2025-01 Marca
01.01.2025 18:52 / Marca
“Simeone bets on a ‘starting’ eleven for the Copa”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone prepares a team with several heavyweights for the third round of the Copa del Rey against Marbella. In the two tests carried out, names such as Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán, Barrios, De Paul, Giuliano and Griezmann appear.
There would only be three newcomers compared to the base team of the 12 consecutive victories: Le Normand, in need of minutes to gain competitive rhythm, and Molina, behind and Koke reinforcing the four-man line in the middle. With Correa back in the group dynamics, the only absences in training would be those of Lemar, due to a contusion suffered in one of the last training sessions of 2024, and Giménez, still recovering from the strain suffered in Barcelona.
01.01.2025 12:25 / Marca
“The ‘Vic prophecy’ that drives Atlético de Madrid”
Atlético de Madrid is on a 12-game winning streak, which began after an internal meeting following their only league defeat at Benito Villamarín. The secret to this success dates back to October 31, when the team visited the modest Catalan club UD Vic and won 0-2.
Ramón Carrascal, Vic’s coach, had a hunch about Atlético’s future triumph after seeing the energy in Simeone and Gustavo López’s eyes. Since then, the team has chained victories, including the biggest away win in Champions League history and the first at Barcelona’s home. Carrascal visited Simeone and López in December, just before the ninth consecutive win with a comeback against Sevilla, and they shared their experience in preparing for the match.
02.01.2025 11:51 / Marca
“Griezmann and Julián Alvarez ready to face Marbella”
Atlético de Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, has made it clear that he will not hold back in the third round of the Copa del Rey against Marbella. Griezmann and Julián Alvarez will once again be the team’s spearhead, with a lineup that resembles the team’s starting eleven.
The Cholo has recovered Gallagher for the left side of the midfield, completing a line that is already well-known with Barrios and De Paul in the engine room and Giuliano on the right. Lenglet and Galán also remain as regulars in a defense in which Le Normand will continue to accumulate minutes in search of regaining his status and in which Molina presents himself as strong competition to Llorente. There will be absences due to injury, in the cases of Lemar and Giménez.
02.01.2025 13:36 / Marca
“Julián Alvarez, unstoppable in 2025”
Argentine striker Julián Alvarez, who played 70 games last year for Manchester City, Atlético de Madrid and national teams, will start 2025 as a starter against Marbella in the Copa del Rey.
Alvarez was one of the footballers who played the most games in 2024, with an immediate performance since his signing for Atlético for 70 million euros. The player has scored 12 of the 26 games played with the red and white team, and will form a striking duo with Griezmann in the first game of the year.
03.01.2025 05:05 / Marca
“Callejón
Marbella will face Atlético de Madrid in a historic Copa del Rey match. José Callejón, a Madridista at heart, sees the game as ’the last service of his career’. The veteran striker is enjoying his final years in football and is giving advice to the young players. Atlético is one of the best teams in the world and is in great form, but Marbella hopes to cause an upset and enjoy this gift of the Three Kings to the fullest.
03.01.2025 12:16 / Marca
“Simeone
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media ahead of the Copa del Rey match against Marbella at La Rosaleda. Simeone referred to the possible registration of Barcelona player Dani Olmo and said he hopes the rules are the same for all teams.
He also spoke about the club’s growth over the past 13 years and the importance of continuing to improve. In addition, he praised the work of Luis Piñedo and said he hopes he continues in the same vein throughout the year.
03.01.2025 11:24 / Marca
“Simeone focuses on the Copa del Rey match against Marbella”
Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media ahead of the Copa del Rey match against Marbella. The Cholo emphasized the importance of staying focused on the next game and not dwelling on the past, despite having spent 13 years at the helm of the team.
Simeone also discussed the team’s situation, which is improving and growing, but needs to regain the energy lost during the break. The Argentine coach also expressed satisfaction with the work of Luis Piñedo and Molina, and hopes that the rules will be the same for all teams regarding player registration. Atlético takes the commitment against Marbella very seriously and will seek to continue their streak of consecutive victories.
04.01.2025 06:48 / Marca
“Former Atlético academy players seek revenge”
Three former Atlético de Madrid academy players, Aitor Puñal, Luis Acosta and Alberto Soto, spoke to MARCA ahead of their Copa del Rey clash against Simeone’s side. The Marbella FC players expressed their excitement for the game and their desire to prove themselves against their former team.
