2017-06-26 13:27
Being Shrewsbury born and bred, I am often asked why I initially chose to support a Spanish football team. The answer is simple – pure chance.
A few years ago, a friend and I descende… Read More
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Atletico Madrid News & Updates
2017-06-15 15:03
Atletico Madrid’s supposed 17/18 season kits have leaked, but we at AtléticoFans.com still want to address Antoine Griezmann’s recent comments (or backtracking) and his ne… Read More
2017-05-20 15:42
I’ve known that I would be writing this match pre-view for some months now. I’ve been dreading it in all honesty.
How can my humble words sum up sufficiently what the next game… Read More
2017-05-20 14:06
Due to the recent rumors about leaving the team, Kevin Gameiro made his statement coming out on an Instagram post: ‘I will defend these colours’. As the last match at the Calder… Read More
2017-04-30 21:09
Carlo Valladares insists that it is about revenge and he wants Atletico Madrid fans to embrace this European matchup for a fourth consecutive time.
Diego Simeone, the Argentine gaffer who ha… Read More
2017-04-18 06:00
Atlético will face Leicester City for the second leg of the Champions League Quarter Finals at the King’s Power Stadium, having an advantage of 1-0 over the English club. Kick o… Read More
2017-04-12 06:00
Atlético prepares for the first leg of the Champions League Quarter Finals at the Vicente Calderón. Leicester City praised the club and admitted Atleti will be the toughest and… Read More
2017-03-17 12:20
Atlético Madrid are now in to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after winning 4-2 on aggregate over Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16.
The second-leg finished in a 0-0 draw an… Read More
2017-03-15 07:00
Cholo’s men started preparing for their Second Leg of the Champions League’s last 16 earlier this week. They will receive Bayer Leverkusen at Calderón after traveling to t… Read More
2017-03-11 07:00
After a good win over Valencia last Sunday, Simeone leads Atlético to face Granada CF, a team that seams stronger when they play at their own stadium. Kick off at Nuevo Los Cár… Read More
2017-03-06 01:25
Antoine Griezmann scored twice on the afternoon of his 100th Atlético appearance to earn a deserved 3-0 win over Valencia on Sunday.
Kevin Gameiro was also on target in a dominant per… Read More
2017-03-02 07:00
After their loss against Barcelona last Sunday and with Real Sociedad catching up with their place at the Table, Atleti will need a secure win to continue going up even if they are facing RC… Read More
2017-02-28 12:25
Atlético Madrid captain Gabi has received a substantial offer to go and play in China, AtléticoFans understands.
A source close to the site has told us that the 33 year-old is… Read More
2017-02-23 17:31
Atletico Madrid set themselves up for a good chance to reach the Champions League quarter-finals after they won 4-2 over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Round of 16 tie at the Bay… Read More
2017-02-21 23:54
Atlético Madrid got their Champions League knock-out stage off to a flyer on Tuesday night, winning 4-2 away at Bayer Leverkusen with a vintage counter-attacking performance.
Goals fr… Read More
2017-02-20 22:00
After Gameiro’s spectacular Hat-Trick within five minutes (80′, 82′, 85′) on their last Liga match against Sporting de Gijón, Atleti faces pressure focusing ba… Read More
2017-02-20 11:00
Bernd Leno, goalkeeper, spoke to Arthur Guisasola of AS USA in Orlando, FL, about facing Atletico Madrid for the Champions League. AS USA: Bernd Leno: “Griezmann y Saúl est&aacu&hell…Read More
2017-02-19 23:23
Back in January, Roger Schmidt and Kevin Kampl spoke to Arthur Guisasola of AS USA in Orlando, FL. Both had similar opinions on Simeone’s team this year. AS USA: Schmi… Read More
2017-02-18 15:52
Three late goals from Kevin Gameiro earned Atlético Madrid a much needed 4-1 win over Sporting Gijón on Saturday evening, the Frenchman hitting a five minute hat-trick from the… Read More
2017-02-17 17:59
This Saturday, Atlético de Madrid will face Sporting de Gijon in El Molinón, keeping their hopes high after last week’s exciting and tense fixture against Celta de Vigo i… Read More
2017-02-14 18:08
Amongst all the smoke about which 37 strikers we might sign and Griezmann joining 6 different teams in 3 different countries, one signing Atlético made last summer flew under the rada… Read More
2017-02-13 00:52
Atlético had kept a clean sheet in their last four games at the Vicente Calderón, and had won 4-0 in the reverse fixture against Celta back in September, so the stats were in t… Read More
2017-02-11 11:48
Atlético Madrid look to be extending its brand with a franchise in Mexico.
