four matches in three different competitions in the last two weeks. Former football player Paulo Futre asks for calm from the team’s followers and stresses the importance of staying focused in the upcoming matches against Bratislava and Getafe. Futre also praises the performance of forward Antoine Griezmann and recalls a special moment with his former teammate Manolo Sánchez Delgado in the honorary kickoff in the Copa del Rey match at Cacereño’s field.
10.12.2024 16:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Madrid mayor pays tribute to Atlético at the inauguration of the Atlético de Madrid Park”
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez Almeida, has inaugurated the Atlético de Madrid Park, which is located on the site of the old Vicente Calderón stadium.
During the event, Martínez Almeida, a self-proclaimed Atlético de Madrid fan, thanked the club for its decision to move to the Metropolitano, which made it possible to carry out the construction of the park.
In addition, the mayor sent a message to those who refer to Atlético as ‘Pupas’, highlighting that the club has won much more than it has lost and that its record is one of the greatest in the world. Martínez Almeida also pointed out that the Atlético de Madrid Park is necessary to preserve the memory and identity of the city of Madrid, which is indissolubly linked to the club and its fans.
10.12.2024 21:15 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lemar returns to Atletico Madrid squad after eight games”
Thomas Lemar has returned to the Atletico Madrid squad after eight games out with injury. The French player has recovered from a muscle injury and is ready to face Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League.
Diego Simeone, coach of Atletico Madrid, has called up the entire squad for the match, including goalkeepers Jan Oblak, Juan Musso and Antonio Gomis; defenders Nahuel Molina, César Azpilicueta, José María Giménez, Robin Le Normand, Clement Lenglet, Reinildo Mandava, Axel Witsel and Javi Galán; midfielders Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios, Koke Resurrección, Rodrigo de Paul, Thomas Lemar and Conor Gallagher; wingers Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo Riquelme and Samuel Lino; and forwards Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth, Julián Alvarez and Ángel Correa. The 24 players called up will concentrate in a Madrid hotel until the match on Wednesday at the Metropolitano stadium.
11.12.2024 10:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Ivan Saponjic
Ivan Saponjic arrived at Atlético de Madrid in 2019 as a young promise from Benfica’s reserve team. However, he failed to impress Simeone and only played five games in two seasons, totaling 111 minutes. He then had a brief stint at Cádiz and ended up leaving for Slovan Bratislava on a free transfer.
In his first two seasons at the Slovak club, he failed to impress, scoring just four goals in 15 games in his first campaign and five in 27 matches in the second. Now, at just 27 years old, he is at Slovan, but has not been called up for any games and does not appear in the official photo. How did he get to this point?
11.12.2024 20:46 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone praises De Paul and talks about the chances of winning a title”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media after his team’s win against Slovan Bratislava. The Argentine highlighted the importance of Rodrigo de Paul in the team and spoke about the chances of winning a title.
Simeone said that the team needed to add points and that the victory was important to continue in the points dynamic. The coach also highlighted De Paul’s hierarchy and his importance in the team.
Simeone also spoke about the chances of winning a title and said that dreaming big is thinking about winning the next game. The Argentine highlighted that there are teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona that are two of the most important teams in Europe, but that Atlético is in LaLiga where there are two very good teams.
11.12.2024 21:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Javi Galán
Javi Galán, defender for Atlético de Madrid, spoke after the team’s victory over Slovan Bratislava at the Metropolitano. Galán highlighted the team’s belief in themselves and the importance of the work done since the start of the season.
The goal now is to continue the streak and reach the top-8 of the UEFA Champions League. Galán also expressed his happiness with his current moment and emphasized the importance of all the players on the team.
11.12.2024 15:43 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético sub-19 bids farewell to group stage with a thrashing of Slovan”
Atlético de Madrid sub-19 said goodbye to the group stage of the Youth League with a resounding 5-0 victory over Slovan de Bratislava in Alcalá de Henares. Sergio Esteban was the star of the match with a hat-trick.
Omar Janneh opened the scoring and Tomanek, in his own net, made it 2-0 before the break. The team led by Luis Bueno showed its superiority from the start of the match and finished the phase with 11 points out of 18 possible, being the team with the best ‘goal-average’ in its group. Atlético qualified for the round of 16 and will know their opponent on December 20.
11.12.2024 21:12 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giménez highlights Paris victory as turning point for Atlético de Madrid”
Josema Giménez has highlighted the victory against PSG in Paris as the turning point of Atlético de Madrid’s good moment. The Uruguayan player has assured that the team is growing a lot and that the key is to understand what their strengths and weaknesses are.
Giménez has highlighted that the team’s strength has always been the defensive and that from there they have grown offensively. The player has assured that the victory in Paris gave them a lot of vitality in the competition and that now they have a mentality of wanting to win and winning implies winning duels, the second ball and everything that involves the one against one. Giménez has also highlighted the importance of the animation stand and has assured that they need them to continue growing as a team.
11.12.2024 19:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann continues his reign at the Metropolitano”
Griezmann was the hero of Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League against Slovan Bratislava. The Frenchman scored two goals, the last one in stoppage time, to turn around a game that had become very difficult.
Griezmann started generating chances for the team and opened the scoring with a header before halftime. In the second half, he scored again after a rigorous penalty for Slovan. Griezmann was substituted in the 73rd minute by Gallagher, and received a standing ovation from the stadium. The Frenchman has scored seven goals in the last five games he has played.
11.12.2024 19:53 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico defeats Slovan but falls short”
Atletico Madrid fulfilled the predictions and defeated Slovan Bratislava at the Metropolitano (3-1) in the UEFA Champions League. Julian Alvarez and Griezmann (2) scored for the mattress makers and Strelec, from the eleven meters, put the Weiss team in the game for a few minutes.
The script from the start was as expected, with the ball for the red and whites against a relegated rival waiting for their chance in the form of a counterattack. Atletico, confident in what they do and how they do it in this stretch of the course, had patience.
After the first fifteen minutes, the first came from Julian. Atletico continued to seek the opposing goal and the second came from Griezmann. In the second half, Atletico continued to seek the goal and another came from Griezmann. The red and white team had lowered the pace a bit, but continued to try. The top-8 is closer, but…
11.12.2024 09:53 / Mundo Deportivo
“Over a thousand Slovan fans to accompany the team at the Metropolitano”
Despite being the second worst team in the current Champions League, Slovan Bratislava will be accompanied by a large number of fans who will cheer on their team in search of their first point in the competition.
There will be just under a thousand celestial followers in the stands of the Atlético de Madrid stadium, including ultras from the Sektor C, who have arranged to meet at 4:30 p.m. at the Plaza de Céfiro in Canillejas to walk to the Metropolitano. Although no incidents are expected, a total of 1,100 police and emergency personnel will be part of the security operation designed by the Government Delegation in the Community of Madrid for the match on Wednesday.
11.12.2024 10:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid aim for victory against Slovan Bratislava”
Atletico Madrid and Slovan Bratislava face off in the Champions League. The mattress makers occupy the 16th position in the standings while the Slovaks are second to last. Anything other than a win will be a significant step back for the mattress makers.
Diego Simeone has the entire squad available for this match, with the possibility of making some changes in the starting lineup. Cholo could start with: Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán; Giuliano, Koke, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann and Julián.
Sorloth also has options to start the match and there could be some changes in defense. On the other hand, Vladimir Weiss, who has the absence of Croatian Marko Tolic due to suspension, is considering starting with: Takac; Voet, Kashia, Bajric, Medvedev, Blackman; Barseghyan, Kucka, Savvidis; Strelec and Metsoko.
11.12.2024 10:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Marcos Llorente defies the cold and Paco González criticizes his scientific advice”
Marcos Llorente, Atlético de Madrid player, has caused a stir by posting a video on Instagram in which he appears walking his dogs without a shirt at 0 degrees in Pozuelo de Alarcón. Llorente explained that exposure to cold raises melatonin, an antioxidant hormone, and that everything requires adaptation. However, Paco González, presenter of ‘Tiempo de Juego’, criticized the footballer for giving scientific advice without having enough knowledge and for exerting a power on social media that could be harmful to his followers.
11.12.2024 20:26 / Mundo Deportivo
“Weiss
Slovan Bratislava coach Vladimir Weiss was pleased with his team’s performance despite losing 3-1 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Weiss praised the good football played by both teams and the quality of Atletico’s players, especially Griezmann, whom he wished luck to win the Champions League. In addition, the coach was happy with his son’s return to the team, who had considered retiring but decided to continue playing football.
11.12.2024 20:03 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann shines in Atlético de Madrid’s win and praises Julián Álvarez”
Antoine Griezmann was the standout player in Atlético de Madrid’s win over Slovan Bratislava at the Metropolitano, scoring two goals and earning the MVP award. The Frenchman highlighted the importance of his teammates and the good work of the team.
He also praised Julián Álvarez, calling him a great player and a joy to have on the team. Atlético de Madrid secured their tenth win in the UEFA Champions League.
11.12.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Juvenil aiming for top-8”
Atlético de Madrid Juvenil will face Slovan de Bratislava this Wednesday in a match that will take place in Alcalá de Henares at 14:00. The rojiblanco team has already secured a spot in the next round of the Youth League, but now they are looking to avoid the intermediate ‘play-offs’ and go straight to the round of 16.
Slovan has not won any matches in the competition, making them a favorable opponent for Atlético. The colchoneros have won two games, drawn two and lost one in five rounds, placing them in 14th position in the table, two points away from the top-8. The team led by Luis Bueno hopes not to fail against Slovan and get three points that will bring them closer to their goal.
11.12.2024 09:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid host Slovan without their captain, Vladimir Weiss”
Atlético de Madrid will face Slovan Bratislava this Thursday at the Metropolitano. The Slovaks will be without their captain, Vladimir Weiss, who played for Espanyol in the 2011-12 season, but never faced Atlético. Weiss Jr.
was once one of the most promising players in Slovakia and has played for several teams, including Manchester City and Espanyol. After the Champions League draw, Weiss decided that his last match would be against Manchester City, and he has not been called up for any games since then.
11.12.2024 18:49 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone connects with Metropolitano crowd”
The match between Atletico Madrid and Slovan Bratislava was the last in which the cheering section was on strike. Despite the lack of chants, Diego Simeone had a special connection with the crowd at the end of the first half, when the fans began to chant his name.
The Cholo thanked them with applause. During the match, the cheering strike made it possible to hear the fans of Slovan more than the red and whites. The strike will be lifted in the match against Getafe, which has been carried out due to the club’s decision not to allow people sitting in that section to buy tickets for away matches for Atletico Madrid.
11.12.2024 06:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid seeks tenth victory against Slovan Bratislava”
Atlético de Madrid will host Slovan Bratislava at the Metropolitano this Wednesday with the sole mission of winning. After nine consecutive victories in all competitions, the red-and-white team seeks the tenth against the Slovak team to continue climbing positions in the standings and finish this phase within the top-8 of the Champions League.
Depending on the results of the day, they could finish in that privileged position, as only one point separates them from eighth place. Slovan is the second worst team in the competition, with all their games lost and a goal difference of -14.
Simeone had all the players of the squad available in training yesterday, although he did not give any clue about the starting lineup. It is expected that most of the starters against Sevilla will start against Slovan. The coach will be able to line up players who missed the last league game due to health problems, such as Juraj Kucka, Matúš Vojtko and Kevin Wimmer. A large crowd is expected despite the early hour at the colchonero stadium.
11.12.2024 09:41 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone criticizes Atlético’s Champions League schedule”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone has criticized the team’s schedule in the Champions League. Atlético was the only Spanish team to play its league game last weekend on Sunday, while other teams like Girona, Real Madrid, and Barcelona played on Saturday.
This means that Atlético will receive Slovan Bratislava with less than 72 hours of rest between games, while the Slovaks have had five days before visiting the Metropolitano. Simeone has raised his voice and criticized this situation in the pre-match press conference against Slovan.
The Argentine coach has said that no one cares that the opponent had two more days of rest and that if they don’t win, they will be criticized. If they win, I will sit here and they will ask me why everything is fine. It’s your part and it’s our part.
12.12.2024 12:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann aims to equal his best scoring streak against Getafe”
Antoine Griezmann has been the star of the last few matches for Atlético de Madrid, scoring in five consecutive games and seven goals in total. The Frenchman equals his second-best scoring streak and aims to reach his record of six consecutive games scoring, which he achieved in the 2018-19 season.
This Sunday, Getafe will be his opponent and the last team to which he scored a ‘hat-trick’. If he scores a goal, he will try to reach his record of consecutive games scoring against Barcelona, whom he has never scored against in La Liga with Atlético de Madrid.
12.12.2024 09:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid fights for top-8 in the Champions League”
Atlético de Madrid defeated Slovan de Bratislava at the Metropolitano (3-1) with two goals from Griezmann and one from Julián Alvarez. The objective was to improve the overall goal difference, which could be decisive in determining the final standings of the teams.
Atlético is eleventh, just one point behind the eighth place, which is held by Lille. The mattress makers still have a chance to finish in the top eight, but they must win the remaining two games (Leverkusen at the Metropolitano and Salzburg away).
Even if they win both games, Atlético’s place in the top-8 is not guaranteed, which guarantees direct qualification to the final 16 of the Champions League. Atlético will host Bayer Leverkusen at the Metropolitano on January 21 and visit Salzburg a week later.
12.12.2024 12:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone on the verge of equaling an offensive record of Helenio Herrera”
Diego Pablo Simeone continues to break records at Atlético de Madrid. After beating Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League, the Argentine coach has equaled Helenio Herrera as the last Atlético coach to score three or more goals in six consecutive games.
This streak began with convincing victories such as 0-6 against Sparta Prague and 0-5 in Zorrilla against Valladolid. We’ll see if against Getafe, Cholo can match this record of a bench legend like Helenio Herrera.
12.12.2024 17:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“The historic match at the Metropolitano
Atlético Madrid defeated Slovan Bratislava 3-1 at the Metropolitano, with two goals from Griezmann and one from Julián Alvarez. Although the game was not remarkable for its play, it was for a historic event: for the first time in Champions League history, two fathers on the benches had their sons on the field.
Diego Simeone started Giuliano, while Vladimir Weiss, coach of Slovan, put his son on the field in the final minutes. This milestone was made possible by Weiss’ decision to continue playing after his team’s qualification for the Champions League.
12.12.2024 10:15 / Mundo Deportivo
“Soto Grado to referee the derby against Getafe”
Cesar Soto Grado will be the referee for the match between Atletico Madrid and Getafe this Sunday. Atletico’s record with Soto Grado is good, with nine wins, three draws, and one loss in 13 games.
However, Diego Pablo Simeone has a bad memory of the Riojan referee due to some controversial decisions in previous matches. On the other hand, Getafe also benefits from this referee, as he has directed nine games with three wins, five draws, and one loss.
12.12.2024 10:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid battles fatigue and scheduling”
Atlético de Madrid won 3-1 against Slovan Bratislava in a match where the mattress makers did not particularly shine. The team chose to slow down after securing the victory, due to the accumulated fatigue from previous matches.
