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| Full name | Club Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D. | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Rojiblancos (The Red-Whites) Colchoneros (Mattress Makers) Indios (Indians) |
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| Founded | 26 April 1903 (as Athletic Club de Madrid) | |||
| Ground | Riyadh Air Metropolitano | |||
| Capacity | 70,692 | |||
| Owner | Atlético HoldCo (65.98%) Idan Ofer (33%) |
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| President | Enrique Cerezo | |||
| Head coach | Diego Simeone | |||
| League | La Liga | |||
| 2022–23 | La Liga, 3rd of 20 | |||
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Club Atlético de Madrid, often called Atlético Madrid or just Atlético, is a professional football club from Madrid, Spain. They play in La Liga, which is Spain's top football league. Their home stadium is the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, which can hold over 70,000 fans.
The club was started on April 26, 1903. They are famous for their red and white striped shirts. This is why they are nicknamed Los Rojiblancos (The Red-Whites). Another nickname is Los Colchoneros (The Mattress Makers), because their shirt colors were like old mattress covers. Atlético Madrid has a big rivalry with their city neighbors, Real Madrid. They also have a rivalry with Barcelona. The King of Spain, Felipe VI, has been the club's honorary president since 2003.
Atlético is one of Spain's most successful football clubs. They have won La Liga 11 times, including winning both the league and the cup in 1996. They have also won the Copa del Rey 10 times. In Europe, they have won the UEFA Europa League three times (in 2010, 2012, and 2018). They also won the UEFA Super Cup three times. Atlético has reached the UEFA Champions League final three times, in 1974, 2014, and 2016.
Contents
- Club History: From the Start to Today
- How Atlético Madrid Began (1903–1939)
- Atlético Aviación de Madrid (1939–1947)
- A Golden Era for Atlético (1947–1965)
- European Cup Finalists (1965–1974)
- The Luis Aragonés Era (1974–1987)
- Changes and a Double Win (1987–2005)
- New Players and European Success (2006–2011)
- The Simeone Era: A New Golden Age (2011–Present)
- Recent Seasons: How Atlético Has Performed
- Rivalries: Who Are Atlético's Biggest Opponents?
- Honours: Atlético Madrid's Trophies
- International Competition Record
- Players: Meet the Team
- Staff: Who Runs the Team?
- Club Ownership and Global Reach
- Colours and Badge
- Nicknames: What Are They Called?
- Stadium and Training Facilities
- Kit Suppliers and Shirt Sponsors
- Supporters: The Fans of Atlético
- Notable Players: Club Legends
- Images for kids
- See also
Club History: From the Start to Today
How Atlético Madrid Began (1903–1939)
The club was founded on April 26, 1903, by three students from the Basque Country who lived in Madrid. They saw their new club as a younger version of their favorite team, Athletic Bilbao. In 1904, some players who left Real Madrid joined them.
At first, the team wore blue and white shirts. But by 1911, both Athletic Bilbao and Athletic Madrid started wearing red and white stripes. One idea is that red and white striped fabric was cheap. It was used for mattress covers, and leftover cloth could easily be made into football shirts. This is how the club got its nickname, Los Colchoneros (The Mattress Makers).
Another story says that a player named Juanito Elorduy went to England to buy kits. He couldn't find the blue and white ones, so he bought red and white shirts from Southampton F.C.. Athletic Madrid kept their blue shorts, while Athletic Bilbao changed to black shorts. Because of their red and white shirts, Atlético became known as Los Rojiblancos.
Atlético's first home ground was in a working-class area called Ronda de Vallecas. In 1921, Atlético Madrid became separate from Athletic Bilbao. They moved to a new stadium called the Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid, which could hold 35,800 people.
In the 1920s, Atlético won the Campeonato del Centro three times. They also reached the Copa del Rey final twice, losing to Athletic Bilbao both times. Because of their success, they were invited to join the first La Liga season in 1928. They were coached by Fred Pentland. After two seasons, they were moved down to the second division. They came back to La Liga in 1934 but were moved down again in 1936. The Spanish Civil War stopped football for a while.
Atlético Aviación de Madrid (1939–1947)
When La Liga started again in 1939, Atlético joined with a club called Aviación Nacional. This new team was called Athletic Aviación de Madrid. Aviación Nacional was formed by officers from the Spanish Air Force.
