Atletico Madrid have taken another step towards a La Liga top four finish with a late 1-0 home win against Celta Vigo. Los Rojiblancos are now eight points ahead in fourth spot, as they aim to secure another UEFA Champions League place for next season, with three games remaining in 2023/24.
Up until February 2023, Reinildo Mandava has been an undisputed starter for Atletico Madrid – that was until; he suffered an ACL injury at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid.
Atletico Madrid finally look a little more secure at the back again, after long stretches of the season having been shaky and unreliable. It has not gone unnoticed that the very thing that Diego Simeone’s sides became famous for were the thing causing them more trouble than anything else.
Back in January 2023, Atletico Madrid secured the signing of Memphis Depay on a cut-price deal from Barcelona. The 30-year-old had been out of favour in the Catalan capital, and he was offered the chance to be a big player in Diego Simeone’s squad.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was a happy after victory over Real Mallorca. Rodrigo Riquelme struck the winner for the visitors. Simeone said, "The
Atletico Madrid are planning changes ahead of the 2024/25 season and Mario Hermoso could be one of the first players to leave. Diego Simeone will have a transfer budget to work with in the coming months which should be bolstered by UEFA Champions League qualification.
The expectation is that Atletico Madrid will undergo a significant squad rebuild during the summer, on the back of a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Diego Simeone is demanding changes to his side, especially in defence, although money will need to be raised in order for their targets to be acquired.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has suggested that Memphis Depay‘s fitness is impacted by the possible motivations he has, rather than just his body.
Carlos Martin is currently having an excellent season with Mirandes. After scoring against Racing de Ferrol last weekend, the 22-year-old attacker took his Segunda tally to 15, which has him fifth in the goalscoring standings.
Atletico Madrid are planning to revolutionise their squad during the summer, after a disappointing campaign for Diego Simeone’s side. A number of signings will be targeted, and in order to raise the funds of these deals, a number of players will be moved on – one of those could be Alvaro Morata.
Angel Correa is being urged not to quit Atletico Madrid this summer. The Argentina striker has a lucrative summer offer on the table from the Saudi Pro League.
It looked for all the world that Angel Correa was set to depart Atletico Madrid for Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window, but terms could not be ironed out with Al-Ittihad.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was delighted with their 3-1 win against Athletic Bilbao. The result strengthens their top four chances. Simeone said: "It wasn't a final, there are still games ahead.
Atletico Madrid are expected to undertake a squad overhaul during the summer, on the back of a disappointing campaign for Diego Simeone’s side. Defence is an area that will be extensively focused on, with at least two new high-level centre-backs wanted.
Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata never seems to be in one place for too long, and there is suspicion that he may be one the move again. After much of last summer saw him linked with a move away from Los Colchoneros, his future is again uncertain.
It looked as if fears that Atletico Madrid might not finish in the top four this season after being eliminated from the Champions League by Borussia Dortmund were misplaced, after Athletic Club could only manage a draw with Granada on Friday night.
Atletico Madrid’s miserable week continued with a 2-0 La Liga defeat away at Alaves. Los Rojiblancos were dumped out of the UEFA Champions League in midweek with domestic matters now the sole focus for Diego Simeone.
Despite the fact that Samu Omorodion is not assured of a place in Diego Simeone’s squad for next season, Atletico Madrid very him very highly. The 19-year-old is having a very good breakthrough campaign on loan at Alaves, whom he joined immediately after Atleti triggered his €6m release clause at Granada last summer.
La Gazzetta dello Sport analyses Real Madrid’s win over Manchester City, suggesting that the ‘immortal’ Carlo Ancelotti qualified for another Champions League semifinal by adopting Diego Simeone’s tactics.
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid want to acquire the services of Giovani Lo Celso ahead of next season. Giovani Lo Celso has fallen down the pecking order under Ange Postecoglou.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has blamed their effectiveness in front of goal for their Champions League exit at the hands of Borussia Dortmund.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone lamented a lack of aggression from his players after their Champions League quarterfinal exit. Atletico were beaten 4-2 at Borussia Dortmund, losing 5-4 on aggregate.
Atletico Madrid face the difficult task of finishing their Champions League quarter-final clash at Borussia Dortmund’s home stadium, although they are 2-1 ahead from last week’s first leg at the Civitas Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says they go to Borussia Dortmund in good shape. Atletico are in Dortmund for the second-leg of the Cham[ions League quarterfinal with the score 2-1 in the visitors' favour.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says the LaLiga must be their focus. Atletico are midway through a Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund.
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