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Diego Simeone: It is very clear which players Atlético Madrid need
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, […]
Atlético Madrid 3-0 Mallorca: Player Ratings
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 […]
Diego Simeone furiously defends Julián Alvarez, talks transfers and injuries
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. […]
Fernando Torres’s Atlético Madrileño held to draw by Villarreal B
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 […]
Atlético de Madrid – RCD Mallorca: Match preview
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 […]
Galatasaray 1-1 Atlético de Madrid: Takeaways
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 […]
Diego Simeone realistic on top eight chances after Galatasaray draw
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 […]
Galatasaray S.K. 1-1 Atlético de Madrid: Player Ratings
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 […]
Simeone demands two wins as Atlético wrap up league phase
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 […]
Galatasaray v Atlético Madrid: Preview, predicted lineup for UCL clash
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 […]
Atlético paired with Betis in Copa del Rey quarters; Barça to visit Albacete
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 […]
Atlético de Madrid 1-0 Deportivo Alavés: Takeaways
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 […]
Diego Simeone: ‘Today four players have left and no one has arrived’
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 […]
Atlético de Madrid 1-0 Deportivo Alavés: Player Ratings
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 […]
Atlético de Madrid – Deportivo Alavés: The first home game of 2026
Atlético de Madrid host relegation-threatened Deportivo Alavés on Sunday afternoon in their first league fixture of the new year. Atlético (11-5-3, 38 points) should be in good spirits after reaching the Copa del Rey quarterfinals with a win at Deportivo La Coruña last week. But they have work to do in LaLiga. Atleti begin round […]
Diego Simeone wants ‘quality over quantity’ in transfer window
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone previewed Sunday’s La Liga game against Alavés in his latest pre-match press conference, but much of the talk centered on the ongoing transfer window, which has already seen four players leave the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with no incomings. When asked about whether he would like to recover the 24-man […]
Marca: Atlético eye Marc Casadó as ‘plan B’ to João Gomes
Marca on Friday has revealed another name from Atlético de Madrid’s list of options to replace Conor Gallagher in midfield: FC Barcelona’s Marc Casadó. David Medina and Isaac Suárez say that Atlético’s top priority is Wolverhampton Wanderers pivot João Gomes, a move that super-agent Jorge Mendes is trying to engineer. But La Masia graduate Casadó […]
Atlético Madrid Transfer Roundup: January 15
Mateu Alemany has stamped his authority on his role as Atlético Madrid Director of Men’s Football this week. Two first-team players have exited the club, and rumours surrounding their replacements are starting to gather momentum. Elsewhere, it has been a period of turnover in the women’s team, and the academy has seen a shock departure […]
Deportivo La Coruña 0-1 Atlético de Madrid: Takeaways
Atlético de Madrid rolled back the years in the Copa del Rey round of 16 on Tuesday night, as an Antoine Griezmann goal at Estadio Riazor saw the Rojiblancos edge past a determined Deportivo La Coruña and reach a fourth successive cup quarterfinal. Griezmann’s free kick 13 seconds after the hour sealed a nervy victory […]
Diego Simeone praises Griezmann magic after Copa win
Atlético Madrid booked their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after seeing off Deportivo La Coruña with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night in Galicia, courtesy of a magnificent free-kick from Antoine Griezmann. “As he scored the goal, the comments I hear are positive because I didn’t take him off, I took Julián (Alvarez) […]
RC Deportivo La Coruña 0-1 Atlético Madrid: Player Ratings
Atlético Madrid are through to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, thanks to a 1-0 win away to Deportivo La Coruña. A sublime Antoine Griezmann free-kick was the only difference on the scoresheet, but Atleti were comfortably in charge against the team from the second division. Into the Calderón rates the Atlético players for […]
Giacomo Raspadori joins Atalanta in final transfer saga twist
Update, Jan. 15 Atalanta and Atlético have confirmed Raspadori’s transfer. “Atlético de Madrid and Atalanta have reached an agreement for the transfer of Giacomo Raspadori to the Bergamo-based club,” the club statement read. “The Italian striker thus returns to his home country to take on a new challenge in his professional career, after having defended […]
Diego Simeone apologises to Real Madrid duo Vinícius Júnior and Florentino Pérez
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone previewed the tie against Deportivo La Coruña in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Tuesday night, but he couldn’t escape questions about his clash with Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. “First, I would like to apologize to Mr. Florentino (Pérez) and also to […]
Atlético de Madrid – Deportivo de La Coruña: Match preview
Atlético de Madrid return to Spain but find themselves once again away from home, as they travel north to A Coruña to take on Deportivo in a Copa del Rey clash on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. local time. Taking a pause from LaLiga and Champions League competition, Atlético find themselves in the Round of […]
Conor Gallagher heads to Spurs in €40 million deal
Conor Gallagher has played his final game for Atlético de Madrid. Gallagher is returning to England as a new player for Tottenham Hotspur, which agreed a €40 million deal with Atlético on Monday to bring the ex-Chelsea midfielder back to the Premier League. Matteo Moretto reported earlier in the day that Aston Villa had taken […]
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