With the famous Ricardo Zamora as their manager, the club won their first La Liga title in 1940. They won it again in 1941. A very important player during these years was the captain, Germán Gómez. He played as a midfielder and was a key part of the team.
In 1940, a rule was made that banned teams from using foreign names. So, the club changed its name to Atlético Aviación de Madrid. In 1946, the club decided to remove the military part from its name. On January 6, 1947, they officially became Club Atlético de Madrid. In 1947, Atlético also beat Real Madrid 5–0, which is still their biggest win against their rivals.
A Golden Era for Atlético (1947–1965)
Under manager Helenio Herrera, and with the help of player Larbi Benbarek, Atlético won La Liga again in 1950 and 1951. After Herrera left in 1953, the club found it harder to compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona.
However, in the 1960s and 1970s, Atlético Madrid became a very strong team. In the 1957–58 season, they finished second in La Liga. This allowed them to play in the 1958–59 European Cup. They reached the semi-finals, where they played against Real Madrid. Real Madrid won the tie after a replay match.
Atlético got their revenge by beating Real Madrid in two Copa del Rey finals in 1960 and 1961. In 1962, they won the 1961–62 European Cup Winners' Cup, beating Fiorentina. This was a big achievement because it was a major European trophy. The next year, they reached the final again but lost to Tottenham Hotspur. Key players during this time included Enrique Collar, Miguel Jones, and Adelardo.
Atlético's best years happened when Real Madrid was also very strong. Between 1961 and 1980, Real Madrid won La Liga 14 times. Atlético was the only team that truly challenged them, winning La Liga titles in 1966, 1970, 1973, and 1977. They also won the Copa del Rey three times in 1965, 1972, and 1976. In 1965, Atlético became the first team in eight years to beat Real Madrid at their home stadium, the Bernabéu.
European Cup Finalists (1965–1974)
In 1966, Atlético moved from the Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid to a new stadium, the Vicente Calderón Stadium. It opened on October 2, 1966.
Important players from this time included the experienced Adelardo, and goal scorers Luis Aragonés, Javier Irureta, and José Eulogio Gárate. Gárate was the top scorer in La Liga three times. In the 1970s, Atlético also brought in several players from Argentina, like Rubén Ayala and Panadero Díaz. Their coach, Juan Carlos Lorenzo, focused on strong defense and discipline.
This approach worked, and after winning La Liga in 1973, the club reached the 1974 European Cup final. On their way to the final, they beat teams like Galatasaray and Celtic. The final was against a very strong Bayern Munich team. Atlético played very well and scored a goal in extra time through Aragonés. But in the last minute, Bayern scored to make it 1–1. In a replay match two days later, Bayern won 4–0.
The Luis Aragonés Era (1974–1987)
After the 1974 European Cup final loss, Atlético hired their former player, Luis Aragonés, as coach. Aragonés coached the club four different times. His first success came quickly. Bayern Munich didn't want to play in the Intercontinental Cup, so Atlético, as the European Cup runners-up, were invited. They played against Independiente from Argentina. After losing the first game, they won the second 2–0 and lifted the trophy. Aragonés then led the club to win the Copa del Rey in 1976 and La Liga in 1977.
During his second time as coach, Aragonés helped the club finish second in La Liga and win the Copa del Rey in 1985. Hugo Sánchez was a key player, scoring many goals. Sánchez later moved to Real Madrid. Even without Sánchez, Aragonés led the club to win the Supercopa de España in 1985. They also reached the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final in 1986, but lost 3–0 to Dynamo Kyiv.
Changes and a Double Win (1987–2005)
In 1987, a businessman named Jesús Gil became the club president. He stayed in charge until 2003. Atlético had not won La Liga for 10 years, and Gil wanted to change that. He spent a lot of money on new players, like Portuguese winger Paulo Futre. However, this spending only brought them two Copa del Rey trophies in 1991 and 1992. They finished second in La Liga in 1990–91, behind Johan Cruyff's Barcelona. Gil was known for changing coaches very often, trying to find the right person to win the league.
In 1992, Jesús Gil closed down Atlético's youth academy. Because of this, a 15-year-old player named Raúl went to play for rivals Real Madrid, where he became a worldwide star.
