CLUB
Atlético Madrid
Spain
Overview
Atlético Madrid is a Spanish club founded in 1903, a major force in La Liga and European competition and the city rival of Real Madrid.
Key facts
- Country
- Spain
- City
- Madrid
- Founded
- 1903
History
Atlético was founded on 26 April 1903 as Athletic Club de Madrid by Basque students living in the Spanish capital. Across more than a century the club won league and cup honours, developed a distinctive Madrid rivalry with Real and built repeated European campaigns, including Europa League victories and Champions League finals. Footballopedia links Atlético to Real Madrid, the Madrid derby, La Liga, Copa del Rey, Metropolitano and Vicente Calderón stadium history, Diego Simeone and the large network of players who connect Spain to South American and European football.
1934 World Cup-linked players
Luis Marín SabaterPlayer: Luis Marín Sabater · Player Slug: luis-marin-sabater · Team: Spain · Year: 1934
Related
Antoine GriezmannType: player
Carlo AncelottiType: manager
Copa del ReyType: competition
El ClásicoType: rivalry
José MourinhoType: manager
La LigaType: competition
Santiago BernabéuType: venue
Sergio AgüeroType: player
UEFA Champions LeagueType: competition
UEFA Europa LeagueType: competition
Diego ForlánType: player
Diego SimeoneType: manager
Fernando TorresType: player
Luis AragonésType: manager
Metropolitano StadiumType: venue
Radamel FalcaoType: player
Zinedine ZidaneType: manager
Robert LewandowskiType: player