📖 Club History
Atlético de Madrid, founded in 1903, are known as the "Colchoneros" (the Mattress Makers) due to their red-and-white striped colours. Under Diego Simeone's leadership since 2011, Atlético have become one of Europe's top clubs, winning two La Liga titles, three Europa Leagues and reaching two Champions League finals. Their move to the Estadio Metropolitano in 2017, with a capacity of 68,456, marked a new era. Antoine Griezmann and Diego Godín are among their greatest modern players.
⚡ Key Facts
- →Diego Simeone is one of the longest-serving and most successful managers in European football
- →Won La Liga in 2014 and 2021, breaking the Barcelona-Real Madrid duopoly
- →Record three-time UEFA Europa League winners
- →Moved to the state-of-the-art Metropolitano Stadium in 2017
- →Famous for their defensive organisation and fighting spirit
- →Fernando Torres is one of the club's greatest ever players
Recent Results
All matches →No recent results available
🏆 Honours
La Liga×11
UEFA Europa League×3
Copa del Rey×10
UEFA Super Cup×1
FIFA Club World Cup×1
⚔️ Key Rivalries
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