Cholo Simeone denounced the lack of rest between games, as only 68 hours passed between the apotheosis against Sevilla and the Champions League match. The Argentine coach regretted the lack of flexibility in the distribution of schedules, which could have given the team more rest before the match against Slovan Bratislava. Despite everything, Atlético de Madrid continues to fight to qualify in the Top-8 of the Champions League.
12.12.2024 16:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Julián Álvarez, the red-and-white goalscorer shining at Atlético”
Argentine striker Julián Álvarez continues his goalscoring form at Atlético de Madrid. He has scored eight goals in the last ten games, spread across three competitions. His goalscoring average is 0.5 per game, higher than the 0.35 he scored when he was a Manchester City player.
With Atlético, he has scored 12 goals in 24 games, while with Manchester City he scored 36 in 103 games and with River Plate 54 in 122. His performance is even better in the Champions League, where he has scored four goals in six games with Atlético.
12.12.2024 10:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid to visit La Rosaleda in Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid will visit Marbella at La Rosaleda Stadium on January 4th at 21.30 hours in a Copa del Rey match. The Marbella’s usual stadium, Antonio Lorenzo Cuevas, is not in use and the team is playing at the Dama de Noche training fields in Puerto Banús, which are not prepared for an official match against a team of the caliber of Atlético de Madrid.
Atlético de Madrid has not visited La Rosaleda since February 2018, when they won 0-1 there thanks to a goal from Griezmann. However, coach Simeone will not be able to attend the match due to a suspension imposed by the committee for his expulsion against Cacereño.
12.12.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid, unstoppable in Europe”
Atlético Madrid is in the best moment of its history, with a streak of ten consecutive victories in all competitions, thanks to the goals of Julián Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann.
The red and white team is three points away from the leadership in Spain, qualified for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey and with the pass to the round of 16 of the Champions League practically secured.
The team has transformed its doubts into determination and has achieved the second best streak of victories in its history. Griezmann has scored seven goals in the last five games and Alvarez has beaten the opposite goal five times in the last five games. Atlético Madrid is the most in-form team in Europe at the moment and no one can match its streak.
12.12.2024 10:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann shines in Atlético’s win and is nominated for best player of the week in the Champions League”
Antoine Griezmann was the star of the match in Atlético de Madrid’s victory over Slovan de Bratislava in matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League. The Frenchman scored a double and was named MVP of the game. His outstanding performance earned him a nomination by UEFA for best player of the week in the Champions League, competing with Olise (Bayern Munich), Saka (Arsenal) and Bizot (Brest).
12.12.2024 16:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Christmas party in the Metropolitano with Atlético de Madrid”
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano will open its doors this Sunday to host the Atlético de Madrid match against Getafe. The ideal time of 2 pm will allow children to attend the stadium and celebrate the Christmas party that the mattress club is preparing.
There will be a red and white hat on each seat, children’s activities and a great Christmas tardeo with live music in all the commercial premises of the stadium. More than 60,000 spectators are expected in the Metropolitano, which in just eight days will have received around 160,000 fans in the two matches already played and this next one against Getafe.
12.12.2024 08:15 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid on a roll with 16 straight wins”
Atlético de Madrid is on a roll, with a streak of ten straight wins in all competitions, the second-best in their history. With eight goals from Julián Alvarez and seven from Antoine Griezmann, the red and white team is just three points behind Barcelona in Spain and has virtually secured a spot in the Champions League knockout stages.
The team has turned its doubts into determination and its irregularity into an impressive winning streak. Next month, Atlético will host Bayer Leverkusen at the Metropolitano stadium before visiting Salzburg, with their sights set on securing one of the top eight spots that avoid the intermediate round and lead them directly to the round of 16.
13.12.2024 12:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann and Rüdiger in the Champions League Team of the Week”
Antoine Griezmann, forward for Atlético de Madrid, and Antonio Rüdiger, defender for Real Madrid, have been included in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week. Griezmann was key in his team’s victory over Slovan Bratislava, scoring two of the three goals for the mattress team.
Meanwhile, Rüdiger had a great performance in the match in which Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-3, with sixteen defensive actions and five balls recovered. The Team of the Week is made up of Marco Bizot (Brest); Nordi Mukiele (Bayern Leverkusen), Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), Andy Robertson (Liverpool); Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich); Igor Paixao (Feyenoord) and Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid).
13.12.2024 19:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Femenino aim to return to winning ways against Betis”
Atlético de Madrid Femenino visits Real Betis at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol to regain the winning path after the draw against Tenerife. The colchonero team, third in the table with 25 points, needs to return to the good streak to maintain itself in the first positions.
For its part, Betis arrives at this day after losing against Barcelona by 4-1 and occupying the 12th position in the table with 11 points. The last-minute injury of Marta Cardona stands out, who suffers a myotendinous lesion in the right rectus femoris.
13.12.2024 14:20 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético on the verge of achieving their victory goal that brings them closer to Barcelona”
Atlético de Madrid is going through a great moment, with a winning streak that already reaches ten. After a difficult situation in October, the team led by Diego Simeone set out to arrive at the match against Barcelona on December 21 with a full victory.
Since then, Atlético has defeated Alavés, Valladolid, Sevilla, Sparta de Praga and Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League and Cacereño in the Copa del Rey. Barcelona and Real Madrid’s slip-ups have allowed Atlético to be three points behind the azulgrana with one less game and one behind the whites.
Atlético still has one game left to achieve the full victory goal set in the locker room. The one this Sunday against Getafe at the Metropolitano (14:00) corresponding to the 17th round of the championship. If they achieve a full victory, Atlético can arrive in Montjuic with the option of equaling and even surpassing Barcelona.
13.12.2024 12:31 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid is in great form and can fight for everything”
José Bordalás, coach of Getafe, has spoken to the media this Friday before visiting Atlético de Madrid on Sunday at the Metropolitano. Bordalás has highlighted the good season of Atlético and its tremendous and huge squad, one of the most competitive in the championship.
Getafe faces a very interesting challenge at the Metropolitano, where Atlético is in great form and confidence. Bordalás has highlighted that Atlético can fight for any competition, as seen in the last match against Sevilla. Getafe knows that it is not easy to compete with teams with very high offensive potential, but trusts that its team can have a great game.
13.12.2024 09:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone takes inspiration from Vince Lombardi for his Christmas greeting”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone has chosen a quote from legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi for his 2024 Christmas greeting. The phrase, ‘Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work’, reflects the Argentine coach’s values.
Lombardi is considered one of the best coaches in the NFL and won five championships with the Green Bay Packers between 1959 and 1967. The NFL trophy bears his name in honor of his legacy.
13.12.2024 09:01 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giuliano Simeone, the sensation of Atlético de Madrid”
Giuliano Simeone, son of Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone, has been one of the revelations of the season. His energy has infected the colchonero team and has contributed a goal and three assists in 17 games played.
Despite his surname, Giuliano has decided not to wear the Simeone surname on his shirt, but only his name, to make his own way in the world of football. The young Argentine footballer has declared that he is very proud of his surname, but that he wants to make his own way as Giuliano.
13.12.2024 16:12 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid set to receive €20 million for Arthur Vermeeren”
Atlético Madrid is close to receiving an additional €20 million thanks to the loan of Belgian midfielder Arthur Vermeeren to RB Leipzig. Vermeeren is about to reach 20 official games with the German club, which would activate a mandatory purchase clause in his loan contract. This would bring the mattress team to a total of €23 million, which represents a gain compared to the €18 that Atlético paid for him a year ago.
13.12.2024 08:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Rubén Gómez
Rubén Gómez, a cadet-aged player for Atlético de Madrid’s Juvenil B team, became the youngest player to play in the Youth League with the red and white club at the age of 15 years, 2 months and 28 days.
The mattress team won clearly against Slovan Bratislava in Alcalá de Henares (5-0) with a hat-trick from Sergio Esteban, a goal from Omar Janneh and an own goal.
Rubén Gómez, an offensive player, left-footed, with talent, dribbling and passing skills, has already trained with Diego Simeone’s first team and is one of the jewels of the Academy. Real Madrid has knocked on his door, but the Córdoba-born player feels very identified with the red and white colors and has said ’no’.
13.12.2024 18:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Julián Álvarez
Atlético de Madrid has one of the most in-form players on the continent, Julián Álvarez, who has been chosen as the best player of his team in November by the fans. The Argentine striker has scored four goals and provided one assist in the month.
Álvarez has shown his gratitude to the fans and has valued the state of the team, which is in a good run of victories. In addition, he has dedicated some words to his teammate Antoine Griezmann, highlighting his category and hierarchy in football.
13.12.2024 19:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“Riquelme isolates himself from social media in his toughest moment at Atlético”
Rodrigo Riquelme is having a difficult second season at Atlético de Madrid. The lack of playing time and criticism on social media have led him to block comments on his posts.
Despite having the support of the club and coach, Simeone, his future at the team is uncertain. If the situation does not change, he may have to look for playing time at another club.
13.12.2024 12:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético prepares for Getafe clash”
Atlético de Madrid returned to training at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda after a day off granted by the coaching staff following the win against Slovan Bratislava. The team began preparing for Sunday’s game against Getafe with a session that included a half-hour video and work on the grass.
Diego Simeone had the entire squad available, although some players had a less intense training session and others trained separately due to workload management. No tests were carried out ahead of the match against José Bordalás’ team, but the starting eleven is expected to be similar to that of recent weeks. This will be the penultimate game of the year before visiting Montujic.
14.12.2024 21:46 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético B pays tribute to Víctor Mollejo after injury”
The players of Atlético de Madrid B showed their support for their teammate Víctor Mollejo, who was successfully operated on for a torn cruciate ligament in his knee. In their match against Sevilla Atlético, the players took to the field with shirts that read ‘ánimo Mollejo’. The winger, who was standing out in the reserve team with three goals in eleven games, assured that he will return ‘stronger than before’.
14.12.2024 11:46 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone highlights Koke’s importance and praises Getafe”
Diego Simeone highlights the importance of Koke in Atlético de Madrid and praises Getafe, the next opponent. The Argentine coach talks about the captain’s hierarchy and how his team prepares for a difficult match.
He also talks about the team’s winning streak and the importance of working hard and staying humble. Simeone also talks about the connection between Julián Álvarez and Griezmann and the importance of Le Normand in defense.
14.12.2024 16:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann, the Getafe tormentor”
Atlético de Madrid will face Getafe this Sunday, December 15 in the last match of the year at the Metropolitano. The team of Diego Pablo Simeone arrives in their best moment of the season, thanks in part to the excellent form of Antoine Griezmann.
The Frenchman has scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists, and has scored 7 goals in the last 5 matches. In addition, Getafe is the second team to which he has scored the most goals in his career, with 12 goals in 25 Liga matches.
14.12.2024 22:36 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético B falls at home to Sevilla Atlético”
Atlético de Madrid B fell by the minimum to Sevilla Atlético in a match in which they deserved more, but paid for their lack of accuracy in front of the opposing goal. The colchonero team dominated the first half of the match, but failed to materialize their chances.
In the second half, the Sevilla team was more settled and took the match thanks to a great goal from Antonetti in the 86th minute. Despite the defeat, the colchonero subsidiary remains in the playoff positions for promotion.
14.12.2024 14:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone and his legacy at Atlético de Madrid”
Diego Pablo Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, spoke about his future and his departure from the club. In an interview with Maxi Rodríguez, Simeone left some certainties and other doubts. The Argentine coach believes that he should live other experiences beyond the 13 years he has been a coach at the club.
Simeone is convinced that, after the enormous growth of Atlético, there is no turning back and everything that comes after him will be very powerful. The Argentine explained that Atlético is his home and is one of the most important parts of his life. Simeone acknowledged that this Atlético is very different from the one he found as a coach. And he attributed it to a great collective work, from the grass to the offices.
14.12.2024 20:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid aims to maintain unbeaten streak against Getafe”
Atlético de Madrid hosts Getafe at the Metropolitano this Sunday. The red-and-white team has gone 23 games without losing to Getafe in LaLiga, its longest unbeaten streak against a single opponent in the top flight.
Getafe has lost in 11 of its last 13 visits to Atlético de Madrid in LaLiga, drawing in the last three. Atlético has won its last five matches in LaLiga, scoring four or more goals in the last two. Atlético de Madrid player Antoine Griezmann has scored 12 goals in 25 games against Getafe in LaLiga. Diego Pablo Simeone has won 19 games against Getafe as Atlético de Madrid coach in LaLiga, his best record against a single opponent in the competition.
14.12.2024 20:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid concentrates with full squad for Getafe match”
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has announced the squad to face Getafe on Sunday 15 December. The team has all its players available, including Thomas Lemar, who has been included in the last two squads but has not played any minutes. The full squad, including goalkeepers Jan Oblak, Juan Musso and Antonio Gomis, defenders Nahuel Molina, César Azpilicueta, José María Giménez, Robin Le Normand, Clement Lenglet, Reinildo Mandava, Axel Witsel and Javi Galán, midfielders Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios, Koke Resurrección, Rodrigo de Paul, Thomas Lemar and Conor Gallagher, wingers Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo Riquelme and Samuel Lino, and forwards Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth, Julián Alvarez and Ángel Correa, are concentrated in a Madrid hotel until the match at the Metropolitano stadium.
14.12.2024 12:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone and his son Giuliano at Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke about the presence of his youngest son, Giuliano, on the team. Although he initially found it difficult to train one of his sons, the situation has arisen with Giuliano, who has earned it with his performance on the field.
Simeone stated that he sees him as a footballer, not as a family member, and that he will not have any reservations or considerations from the paternal side. Giuliano currently has one goal and three assists for the team.
14.12.2024 19:08 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid looks to continue winning streak against Getafe”
Atlético Madrid hosts Getafe at the Metropolitano on Sunday, December 15 (14.00 hours / Movistar). Diego Simeone’s team is on a winning streak, with ten consecutive victories, and is looking to equal or surpass the 13 consecutive victories of 2015.
Atlético’s attacking duo, Griezmann and Julián Álvarez, are in great form, with 13 goals between them in the last seven games. Atlético will not have a midweek commitment, so some changes in the starting lineup are expected.
Simeone has his entire team available, with no injuries or suspensions. De Paul or Koke, and perhaps some changes in the attack to give minutes to Correa or Sorloth, may be the novelties in the lineup.
Atlético will have to be careful in defense, as they have conceded at least one goal in seven of their last eight games at the Metropolitano. Getafe has many reasons to surprise in their visit to San Blas, as they are 15th, with only a couple of points of margin from the relegation zone.
14.12.2024 11:04 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone praises Flick’s Barça and highlights Inter and City as ‘favorite’ teams”
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, praised FC Barcelona, the team he will face on December 21. In an interview with Telemundo Deportes, Simeone evaluated the three teams that are currently in the best form for him: Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Manchester City. The Atlético coach highlighted the good play of Barcelona, the work of Inzaghi at Inter, and the difficulty Guardiola has in dealing with the pressure to win at City.