In the 1994–95 season, Atlético almost got moved down to a lower league. This led to more changes. In the next season, 1995–96, with new coach Radomir Antić and players like Diego Simeone and Kiko, Atlético surprisingly won both the La Liga and the Copa del Rey. This was a huge success for the club.
The next season, 1996–97, Atlético played in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. They were knocked out by Ajax in the quarter-finals. The club continued to spend a lot on players. However, the success didn't last. In the 1999–2000 season, Atlético had a very bad time. The club's leaders faced problems, and the team played poorly. They were moved down to the second division after 66 years in the top league.
Atlético spent two seasons in the Segunda División. In 2002, Luis Aragonés returned as manager for his fourth time. He led the team to win the Segunda División and brought them back to La Liga. He also gave a young player named Fernando Torres his first chance to play in La Liga.
New Players and European Success (2006–2011)
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In 2006, Atlético signed new players like Costinha, Maniche, and Sergio Agüero. In 2007, Fernando Torres left for Liverpool. Atlético then bought Diego Forlán from Villarreal and Simão Sabrosa from Benfica.
In 2007, the club agreed to sell the land where their stadium was. They planned to move to the city-owned Olympic Stadium. The 2007–08 season was very good for Atlético. They finished fourth in La Liga, which meant they qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 1997.
In 2009, manager Javier Aguirre was replaced by Abel Resino. Atlético continued to do well, finishing fourth in the league again and qualifying for the Champions League. Striker Diego Forlán was the top scorer in La Liga with 32 goals. Atlético kept their star players, Agüero and Forlán, hoping for more success.
The 2009–10 season started badly. After a big loss in the Champions League, manager Abel Resino left. Quique Sánchez Flores became the new manager. Atlético finished ninth in La Liga, but they did very well in the UEFA Europa League. They won the Europa League, beating Liverpool in the semi-finals and Fulham in the final in Hamburg. Diego Forlán scored two goals, including the winning goal in extra time. This was Atlético's first European trophy since 1962. They also reached the Copa del Rey final but lost to Sevilla. By winning the Europa League, they played in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup against Inter Milan. Atlético won 2–0, winning their first UEFA Super Cup.
The 2010–11 season was not as good. They finished seventh in the league and were knocked out of other competitions early. This led to Sánchez Flores leaving, and Gregorio Manzano took over.
The Simeone Era: A New Golden Age (2011–Present)
On December 23, 2011, Atlético hired their former player, Diego Simeone, as manager. The club had been changing managers often, and young stars like Agüero and David de Gea had left. Simeone was not very experienced as a coach, but he quickly changed Atlético into a very strong team. As a player, Simeone was known for being tough and always wanting to win. He brought this same spirit to the team. He focused on building a strong defense, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Diego Godín. In Simeone's first six games, the team did not let in any goals. Fans quickly loved Simeone because he was a key player when they won the league and cup in 1996.
Simeone led Atlético to win their second Europa League title in 2012. They beat Athletic Bilbao 3–0 in the final, with two goals from Radamel Falcao. By winning the Europa League, Atlético played in the 2012 UEFA Super Cup against Chelsea. Atlético won 4–1, with Falcao scoring three goals in the first half. On May 17, 2013, Atlético beat Real Madrid 2–1 in the 2013 Copa del Rey final. This ended a 14-year streak of not winning against Real Madrid.
On May 17, 2014, a 1–1 draw against Barcelona secured the La Liga title for Atlético. This was their first league title since 1996. One week later, Atlético played Real Madrid in their first Champions League final since 1974. Atlético led until the very last minute, when Real Madrid scored to make it 1–1. Real Madrid then won 4–1 in extra time.
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Antoine Griezmann joined Atlético in 2014. He was the club's top scorer for five seasons in a row. He became a world-class player at Atlético. In 2016, he finished third in the Ballon d'Or award. Atlético reached another Champions League final in 2016, again against Real Madrid. They lost on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
The club played their last home game at the Vicente Calderón Stadium on May 21, 2017. They then moved to their new home, the Wanda Metropolitano. In 2018, they won their third Europa League title, beating Marseille 3–0 in the final. Griezmann scored two goals. Atlético also won another UEFA Super Cup by beating Real Madrid 4–2.