San Luis Potosí has been chosen by directors in Madrid as their next target, with Miguel Ángel… Read More
2017-02-09 20:19
Brandtix have created a platform that gives footballers a brand value based on a combination of on pitch stats (powered by OPTA) and fan sentiment stats.
The initiative also looks at off pit… Read More
2017-02-09 00:09
In the end, inefficiency in front of goal, and one poor off-side decision cost Atlético Madrid a chance to come back from their 2-1 deficit heading into the second-leg of the Copa del… Read More
2017-02-08 08:21
Atlético Madrid came within touching distance of the Copa deal Rey final at the Camp Nou on Tuesday night, but ultimately came up short in a controversial encounter.
Kevin Gameiro's g… Read More
2017-02-04 20:40
Atlético Madrid returned to winning ways on Saturday evening with a 2-0 win over neighbours Leganés, with two goals from Fernando Torres enough for all three points.
The red an… Read More
2017-02-03 17:35
After suffering a loss against Barcelona at Vicente Calderon in midweek, Atlético Madrid will receive Leganes on Saturday looking to end their four match winless run.
The visitors, wh… Read More
2017-02-02 14:29
Diego Simeone’s men have been below par recently; some would argue that they have been below par since the beginning of the season.
It is clear that Simeone opted for a change in philo… Read More
2017-02-01 22:39
Barcelona drew first blood in the race for the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday night, winning 2-1 against Atlético at the Vicente Calderón thanks to goals from Luis Suár… Read More
2017-01-31 22:24
When Real Madrid was eliminated by Celta Vigo in last week’s Copa del Rey tie, both Atlético Madrid and Barcelona fans rejoiced as their chances of winning the competition incre… Read More
2017-01-30 19:05
Atlético Madrid's form in front of goal, this season, has been worrisome to say the least. In the first of a three part series, we take a look at just what has been going wrong recent… Read More
2017-01-28 18:08
Like on the opening day of the season, Atlético Madrid were held to a draw by newly promoted Alavés on Saturday afternoon, neither side managing to make the breakthrough in Vit… Read More
2017-01-28 14:51
In the midst of a busy Copa del Rey run, it's back to La Liga today for Atlético Madrid as they take on fellow cup semi-finalists Alavés in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Atleti are without… Read More
2017-01-28 10:01
After their midweek Copa del Rey exploits, Atlético Madrid return to La Liga action on Saturday afternoon with a trip to face fellow semi-finalists Alavés.
The red and whites w… Read More
2017-01-27 14:44
Atlético Madrid will play against Barcelona in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey, after the two teams were drawn against each other this afternoon.
The first leg will take place at t… Read More
2017-01-25 21:04
As expected, Atlético Madrid qualified for the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Wednesday after a 2-2 draw at Eibar, goals from José Giménez and Juanfran ensuring a 5-2 aggre… Read More
2017-01-24 00:22
When Antoine Griezmann equalized for Atlético in the 80th minute at San Mamés on Sunday, he alleviated the worry of not coming away with any points against Athletic Bilbao.
The… Read More
2017-01-23 21:19
We’re looking for new writers! If you’re passionate about Atleti and have a talent for writing and social media, this could be the opportunity for you.
Whether you follow the clu… Read More
2017-01-22 17:57
Antoine Griezmann saved a point at San Mamés for Atlético Madrid on Sunday afternoon, firing home a stunning equaliser in a tight 2-2 draw against Athletic Bilbao.