14.12.2024 09:20 / Mundo Deportivo
“David Soria and Getafe face the challenge of defeating Atlético”
Atlético de Madrid will face Getafe this Sunday, December 15 at the Metropolitan Stadium. Getafe goalkeeper David Soria has a difficult mission, as he has never been able to defeat Atlético in the 11 matches he has played against Simeone’s team.
The Getafe goalkeeper is aware of the challenge he faces, as Atlético currently has two of the most in-form forwards in world football, Antoine Griezmann and Julián Álvarez. Soria did not want to take a stand on who could be the top candidate for the title, but mentioned Real Madrid as one of the favorites.
14.12.2024 15:41 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid Femenino falls to Betis in the final minutes”
Atlético Madrid Femenino suffered their second consecutive setback in their visit to the Luis del Sol sports city, where Real Betis turned the initial goal of Gio Garbelini in the last fifteen minutes of the game.
The mattress team took the lead thanks to a goal from the Brazilian, who beat Vizoso in the fifth minute. However, Betis took control of the game and managed to turn the score around thanks to the goals of Carol Férez (74th minute) and Naima García (85th minute).
14.12.2024 12:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Koke, the role change at Atlético de Madrid and what Simeone expects from him”
Atlético de Madrid is currently experiencing its best moment in years, with the second-best winning streak in the club’s history. However, a key player like Koke Resurrección has seen a change in his role in the team.
Although he remains the player with the most minutes in Simeone’s history as a coach, with 49,529 minutes in 14 seasons, he has recently ceased to be an undisputed starter. The Cholo is betting on a midfield with Barrios, De Paul, Gallagher and Giuliano, and Koke is no longer indisputable.
In the last five games, he was only a starter in one, against Cacereño. Simeone understands that Koke remains one of the most important players in the squad, perhaps from another role. ‘We need his hierarchy, also within the locker room, because he is our captain,’ Simeone stated.
15.12.2024 15:39 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid tops the table after defeating Getafe”
Atlético Madrid secured a crucial victory against Getafe at the Metropolitano (1-0) thanks to a goal from Sorloth following a cross from Nahuel Molina. This win, the eleventh consecutive for the red and white team, places Diego Simeone’s squad at the top of the table with the same points as Barcelona. Additionally, this victory allows Atlético to surpass Real Madrid in the standings after the draw between Ancelotti’s team and Rayo in Vallecas.
15.12.2024 15:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone’s ‘plan B’ saves Atlético de Madrid once again”
Atlético de Madrid faced a tough match against Getafe, which threatened to end their winning streak. Despite the Colchoneros having eight shots in the first half, they failed to score.
It was then that Simeone began to look for solutions from the break, introducing Alexander Sorloth and remodeling the right flank with Molina and Correa. Soon after, Simeone’s ‘plan B’ worked, with a spectacular cross from Molina and a header from Sorloth that changed the momentum of the game.
With this goal, Sorloth equals Griezmann as the top scorer for the Rojiblancos in the Liga, with seven goals. In addition, the Norwegian is deadly with his head, with ten of his 45 goals in the Spanish Liga scored in this way.
15.12.2024 15:48 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone highlights the importance of substitutes in Atletico Madrid’s victory”
Diego Simeone, coach of Atletico Madrid, highlighted the importance of substitutes in the team’s victory over Getafe. Simeone spoke about the importance of changes and the strength they give to the team. He also spoke about Sorloth’s performance, who scored the winning goal.
Simeone emphasized that the team must continue game by game and that the variety of options in the squad is key to the team’s success. He also spoke about the upcoming game against Barcelona and the importance of maintaining a game-by-game focus.
15.12.2024 15:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“Bordalás praises Atlético Madrid’s potential to compete for LaLiga title”
José Bordalás, coach of Getafe, praised Atlético Madrid after their 1-0 defeat at the Wanda Metropolitano. Bordalás highlighted that Diego Simeone’s team is in fantastic form and is a ‘great team’ capable of competing for the LaLiga title.
Alexander Sorloth’s goal was the result of a connection with Nahuel Molina. Despite the defeat, Bordalás was satisfied with his team’s effort and acknowledged that Atlético has a bench with enough quality to form another starting eleven.
15.12.2024 13:13 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid pays tribute to MotoGP champion Jorge Martín”
Atlético Madrid paid tribute to Jorge Martín, a fan of the club and the 2024 MotoGP World Champion, before the match against Getafe at the Metropolitano stadium.
The Madrid-born rider, who has achieved his first world title in the premier class after a successful career, took to the pitch with his bike and his distinctive golden helmet, and presented the championship trophy to the fans. Martín, a declared Atlético fan, has celebrated his victories on occasion by showing a shirt signed by all the players, strengthening the bond between the rider and the red and white team.
15.12.2024 20:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid ends the year on top”
Atlético Madrid ended the year 2024 in the Metropolitano with a streak of eleven consecutive victories and a win over Getafe (1-0). The red-and-white team is in second place in the standings, ahead of Real Madrid.
Despite a slow and uninspired first half, Atlético found the key in the second half with a goal from Alexander Sorloth. Simeone’s team is shaping up as a clear candidate for the fight for titles.
15.12.2024 15:12 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid beats Getafe with a stunning header from Sorloth”
Atlético Madrid secured an important victory against Getafe thanks to a header from Alexander Sorloth in the second half. Diego Simeone’s team had to work hard to overcome a Getafe side that was well-organized in defense and didn’t give anything away.
The first half was difficult for the rojiblancos, who had few clear chances and couldn’t find the back of the net. However, in the second half, Simeone brought on Sorloth and Molina, who changed the game.
The Norwegian scored the winning goal after a great cross from Molina, who had come on in place of Llorente. Atlético Madrid thus extends its winning streak to 11 games and sits atop the table, tied with Barcelona and ahead of Real Madrid.
15.12.2024 13:43 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lola Gallardo
Lola Gallardo, goalkeeper for Atlético de Madrid Femenino, received a tribute at the Metropolitano for being the player with the most matches played for her team, with a total of 207. The Andalusian goalkeeper, who joined the club in 2012 at the age of 19, has won three league titles and two Copa de la Reina, as well as recently winning the first Zamora Trophy in Atlético history as the least scored goalkeeper of the last season.
15.12.2024 14:58 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid celebrates tenth consecutive victory in a party without Getafe’s collaboration”
Atlético Madrid celebrated their tenth consecutive victory in a match that was set up as a party at the Metropolitano. However, Getafe did not join the celebration and showed their most pragmatic and defensive side.
The red and whites, with the support of more than 60,000 fans dressed in Santa Claus hats, did not need Getafe’s collaboration to sign their tenth consecutive victory. Simeone’s team showed their dominance and prevailed over Getafe’s pragmatism, which did not start to rush until Molina took a spectacular cross from the wing for Sorloth to knock down the wall with an excellent header.
15.12.2024 16:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Molina highlights team importance in Atlético de Madrid win”
Nahuel Molina was key in Atlético de Madrid’s win over Getafe with a cross that resulted in the only goal of the game. Molina spoke about the importance of competition within the team and the joy of winning three games in a row.
He highlighted that the team is growing in many aspects and that the competition between the players is very good. He also mentioned that the next game against Barcelona will be difficult and the players must rest and prepare during the week.
16.12.2024 12:50 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid pays tribute to Moto GP champion Jorge Martín”
The pilot Jorge Martín, a follower of Atlético de Madrid, received a tribute before the match between Atlético and Getafe at the Metropolitan stadium. Martín appeared on the field on his motorcycle and covered a stretch to the center of the field with the Atlético shirt and the number one jersey.
The Atlético de Madrid fans paid tribute to the Madrid pilot, who is a fan of the mattress team. Martín pointed out that it was an incredible experience and that he will never forget the opportunity to celebrate his Moto GP world championship title with the Atlético de Madrid fans.
16.12.2024 14:52 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid fulfills young fan’s dream after DANA”
Atlético de Madrid showed solidarity with the victims of the DANA in the Spanish Levante by collecting 55 tons of essential materials and holding a minute’s silence during the match against UD Las Palmas.
A young fan of the Peña Atlética Centenario Paiporta, Adrián, thanked the team and expressed his desire to receive a signed shirt from Julián Álvarez. The Argentine fulfilled his dream by giving him a signed shirt after the match against Getafe and greeting him in person.
16.12.2024 12:38 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lenglet and Galán ready to face Barcelona”
Atlético de Madrid is preparing to face Barcelona in one of the most important matches of the year. Simeone’s team will have all its players available, including Clément Lenglet and Javi Galán, who were on yellow cards ahead of the match against Getafe. Lenglet, on loan from Barcelona, has established himself as a key player in the red and white team and his good performances have convinced Atlético de Madrid to consider signing him permanently at the end of the season.
16.12.2024 10:41 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid, the perfect matchday and Simeone’s last frontier”
Atlético Madrid has signed its 11th consecutive victory after defeating Getafe, adding six in LaLiga, in what represents the second-best streak in the history of the mattress club under the command of Diego Simeone.
Since the defeat against Real Betis in the 11th round, the team has changed radically, scoring 31 goals in favor and receiving only 7 against.
Now, Atlético arrives at the last match of the year tied on points with FC Barcelona, co-leaders of the table, and with the opportunity to continue in the fight for the title even in case of falling at Camp Nou, since the azulgrana team has played one more game. However, Atlético has not been able to beat FC Barcelona at their own stadium throughout the Simeone era, having faced seven different coaches.
16.12.2024 11:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“The bench, key to Atlético Madrid’s success”
Atlético Madrid have won 8 games thanks to 9 decisive goals from substitutes, demonstrating the ‘strength’ of the squad and the bench of Diego Simeone’s team. Alexander Sorloth, Nahuel Molina and Ángel Correa are some of the players who have emerged from the bench to score important goals and change the course of matches.
The team is already in leader numbers, with 38 points, and with one game less than Barcelona. Simeone has highlighted the importance of all the players, both the starters and the substitutes, in the competition for a place in the starting eleven.
16.12.2024 09:57 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sorloth, the key goalscorer of Atlético de Madrid”
The Norwegian striker of Atlético de Madrid, Alexander Sørloth, has been the ‘Sicario’ who has executed, in sports terms, the rival of the mattress team. With his coldness and lethality in the area, he has contributed 18.4% of the league points of Atlético with his goals.
In total, he has scored seven goals and given two assists in the season. Sorloth visualized that it would be his afternoon against Getafe and scored a goal with a magnificent header after a curved cross from the sideline by Nahuel Molina. The Norwegian commented that in his situation, he has to take advantage of every opportunity that Simeone gives him and added that in the future, he hopes to score more goals.
16.12.2024 16:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid leads LaLiga and their youth team is crowned champion of winter”
Atlético de Madrid has had a perfect weekend, with their team led by Simeone at the top of LaLiga and their youth team leading Group 5 of the Division of Honor. The victory of Simeone’s team, along with the setbacks of Barcelona and Real Madrid, allows them to be leaders along with Hansi Flick’s team.
In addition, the youth team of Atlético, led by Luis Bueno, has climbed to the top of Group 5, surpassing Real Madrid. Atlético has been able to eliminate Madrid’s advantage in just four games and is crowned champion of winter of Group 5 of the Division of Honor by being at the top of the standings at the end of the first round.
16.12.2024 11:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Oblak and Atlético Madrid aim for Barcelona in top form”
Atlético Madrid kept a clean sheet in their match against Getafe, something they hadn’t achieved since November 30th. Jan Oblak, the Slovenian goalkeeper, was pleased with the team’s defensive work and emphasized the importance of defensive security in winning games.
The team has gone 11 games without conceding goals and is in great form, but Oblak acknowledged that the next match against FC Barcelona will be difficult and challenging. The Slovenian goalkeeper also spoke about the importance of not looking beyond the immediate and continuing their winning streak.
16.12.2024 14:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid, the king of 1-0 wins in LaLiga”
Atlético Madrid beat Getafe 1-0, thanks to a goal from Alexander Sorloth. This victory raised the number of consecutive wins for the mattress team to 11, their second-best streak in history.
Atlético is the team that has won the most games 1-0 in LaLiga this season. Coach Diego Simeone commented that 1-0 is the best result for a team, as it represents a good defensive job and effectiveness in attack.
17.12.2024 08:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Robin Le Normand returns to action with Atlético de Madrid”
Defender Robin Le Normand returned to action with Atlético de Madrid after a head injury that kept him out of action since September 29. Le Normand came on in the 86th minute of the match against Getafe, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Atlético.
Le Normand’s injury was caused by a head collision with Tchuameni in the derby against Real Madrid. The player suffered a subdural hematoma in the head and had to train for recovery in solitude and silence. Now, Le Normand is back on the field and ready to help Atlético continue their winning streak.
17.12.2024 11:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone starts preparing for Barcelona game with substitutes”
Atletico Madrid, leaders of LaLiga, have started preparing for the game against Barcelona with a training session focused on substitutes. The team has achieved eight victories this season thanks to nine goals from players who have come off the bench, making them the team that best utilizes their substitutes.
Cholo has put a very different starting lineup from the one that will play in Montjuic, with Musso; Molina, Azpilicueta, Le Normand, Reinilido, Lino; Riquelme, Koke, Witsel, Gallagher; and Correa. The only one who started against Getafe was Lino who left at halftime. In the exercise they carried out, they had to play the ball out under high pressure from the rival, a rehearsal of the high pressure that Barcelona applies in their games.
17.12.2024 11:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid prepares to face Barcelona”
Atletico Madrid began preparing for their match against Barcelona with one absence in training, Alexander Sorloth. The goal scorer against Getafe received a blow in the last game and the medical services decided to have him work separately as a precaution.
The starters against Getafe completed the first part of the session and did regenerative work to manage their workload. The only exception was Lino, who stayed with the substitutes because he came on at halftime.
Simeone postponed the first tests of the starting lineup for this Saturday’s match in Montjuic against Barcelona until Wednesday. The training will take place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium so that the players can attend the traditional Christmas dinner of the club.
17.12.2024 17:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Marbella and Atlético de Madrid face off at La Rosaleda”
Marbella CF is preparing for the round of 16 match of the Copa del Rey against Atlético de Madrid, which will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 21:30 hours at La Rosaleda.
The Andalusian club has reached an agreement with the Junta de Andalucía, the Diputación de Málaga, the Ayuntamiento de Málaga and Málaga Club de Fútbol for the stadium to host the match. Ticket prices range from 30 euros for the stands to 130 euros for VIP areas. Marbella members will be able to pick up a free ticket for the match and Málaga fans will receive a 50% discount on the purchase of tickets.
17.12.2024 09:46 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann seeks to settle scores with Barcelona”
The next match of Atlético de Madrid against Barcelona will be special for Antoine Griezmann, who has had an outstanding account with the Catalan team since leaving the club in 2020.
Griezmann has never won with Atlético in the condal city, has never scored against Barça away from Madrid with Atlético and has not been able to pierce their goal in LaLiga dressed in red and white. However, the Frenchman arrives at the end of 2024 in his best moment, having scored seven goals in the last six games and becoming the most decisive player of Atlético de Madrid at the moment with eleven goals and six assists. Griezmann hopes to settle scores with Barcelona this Saturday.