On September 25, 2020, Atlético signed Luis Suárez from Barcelona. Suárez made a big impact and helped the club win the La Liga title again. He scored important goals in the last two games to secure the title. The final game of that season was a 2–1 win against Valladolid on May 22, 2021. On April 16, 2024, the team qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for the first time.
Recent Seasons: How Atlético Has Performed
Here are Atlético Madrid's results from the last decade.
| Year | League | Level | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Position | Copa del Rey | UEFA Champions League | UEFA Europa League | Average attendance |
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| 2012–13 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 65 | 31 | +34 | 76 | 3rd of 20 | W | - | R32 | 44,296 |
| 2013–14 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 77 | 26 | +51 | 90 | 1st of 20 | SF | RU | - | 46,247 |
| 2014–15 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 67 | 29 | +38 | 78 | 3rd of 20 | QF | QF | - | 46,532 |
| 2015–16 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 28 | 4 | 6 | 63 | 18 | +45 | 88 | 3rd of 20 | QF | RU | - | 47,113 |
| 2016–17 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 70 | 27 | +43 | 78 | 3rd of 20 | SF | SF | - | 44,710 |
| 2017–18 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 58 | 22 | +36 | 79 | 2nd of 20 | QF | GS | W | 55,483 |
| 2018–19 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 55 | 29 | +26 | 76 | 2nd of 20 | R16 | R16 | - | 56,074 |
| 2019–20 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 51 | 27 | +24 | 70 | 3rd of 20 | R32 | QF | - | 57,198 |
| 2020–21 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 67 | 25 | +42 | 86 | 1st of 20 | R2 | R16 | - | N/A |
| 2021–22 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 65 | 43 | +22 | 71 | 3rd of 20 | R16 | QF | - | N/A |
| 2022–23 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 70 | 33 | +37 | 77 | 3rd of 20 | QF | GS | - | 55,800 |
| 2023–24 | La Liga | 1 | 38 | 24 | 4 | 10 | 70 | 43 | +27 | 76 | 4th of 20 | SF | QF | - | 59.731 |
- Atlético has played 88 seasons in Spain's top league, La Liga.
- They have played 6 seasons in the second division, Segunda División.
Rivalries: Who Are Atlético's Biggest Opponents?
Facing Real Madrid: The Madrid Derby
Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid are two clubs with very different histories and identities. Real Madrid's stadium is in a wealthy part of northern Madrid. Atlético's former stadium, the Vicente Calderón, was in a working-class area. Historically, Real Madrid was seen as the club of the powerful. Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, was known for a "sense of rebellion."
During the time of Francisco Franco (a former leader of Spain), Real Madrid's European Cup wins were used to make Spain look good to other countries. This created a strong feeling among Atlético fans. They often sing a song that calls Real Madrid "the government's team, the country's shame."
For a long time, Atlético Madrid struggled to beat Real Madrid. They had a 14-year streak without a win against them. But this changed on May 17, 2013, when Atlético beat Real Madrid 2–1 in the 2013 Copa del Rey final. They also won 1–0 at Real Madrid's stadium in September 2013.
The two teams met in the Champions League finals in 2014 and 2016. Real Madrid won both of these matches.
Rivalry with Barcelona
Atlético Madrid also has a historic rivalry with Barcelona. While not as famous as the Madrid Derby, this rivalry has become very competitive since the early 2010s. Important moments include Atlético beating Barcelona in the 2016 Champions League. Also, French striker Antoine Griezmann moved from Atlético to Barcelona in 2019, and then returned to Atlético in 2021. In 2020, Luis Suárez moved to Atlético from Barcelona and helped Atlético win the league title.
Honours: Atlético Madrid's Trophies
| Type | Competition | Titles | Seasons |
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| Domestic | La Liga | 11 |
1939–40, 1940–41, 1949–50, 1950–51, 1965–66, 1969–70, 1972–73, 1976–77, 1995–96, 2013–14, 2020–21 |
| Segunda División | 1 |
2001–02 |
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| Copa del Rey | 10 |
1959–60, 1960–61, 1964–65, 1971–72, 1975–76, 1984–85, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1995–96, 2012–13 |
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| Supercopa de España | 2 | 1985, 2014 | |
| Copa Presidente FEF | 1 | 1941-47 | |
| Copa Eva Duarte | 1 | 1951 | |
| Continental | UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League | 3 |
2009–10, 2011–12, 2017–18 |
| UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 1 | 1961–62 | |
| UEFA Super Cup | 3 | 2010, 2012, 2018 | |
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| Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 1974 |
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Awards and Recognitions
- Copa Stadium: 1962
- Gold Medal (Royal Order of Sports Merit): 2014
- Globe Soccer Special Award: 2014
- Globe Soccer Best Club of the Year: 2012, 2018
- IFFHS The World's Club Team of the Year: 2018
International Competition Record
Atlético has played in European competitions often since 1958. They have played in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, UEFA Cup, and UEFA Super Cup. After being moved down to a lower league in 1999–2000, Atlético didn't play in Europe for seven years. But since the 2007–08 season, they have played in either the Champions League or the Europa League every year, winning trophies in both.