The home sid… Read More
2017-01-22 14:53
San Mamés is the scene today, with Atlético Madrid set to take on Athletic Bilbao in an attractive La Liga battle between two teams with European aspirations this season.
A tou… Read More
2017-01-19 20:48
Atlético Madrid made a big step towards the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Thursday night, beating Eibar 3-0 at home thanks to goals from Antoine Griezmann, Ángel Correa and Kevin… Read More
2017-01-19 12:47
The Independent has carried out an investigation in Atlético Madrid’s new Wanda Metropilitano stadium, bringing up worrying news for rojiblanco fans.
They say Atleti may have to… Read More
2017-01-14 19:59
It wasn't the most memorable of matches, but Atlético Madrid made it three wins from three in La Liga on Saturday night with a 1-0 win over Real Betis at the Vicente Calderón… Read More
2017-01-14 17:05
It's back to La Liga for Atlético Madrid this evening, Real Betis the opponents in a game that Diego Simeone knows he must win to keep the pressure the top three.
The Argentine boss h… Read More
2017-01-13 12:25
Atlético Madrid have been drawn to play against Eibar in the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey.
The first leg will take place at the Vicente Calderón next week, with the return… Read More
2017-01-10 22:51
Atlético Madrid's winning streak came to an end on Tuesday, but despite two late Las Palmas goals, the rojiblancos qualified for the Copa del Rey quarter-finals 4-3 on aggregate.
Anto… Read More
2017-01-07 18:00
It wasn't pretty, but Atlético Madrid battled their way to an important 2-0 win away at Eibar on Saturday afternoon thanks to second half goals from Saúl Ñíguez a… Read More
2017-01-07 14:55
La Liga is back underway this weekend, with Atlético Madrid travelling to Ipurúa on Saturday afternoon for a tough match against 8th placed Eibar.
The big news ahead of kick-of… Read More
2017-01-06 21:59
La Liga resumes after the winter break for Atlético Madrid on Saturday afternoon, the red and whites travelling to the Basque Country to take on Eibar at Ipurúa.
Having won the… Read More
2017-01-06 01:20
Diego Simeone isn't done tinkering. He's gone the route I hoped for when I wrote a piece asking whether or not Atletico Madrid should continue their expansive play or revert back to 'Cholism… Read More
2017-01-03 22:46
In their first match of the new year, Atlético Madrid took a big step towards the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday night with a 2-0 win away at Las Palmas.
Goals from Kok… Read More
2016-12-31 19:56
With 2017 right around the corner, we at AtleticoFans.com have decided to run down our very own top five Atleti matches of 2016 for our readers.
There were plenty of ups and downs in this ca… Read More
2016-12-30 20:55
Atlético Madrid were in friendly action on Friday night, coming from behind to win 3-2 against Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad in Jeddah.
Juanfran's opener was cancelled out by a quickf… Read More
2016-12-29 20:31
Atlético Madrid are back in action after the winter break on Friday, taking on Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad in a friendly match.
Four days before their return to competitive action… Read More
2016-12-23 13:35
Atlético Madrid have been drawn to play against UD Las Palmas in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.
The rojiblancos will travel to Gran Canaria for their first match of 2017 on January… Read More
2016-12-20 22:29
Atlético Madrid rediscovered their goalscoring groove against Guijuelo on Tuesday night, scoring four times in the first half in a 4-1 win to seal their passage to the Copa del Rey la… Read More
2016-12-19 18:28
Atlético Madrid bring the year to a close on Tuesday evening, taking on Segunda B side Guijuelo in the second leg of their Copa del Rey round of 32 clash.
The rojiblancos are 6-0 up f… Read More
2016-12-17 17:58
Having not won or even scored in the last three matches, Atlético Madrid needed a win against Las Palmas this afternoon to avoid entering a full-blown crisis ahead of the Christmas br… Read More
2016-12-17 14:50
Atlético Madrid play their last La Liga match of 2016 this afternoon, as former rojiblanco player Quique Setien brings his Las Palmas side to the Vicente Calderón.