17.12.2024 09:07 / Mundo Deportivo
“Julián Alvarez, from the dream of Atlético de Madrid to the nightmare of Manchester City”
Julián Alvarez arrived this summer at Atlético de Madrid, one of the most talked-about and media-friendly signings of the club in the Simeone era. The Argentine player has experienced a change of scenery that has led him to leave Manchester City of Pep Guardiola for Atlético de Madrid of Diego Pablo Simeone.
While the English team is experiencing a real nightmare, with eleven games without a win, Atlético de Madrid has managed eleven consecutive victories, sealing the second best winning streak both for the club and for Simeone. With options to end 2024 as the sole leader of LaLiga Spanish.
17.12.2024 16:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“16 Atlético de Madrid ultras arrested for disorder and damage”
On Sunday, December 15, after the Atlético de Madrid match against Getafe, 16 ultras from the mattress team were arrested for causing disturbances in a Chinese bazaar near the Metropolitan Stadium.
According to the newspaper ‘El Mundo’, the ultras, two of them minors, violently stormed the establishment in search of other radicals, breaking the glass and threatening the owner and some customers. The agents of the Madrid Information Brigade, specialized in violent sports groups, are now in charge of the investigation.
17.12.2024 22:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“First step to remove Courtois’ plaque from the Paseo de Leyendas of Atlético de Madrid”
In the latest meeting of the Social Commission of Atlético de Madrid, the first step was taken to remove Thibaut Courtois’ plaque from the Paseo de Leyendas. The club agreed to establish criteria to remove plaques in the next meeting to be held before summer.
Courtois played for Atlético from 2011 to 2015 and won a Liga, a Europa League, a European Super Cup, and a Copa del Rey. However, his departure to Chelsea and subsequent signing with Real Madrid did not sit well with the Colchonero fans.
In the prelude to the 2022 final against Liverpool, Courtois said he was on the ‘right side of history’ playing for Real Madrid, which angered the fans and led to the removal of his plaque.
In the last derby, Courtois celebrated and encouraged the animation stand to continue singing, which led to fans throwing objects at him and the match being interrupted for 10 minutes. In the next meeting of the Social Commission, it is expected that criteria will be established to remove other plaques of historic club players who earned the enmity of the fans after an abrupt departure, such as Hugo Sánchez, Agüero, or Joao Félix.
17.12.2024 19:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Marcos Paulo looks to revive his career in Italy”
Atlético de Madrid found themselves with an unexpected return: Marcos Paulo, a Brazilian forward owned by the Colchoneros. After unsuccessful loans in Portugal, Spain, and Belgium, the player returned to Spain, but just three months later the club of the Challenger Pro League announced the termination of the Brazilian’s contract ‘by mutual agreement’.
Now, from Italy, several possible destinations are pointed out for Marcos Paulo, who has many options to land in Serie A, as Monza, Verona, and Genoa have shown interest in the Brazilian. Marcos Paulo’s priority remains the Italian league, where he hopes to revive his career and prove his worth.
17.12.2024 19:02 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone’s dream at Atlético de Madrid
Diego Pablo Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, has achieved almost everything with the club. However, his last dream is not only to win the Champions League, but for his players to remember him for making them better people and athletes. In a recent interview, Simeone highlighted his mission as a trainer in all areas and his desire to help players see that life is much more than football.
17.12.2024 08:43 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid tried to sign Danilo Pereira at the last minute”
Atlético Madrid were looking to strengthen their midfield this summer and Danilo Pereira was one of their targets. The Portuguese player revealed that there were talks with the Colchoneros in the final hours of the transfer market, but PSG rejected many offers.
In the end, Danilo Pereira moved to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old midfielder, who was discarded by Luis Enrique, did not fit into Atlético Madrid’s plan to rejuvenate their squad.
18.12.2024 21:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid faces a challenge in the Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid will face Burgos CF in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. The match will be played as a single game at the Ciudad Deportiva de Alcalá de Henares on January 11 or 12. Burgos has already defeated Atlético in the league by 1-0, which was one of the biggest setbacks for Luis Bueno’s team this season.
If Atlético reaches the quarterfinals, they could face Real Madrid, and if they reach the semifinals, they could face Barcelona. Without a doubt, Luis Bueno’s team has drawn the toughest side of the bracket.
18.12.2024 16:31 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico players did not vote for Vinicius in The Best awards”
Atletico Madrid players Jan Oblak, Josema Gimenez and Alvaro Morata did not include Vinicius Junior in their votes for The Best awards of the 2023-24 season. Oblak, captain of Slovenia, voted for Rodrigo Hernandez, Dani Carvajal and Toni Kroos.
Gimenez, captain of Uruguay, voted for Fede Valverde, Rodrigo Hernandez and Erling Haaland. Morata, former Atletico player, voted for Dani Carvajal, Rodrigo Hernandez and Lamine Yamal. Vinicius Junior won the The Best award, which rewards the best player of the season and has criteria similar to the Ballon d’Or.
18.12.2024 12:46 / Mundo Deportivo
“The Metropolitano prepares to host one of the largest ice rinks in Europe”
Atlético de Madrid is preparing to host one of the largest ice rinks in Europe at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The rink, called Madrid On Ice, will have a surface area of 4,760 square meters and will be able to accommodate up to 1,500 people at a time.
The opening will take place on Saturday, January 21, coinciding with the match against Barcelona. Óscar Mayo, general manager of Revenue and Operations for Atlético de Madrid, explained that the idea came up after the match against Getafe and that the project is very ambitious and will look spectacular. In addition to the ice rink, there will be musical performances, food trucks, and Christmas stalls. The event is expected to attract around 200,000 visitors.
18.12.2024 09:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid looks to beat Barcelona to end the year on top”
Atletico Madrid will face Barcelona on Saturday in Montjuic to close 2024. The team arrives in great form, with eleven consecutive victories in all competitions and the possibility of ending the year at the top of the table if they are able to defeat the azulgrana team in the Catalan capital, something they have never achieved since Diego Simeone became coach.
The confidence in the colchonero dressing room is high, but the rojiblancos players understand that Barcelona will be more dangerous now, because they are forced to react in front of their fans and because in these moments the great players tend to take a step forward. The match on Saturday will be the acid test for Atletico Madrid, who are preparing the match with great care since Tuesday in Majadahonda.
18.12.2024 17:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid holds traditional Christmas dinner”
Atlético de Madrid held its traditional Christmas dinner at the Gran Escenario restaurant, near the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The celebration was attended by members of the first team, the women’s team, some youth players, club legends and employees of the rojiblanca institution.
Coach Diego Pablo Simeone and Fernando Torres from the reserve team were present, as well as captains Koke and Lola Gallardo. Cholo took the floor to send a message to all club employees. The dinner was also an opportunity for the players to make a pact ahead of the game against Barcelona, which could leave the mattress makers as the last leaders of 2024.
18.12.2024 19:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid brings joy to hospitalized children”
The Atlético de Madrid Foundation, with the support of the solidarity campaign ‘Un Juguete, Una Ilusión’, has carried out a new toy donation to hospitalized children in different hospitals in the Community of Madrid.
Players from the men’s and women’s first team, such as Oblak, Reinildo, Giuliano, Ana Vitoria, Correa, Luany, Giménez, De Paul, Lino and Musso, have distributed toys in the Hospital Universitario Vithas Madrid Aravaca, the Hospital Universitario Vithas Madrid La Milagrosa, the Hospital La Paz, the Gregorio Marañón and the Ramón y Cajal. It is estimated that the donation may be close to 200 toys.
18.12.2024 10:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“The Spider threatens Barcelona”
Julián Alvarez, Argentine striker for Atlético de Madrid, has scored five goals in the last six games and has become one of the main threats for Barcelona in the upcoming match in Montjuic.
The player, known as ‘The Spider’, has had a great adaptation to the rojiblanco team and has been followed by Barcelona for years, but has always preferred Atlético as his first option. Barcelona had the opportunity to sign him in 2021, but decided to bet on Ferrán Torres. Now, Julián Alvarez arrives in Montjuic with the goal of helping Atlético climb in the standings.
18.12.2024 10:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“De Paul, the radical change and the decisive two months”
Rodrigo de Paul has taken a big step forward in Atlético de Madrid in recent weeks. After being criticized by the fans, the Argentine midfielder has become one of the most decisive players on the team.
Diego Simeone has recognized the improvement of De Paul and has made it clear that he expects the best from him. The footballer has responded with attitude, commitment, quality and good performances in all matches, even in the Copa del Rey against Cacereño. De Paul has six consecutive starts and faces a key season for his future in the club.
18.12.2024 19:57 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid awaits RB Leipzig’s match”
On Friday, Atlético Madrid will be watching the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich. The game is crucial for the red-and-whites, as if Arthur Vermeeren plays with Leipzig, Atlético will receive 20 million euros for the definitive transfer of the Belgian midfielder.
Vermeeren, who arrived at Leipzig on loan last summer, has played 19 games so far and this Friday will be his last chance to reach the 20-game mark and activate the 20 million euro purchase option. If the operation is closed, it will be beneficial for the mattress makers, who signed Vermeeren for 18 million euros a year ago.
18.12.2024 12:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid returns to Butarque after five years”
Atlético de Madrid will visit Leganés at the Estadio de Butarque on Saturday, January 18 at 4:15 PM, according to LaLiga’s announcement this Wednesday. This will be the first match of the second half of the championship and the return of Atlético to Butarque after more than five years. The last time Atlético visited the stadium was in August 2019, where they won by a narrow margin (0-1) thanks to a goal from Vitolo in the 70th minute of the match after a pass from Joao Félix.
18.12.2024 15:56 / Mundo Deportivo
“The Atlético’s comeback
Atlético de Madrid has chained 6 consecutive victories in LaLiga EA Sports, thanks to an attack above the expected goals, the 4 goals contributed by Alexander Sorloth from the bench, the defensive reunion, the adaptation of Julián Alvarez, the reaction of Rodrigo de Paul and the determination of Antoine Griezmann.
The team has scored 15 goals in these matches, surpassing expectations. Griezmann has added 4 goals and Sorloth has contributed 4 from the bench. The defense has improved and the team has recovered its original style. Atlético is now focused on the match against Barcelona, to whom it has remonted 10 points and now seeks the lead in the classification.
18.12.2024 15:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid remains far from Barça and Madrid in audiovisual revenues”
Barcelona tops the audiovisual revenue table at the end of the 2023-2024 season, followed by Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla, according to the amounts resulting from the distribution of LaLiga after the adjustments of the CVC Impulse Plan.
LaLiga provided the data corresponding to the last season, in which the Catalan team tops the table with 162.49 million euros, followed by Real Madrid with 159.55, Atlético de Madrid with 117.89 and Sevilla with 72.49.
The Royal Decree-Law establishes that a percentage will be distributed among the participants of each category equally and that the amount to be distributed will be 50% in the First Division and at least 70% in the Second Division.
The remaining amount will be distributed variably according to sports results and social implementation. According to sports results, in the First Division, the results of the last five seasons will be taken into account, weighting those obtained in the last one 35%, in the penultimate one 20% and in each of the three previous ones 15%.
In the Second Division, only the last season will be taken into account. Social implementation applies the following criteria: one third by the revenue in subscriptions and average box office of the last five seasons and the other two thirds by its participation in the generation of resources through the commercialization of television broadcasts.
These criteria are applied in accordance with the agreements duly approved by the respective Divisional Sports Committees of each category -First Division Committee 4 August 2023-. The regulation establishes that the difference between the clubs and entities that earn the most and the other clubs and entities that earn the least cannot be more than 3.5 times.
18.12.2024 12:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone tries out Gallagher in the starting lineup for Barcelona match”
Atlético de Madrid is preparing to face Barcelona in Montjuic. Diego Simeone had all his players available for the training session on Wednesday at the Metropolitano, where he introduced a new player in the starting lineup: Conor Gallagher instead of Samu Lino.
The strength of Barcelona in the midfield may lead the coach to reinforce that position with the entry of the Englishman. The team that Simeone practiced with was: Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Javi Galán; Giuliano, Barrios, De Paul, Gallagher; Griezmann and Julián Alvarez. Atlético still has two more training sessions before traveling to Barcelona on the same day of the match, Saturday.
18.12.2024 20:04 / Mundo Deportivo
“Reinildo Mandava, the forgotten man of Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid is currently enjoying a run of eleven consecutive victories, but not all players are having the same luck. Reinildo Mandava, the Mozambican left-back, has only played 45 minutes of the last 630 that the team has played.
During this time, Javi Galán has become the starting left-back and a key piece in Diego Simeone’s plans. These numbers make Reinildo one of the players with the most options to leave in this winter market. The player’s contract ends at the end of this season and it would be the last opportunity for the club to make money from a player who was already interested last summer, Manchester United.
19.12.2024 16:07 / Mundo Deportivo
“Andrea Berta
The sports director of Atlético de Madrid, Andrea Berta, is negotiating his severance pay with the club to end his relationship before the expected date. The idea is that the link will end on December 31, so this Saturday could be his last trip with the Madrid team.
Berta continues to be present in the day-to-day of the team and was at the team’s training in Majadahonda this Thursday. The arrival of Carlos Bucero to Atlético as sports director several months ago did not sit well with the Italian, who began to make the decision to end his relationship with Atlético de Madrid.
Berta is a highly sought-after sports director in the world of football and teams such as PSG, as well as some Italian and even Premier League teams, are very attentive to his situation. For its part, Atlético de Madrid is already combing the market in search of Berta’s replacement, with several candidates on the table.
19.12.2024 12:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid prepare for Barcelona clash in Montjuic”
Atlético de Madrid trained intensely at the sports city of Majadahonda to prepare for the match against Barcelona in Montjuic. Diego Simeone, the team’s coach, gave a masterclass on the field to try to win against the LaLiga leader.
The team formed by Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Javi Galán; Giuliano, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Griezmann and Julián Alvarez, worked on defense and attack to neutralize Barcelona and hurt them in attack. Simeone has studied the LaLiga leader in detail, whom he intends to surpass on Saturday in the Ciudad Condal, something he has not been able to achieve in the previous 17 occasions.
19.12.2024 21:13 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lola Gallardo, the goalkeeper with the most games in Atlético de Madrid Femenino”
Lola Gallardo, goalkeeper for Atlético de Madrid Femenino, expressed her pride at being the player with the most games in the team’s history, with 207 matches. The goalkeeper hopes to play another ‘200 more’ and retire at the rojiblanco club, which ‘is her life’.
‘I am at home. I am happy here. When I arrived here I did not think I could make so much history. I am happy in the club of my life and hopefully there will be many more games’, she expressed. The most recent of her memories was the Copa de la Reina final of 2023 against Real Madrid, where they scored the first goal in added time and won the match.
19.12.2024 12:44 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid, 18 years without winning away at Barcelona”
Atlético Madrid has not been able to beat Barcelona in their last 24 visits to the Camp Nou, a streak that dates back to February 5, 2006. Since then, the red and white team has played 18 years and 102 players have played on Barcelona’s field without being able to win.
Despite the most winning period in the history of the club with Diego Simeone at the helm, Atlético has not been able to solve this negative streak. The last time Atlético won at the Camp Nou was in 2006, with two goals from Fernando Torres and one from Maxi Rodríguez.
