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Away woes continued even at 19th-place Levante for Atlético Madrid, who turned in yet another dull performance in a stadium not named the Metropolitano. Just four shots on target and a total of 0.9xG tells a story of a lack of energy and a lack of effort. This middling league season continues. Here are the […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was in a combative mood as he spoke to the media before this weekend’s fixture against Levante, which will end a difficult week amid a defeat to Bødo/Glimt in the Champions League and amid no new arrivals from the January transfer window. When pushed on how his team can turn […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
What’s the best medicine after an underwhelming Champions League performance? A trip to València to play Levante! Atlético de Madrid will visit the Ciutat de València on Saturday in a 6:30 p.m. local kickoff. This stadium has not been kind to Los Rojiblancos, who have won at Levante’s home ground just twice in their last […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Atlético de Madrid will meet a familiar opponent in the UEFA Champions League’s knockout phase play-off draw. The draw in Switzerland on Friday could have pitted Atlético against Galatasaray or Club Brugge, and Atleti will be playing the 19-time Belgian champions next month for a spot in the round of 16. The first leg will […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Atlético de Madrid were on the verge of signing a new midfielder on Thursday, more than two weeks after Conor Gallagher left the club and less than 24 hours after they suffered one of the most embarrassing defeats of the Diego Simeone era. Atlético’s big move to shore up the midfield and inject quality into […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Diego Simeone and Atlético de Madrid find themselves having some more work to do to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages. Looking back, the club will — and should — have many regrets about the opportunity they have let slip away and frankly, they have no one to blame but themselves. The chances were […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone cut a dejected figure as he spoke to the media after a 2-1 home loss to Bødo/Glimt in the last game of the Champions League’s league phase. “We gave it our all, I can’t ask any more of the players, because they work hard, they try, but we can’t be […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Atlético de Madrid were left stunned Wednesday as Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt stormed the Riyadh Air Metropolitano and left with a 2-1 win that secured their place in the UEFA Champions League playoffs — and ended Atlético’s hopes of qualifying directly for the round of 16. Alexander Sørloth kicked off the night with his sixth goal […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media before the final game of the UEFA Champions League’s league stage against Bodø/Glimt at the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday night. When asked if he was surprised by concern over the lack of incoming transfers, Simeone responded, “that’s a question for you to answer among […]
about 1 month ago | 6 reads
Atlético Madrid have one final chance to secure a top eight finish in the league phase of this year’s UEFA Champions League — but they’ll need a number of results to go their way. Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt will be the visitors at the Estadio Metropolitano on Wednesday night, and they will be playing to stay […]
about 1 month ago | 5 reads
Atlético de Madrid started and finished strongly in a comfortable home win over relegation-threatened Mallorca on Sunday. Alexander Sørloth opened the scoring midway through the first half with a simple tap-in, and though Mallorca hung around for a while, Los Bermellones never looked like equalizing. A David López own goal put the result to bed, […]
about 1 month ago | 7 reads
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was in a jubilant mood after a 3-0 win over Real Mallorca on Sunday, though much of his post-match press conference centered on the transfer window. “I have nothing to say here,” Simeone responded bluntly when asked whether any new signings would arrive “Mateu (Alemany) and I talk every day, […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Atlético Madrid scored more than once in a game for the first time in 2026, sealing an eventually-comfortable victory over Mallorca at the Metropolitano. Despite having the upper hand for virtually the entire 90 minutes, it was not all smooth sailing as the hosts struggled at times to break through a resolute defense. Ultimately, a […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone addressed the media on Saturday before his side welcomes RCD Mallorca to the Metropolitano on Sunday afternoon. Simeone was asked why fans should believe in out-of-form forward Julián Alvarez and whether the striker believes in himself. The Argentine responded furiously. “Really? Are you seriously asking me that?” he responded initially. […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Villarreal B snatched a late draw at Alcalá at a game where Fernando Torres’s Atlético Madrileño side could not control the match. Recent home games for Atleti Madrileño have been mostly disappointing. The chase for the head of group B in Primera RFEF (the third division), currently in the hands of Sabadell, seems like a […]
about 2 months ago | 7 reads
Atlético Madrid (12-5-3, 41 points) return home to Spain after a mid-week Champions League letdown in Turkey against Galatasaray. The Rojiblancos will face off against Mallorca (5-6-9, 21 points), who are actively battling relegation. Atlético find themselves in the early match on Sunday as they’ll kick things off at 2 PM local time. If you’re […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Atlético Madrid’s horrid away form continued Wednesday, as the Rojiblancos now have won just one of their last five away matches in the Champions League. The 1-1 draw at RAMS Park saw Atlético squander a golden opportunity to all but secure a top eight-position in the final Champions League table. “Squander” may actually be an […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone cut a dejected figure after his team were held to a 1-1 tie in Istanbul by Galatasaray, meaning they lose control of their fate as they seek a place in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League group stage. “First, we have to wait and see the results. It’s […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Atlético de Madrid were made to pay for an appalling lack of final-third quality in a 1-1 draw at Galatasaray on Tuesday night that takes qualification for the UEFA Champions League’s last 16 out of their hands. Giuliano Simeone’s opening goal was cancelled out only 15 minutes later when Marcos Llorente stuck a Leroy Sané […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was in a defiant mood as he spoke to the media ahead of the final away game of the Champions League’s league stage in Istanbul against Galatasaray. The 55-year-old insisted that his team were aiming for maximum points in their two remaining fixtures. “We have to win both games, a […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Atlético Madrid restart their UEFA Champions League campaign with an away trip to face Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray in Istanbul on Wednesday night. Having played six league phase fixtures at the back end of last year, the clash at Rams Park will be the penultimate match at this stage of the competition — with Atleti […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Atlético de Madrid have been handed a tricky tie at Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. The draw, made Monday afternoon, will see Atlético head to Seville next month for a single match against Betis, who are seeking their first semifinal appearance since their 2022 Copa del Rey win. Meanwhile, Atleti are hoping […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Atlético de Madrid played well and deserved their win over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday afternoon, but the Colchoneros were only secure a 1-0 win amid a nervy ending in front of 61,192 fans at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Alexander Sørloth’s 48th-minute header from Pablo Barrios’ looping cross saw Atlético finally break the deadlock after they […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Atlético Madrid secured a first league win of 2026 by beating Alavés with a header from Alexander Sørloth, but much talk again focused on the transfer market. Pre-match, sporting director Mateu Alemany assessed the market by saying that Conor Gallagher was the only player to have left who featured regularly. “It’s true that (Javi) Galán […]
about 2 months ago | 6 reads
A chilly afternoon in Madrid proved to be a warm welcome home for Los Rojiblancos, as they secured a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Alavés in their first league game at the Metropolitano in 2026. The victory sees Los Colchoneros go level on points with Villarreal, who have a match in hand. Atleti were not short […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads