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October 2, 2026 marks six decades since the Vicente Calderón first opened its doors. For 51 years the stadium by the Manzanares river was home to Atlético Madrid, hosting league titles, European glory and unforgettable nights that still live on in the memory of every rojiblanco fan.
varela·5 min read
Argentina began a new chapter without Lionel Messi and Scaloni offered clear signals about the road ahead. The coach explained why Julián Álvarez stayed on for the full 90 minutes, what he expects from Nico Paz and Franco Mastantuono, and how he plans to bring through the youngest talents. A Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez partnership now looks like a real option for the national team.
Natilla·6 min read
Atlético de Madrid has turned its season around after a shaky start. Three consecutive wins, including a derby victory and a 3-0 rout at Anoeta, have made Simeone's side the main challenger to Barcelona in LaLiga. Defensive solidity and instant impact from new signings are behind the surge.
varela·5 min read
Atlético Madrid continue to monitor Pavel Šulc, an attacking midfielder who is enjoying a breakout season at Olympique Lyonnais. The Czech international has caught the attention of several major European clubs after registering 15 goals and 10 assists across all competitions. Aston Villa and Juventus have also joined the race for a player whose market value is around 50 million euros.
Javi
·5 min read
The Portuguese forward insists he has no regrets about his spell at Atlético de Madrid, values the league title he won and highlights the maturity he gained under Diego Simeone. He also remembers his loan at Barcelona fondly and admits he would like to return to LaLiga in the future.
Natilla·6 min read
Marcos Llorente is under contract at Atletico Madrid until June 2027, but his future could be sorted long before that. Club and player are already negotiating an extension and talks are moving in the right direction, even as several European giants monitor his situation. The Madrid-born midfielder has made it clear he wants to retire in red and white.
Javi·6 min read
Ricardo La Volpe once again took aim at Diego Simeone this week on DSports Radio, admitting he changes the channel whenever Atletico Madrid are playing. The tension between the two Argentine coaches goes back two decades, to the 2006 Apertura final playoff in which Estudiantes came from behind to beat Boca Juniors and deny them a third straight title.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Johnny Cardoso has gone from playing a handful of minutes to becoming one of Atlético de Madrid's most valued players. His emergence in the starting lineup has coincided with three straight wins, including the derby against Real Madrid. The midfielder sacrificed his country's World Cup to undergo surgery and rediscover his best form, and the effort is paying off.
Javi·5 min read
Álex Baena has responded to José Mourinho after the Madrid derby between Atlético and Real Madrid. The Villarreal midfielder described the Portuguese coach's press conference with photos of controversial incidents as a tantrum and insisted that refereeing is only debated when the Spanish giants lose to their city rivals.
Natilla·5 min read
Atlético Madrid head into the international break sitting second in LaLiga after beating Real Madrid in the derby. The club had not occupied that position since February 2025, exactly 589 days ago, and now share the same points total as Real Betis. Simeone's side are five points behind a Barcelona team that has won every match this season.
Javi·5 min read