Since then, the team has accumulated eight draws and 16 defeats, with 52 goals against and only 17 in favor. Barcelona is the only team that Atlético has not been able to beat as a visitor in LaLiga EA Sports, while they have been able to beat the other 30 teams at least once away from home. The negative streak of Atlético is not only a matter of Simeone, but of the whole team, since none of the 102 players who have played with the red and white team on Barcelona’s field have been able to win.
19.12.2024 21:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid presents ‘Atleti Music’”
Atlético de Madrid has launched the ‘Atleti Music’ contest, an initiative that offers emerging artists the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of thousands of people in one of the spaces of the Metropolitano stadium.
The mattress club, in collaboration with ‘Mahou’, has explained that this project is born from the commitment of Atlético with culture and art, recognizing the power that music has to unite people and transcend borders.
The contest consists of three phases: presentation of musical projects, evaluation and performances in front of thousands of people in the stadium. The four winners will produce a musical piece in a professional studio and will have access to facilities for rehearsals. The club presented the project with a music video in which the first team winger Rodrigo Riquelme participates.
19.12.2024 21:36 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cerezo
The president of Atlético de Madrid, Enrique Cerezo, has analyzed the team’s moment in the club’s media. Cerezo has highlighted the good run of results and has shown his confidence in coach Diego Simeone.
The president has assured that the confidence in Simeone is total and that he cannot be questioned for a bad result. Cerezo has recalled that a month and a half ago they were already looking for a substitute for him, but that they have always believed in him and have bet on him.
The president has pointed out that the team does not deviate from its idea of competing in each game as if it were the last and that they will not deviate from this philosophy. Cerezo has highlighted the support of the fans as one of the keys to the team’s good moment and has assured that they will go out to win the game against Barcelona.
19.12.2024 12:36 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giuliano Simeone
Giuliano Simeone is one of the standout players for Atlético de Madrid at the moment. The Argentine forward recently turned 22 and has established himself in the starting lineup for the mattress team.
In an interview with Radio, Simeone spoke about his rapid rise in the team and his desire to continue improving. Atlético de Madrid will face Barcelona in Montjuic, a match that Simeone considers vital to stay in the fight for the top spots.
The young forward highlighted the importance of working game by game and the passion he feels for the club. Simeone also spoke about his father, Diego Simeone, and his influence on his career. The player highlighted the intensity and passion they share and his desire to continue learning and improving at Atlético de Madrid.
19.12.2024 09:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lenglet, the focus of the Barcelona-Atlético match”
Clement Lenglet, former Barcelona player, now with Atlético de Madrid, will be the center of attention in the upcoming match between the two teams. He arrived at the red and white team on loan from Barcelona and, despite starting as a substitute, has established himself in Diego Simeone’s starting lineup.
His first goal with Atlético came in Valladolid and since then he has been a starter in 12 games. At Barcelona, he never managed to shine and after a couple of loan spells in the Premier League, he arrived at Atlético. Now he is regaining his best form and has won over Simeone and the fans.
19.12.2024 09:34 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid on a winning streak”
Atlético Madrid arrives in great form for Saturday’s game against Barcelona in Montjuic. The Madrid team has won eleven consecutive games, the second-best streak in its history, and only Atalanta, leader of Serie A with ten consecutive victories, keeps up with them. The red-and-white team will seek to extend its streak in Montjuic against a Barcelona they have not beaten in the City of Barcelona since 2006.
19.12.2024 13:57 / Mundo Deportivo
“Griezmann looks to break his bad streak against Barcelona”
Antoine Griezmann, 33, will face Barcelona on Saturday in a good moment with Atlético de Madrid. The Frenchman is the second top scorer of the team with 11 goals in 24 games, only surpassed by Julián Alvarez.
Griezmann and Alvarez will form an offensive duo to try to end Atlético’s bad streak as a visitor against Barcelona, whom they have not beaten in the Ciudad Condal since 2006. Atlético’s luck at Lluis Companys will largely depend on Griezmann’s boots, who must break his bad streak against Barcelona in the league, as he has not scored in any of his 15 duels as a rojiblanco against his former team in the competition.
20.12.2024 16:31 / Mundo Deportivo
“Barrios trusts in Atlético’s ‘amazing team’ to challenge for the lead”
Pablo Barrios, Atlético de Madrid player, has spoken about the upcoming match against Barcelona, where the mattress team will try to challenge for the lead. Barrios has highlighted the team’s confidence and their good form, with 11 consecutive victories. The player has also talked about Atlético’s chances of fighting for titles and has denied feeling pressure to be considered Koke’s heir.
20.12.2024 22:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico advances in the Queen’s Cup”
Atletico Madrid defeated Levante Las Planas 0-1 in the round of 16 of the Queen’s Cup. Fiamma Benítez’s goal, after an assist from Tatiana Pinto, secured the victory for the mattress makers, who had gone three games without a win in the Liga F.
Levante Badalona put up a tough fight, but the visitors took the win thanks to their greater effectiveness. Atletico advances to the quarterfinals of the Queen’s Cup and dedicates the victory to the injured Patri Larqué.
20.12.2024 22:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico receives €20 million from Leipzig for Vermeeren”
Atletico Madrid has received great news ahead of the opening of the winter transfer market. RB Leipzig will pay €20 million to the Colchoneros for the definitive transfer of Arthur Vermeeren, after the Belgian played 20 games with the German team.
Vermeeren, signed in 2024 from Antwerp, did not manage to consolidate himself in Atletico due to competition and adaptation difficulties. This income will allow Atletico to strengthen its squad in the winter or summer market, looking for a midfielder with more participation than Vermeeren had in the Colchonero team. In total, Atletico will receive €23 million for Vermeeren, which represents a profit compared to the €18 they paid for him to Royal Antwerp.
20.12.2024 11:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone, with full squad to face Barcelona”
Atlético de Madrid completed their last training session before visiting Barcelona in Montjuïc, a crucial match for the LaLiga lead. Diego Simeone finalized his plan to try to beat the azulgrana team away from home. The novelty was the presence of Correa, who recovered from an ankle injury.
No changes are expected in the starting eleven that the Argentine coach has been practicing. Andrea Berta, Atlético’s sports director, was present at the training and it was known that he will leave his position on December 31.
20.12.2024 12:14 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone praises Barcelona’s play and Raphinha ahead of title clash”
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, spoke to the media ahead of the game against Barcelona in Montjuïc. The Argentine highlighted the youth and good play of the Blaugrana team, as well as the courage and quality of Raphinha, whom he considers one of the best in LaLiga.
Simeone also spoke about the absence of Lamine, Barcelona’s high pressure and the importance of being brave to compete. Cholo did not want to take for granted that winning in Barcelona would open the door to the title, as there will be 20 more games to play.
20.12.2024 09:36 / Mundo Deportivo
“Almeida comments on the possibility of Barcelona playing at the Metropolitano”
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, commented on the possibility of Barcelona playing at the Metropolitano due to contractual problems with Montjuïc. Almeida, a known supporter of Atlético, said he would have no problem if the club were compensated economically. He also commented that he would be happy if Barcelona had to lend the stadium to Espanyol, as the club has not always treated Espanyol with the respect it deserves.
20.12.2024 17:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giuliano Simeone
Atlético de Madrid will visit FC Barcelona this Saturday, December 21, at the Montjuìc stadium. Giuliano Simeone, who is likely to start, is especially motivated for the match. The Argentine forward has been one of the revelations of the colchonero team in 2024, with three assists and one goal to his credit.
Giuliano fondly remembered his first goal with the ‘rojiblanca’, which was against Las Palmas a few months ago. The player also spoke of his dream of winning titles with Atlético de Madrid and his desire to always be at the club.
20.12.2024 16:48 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid, inspired by La Paloma to defeat Barcelona”
Atlético de Madrid will seek inspiration from the Madrid-based music group La Paloma to try to defeat Barcelona in this Saturday’s match at Montjuïc. The band, which is closing its tour at La Riviera, has become a symbol of Madrid music and hopes that its energy will reach the red-and-white team.
Juan Rojo, drummer of La Paloma and fan of Atlético de Madrid, trusts that the team’s streak will allow them to break the 18-year bad streak without winning at the Camp Nou. Griezmann’s figure will be key for the team, and the connection between La Paloma’s concert and Atlético de Madrid’s match will be essential to achieve victory.
20.12.2024 09:41 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cerezo’s message to Lamine Yamal”
Lamine Yamal will not be able to play in the match between Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona due to an ankle injury. The president of Atlético, Enrique Cerezo, regretted the absence of the Barcelona player and sent him a message of support.
‘It’s a shame about Lamine’s injury, he’s an exceptional footballer, a treasure of Spanish football, and an example that football doesn’t understand age’, said Cerezo. The team captain, Koke Resurrección, also spoke about the absence of the player, saying that it will benefit the red and whites.
20.12.2024 12:22 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone praises Sorloth and reflects on his lineup”
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, praised Alexander Sorloth for his goal in the match against Deportivo Alavés. During a pre-match press conference against Barcelona, Simeone reflected on his team and explained why he does not start Julián Alvarez, Griezmann, and Sorloth. The Argentine coach also compared Lino and Gallagher, who have alternated in the left midfield in recent weeks.
20.12.2024 17:11 / Mundo Deportivo
“Mad rush for tickets for Marbella-Atlético de Madrid Copa del Rey match”
The Copa del Rey match between Marbella FC and Atlético de Madrid has generated a lot of excitement. The Marbella team sold more than 10,000 tickets in just two hours, exceeding the initial expectations of the club, which expected between 15,000 and 20,000 spectators at the La Rosaleda stadium.
The Costa del Sol team launched an aggressive proposal in terms of ticket prices (between 30 and 50 euros for the general public, with discounts for Marbella and Málaga CF subscribers), in an attempt to fill La Rosaleda to the brim. This match will mark the return of Atlético de Madrid to the province of Málaga after six years, their last official match in the province was in 2017 against Málaga CF in a league match that they won 0-2 with goals from Koke and Filipe Luis; coinciding with the relegation of Málaga CF to the Second Division.
20.12.2024 09:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Femenino aim for Copa quarter-finals against Levante Badalona”
Atlético de Madrid Femenino will face Levante Badalona in the Copa de la Reina this Friday at 20.45. The match will be played in a single encounter at the Estadi Municipal of the Barcelona town.
The mattress team, which could have the return of Ana Vitoria after receiving medical discharge, will seek victory to advance in the competition. Atlético arrives after suffering its only away defeat against Betis. For its part, Levante Badalona is not in its best moment, as it has not won in several weeks and has four consecutive games without winning at home.
20.12.2024 11:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Juvenil face Rapid Vienna in Youth League”
Atletico Madrid’s Juvenil team will face Rapid Vienna in the round of 16 of the Youth League. The match will be played in Vienna on February 11 or 12, in a single match.
The Austrian team, led by Jurgen Kerber, reached this stage after eliminating Braga and Basel. Atletico, led by Luis Bueno, reached this stage after a great performance in Group 5 of the Division of Honor.
21.12.2024 10:09 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid ready to face Barça”
The full Atlético Madrid squad, led by Diego Simeone, travels to Barcelona to face Barça in a crucial match for the LaLiga lead. The 24-player roster includes goalkeepers Jan Oblak, Juan Musso and Antonio Gomis; defenders Nahuel Molina, César Azpilicueta, José María Giménez, Robin Le Normand, Clement Lenglet, Reinildo Mandava, Axel Witsel and Javi Galán; midfielders Marcos Llorente, Pablo Barrios, Koke Resurrección, Rodrigo de Paul, Thomas Lemar and Conor Gallagher; wingers Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo Riquelme and Samuel Lino; and forwards Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth, Julián Alvarez and Ángel Correa.
21.12.2024 12:26 / Mundo Deportivo
“Hancko, the Atlético target, decides his future”
Atlético de Madrid still has the option of strengthening their defense for the next season. Although Clément Lenglet has convinced Simeone’s team, the club has not ruled out the Slovak Dávid Hancko, who was the priority target of Atlético de Madrid during the past summer.
However, everything seems to indicate that Hancko will not finally join the red team. The 27-year-old player is having a remarkable season and has a good number of suitors. According to information from ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’, Hancko has already given the ‘yes’ to Juventus to replace the injured Bremer in this winter market. It remains to be seen if Feyenoord accepts a proposal mid-season.
21.12.2024 21:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giménez injured in the last game of the year”
Bad news for Atlético de Madrid. In the last game of the year, the colchonero team was left without one of the pillars of the team, José María Giménez. The Uruguayan, one of the captains of the team and the ‘Commander’ of the colchonero defense, had to leave the game against FC Barcelona in the second half due to a muscle injury.
The current campaign was a sea of tranquility for the Uruguayan in this regard, but now it remains to be seen how serious the injury is. The good news for the colchonero team is that they do not have a game until the next day 4, in Copa del Rey, against Marbella, and being a game against a Primera RFEF rival, perhaps Simeone will not have to force to have him on the field, giving him more time to recover.
21.12.2024 23:19 / Mundo Deportivo
“Javi Galán
Javi Galán spoke after the Atlético de Madrid’s 1-2 victory over Barcelona in stoppage time. The extremeño highlighted that the team gave everything and that it’s not a coincidence that they score many times at the end.
Galán mentioned that the team is prepared to face the best individualists in the world and the key is to follow the path of the last 10-15 minutes. Although there’s still a long way to go, Atlético de Madrid is on a positive streak and must continue with this attitude.
21.12.2024 08:57 / Mundo Deportivo
“Mats Wieffer was close to signing for Atlético Madrid”
Mats Wieffer, a player for Brighton and Hove Albion, was close to signing for Atlético Madrid in the last summer transfer window. The 25-year-old player explained that he had talks with the red and white club and was ready to move to the Spanish capital.
However, Feyenoord did not want to let him go because they were fighting for a place in the Champions League. In the end, Brighton took the step and signed the player, who has had a somewhat discreet start to date.
21.12.2024 18:46 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid ready to face Barcelona in Montjuic”
Atlético de Madrid has announced their starting eleven for the match against Barcelona in Montjuic. Diego Pablo Simeone will have all his players available, as there are no injuries or suspensions. Jan Oblak will be in goal, while the defense will be formed by Marcos Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet and Javi Galán.
The midfield will be formed by Giuliano, Gallagher, Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo de Paul. In the attack, Griezmann and Julián Alvarez will be present. This starting eleven is very similar to the one that has allowed Atlético to win eleven matches in the last eleven games.
21.12.2024 09:57 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid, title contenders according to Simeone”
Diego Pablo Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, has spoken about the possibility of his team winning the LaLiga title. Simeone has highlighted that, although Atlético de Madrid has made a great investment in the transfer market, the reality is that Real Madrid and Barcelona are still in a privileged position.
However, the Argentine coach has assured that Atlético de Madrid can be champions, as they have already done in the 13/14 and 20/21 seasons. Simeone has recalled that, although the red and white team faces two great monsters in LaLiga, they are obstacles in any attempt of the mattresses to lift a title. The coach has also assured that, in order to be champions, Atlético de Madrid must beat Real Madrid and Barcelona at some point, who have historically had extraordinary players.
