Atletico Madrid Club Information
Atletico Madrid is one of the most distinguished and historic football clubs in Spain, competing alongside giants Real Madrid and Barcelona across various Spanish tournaments. Often regarded as the younger sibling of Real Madrid, Atletico’s geographical proximity is notable as both clubs are based in the Spanish capital. The official stadium of Atletico Madrid, “Wanda Metropolitano,” is located in the heart of Madrid, with a seating capacity of 86,546 spectators. It’s worth highlighting that the club competes in La Liga, Spain’s top professional football division.
Club History
The club was founded by three students from the Basque Country on April 29, 1903, initially named Athletic Club de Madrid as a youth branch of Athletic Bilbao. On January 1, 1947, the club officially adopted the name Atletico Madrid, which remains in use today.
In the current 2021/2022 football season, the club celebrates the 75th anniversary of its name change to Atletico Madrid. To mark this occasion, the club has unveiled a special fourth kit that will be worn by the players throughout the season. Historically, Atletico Madrid began its journey in striped shirts of blue and white, mirroring Athletic Bilbao’s official colors in 1911. Today, the team’s colors feature red and white stripes.
Atletico Madrid’s squad consists of 22 professional players, including prominent figures such as Portuguese midfielder João Félix, Spanish forward Álvaro Morata, and Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak. The club also boasts a dedicated medical team of nine members and a three-person board of directors, alongside a coaching staff of seven members led by Argentine coach Diego Simeone. As of December 23, 2021, Simeone celebrated ten years as the team’s manager, winning eight official titles in this period, making him the longest-serving coach for a single team in major European leagues.
Trophies and Achievements
Atletico Madrid is a formidable competitor in both domestic and European competitions, boasting a significant trophy collection. The titles attributed to the club are as follows:
- 11 La Liga championships.
- 1 Segunda División title.
- 10 Copa del Rey titles.
- 2 Supercopa de España titles.
- 3 UEFA Champions League runner-up positions.
- 1 UEFA Europa League title.
- 3 UEFA Super Cup titles.
Latest Updates on Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid is the reigning La Liga champion from the previous 2020/2021 season, finishing with 86 points, narrowly surpassing Real Madrid, which concluded the season in second place with 84 points. Barcelona followed in third with 79 points. However, Atletico Madrid’s performance declined in the ongoing 2021/2022 season, placing them fifth with 29 points, tied with Real Sociedad in sixth, and trailing leaders Real Madrid by 17 points, as they hold 46 points. Looking ahead, Atletico Madrid is set to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at their home ground, Wanda Metropolitano, in a La Liga match.