UEFA Club Ranking
This table shows Atlético Madrid's rank among European clubs based on their performance in UEFA competitions.
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| 14 |  Borussia Dortmund |
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| 15 |  Atlético Madrid |
85.000 |
| 16 | RB Leipzig |
84.000 |
Players: Meet the Team
Spanish teams can have only three players who are not from the European Union (EU). Some non-European players might have dual citizenship with an EU country, so they don't count against this limit.
Current Squad
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Players on Loan to Other Clubs
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Staff: Who Runs the Team?
Technical Staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Head coach |  Diego Simeone |
| Assistant coaches | Nelson Vivas |
| Luis Tevenet |
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| Gustavo López |
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| Goalkeeping coach | Pablo Vercellone |
| Fitness coach | Luis Piñedo |
| Physiotherapists | Iván Ortega |
| Jesús Vázquez |
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| Esteban Arévalo |
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| David Loras |
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| Felipe Iglesias Arroyo |
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| Rehabilitation physios | Óscar Pitillas |
| Alfredo Jarodich |
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| Technical assistant Team | Carlos Menéndez |
| Daniel Castro |
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| Team delegate | Pedro Pablo Matesanz |
| Head of medical department | José María Villalón |
| Club doctor | Gorka de Abajo |
| Doctor | Óscar Luis Celada |
| Technical team | Cristian Bautista |
 Dimcho Lyubomirov Pilichev |
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| Fernando Sánchez Ramírez |
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| Mario Serrano |
Source: Atlético Madrid
Club Ownership and Global Reach
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Since 2002, Enrique Cerezo Torres has been the club president. Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, the son of former president Jesús Gil, is the chief executive officer. They, along with investor Ares Management, own most of the club's shares. Israeli businessman Idan Ofer owns 33% of Atlético Madrid.
Atlético also partly owns other football clubs around the world. These include Liga MX club Atlético San Luis in Mexico and the Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa. The club also used to co-own an Indian Super League team in Kolkata, called Atlético de Kolkata. They won the league twice before Atlético ended its partnership in 2017.
In October 2018, Atlético Madrid opened its first football academy in Pakistan, located in Lahore. This was the first European football academy in Pakistan. They also started a "Football School Program" there in April 2019. In February 2020, Atlético Madrid Lahore became a professional Pakistani football club.
Colours and Badge
Atlético's home kit has red and white vertical striped shirts, blue shorts, and blue and red socks. They have used these colors since 1910.
The club's badge was first used in 1917 and showed the Coat of arms of Madrid. It was put on the club's jersey starting in 1947. In 2016, the badge was updated. However, in a vote on June 30, 2023, most club members (88.68%) wanted to bring back the older, historical badge. This older badge will be used again starting July 1, 2024.
Nicknames: What Are They Called?
Throughout their history, the club has had several nicknames:
- Los Colchoneros ("The Mattress Makers"): This is because their red and white striped shirts were the same colors as traditional mattresses.
- Los Indios ("The Indians"): This nickname became popular in the 1970s. Some people think it's because the club signed many South American players after rules about foreign players changed. Other ideas are that their stadium was "camped" by the river, or because "The Indians" were seen as the rivals of "The Whites" (Real Madrid).
Felipe VI, the King of Spain, has been the honorary president of the club since 2003.
Stadium and Training Facilities
The club plays its home games at the Cívitas Metropolitano. This stadium was expanded from 20,000 seats to 68,000 seats. It was part of Madrid's plan to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, though Madrid did not win the bid.
The first official match at the renovated stadium was between Atlético and Málaga. Antoine Griezmann scored the first goal for the club in this new stadium.