21.12.2024 20:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético without shots in the first half against Barça”
Atlético de Madrid had a very weak first half in their match against FC Barcelona. A solitary goal from Pedri was enough for Hansi Flick’s team to take the lead at halftime. Diego Pablo Simeone’s team did not make a single shot in the first half, despite having 42% possession.
Seven crosses were launched by the mattress team, but none managed to generate a goal opportunity. Atlético had not won against Barça in their stadium for 18 years and with first halves like this, the drought could continue even longer.
21.12.2024 09:26 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid seeks its eleventh consecutive victory against Barcelona”
Atletico Madrid arrives in Barcelona after having achieved eleven consecutive victories and with a solid eleven to face FC Barcelona. Diego Pablo Simeone has ten fixed players in his starting lineup, but the only doubt is which player will start on the left wing: Gallagher or Lino.
Based on what was practiced during the week, it is expected that the Englishman will start and the Brazilian will wait on the bench for his opportunity. If the Englishman ends up playing, the Atletico Madrid lineup would be: Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán; Giuliano, Barrios, De Paul, Gallagher; Griezmann and Julián Alvarez. Atletico Madrid will travel to Barcelona with the entire squad available for the match.
21.12.2024 16:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid B visits Alcoyano in search of victory”
Atlético Madrid B, led by Fernando Torres, faces Alcoyano in a crucial match for both teams. The colchonero team, currently in the ‘play off’ zone, seeks to make up for their last defeat against Sevilla Atlético.
The home team, on the other hand, faces the match after the dismissal of their last coaches and with Juli Cerdá in charge. The coach has led five games, winning only one, played in Yeclano’s field. The starting lineup for the home team could include Jaume Valens in goal; Sergi López, Pichu Atienza, Primi and Farru in defense; Javi Antón, Imanol, Undabarrena and Ferni in midfield; Cristian Herrera and Mario Losada in attack.
21.12.2024 08:32 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giuliano Simeone, the new protagonist on the Barça field”
Atlético de Madrid will face FC Barcelona this Saturday, December 21 at the Montjuìc stadium, and one of the protagonists will be Giuliano Simeone, who is expected to start.
This will be the first game of a Simeone on the Barça field in more than 28 years, since Diego Pablo Simeone last played against the Catalan team in November 1996. Giuliano, who now has one goal and three assists, is one of the most important players of the rojiblanco team and will want to emulate what his father achieved, who did win in Barcelona as a player, something he has not yet achieved as a coach.
21.12.2024 08:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid looks to break their losing streak against Barcelona”
Barcelona and Atlético Madrid face off this Saturday in Montjuic with the prize of ending 2024 at the top of the table. Barcelona has won the last five meetings in LaLiga and could equal their best winning streak against the red and whites.
Atlético Madrid has not won any of their last 18 away games against Barcelona in LaLiga, the second worst away losing streak against the same opponent in their history in the top flight.
Barcelona has not conceded a single goal in their last four games against Atlético Madrid in LaLiga, the best unbeaten streak against the red and whites in their history in the competition.
Barcelona has not lost any of their last 16 games of the year in LaLiga, while Atlético Madrid has never drawn their last game of the year in the competition in the Simeone era.
Atlético Madrid has won their last 11 games in all competitions and is just two wins away from equaling their all-time record for consecutive victories. Alexander Sørloth has scored more goals than any other player in LaLiga in 2024, except Robert Lewandowski, and has scored more headers than any other player in the competition. Antoine Griezmann has scored against 29 of the 30 opponents he has faced as an Atlético Madrid player in LaLiga, failing only against Barcelona. Diego Pablo Simeone has not won any of his 12 away games against Barcelona in LaLiga.
21.12.2024 10:01 / Mundo Deportivo
“Barça-Atlético
Atlético de Madrid visits FC Barcelona tonight in a match that will pit the two leaders of LaLiga against each other. The mattress makers arrive with a streak of eleven consecutive victories, the second best in their history, and with full confidence to give a blow on the table.
For their part, Hansi Flick’s men have had an inverse streak and arrive with the sensitive absence of Lamine Yamal. The match will be played at 21:00 and can be seen on Movistar LaLiga.
21.12.2024 10:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sorloth, the secret weapon of Atlético against Barcelona”
The Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth could be the key to Atlético de Madrid in the second half of the match against FC Barcelona in Montjuic. Sorloth has proven to be decisive in the second half, scoring important goals against Getafe and Alavés.
In addition, he already knows what it’s like to score and win in Barcelona, both with Real Sociedad and with Villarreal in the last two seasons.
Sorloth has scored three goals in five games against Barcelona in his career, including the winning goal for Real Sociedad at the Spotify Camp Nou in the 2022-23 season and the 3-4 goal in stoppage time in a crazy game against Villarreal in Montjuic. Simeone trusts that Sorloth can make the famous ’no two without three’ come true and get the win for Atlético de Madrid.
21.12.2024 21:48 / Mundo Deportivo
“De Paul keeps his scoring streak alive in Atlético’s draw against Barça”
Atlético de Madrid managed to draw against FC Barcelona thanks to a goal from Rodrigo de Paul in the 60th minute. Diego Pablo Simeone’s team was struggling in attack and Barça had taken the lead with a goal from Pedri.
However, De Paul scored a quality goal from outside the area, his third in the last four LaLiga games. The Argentine has scored 50% of his goals with Atlético from outside the area, taking advantage of his arrivals from the second line.
21.12.2024 22:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sorloth, the Colchonero hero in Montjuic”
Alexander Sorloth scored the decisive goal in the last minute of the Atlético de Madrid match in Montjuic, overcoming a Barça siege and achieving a victory that had eluded the team since 2006.
Sorloth has been key on several occasions this season, scoring eight goals and being decisive in matches against Getafe, Alavés and Athletic. The ‘Sicario’ has been a key factor for Atlético and Simeone.
21.12.2024 08:38 / Mundo Deportivo
“Oblak’s Challenge at Camp Nou”
Atlético de Madrid visit FC Barcelona on Saturday, December 21st at Camp Nou, in a match that could decide who leads the Spanish First Division during the Christmas holidays.
The key to success for Diego Pablo Simeone’s team in this match is Jan Oblak, the Slovenian goalkeeper who has struggled in his previous 11 visits to Camp Nou, with only one match without conceding a goal and 19 goals conceded in total.
However, Oblak and Atlético have a golden opportunity to change this trend, as the red and white team have kept a clean sheet in their last match, something they had not achieved since November 30th. Atlético is currently the team with the fewest goals conceded in the competition, with only 11 goals conceded in 17 matches.
22.12.2024 11:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“Molina and Sorloth lead Atlético to the top in two consecutive matches”
Nahuel Molina and Alexander Sorloth teamed up again to give Atlético de Madrid the victory in two consecutive matches. In the first, against Getafe, Molina put a cross into the box that Sorloth headed in for the 1-0.
In the second, against Barcelona in Montjuïc, Molina once again assisted Sorloth, who scored with his left foot in the 96th minute to give the team the win. Both players, as well as Rodrigo de Paul, who launched both attacks and scored the equalizer in Barcelona, have been key in these important victories for Atlético de Madrid, who lead the standings at the end of 2024.
22.12.2024 12:28 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid ends 2024 as LaLiga leaders”
Atlético Madrid has achieved an important victory against Barcelona in Montjuïc, with a goal in the last minute. Pablo Barrios, player of the team, has highlighted the unity of the team and the good work done.
Atlético Madrid says goodbye to 2024 as leaders of LaLiga and hopes to continue with successes in 2025. Barrios has thanked the support of the Atlético fans and highlighted the affection they receive.
22.12.2024 10:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Carmen Menayo renews with Atlético de Madrid Femenino until 2026”
Atlético de Madrid Femenino has announced this Sunday the continuity of Carmen Menayo for one more season, until 2026. The second captain of the team, who is recovering from a knee injury, will continue in the team she joined in 2016, thus completing a decade as a colchonera.
Despite being only 26 years old, the defender is the third footballer with the most matches in the history of the club (202), the same as Amanda Sampedro. In her record she has five titles: three Leagues (2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19), one Spanish Super Cup (2021) and one Copa de la Reina (2022/23).
‘I am very happy, very happy to be able to continue in the club and with my teammates. I have lived incredible moments and hopefully many more to come’, said Carmen Menayo after signing the renewal with Atlético de Madrid until 2026.
22.12.2024 13:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético B earns a point in El Collao in a dominant match”
Atlético de Madrid B drew 0-0 against Alcoyano in El Collao in a match where they were superior and had the best chances to win. Rayane had the first opportunity in the 11th minute, but a defender cleared the ball off the line.
Pablo Pérez also tried his luck, but his shot went over the crossbar. Atlético B dominated the game and Alcoyano only posed a threat with a header that was deflected by Iturbe. Then it was Rayane who again came close to scoring after a great counterattack by the red and white team, and at the half-hour mark, Boñar found Jaume.
Just before halftime, Rayane again saw his shot cleared off the line. After the break, Atlético B came out strong again and Ale García had a good chance to score, but Jaume intervened. Niño had the last chance in the 88th minute, but the local goalkeeper again intervened to leave the match in a draw. A point that keeps Atlético B in the top zone (fifth, in the play-off, pending what Hércules does) and leaves Alcoyano in the bottom zone.
22.12.2024 11:56 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid leads LaLiga after an impressive comeback in six rounds”
Atlético de Madrid is leading LaLiga after an impressive comeback in six rounds. On October 27, the team lost to Betis at the Benito Villamarín, while Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, taking a ten-point lead over the red and whites.
However, since then, Atlético has won 12 consecutive games, seven of them in LaLiga, allowing them to reach the top with a three-point lead over Barcelona, who also have one more game. Diego Simeone’s team has defeated Las Palmas, Mallorca, Alavés, Valladolid, Sevilla, Getafe, and Barcelona, while Barcelona has suffered several defeats and draws.
22.12.2024 17:45 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giménez, a relief for Atlético de Madrid”
José María Giménez was the negative note of the match between Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona on Saturday in Montjuïc. The Uruguayan suffered a muscle injury, but the first examinations indicate that it is not serious.
The arrival of Luis Piñedo to the physical preparation of the team has been beneficial for Giménez, who has played 21 games this season. Although Atlético will play against Marbella in the Copa del Rey on January 4, it is expected that Giménez will rest.
23.12.2024 09:54 / Mundo Deportivo
“Possible movements in the winter market of Atlético de Madrid”
The winter transfer market opens on January 1 and although not many movements are expected in Atlético de Madrid, there may be some. The intention of the colchoneros leaders is to give Thomas Lemar a way out and reinforce the midfield.
Lemar has barely played 30 minutes in two games after his serious injury in October 2023. Another player who could leave is Reinildo Mandava, who ends his contract in June and has a market in England and France. As for the arrivals, Cholo Simeone still wants a midfielder to reinforce the area. Despite the strong investment in January, the team remains alive in all competitions and reinforcing that position may be crucial for what is to come.
23.12.2024 14:25 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone named LaLiga’s best coach of the month”
On December 23, the 13th anniversary of Diego Pablo Simeone’s hiring as coach, it was announced that the Argentine has been named LaLiga’s best coach of the month. Atlético de Madrid has won 12 consecutive games, including matches against Valladolid, Sevilla, Getafe and Barcelona.
The team is just one win away from equaling its best-ever winning streak, also with Simeone on the bench in 2012. Atlético will finish 2024 at the top of the first division, thanks to the impressive numbers that have earned Simeone the recognition as the best coach of the month.
23.12.2024 19:40 / Mundo Deportivo
“Vitolo retires from football after his time at Atlético Madrid”
Víctor Machín, known as Vitolo, has announced his retirement from football. The Spanish international arrived at Atlético Madrid in 2018 as a star, after having won three Europa League titles with Sevilla and becoming a regular with the Spanish national team.
During his time as a rojiblanco, he won a Liga, a Europa League, and a European Super Cup, but only played 101 games, scored seven goals, and provided six assists. After that, he tried his luck on loan at Getafe and Las Palmas, but was unable to turn his career around. Vitolo confessed in a podcast that at Atlético there were more bad years than good due to injuries, and that he is now looking for new challenges after his retirement.
23.12.2024 17:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“De Paul’s heartfelt tribute to his children”
In the 60th minute of the match against Barcelona, Rodrigo de Paul scored the equalizer for Atlético de Madrid. The Argentine midfielder celebrated the goal by making a five and a three with his hand, leading some to speculate that it was a reference to his statistics this season (five assists and three goals).
However, De Paul revealed that the celebration had a more personal meaning: it was dedicated to his five- and three-year-old children, who had asked him to make that gesture. ‘My daughter always asks me to make celebrations’, De Paul said after the match.
23.12.2024 09:09 / Mundo Deportivo
“13 years of Cholo at the helm of Atlético de Madrid”
On December 23, 2011, Atlético de Madrid announced the hiring of Diego Pablo Simeone as coach of the rojiblanco first team. At that time, the club was in a complicated situation after being eliminated in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey by Albacete, then in Segunda B.
Simeone left Racing to take the reins of Atlético in his third stint at the club. No one at Atlético thought that 13 years later Simeone would still be on the bench and would become the coach with the most games in the history of the entity. Titles, stability, a new era and returning to greatness are some of the achievements of the Argentine coach, who celebrates his 13 years as coach of Atlético with the team saying goodbye to 2024 as LaLiga leader.
23.12.2024 16:01 / Mundo Deportivo
“Robin Le Normand shines in Atlético de Madrid’s victory over Barcelona”
Atlético de Madrid secured an important victory against Barcelona, and one of the good news was the return of Robin Le Normand, who showed a great level against a high-caliber rival.
The Spanish international highlighted the heart and unity of the team as keys to victory, and thanked the support of the fans. The team continues in a winning dynamic and will seek to maintain the level in the next match.
23.12.2024 10:08 / Mundo Deportivo
“Luis Suárez’s gesture to Atlético after winning in Barcelona”
Luis Suárez, former player of Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, among other teams, joined the celebration of Atlético after their victory in Montjuïc (1-2) thanks to the goals of De Paul and Sorloth and the performance of Jan Oblak.
Although Suárez now plays for Inter Miami, he has businesses in Barcelona, such as a restaurant that recently opened in Madrid as well. The Atlético players, grateful for Suárez’s gesture, received food from that Barcelona establishment on the bus back to Madrid. Marcos Llorente and Koke, who shared the locker room with Suárez, thanked the gesture on their social networks.
23.12.2024 09:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Jan Oblak, key to Atlético de Madrid’s leadership”
Atlético de Madrid closes the year 2024 as leader of LaLiga and with their pass to the Champions League elimination round. The red and white striped team is the least scored in the league, with only 12 goals conceded in 18 games.
Jan Oblak has been key in this success, being providential in the last minutes of the game against Barcelona, saving two one-on-one and allowing Atlético to leave Montjuïc with the three points and the leadership. The Slovenian is in the ‘pole’ in the race for the Zamora Trophy, which he has already conquered on five occasions. Winning the sixth would mean entering the history of Spanish football, as no one has achieved it.