In the midst… Read More
2016-12-17 06:02
Atlético Madrid will be looking to repair their fragile recent form on Saturday afternoon, as they host Las Palmas in a league match at the Vicente Calderón.
The red and whites… Read More
2016-12-13 20:08
If a demoralising 3-0 defeat wasn't enough, Atlético Madrid will be without goalkeeper Jan Oblak for up to 4 months after he dislocated his shoulder against Villarreal on Monday night… Read More
2016-12-12 22:31
Atlético Madrid suffered their fourth league defeat of the season at Villarreal on Monday night, going down 3-0 at the hands of the Yellow Submarine on an all round night to forget.
G… Read More
2016-12-12 19:28
After a busy week of announcements, fan protests and off-the-pitch talk, it's back to what really matters for Atlético Madrid tonight - the football.
The rojiblancos take on Villarrea… Read More
2016-12-12 12:03
Atlético Madrid will face Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League last 16, having been drawn to play the German side in Nyon today.
It will be a rematch of the 2014/15 round of… Read More
2016-12-11 21:20
Coming off a rough week in which they drew at home against Espanyol and lost at Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Atlético return to action on Monday night at Villarreal.
After a… Read More
2016-12-09 12:50
Estadio Wanda Metropolitano will be the name of Atlético Madrid’s new stadium, the club announced at an event at the Vicente Calderón on Friday lunchtime.
Built on the si… Read More
2016-12-06 22:27
Atlético Madrid were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening, the German side far superior at the Allianz Arena to put a run to the rojiblancos' winning Champions League run.
R… Read More
2016-12-06 19:32
Atlético Madrid face Bayern Munich in the Champions League tonight, returning to the Allianz Arena - the scene of last year's semi final - having already qualified as winners of Group… Read More
2016-12-05 18:27
Atlético Madrid face some welcome respite from their faltering league campaign on Tuesday night, with the pressure off as they travel to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Ha… Read More
2016-12-03 22:27
Atlético Madrid were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to Espanyol on Saturday, missing the chance to make up ground at the top of La Liga after the teams around them dropped poi… Read More
2016-12-03 19:27
After the draw in El Clásico and Sevilla's shock defeat at Granada earlier in the day, Atlético Madrid can close the gap on the chasing pack in La Liga with a win tonight vs. E… Read More
2016-12-03 00:54
Fresh off of a 6-0 shellacking of Guijuelo in the Copa Del Rey in midweek, Atlético return to La Liga action on Saturday evening with a home clash against Espanyol.
The match will see… Read More
2016-11-30 22:29
Atlético Madrid were 6-0 winners over Segunda B side Guijuelo on Wednesday night, all but booking their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a handsome first leg victory.
Yan… Read More
2016-11-30 12:50
With two wins in their last five La Liga matches, Atlético Madrid is in a period of tactical transition and have been underachieving given their off-season acquisitions.
The rojibla… Read More
2016-11-30 00:21
Atlético Madrid begin their Copa del Rey campaign on Wednesday night, as they travel to Salamanca to face Segunda B side CD Guijuelo in the round of 32.
The match is the first of a tw… Read More
2016-11-27 17:45
After two successive La Liga defeats, Atlético Madrid put their bad run of form behind them on Sunday afternoon with a much needed 3-0 win away at struggling Osasuna.
Goals from Diego… Read More
2016-11-27 14:52
Atlético Madrid take on newly-promoted Osasuna in Pamplona this afternoon, where they will be looking to get their La Liga form back on track with three points at El Sadar.
