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Osasuna had more possession, shots, crosses and corners than Atlético Madrid, yet Atleti outperformed the Rojillos where it mattered most: on the scoresheet. The result feels harsh on Osasuna. Their supporters will feel aggrieved over multiple refereeing decisions, and they looked far and away the more organized and dangerous side. But Simeone’s men did just […]
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was in a reflective mood after his team’s 2-1 win away over Osasuna at El Sadar on Tuesday night. “There’s always something at stake, like finishing as high up the table as possible,” Simeone insisted. “This past weekend (against Celta) we played a good game, but we weren’t as decisive […]
Diego Simeone made four changes to his Atlético de Madrid side as the Colchoneros traveled up to Pamplona to face Osasuna in the final midweek round of the 2025/26 season in LaLiga. With LaLiga’s title clinched and Atlético mathematically qualified for the UEFA Champions League again next season, Simeone named a strong side anyway amid […]
Atlético Madrid will travel up to the city of Pamplona on Tuesday night for their antepenúltimo match of this long and complicated season, to face CA Osasuna in LALIGA. With UEFA Champions League football for next season long secured and third place requiring a monumental stuff-up from Villarreal to be achieved, the only thing left […]
Atlético de Madrid’s memorable 2025/26 season is heading toward a depressing end following the Rojiblancos’ 1-0 home loss to Celta Vigo on Saturday. Celta secured its first league win away to Atlético since June 2007 when Borja Iglesias chipped Jan Oblak after 61 minutes at a dour and rainy Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Iglesias’ goal had […]
A frustrated spoke to the press following Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on Saturday evening. Asked what this side needs to win, Simeone chose a blunt answer. “That’s a question that would take much longer to answer than I have time for,” he said. “I’d say (Atleti’s next opponent) Osasuna.” Diego Simeone […]
Just days after crashing out of the UEFA Champions League, Atlético Madrid hoped to recover some good vibes by beating sixth-place Celta Vigo in the friendly confines of the Metropolitano. But when it rains, it pours. While Atlético created numerous chances, a Borja Iglesias chip just after the hour proved to be the difference as […]
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone evaluated the 2025/26 season when he spoke to the media ahead of the team’s penultimate home game against Celta Vigo at the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday. With Champions League qualification now secured, Simeone was able to reflect on the season as a whole, as the best Atlético can […]
After a heartbreaking end to this season’s Champions League campaign, Atlético Madrid (19-6-9, 63 points) have to regroup and shift their focus to the remaining four matches in LaLiga. The push to finish third begins when Atlético host Celta Vigo (12-11-11, 47 points) on Saturday evening. The focus since February for Diego Simeone’s men had […]
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid parted with €20 million to sign Italian wing-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atalanta last summer, handing the 23-year-old a long-term contract at the Metropolitano Stadium. Ruggeri penned a deal running until 2030 upon arrival, but even Diego Simeone could not have foreseen the player’s meteoric rise in his first season on […]
During Atlético de Madrid’s return to training on Thursday, midfielder Johnny Cardoso sustained a heavy challenge during a rondo and left the pitch before the session ended. Tests indicated that Johnny has picked up a high ankle sprain, his fifth injury this season, and he will miss the final four games of the season, all […]
During Atlético de Madrid’s return to training on Thursday, midfielder Johnny Cardoso sustained a heavy challenge during a rondo and left the pitch before the session ended. Tests indicated that Johnny has picked up a high ankle sprain, his fifth injury this season, and he will miss the final four games of the season, all […]
Atlético Madrid fell at the doors of a fourth Champions League final, losing the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final 1-0 in London and 2-1 on aggregate. Bukayo Saka turned in from close range on the stroke of half time after Jan Oblak had saved brilliantly from a Leandro Trossard shot which proved […]
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was dejected following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, which knocked the Colchoneros out of the Champions League at the semifinal stage. Asked about the controversial refereeing decisions, Simeone said, “there’s nothing to say, we’re out. We congratulate Arsenal, they competed well and they have a […]
Atlético Madrid captain Koke spoke to Movistar after the conclusion of a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Looking emotional, the veteran faced up to the cameras on behalf of the players. “We’re really gutted, but I’m leaving here proud of the team, we gave it our […]
Atlético de Madrid’s UEFA Champions League run came to a halt on Tuesday night, when Bukayo Saka beat Jan Oblak on the stroke of halftime to secure a 1-0 win for Arsenal. The 2-1 aggregate victory puts the Gunners in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years. For Atlético, the result […]
Atlético Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann spoke to the media ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal, highlighting how historic a moment it could be for the club to reach the final of the tournament again before he leaves in the summer. “Every time we start the Champions League, you see yourself […]
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was in a relaxed mood as he addressed the media at the Emirates Stadium in North London on Monday evening ahead of the UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg. Asked if the locker room was feeling the pressure, Simeone said “no, I think I notice that you guys are always […]
Coming off arguably one of the best wins of the season against Valencia, Atlético Madrid travel to London to take on Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals. It’s a winner-take-all match following Wednesday’s 1-1 draw, and both clubs are desperate to end up in Budapest for the May 30 final. Tuesday night’s winner […]
What a dream day for Atlético de Madrid. In his 1,000th match as a head coach, Diego Simeone was able to rest every player in the starting 11 from Wednesday’s Champions League match, give three Atlético Madrileño products their first team debuts and gain three important points toward securing Champions League participation for next season. […]
Atlético Madrid celebrated a surprisingly comfortable 2-0 win over Valencia with debut goals for youngsters Iker Luque and Miguel Cubo, both stepping up from the B team, in the first game for 41 years where two debutants scored for the club. “There was Cubo’s quality, I made it clear to him what we need to […]
An extremely youthful Atlético Madrid gave manager Diego Simeone an unexpected gift for his 1,000th match as a manager, by beating Valencia CF 2-0 at a seething Mestalla. Second-half goals from substitutes Iker Luque (20) and Miguel Llorente “Cubo” (18) sealed a famous win on the East Coast, which allowed many first team players to […]
Sandwiched in between the two legs of Atlético de Madrid’s UEFA Champions League semifinal is a matchday 34 showdown with Valencia in LaLiga. It’s a Saturday afternoon kickoff at Mestalla, where Atlético will rotate heavily once again amid injuries to key players — who will be afforded further rest following Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal […]
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone played down talk of distractions as he insisted that his side were taking fixtures one game at a time ahead of Saturday’s visit to Valencia in LaLiga. Simeone rejected claims that he would rest key players, even with one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal. “It’s […]
Atlético Madrid played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie with Arsenal that many have branded as “controversial.” The Gunners took the lead from the spot in the first half before Atleti scored a penalty of their own after the break. Arsenal’s second penalty of the game […]