23.12.2024 16:48 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sorloth and Oblak
Alexander Sorloth and Jan Oblak shared a flight to Barcelona before facing Barcelona at the Lluís Companys Stadium. Sorloth and Oblak were key in the Atlético de Madrid’s victory, with Oblak making a great performance in goal and Sorloth scoring the winning goal in the last minute.
The two players have formed a friendship in the team and did not hesitate to praise each other after the game. Sorloth said that Oblak is the best goalkeeper in the world, while Oblak said that Sorloth is the striker they needed to score goals.
The Norwegian also acknowledged that the goals are helping him to better handle the substitute role. Atlético de Madrid will sleep as league leaders this Christmas thanks to these two giants in the squad.
24.12.2024 09:38 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid leads LaLiga in a red and white Christmas”
Atlético Madrid says goodbye to 2024 as the leader of LaLiga, after a streak of 12 consecutive victories, just one away from the best in its history. In addition, the team has the pass to the round of 16 of the Champions League almost secured and maintains intact the options to finish in the top-8, which would give it direct access to the round of 16.
In the King’s Cup, Atlético faces Marbella in La Rosaleda in the third round, which will be the first match of 2025 on January 4. On the economic level, the club continues to grow hand in hand with the Metropolitano, now with the surname of Riyadh Air, which already sponsored the shirt, which means an important injection of money.
It was signed until 2033 for 250 million euros, which could reach 300 with bonuses. The stadium continues to fill with Atlético fans every Sunday and there is a record of subscribers and members. The return of the shield was a boost at the social level for a large part of the Atlético de Madrid fan base, who voted overwhelmingly for the return of the traditional emblem.
24.12.2024 06:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone reveals the key to Atlético de Madrid’s victory in Barcelona”
Atlético de Madrid, led by Diego Pablo Simeone, secured a 1-2 victory in the last minute against Barcelona. The colchonero team was outplayed by the azulgrana squad for most of the match, but in the final play, Sorloth scored the goal that allowed them to sleep as leaders in Christmas and extend their winning streak to 12. Simeone explained that the key to the triumph was the patience of his team to take advantage of a counterattack and the effectiveness of Sorloth.
24.12.2024 12:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid has become the king of stoppage time this season, scoring 13 goals after the 90th minute. The last goal was scored by Sorloth against Barcelona, giving the team three points and the lead.
Stoppage time goals have been crucial for the team, giving them nine points in the league and four in the Champions League. Good physical work, the changes made by Simeone and the attitude of the non-starting players are key to this success. Atlético closes the year at the top of the table, dreaming of everything.
24.12.2024 09:16 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid, leader on vacation”
Atlético de Madrid will enjoy a week of Christmas vacation as leader of LaLiga after their victory against Barcelona in Montjuïc. The team will return to work on December 29 in Majadahonda and prepare for an exciting second half of the season in all competitions (League, Champions and Copa del Rey).
The first match of 2025 will be on January 4 in La Rosaleda against Marbella in the third round of the Copa del Rey. The League will return on January 12 against Osasuna at the Metropolitano and the Champions on January 21 against Bayer Leverkusen of Xabi Alonso.
24.12.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid leads the league with 12 consecutive victories”
Former football player Paulo Futre has written an article about his superstition and his love for the number 12, which is also the number of consecutive victories that Atletico Madrid has achieved in the Spanish league.
Futre highlights the depth and commitment of the squad, as well as the team’s morale after beating Barcelona in the city of Barcelona after 18 years. Atletico Madrid closes the year as the leader of the league and with great enthusiasm for 2025. Futre also mentions his red and white shirt with the number 12 that is on display in the Legends Museum and his injury in a match against Barcelona in 1989, which allowed him to be present at the birth of his son.
24.12.2024 09:59 / Mundo Deportivo
“Morientes reveals why he didn’t sign for Atlético after negotiating with Jesús Gil”
Fernando Morientes, former player of Real Madrid, Zaragoza, Liverpool or Monaco, has revealed in a podcast why he did not sign for Atlético de Madrid despite having negotiations with Jesús Gil. Morientes was 18 years old and was standing out in Albacete when Atlético de Madrid called his door.
The colchonero team was the favorite of the player, as in addition to its importance, it was close to Sonseca, Toledo, where he lived. However, the negotiation with Jesús Gil was twisted when talking about money and was offered to pay in kind, in apartments in Marbella. Finally, Morientes left for Zaragoza and then for Real Madrid, where he made a career to be an idol of the merengue fanbase.
26.12.2024 12:57 / Mundo Deportivo
“Highlighted Argentine players in 2024
The Argentine National Team has had a great year 2024, with Emiliano Martínez, Lautaro Martínez and Ángel Di María standing out in the team. Emiliano Martínez has been named the best goalkeeper of the season, both in the France Football Ballon d’Or and in the FIFA The Best awards.
Lautaro Martínez has been the top scorer of the Copa América and has won the Serie A and the Italian Super Cup with Inter Milan. Ángel Di María has had a successful career with the Argentine National Team and has renewed with Benfica. Other Argentine players highlighted in this year are Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, who has signed for Atlético de Madrid, and the youngster Nicolás Paz, who has debuted with the Argentine National Team.
26.12.2024 09:57 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone’s message of support to Carvajal”
In football, there are rivalries, like that of Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid, but also respect and cordiality. Proof of this is the message of support that Dani Carvajal, a Real Madrid player, received from Diego Simeone, Atlético de Madrid coach, after his serious injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, external collateral ligament, popliteal tendon and biceps femoris. Carvajal thanked the gesture and said he felt very loved by the people.
26.12.2024 17:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sorloth
Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth has become a hero for Atlético de Madrid in recent weeks, scoring five goals in the last ten games, all coming off the bench.
Sorloth has understood Diego Simeone’s message about the importance of the bench for the team’s good functioning and has responded with crucial goals against Barcelona, Getafe, Alavés and an assist in San Mamés. The coach has highlighted a decisive conversation with the player to reach this situation and has made it clear that he would like to play Sorloth, Griezmann and Julián together, but that the blanket is already starting to be thinner.
26.12.2024 09:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone and his way of dealing with criticism and the 2016 final defeat”
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, spoke about how he handles criticism from the press and how he overcame the defeat in the 2016 Champions League final against Real Madrid.
Simeone explained that he doesn’t care about criticism and that his goal is to do his job the best way possible for Atlético de Madrid to succeed. He also remembered the difficult moment he lived after losing the 2016 Champions League final and how his wife helped him overcome it and reinvent himself.
26.12.2024 09:22 / Mundo Deportivo
“La Rosaleda sells out for Atlético de Madrid”
The Copa del Rey match between Marbella and Atlético de Madrid has generated great expectation in Malaga. Marbella has encouraged the match to become a day of celebration for all Andalusians and for La Rosaleda to present a historic sell-out.
In the first two hours of ticket sales, 10,000 tickets were sold and it is expected that they will continue to sell out until the day of the match. The price of tickets ranges from 30 to 50 euros for the general public and from 15 to 25 for Málaga season ticket holders. Hundreds of Atlético fans will also be present in the stands of La Rosaleda.
26.12.2024 16:07 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid gives up on signing Jhon Arias”
Atlético Madrid was interested in signing Colombian winger Jhon Arias, 27, from Fluminense during last summer’s Copa América. The red and white club offered 10 million euros for the player, but Fluminense rejected the offer.
Now, Atlético has given up on signing Arias due to the high demands of the Carioca club, according to RTI Esporte. Galatasaray is now the team most insistent on his signing. 50% of Arias’ rights belong to Patriotas Boyacá, which further complicates his possible signing. Sevilla also showed interest in the player at one point.
27.12.2024 09:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid fans outraged by LaLiga photomontage”
LaLiga decided to create a 2024 recap video of Vinicius Junior’s highlights, but used a photomontage in which the Real Madrid player celebrated a goal in another match. The image was taken from the last match between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid in Montjuic, in which Sorloth scored in the final play of the match.
The photo was edited to remove the Norwegian and replace him with Vinicius. This caused outrage among Atlético de Madrid fans, leading to LaLiga removing the video from their YouTube channel. The International Union of Atlético de Madrid Fan Clubs and the Atlético de Madrid Senate have strongly protested against this decision, demanding immediate explanations and rectifications from La Liga.
27.12.2024 15:42 / Mundo Deportivo
“Gil Marín calls for changes to combat violence at the Metropolitano”
Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, CEO of Atlético de Madrid, has called for legislative changes to use biometric data, fingerprints or facial recognition in the access control of the Metropolitano stadium. This would allow for a more effective fight against violence and xenophobia in the stadium.
This season, the club has expelled nine members for acts classified as very serious in the club’s internal regulations. Gil Marín has highlighted that the club is working to eradicate any act of violence or xenophobia in the stadium and has reminded that the club suffers a huge reputational damage due to these acts.
27.12.2024 17:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid find their talisman in the second grey kit”
Atlético Madrid have found their talisman in the second grey kit, which has brought them luck in away games in the 2023-24 season. So far, they have played six games with the grey kit and won them all, including notable victories against Athletic, PSG and Barcelona. The colchoneros have also had success with the red and white kit, but the blue kit has brought them bad luck, with two defeats against Benfica and Betis and a draw.
27.12.2024 18:37 / Mundo Deportivo
“Gil Marín criticizes Real Madrid’s attitude in the Super League”
Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, CEO of Atlético de Madrid, gave an interview in which he left an interesting dart at Real Madrid for the Super League. A project that began hand in hand with the whites and other European clubs, but which abandoned ship at the first opportunity.
Gil Marín, a member of the ECA, criticized Real Madrid’s attitude for fighting against the system from outside and not from within, which creates uncertainties for television operators and sponsors, and slows down the growth of competitions with current formats. Gil Marín also highlighted the role of UEFA and the ECA in adapting their competitions to allow the participation of clubs from more countries and increase the income of the big clubs.
27.12.2024 18:31 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid to move to new sports city in 2026-27 season”
Atlético de Madrid plans to move its teams to the new Ciudad del Deporte of the Metropolitano stadium in the 2026-27 season, as announced by the club’s CEO, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín.
The sports city will feature a high-performance center, municipal facilities for neighborhood residents, and a wide range of leisure and entertainment options. Access works will be completed in the first months of 2025 and the inauguration is scheduled for the 2026-27 season.
27.12.2024 15:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Sorloth’s impact in Latin America”
Alexander Sorloth has become the main protagonist of Atlético de Madrid this season. The Norwegian scored the decisive goal against Barcelona in the last play of the game that decided the leadership.
A surprising fact is that Sorloth generates great expectation in Latin America, despite never having played in South America. This was revealed by MisterChip in the Despejados podcast, where he commented that Sorloth is always among the players who generate the most audience in the Latin American public. It is difficult to understand, as there are Latin stars in the League such as Vinicius, Julián Alvarez or Raphinha.
27.12.2024 10:55 / Mundo Deportivo
“Enrique Cerezo
Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, spoke about the club’s current affairs on Cope. He highlighted the victory against Barcelona, Simeone’s work, and the team’s sports stability.
He also assured that the club is not for sale and that no changes are expected in the squad in the winter market. Finally, he spoke about Andrea Berta’s departure and the problems with the Frente Atlético.
27.12.2024 12:38 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid fights for the winter championship”
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid are the only teams vying for the winter championship title in the 2023-24 season. Both teams have played 18 games and have 41 and 40 points respectively. Ancelotti’s team will face Valencia on January 3, while Atlético Madrid will face Osasuna on January 12.
Although being the winter champion has no official relevance, the team that finishes first in the first half of the season usually ends up being the champion. In the last 20 years, the winter champion won the title in 17 occasions.
Atlético Madrid has been the winter champion on eleven occasions, but only in three of them did they finish as leaders of the first half of the season. We will see if Simeone’s team can finish the first half of the season as leaders and what happens in the last match against Girona.
27.12.2024 11:15 / Mundo Deportivo
“McDonald’s arrives at the Metropolitano”
This Friday, the first McDonald’s in a football stadium in Spain was inaugurated, located in the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, home of Atlético de Madrid. The restaurant will be open from Monday to Sunday from 12:00 to 24:00 hours, next to gate 39.
In addition, an expansion is planned for March 2025, with a second phase that will include an additional kitchen and counters facing the interior of the stadium on two levels of the grandstand. This expansion will allow McDonald’s to operate not only on match days, but also during other events and celebrations, becoming a key piece of the stadium’s leisure offer.
27.12.2024 16:30 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid, the most in-form team in Europe, pursues Dovbyk”
Artem Dovbyk decided not to sign for Atlético de Madrid, leaders of LaLiga and the most in-form team in Europe with 12 consecutive wins, to go to Roma. Dovbyk’s agent explained that they did not see a serious project for the player at the Metropolitano and that their offer was significantly lower than that of other clubs.
However, Roma is tenth in the Serie A standings, 12 points from the European places and 21 from the lead. Dovbyk has scored nine goals and provided two assists in the 22 games he has played so far.
27.12.2024 11:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Changes in the structure of Atlético de Madrid
The president of Atlético de Madrid, Enrique Cerezo, has confirmed the departure of Andrea Berta as the club’s sporting director after ten years in the role. The arrival of Carlos Bucero as the football director has caused a loss of power for the Italian, which has forced his departure.
For now, the club will not look for anyone to replace Berta, as Bucero will assume his functions. Cerezo thanked Berta for his work during his time at the club and assured that no movements are expected in the winter market.
27.12.2024 12:36 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid dreams of two promotions for its Academy”
Atlético de Madrid’s Academy is experiencing a great moment, with two canteranos as starters in the first team. The goal now is to achieve one or two promotions in 2025.
Atlético de Madrid B, led by Fernando Torres, is in fourth place in the league, seven points behind the leader, and could play the promotion playoffs to the Second Division.
On the other hand, CUC Villalba, which will become Atlético de Madrid C next season, is also in fourth place and could play the promotion playoffs to Second RFEF. The Academy is also leading in the juvenile, infant and alevín categories, and is just two points behind Real Madrid in the cadete category. The club dreams of these two promotions that would allow it to take a competitive leap in its Academy.
27.12.2024 10:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“LaLiga promotes Vinicius with an image of Atlético de Madrid”
LaLiga decided to promote Vinicius with a compilation of his best actions of 2024, but made a mistake by using a photomontage in which the player appeared celebrating a goal of Atlético de Madrid.
This has caused annoyance among Real Madrid and Barcelona fans, as well as Atlético de Madrid fans, who feel offended by the lack of respect for their achievements. LaLiga cannot afford this kind of mistakes that upset the big fans of Spanish football.
28.12.2024 17:20 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético players looking for their place in the team”
Atlético de Madrid finished 2024 as the leader in the standings, thanks to a winning streak led by players who have improved their performance. However, there are other players who have yet to find their place in the team.
Rodrigo Riquelme has lost prominence, and there are rumors of a possible departure in the winter market. Reinildo is also in the same situation, as his contract expires on June 30. Robin Le Normand has just returned after more than two months without playing, and it is hoped that he will return to his level.
