clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Atlético Madrid columns

Barcelona 1-0 Atlético Madrid talking points: João Félix gets one over on Simeone and co.

The least surprising candidate stole the headlines.

The latest on Pablo Barrios’ knee injury — midfielder is set for a spell on the sidelines

Barrios could miss three months after picking up the injury in Rotterdam.

Atlético thrive in De Kuip’s hostile atmosphere, clinch place in Champions League last 16

An impressive win, and Atleti reach the knockouts.

Atlético-Mallorca talking points: Griezmann wins it, Barrios shines, but Simeone demands more

Antoine Griezmann grabbed the winner as Atlético rose to third.

Depth and relentless pressure help Atlético secure win against Villarreal

Late goals sealed an important victory at home.

Simeone 2027: Atlético and its legendary coach agree to stick together for 3 more years

El Cholo’s latest contract renewal was announced Thursday.

Griezmann zeroes in on Aragonés as Atlético devour 10-man Celtic

Some strong individual displays sent Atleti to victory.

4 talking points from Las Palmas 2-1 Atlético Madrid

Another poor away defeat for Atlético.

Right now, Jan Oblak is LaLiga’s most unreliable goalkeeper — and here are the stats to show it

Is Oblak’s shakiness a function of Atlético’s unstable defense, or is it a sign of things to come?

The Metropolitano is now a fortress, and other talking points from Atlético’s win over Alavés

A result that is worth a club record.

4 talking points from Celtic 2-2 Atlético Madrid

A frustrating night in Glasgow.

Atlético top La Real: Koke puts his stamp on the win as Kubo struggles

The title race is on.

Morata and Atlético top Feyenoord in a Champions League classic

A thrilling game ended with three points for the hosts.

Talking points: Correa and a stern resolve key Atlético comeback vs. Cádiz

The rebirth of Saúl and the return of a forgotten hero.

What led to Ángel Correa’s eventual winning goal against Cádiz? Let’s break it down

A team move culminated in Correa bagging a brace — and delivering three golden points.

Madrid Derby talking points: Morata produces world-class display, Atlético revel in the pressure

Atleti produced the goods under pressure.

Talking points: Atlético snatch a draw from the jaws of victory against Provedel & Lazio

A tough result to take for Atlético.

Atlético continue to struggle with injuries but shouldn't lose perspective after defeat in Valencia

An afternoon to forget at Mestalla.

Talking points: Why Betis and Atlético played out a scoreless draw

From a poor midfield display to strange VAR involvements.

4 talking points: Atlético begin 2023/24 with a home win over Granada

Atleti opened the season with a win.

Atlético Madrid draw with Real Sociedad and Sevilla: 4 talking points from Atleti’s tour of the Americas

0-0 vs Real Sociedad and 1-1 vs Sevilla.

Preseason thoughts: Atlético have the makings of a strong team but still have questions to answer

Diego Simeone’s attack has many creative options — but it lacks a killer at its tip.

Talking points: Atlético Madrid beat Manchester City in Seoul with second-half goals

Memphis off the bench proved one of the highlights.

Key talking points from Atlético Madrid’s preseason-opening loss to the K-League All-Stars

Late drama to a game of two halves.

What happens to João Félix? How will the new-look defense perform? And more pre-season questions facing Atlético

Diego Simeone has decisions to make with new and returning stars.

One last dance? Saúl turns back time to deliver Atlético a victory over Osasuna

Saúl Ñíguez took his chance on Sunday, and he reminded us what a special player he used to be.

3 things: Atlético top Osasuna as focus begins shifting to 2023/24

Champions League qualification was secured.

3 things learned from Atlético Madrid’s 5-1 beatdown of Cádiz

Going second, Griezmann’s form and Molina’s record.

Atlético Madrid and João Félix are two ships passing in the night, neither needing the other anymore

Let’s put any nastiness aside and applaud what’s looking like a win-win situation.

3 things we learned: Atlético Madrid defeat Mallorca on 120th anniversary

A special occasion and a special display to match.

What we learned from Atlético’s 1-0 loss to Barça

Adapting to a Koke-less existence.

3 things we learned from Atlético’s win over visiting Almería

Referees, Koke and Griezmann had a strong influence.