The trio agreed on the difficulty of succeeding in Atlético’s academy and the importance of seizing the opportunities that come their way. The match will be tough, but the Marbella players are confident in their chances and hope to cause an upset.
04.01.2025 23:30 / Marca
“Atlético de Madrid dominates at La Rosaleda”
Atlético de Madrid fans filled the La Rosaleda stadium in Málaga, something that hadn’t happened since Luis de la Fuente’s debut with Spain in March 2023. During the match, the rojiblanco supporters sang the Atlético de Madrid anthem ‘a capella’ and the team dominated the game, although they only managed to score one goal. However, incidents between Atlético de Madrid and Málaga CF ultras in the streets surrounding the stadium marred the day.
04.01.2025 18:21 / Marca
“Atlético Madrid aims to equal its best streak in Copa del Rey against Marbella”
Atlético Madrid, with 12 consecutive victories, faces Marbella in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. The Marbella team has players trained in the Atlético de Madrid youth academy, such as Aitor Puñal, Luis Acosta and Alberto Soto, and the top scorer Callejón.
The match will be played at La Rosaleda in Málaga, where Marbella has sold out all the tickets. Simeone does not hold back and comes out with a competitive team, including Musso, Molina, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galán, Giuliano, Barrios, De Paul, Gallagher, Griezmann and Julián Alvarez. The atmosphere is guaranteed and before the match a tribute will be paid to the former Atlético coach, Radomir Antic.
04.01.2025 11:08 / Marca
“Radomir Antic’s family reunites for an emotional match between Marbella and Atlético de Madrid”
Radomir Antic’s family will attend the match between Marbella and Atlético de Madrid at the La Rosaleda stadium in Málaga, in a tribute to the Balcan coach who is an idol in both teams.
Ana Antic, Radomir’s daughter, speaks to MARCA in the pre-match and highlights the importance of Marbella for her father, who considered it his ‘vitamin place’. Radomir’s family continues to feel the affection they had for him and hopes to enjoy an emotional match in which the excitement is very high in Marbella.
04.01.2025 16:47 / Marca
“Clashes between Atlético de Madrid and Málaga CF ultras”
The prelude to the match between Marbella and Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey has been marred by incidents and clashes caused by the Frente Atlético in the streets of Málaga. The Atlético de Madrid ultras, who arrived in the city escorted by the police, have caused disturbances in a zone near La Rosaleda stadium.
The incidents were provoked when members of the Frente Atlético and unidentified Málaga CF ultras met in the vicinity of Calle Rosario Pino. Images show chairs being thrown from a bar where ordinary fans were also present, who quickly moved away from the brawl.
Videos of the police intervention are already circulating on social media. The match, which was not highlighted as a high-risk game, will be played today at 21:30 and around 30,000 people are expected to attend the game.
04.01.2025 00:52 / Marca
“Return to La Rosaleda
Thirteen years ago, Simeone began his triumphant era at Atlético in La Rosaleda. Today, he returns with 8 titles under his belt and the possibility of equaling the longest winning streak (13).
El Cholo continues to find challenges on his path, such as achieving his first victory in Barcelona and seeking a new round pass against Marbella. The story of Cholismo remains unfinished, with a record of 420 victories (59% of the games played), 156 draws, 131 defeats, 1,193 goals for, 584 against, and 329 games without conceding.
04.01.2025 23:06 / Marca
“Nelson Vivas highlights tranquility and humility in Atlético de Madrid’s winning streak”
Atlético de Madrid’s second coach, Nelson Vivas, highlighted the tranquility and humility with which the team has lived its streak of 13 consecutive victories, equaling the club’s best streak.
Vivas, who served as coach on the bench during Simeone’s suspension, also spoke about missed opportunities and Le Normand’s return to the starting lineup. He also stressed the importance of maintaining the demand in training and respect for rivals, such as Marbella, whom he considered worthy opponents.
04.01.2025 22:22 / Marca
“Simeone responds with Atlético’s record of victories”
Simeone is a treasure of Atlético de Madrid and has responded to speculation about his replacement with a record of 13 consecutive victories in all competitions.
The team has no intention of reinforcing itself in this market, but has incorporated Le Normand, who returned to start against Marbella and showed that he will soon be back to his best after his trauma.
Atlético de Madrid has managed to bring 30,000 fans to a stadium to watch a Copa del Rey match against a Primera RFEF team like Marbella. However, violence between Atlético and Málaga fans is deplored, which is not acceptable in football or society.