Lemar, on the other hand, has participated in two games so far this season, after spending the previous one on the sidelines due to a serious injury. An urgent exit is being sought for him, although it is assumed at the Metropolitano that it will not be easy.
28.12.2024 12:39 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid progress to quarters despite loss to Villarreal”
In a match that revisited the Orlando final, Villarreal beat Atlético Madrid 1-3. The groguet team, coached by Marcos Gullón, imposed their physicality and strength from the start, taking the lead with goals from Iker and Morales.
Marco Zoran reduced the deficit for the mattress makers, but their difficulties in finding their reference striker were evident. Despite the defeat, Atlético advanced to the quarters as group runners-up, while Villarreal took the top spot.
28.12.2024 09:27 / Mundo Deportivo
“Tribute to Radomir Antic in Marbella-Atlético”
Marbella will pay tribute to Radomir Antic, the ‘architect of the Double’ of Atlético de Madrid, before the Copa del Rey match they will play on January 4 at La Rosaleda. Antic’s daughter, Ana, will perform the honorary kick-off.
Radomir, who passed away in 2020, is the only coach to have managed Atlético, Real Madrid and Barcelona, leaving an indelible mark on the mattress team. The stadium is close to being full, with great expectation among local and Atlético de Madrid fans.
28.12.2024 10:05 / Mundo Deportivo
“Cunha, the former Atlético player who shines with the Wolves”
Matheus Cunha, former player of Atlético de Madrid, is having a great moment in the Wolverhampton of the Premier League. At 25 years old, he is the leader of the team and has managed to keep the door closed in the two games directed by the recently arrived Vítor Pereira.
In the last match against Manchester United, Cunha gave a great performance scoring the first goal and giving the second with an Olympic goal. In total, he has scored ten goals and given four assists in the 18 games played in the Premier. In Atlético de Madrid, Cunha played 54 games in which he scored eight goals and gave seven assists. Now, teams like Arsenal or PSG have shown interest in him.
28.12.2024 19:17 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid falls to Barcelona on penalties in Maspalomas”
FC Barcelona advances to the semifinals after defeating Atlético de Madrid on penalties in Maspalomas. Jordi Poma’s team started the game better, with David Moreno scoring a spectacular goal from the edge of the box.
Atlético de Madrid, led by Fabio Futre, had chances to equalize, but it wasn’t until the end of the game that Mario forced penalties with a powerful shot from the edge of the box. Barcelona won the penalty shootout and is now the favorite to win the title.
28.12.2024 10:21 / Mundo Deportivo
“Giménez works hard during vacation to face Osasuna”
José María Giménez, Atlético de Madrid defender, is working hard during his vacation to recover from muscle discomfort and be available for the match against Osasuna on January 12 at the Metropolitano.
Giménez had to be substituted in the last match of the year for Atlético de Madrid, in which they won against Barcelona in Montjuïc with a goal from Sorloth in the 95th minute and said goodbye to 2024 as leaders of LaLiga.
Although the first explorations ruled out a serious injury, Giménez is working hard to be available to Simeone and continue with a course in which physical problems have been respecting him. Before the match against Osasuna, Atlético will play against Marbella in La Rosaleda on January 4 in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.
29.12.2024 18:20 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid, LaLiga leaders, return to training”
Atlético de Madrid, leaders of LaLiga, returned to training this Sunday at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda after a week of vacation. The team began preparing for their next commitment, the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey against Marbella, which will be played on January 4 at La Rosaleda.
Diego Simeone led a session in which he did not have Giménez, who is recovering from a minor muscle injury, and Lenglet, who was unavailable. The plan with the Uruguayan defender is for him to be available for the return of LaLiga, when Atlético de Madrid hosts Osasuna on January 12 at the Metropolitano. The team will have a double training session on Monday to recharge their batteries after the Christmas vacation ahead of the Copa del Rey match on Saturday.
29.12.2024 10:06 / Mundo Deportivo
“The two Atlético youth players who have increased their value the most this season”
Atlético de Madrid leads LaLiga thanks to the great winning dynamic that has excited all its fans. Among the protagonists of this success stand out two youth players: Giuliano Simeone and Pablo Barrios.
The Argentine’s progression is meteoric, going from having a value of 3 million euros at the start of the season to 12 million currently. For his part, Pablo Barrios, at just 21 years old, has been able to bench Koke and has seen his value increase from 30 to 50 million euros. Both are the great crown jewel of Atlético de Madrid and have already caught the attention of other big European teams.
29.12.2024 06:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Andrei Ratiu, the Romanian gem that shines in LaLiga and catches the eye of Atlético de Madrid”
Andrei Ratiu, the right-back of Rayo Vallecano, has been one of the revelations of the season in LaLiga EA Sports. At 26 years old, Ratiu has been named the All-Terrain Player of November and has played 15 consecutive matches in the starting lineup of the team.
His speed and skill on the right wing have caught the attention of several important teams, including Atlético de Madrid, who have him on their radar. The player has a contract until 2028 and a release clause of 25 million euros, but his transfer could take place in January. Rayo Vallecano rubs its hands with the possible sale of its star.
29.12.2024 10:18 / Mundo Deportivo
“Final push for a historic sell-out at La Rosaleda”
The visit of Atlético de Madrid to Marbella in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey has generated great excitement in Málaga. The match will be played on Saturday, January 4 at 21.30 at La Rosaleda, which has a capacity of over 30,000 spectators.
In the first hours of sales, 10,000 tickets were sold and with one week to go, only 5,000 are left. Marbella is asking for a final push from its fans to achieve a historic sell-out. In addition, the match will serve as a tribute to Radomir Antic, coach of the rojiblanco team in three different stages.
29.12.2024 09:32 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético de Madrid looks in-house to replace Andrea Berta”
Atlético de Madrid is preparing for the departure of Andrea Berta as sporting director, who will leave the club on December 31st. The arrival of Carlos Bucero as football director has led Berta to decide to leave the club.
Although the team will not seek an external replacement, an intermediary figure between the sporting director and the technical secretary will be sought. Julio Marco, Berta’s right-hand man and responsible for the strongest teams in the Academy, is the main candidate for this position. The former player Ignacio Camacho is also highly valued in the club.
29.12.2024 18:46 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid ends 2024 with record number of members and season ticket holders”
Atlético Madrid has achieved a new record in the social area, reaching the highest number of members and season ticket holders in its history. The club has registered 144,372 members and 60,874 season ticket holders, surpassing the figures of the previous season.
In addition, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium has received a total of 2.3 million spectators in 2024. Atlético has highlighted the constant growth of its fan base in Spain and in more than 60 countries around the world.
30.12.2024 09:29 / Mundo Deportivo
“The power of Atlético Madrid’s bench”
Atlético Madrid leads LaLiga thanks to the strength of its bench. Diego Simeone, the team’s coach, has been repeating since the start of the season that the players who come off the bench are responding very well.
The results prove him right, as the team has won many games thanks to the contribution of the players who come off the bench. Alexander Sorloth has scored five of the team’s last goals coming on in the second half of the games.
Atlético is the team with the most goals scored by substitutes, with a total of eleven, six of them with Sorloth’s signature. The depth of the squad and good physical preparation are two fundamental aspects to understand the good contribution of the Atlético bench this season. The red and white substitutes have played more than 2,300 minutes in LaLiga, more than any other team in the Spanish championship.
30.12.2024 11:14 / Mundo Deportivo
“Rodrigo de Paul and Julián Alvarez among the footballers with the most games in 2024”
Rodrigo de Paul and Julián Alvarez, players of Atlético de Madrid, are among the footballers with the most games in 2024. Julián Alvarez has played 70 games with up to four different teams, including Atlético de Madrid, Manchester City, the Argentine national team and the Olympic team.
Only Cody Gakpo of Liverpool has played more games this year. Rodrigo de Paul, for his part, has played 68 games with Atlético de Madrid and the Argentine national team. Both players have been key for the colchonero team this season.
30.12.2024 09:48 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético-Bayer Leverkusen, a final for the top-8 of the Champions League”
Atlético de Madrid is in a great moment with 12 consecutive victories and leads LaLiga. In the Champions League, Diego Simeone’s team is eleventh, one point away from the eighth place, which qualifies directly for the round of 16.
On January 21, the Metropolitano will host Bayer Leverkusen, fourth with 13 points, in a real final to finish in the top-8 of the group stage. The expectation is maximum and there are no tickets available.
30.12.2024 11:23 / Mundo Deportivo
“Lenglet returns and absences in Atlético”
Atlético de Madrid completed their first training session of the day at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda. Clement Lenglet returned to the team after feeling unwell on Sunday, but the team lost several players, including Conor Gallagher, Ángel Correa and Thomas Lemar.
José María Giménez continues to recover from a muscle injury and will not be available for the Copa del Rey match against Marbella on January 4. The goal is for him to be ready for the return of LaLiga on January 12 against Osasuna. Simeone was very intense in training, demanding precision and speed in passes.
30.12.2024 10:10 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid players who can negotiate with other clubs from January”
On January 1, several Atletico Madrid players will be able to negotiate freely with other clubs as their contracts expire on June 30. Among them are Koke, who has lost prominence in the team but remains a fundamental player in Simeone’s plans, and Mario Hermoso, who has lost presence in Cholo’s plans.
Other players who can negotiate are Axel Witsel and Aitor, who have lost prominence in the team but are highly valued in the locker room. Also in this situation are the loaned players Gerónimo Rulli and Samuel Umtiti, who have been starters in the team and could be transferred in the winter market.
31.12.2024 08:41 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético prepares to face Barça in the Supercopa”
Atlético de Madrid Femenino is preparing to face FC Barcelona in the Supercopa de España at the end of January. Although the Catalan team is difficult to beat, Atlético has been one of the few teams that has been able to defeat them in recent years.
The red and white team hopes to count on the support of its fans in Butarque to feel at home. Club members can already indicate their interest in attending the Supercopa de España Femenina through the Personal Area until January 2 at 10:00 a.m.
The match will take place on January 22 at 7:00 p.m. and the winner will face the winner of the other semifinal between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad on January 26 at 12:00 p.m. All matches of this Supercopa will be held at the Estadio Municipal Butarque de Leganés.
31.12.2024 16:02 / Mundo Deportivo
“Countdown to a full La Rosaleda with Atlético in the Copa del Rey”
Atlético de Madrid will face Marbella FC in the 1/16 finals of the Copa del Rey on January 4 at La Rosaleda Stadium in Málaga. Ticket sales have been a success, with more than 21,000 tickets sold and less than 4,000 seats still available.
Atlético de Madrid fans will be present in large numbers, both from the Autonomous Community of Andalusia and from the capital of Spain. Marbella FC has offered an aggressive ticket pricing proposal, with discounts for Marbella and Málaga CF subscribers. The Costa del Sol team expected to sell around 15,000 tickets, but now we are on the verge of a historic sellout. Marbella will continue to sell tickets until the day of the match, both in person and online.
31.12.2024 09:00 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atletico Madrid closely following young Argentine goalkeeper Leandro Brey”
Leandro Brey, goalkeeper for Boca Juniors, has caught the attention of several European teams, at just 22 years old. Atletico Madrid is one of the clubs closely following the young Argentine goalkeeper, considered one of the great references for Argentina’s goal thanks to his great projection.
The monitoring does not imply movement in the case of the mattress team, but rather it is being studied whether it would be an interesting option for a generational renewal in the goal. Teams such as Arsenal, Lazio and Napoli are also interested in the player.
31.12.2024 09:24 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético seek replacement for Reinildo”
Atlético de Madrid are already planning the next transfer windows and are looking for a replacement for Reinildo Mandava, who could leave the club at the end of the season. The Mozambican left-back can negotiate with any club from January 1 and is unhappy with his current situation at the club. Atlético are scouring the market for a left-back and have shown interest in Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace, who has gained solid experience in the Premier League and would become a very interesting target for the club.
31.12.2024 16:35 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético Madrid closes the year with a fun football tournament”
Atlético Madrid closed the year 2024 with a last training session in which the good atmosphere in the locker room was confirmed. The players celebrated a year-end dinner after the session. Coach Simeone organized a team tournament in which there could only be one winner.
The team without a bib, which was made up of Nahuel Molina, Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo de Paul or Griezmann; had the victory in their hands. But the time ran out with a draw. Julián Álvarez, in the green team, could no longer win.
Molina teased a Julián Álvarez who, in the green team, could no longer win. In the last game, the orange team, with players like Witsel, Sorloth, etc., only needed to win their game to be champions. The rival, the Atlético Madrid team.
The team without a bib, who had teased ‘La Araña’, needed the greens to win. And as soon as it started, in the first ball, the green team took the lead with a left-footed shot from the world champion. The game ended with the orange team unable to win.
The blue team, the ones without a bib, even posed for a photo they usually take in these cases. But, oh, the matter was not decided. Simeone, with a draw, decided it in a penalty shootout, best of three. And there, the karma played against Molina and his team. The orange team won the last victory of 2024 amid the laughter of all.
31.12.2024 14:47 / Mundo Deportivo
“Fan support for Rodrigo Riquelme at Atlético de Madrid”
Rodrigo Riquelme is not having his best moment at Atlético de Madrid, with few minutes and opportunities due to changes in the system of play and the great work of Javi Galán.
In the last training session of the year, the young player received the support of some Atlético fans who showed him a flag with his image. Although his future is uncertain, there are teams like Girona and AS Roma who have him on their radar.
31.12.2024 14:14 / Mundo Deportivo
“Atlético face Marbella in Copa del Rey with one absence and one doubt”
Atlético de Madrid will face Marbella in the 1/16 finals of the Copa del Rey on Saturday, January 4 at La Rosaleda, Málaga. Coach Diego Pablo Simeone will not be able to count on defender José María Giménez, who suffered a muscle injury on December 21 and has not been able to train normally since then.
Thomas Lemar is a doubt for the match due to a trauma suffered in the training session on December 31. The rosarino Ángel Correa, who also suffered a blow in a recent training session, is expected to rejoin the team on January 1 and could be available for the match.
31.12.2024 14:01 / Mundo Deportivo
“Simeone prepares a strong team to face Marbella”
Atlético de Madrid held their last training session of the year 2024, focusing on preparing for the 1/16 Copa del Rey match against Marbella. Diego Simeone began to outline the team that could face the Andalusian team, conducting several tests with a strong team.
In the first test, a defensive line formed by Llorente, Azpilicueta, Witsel and Reinildo, with teammates like Giuliano, Koke, Lino and Alberto Moreno in the team as well, and with Julián Álvarez as the striker, facing a team formed by Molina, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán; Gallagher, De Paul, Barrios; Sorloth and Griezmann.
In the second test, it seems that the team that Simeone could field against Marbella would be very strong, with Musso; Molina, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán; Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Barrios; Griezmann and Sorloth.
In this case, it seems that the first team of the second test could be the one that will face Marbella. A team in which the presence of Le Normand stands out, as well as that of a Koke who has been playing less recently; but which above all rewards the good work of Sorloth in the match against Barcelona before the holidays. And, above all, a powerful right side with Molina and Llorente, considering that both are in great form.