Training Ground
The club's training ground is the Ciudad Deportiva Atlético de Madrid in Majadahonda. This is about 20 kilometers west of Madrid. The facility has both grass and artificial pitches, plus a gym. Both the main team and the youth teams train here.
Atlético also has a sports academy at the Ciudad Deportiva del Nuevo Cerro del Espino in Majadahonda. They also have an academy in Bucharest, Romania, which is their first in Europe.
Kit Suppliers and Shirt Sponsors
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Atlético first played in blue and white, like their parent club Athletic Bilbao. But by 1911, both teams switched to red and white stripes. This became their traditional colors. The change happened because red and white striped fabric was cheap. It was used for bed mattresses, and leftover cloth could easily be made into football shirts. Nike has made the club's kits since 2001.
Between 2012 and 2014, the government of Azerbaijan sponsored the club's main shirt. The slogan was 'Land of Fire'. In August 2014, a human rights group asked Atlético to end this sponsorship because of concerns about human rights in Azerbaijan.
In the 2003–04 season, Columbia Pictures sponsored the club. They would change the sponsor's logo on the shirt to promote different movies. Sometimes, they even changed the shirt color, like for the movie Spider-Man 2. This deal featured 16 different movie titles, which was a lot!
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt Sponsors |
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| 1950-80 | Deportes Cóndor | None |
| 1980–86 | Meyba | None |
| 1986–89 | Puma | None |
| 1989–90 | Mita | |
| 1990–93 | Marbella* | |
| 1993–94 | Antena 3 | |
| 1994–96 | Marbella* | |
| 1996–97 | Bandai/Tamagotchi | |
| 1997–98 | Marbella* | |
| 1998–99 | Reebok | |
| 1999–2000 | None | |
| 2000–01 | Idea | |
| 2001–02 | Nike | |
| 2002–03 | Centenary | |
| 2003–05 | Columbia Pictures** | |
| 2005–11 | KIA | |
| 03–05 2012 | Rixos Hotels (Liga only, except v. R. Madrid) | |
| 05–12 2012 | Huawei | |
| 2012–14 | Azerbaijan Land of Fire | |
| 2014–15 | Baku 2015 | |
| 2015–22 | Plus500 | |
| 2018– | Hyundai (co-sponsor) | |
| 2019– | Ria Money Transfer (co-sponsor) | |
| 2022–2023 | WhaleFin | |
| 2023– | Riyadh Air |
- (**) – 2003–05 Columbia Pictures (Movies advertised on the shirt included Bewitched, Hollywood Homicide, S.W.A.T., Big Fish, Hellboy, Spanglish, Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse, Hitch, xXx and Spider-Man 2).
Supporters: The Fans of Atlético
Frente Atlético is a large fan group of Club Atlético de Madrid. They had about 2,500 members in 2014. That same year, Atlético Madrid stopped recognizing Frente Atlético and banned their symbols from the stadium.
Frente Atlético has friendly relationships with fan groups from other clubs like Ruch Chorzow, Roma, and Sporting Gijón.
They also have big rivalries with fan groups from Real Madrid, Sevilla, Espanyol, Valencia, and many other clubs.
Many famous people are fans of Atlético Madrid, including singers, actors, and athletes. King Felipe VI is also a supporter and became the club's Honorary President in 2003.
Atlético Madrid has become one of the most popular sports clubs in the world. They have a large fanbase internationally. As of October 6, 2024, Atlético ranked 16th among the top 20 most popular sports clubs on Instagram.
Notable Players: Club Legends
Koke has played more than 650 matches for Atlético since 2009. Antoine Griezmann holds the club record for most goals, with 185. João Félix is the club's most expensive player ever bought, at €126 million. Antoine Griezmann is the club's biggest sale, at €120 million.
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Images for kids
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Atlético's striker partnership during this era: Sergio Agüero (left) and Diego Forlán (right). Forlán won the European Golden Shoe in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Club Atlético de Madrid para niños
- Atlético Madrid B
- Atlético Madrid (youth)
- Atlético Madrid Femenino
- Atlético Ottawa
- Atlético San Luis
- Atlético San Luis Premier
- Atlético San Luis (women)
- Jamshedpur FC
- Tata Football Academy
- List of world champion football clubs