The hosts… Read More
2016-11-27 00:22
Having confirmed their place at the top of their Champions League group in midweek, it's back to La Liga for Atlético Madrid with a trip to the lowly but notoriously difficult Osasuna… Read More
2016-11-23 22:21
Atlético Madrid made it 5 from 5 in the Champions League on Tuesday night, winning Group D with a 2-0 win over PSV Eindhoven after Bayern Munich were beaten in Rostov earlier in the d… Read More
2016-11-19 22:35
It was a night to forget for Atlético Madrid fans on Saturday, as Real Madrid ran out handsome 3-0 winners in the last ever league meeting between the two rivals at the Vicente Calder… Read More
2016-11-19 19:17
It's derby day in Madrid, as Real Madrid make the short trip across town to the Vicente Calderón for the last ever time in La Liga ahead of Atlético's move to La Peineta next s… Read More
2016-11-19 04:01
The Vicente Calderón will host Real Madrid for the final time in league action on Saturday, in what will be a crucial match for Atlético given their inconsistent recent form in… Read More
2016-11-12 16:18
With six goals and two assists in just five matches and a string of influential performances, there really was only one choice for Atlético Madrid's October Player of the Month award… Read More
2016-11-05 17:59
Atlético Madrid fell to a disappointing 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad on Saturday, penalties from Carlos Vela and Willian José resigning the rojiblancos to their second defeat of t… Read More
2016-11-05 14:51
Atlético Madrid are back in La Liga action on Saturday afternoon, making the trip to San Sebastián for a clash against an in-form Real Sociedad side at Anoeta.
With Real Madrid… Read More
2016-11-04 22:40
Celebrating their lone standing as the only team with four wins from four matches in the Champions League, Atlético Madrid return to La Liga action this Saturday away at Real Sociedad… Read More
2016-11-01 22:20
Atlético Madrid are through to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League, winning in controversial circumstances against Russian side FC Rostov on Tuesday night.
Antoine Griezmann scor… Read More
2016-11-01 19:20
Atlético Madrid will be looking to book their place in the Champions League round of 16 this evening, and will do so should they win against FC Rostov in the Vicente Calderón… Read More
2016-10-31 20:56
After their 4-2 win over Málaga at the weekend, attention turns to the Champions League for Atlético Madrid as they prepare to face FC Rostov on Tuesday night.
The red and whit… Read More
2016-10-29 19:14
Atlético Madrid ran out 4-2 winners in a topsy turvy encounter with Málaga on Saturday evening, with Yannick Carrasco one again stealing the show with a man of the match perfor… Read More
2016-10-24 18:06
Antoine Griezmann, Koke and Diego Godín have received nominations for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for 2016, it was revealed on Monday.
The Atlético Madrid trio are part o… Read More
2016-10-23 16:49
Atlético Madrid fell to their first defeat of the season on Sunday afternoon, Steven N’Zonzi’s second half goal enough for three points that puts Sevilla top of La Li… Read More
2016-10-23 13:44
Two of La Liga's in form teams meet at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday afternoon, as Diego Simeone's Atlético travel to face Jorge Sampoali's Sevilla side in… Read More
2016-10-22 19:51
Still undefeated in all competitions and off to their best start since the 2013-14 title-winning season, Atlético Madrid are back in La Liga action at Sevilla on Sunday.
The red and w… Read More
2016-10-19 21:19
Atlético Madrid made it 3 from 3 on Wednesday night, winning 1-0 away in Rostov to consolidate top spot in Group D of the Champions League and move within just a point of qualificatio… Read More
2016-10-19 18:27
Having won their opening two matches, Atlético Madrid can take a huge step towards qualification to the Champions League round of 16 with a win against Rostov in Russia tonight.
The h… Read More
2016-10-19 07:28
Diego Simeone and Atlético Madrid are going to do something no North American sports team would want to amid the heightened political climate - play a game in the Russian Federation… Read More
2016-10-18 11:37
When this stateside writer who keeps a keen eye on the Spanish Primera notices something that goes against the norm, he takes notice, savors it, and analyses it.
There have been a couple of… Read More
2016-10-15 18:59
It was a night to remember in the Vicente Calderón, as Atlético Madrid put seven goals past bottom side Granada to consolidate their position at the top of the La Liga table.
Y… Read More
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