Last update 28 August, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
He Atlético de Madrid He is one of the great transatlantics of Spanish football. For many the Spain's third team historically. With more than 120 years of history, The red and whites have one of the most important careers in all of European football behind them.. As tribute, ten great things that go over many football fans will not know.
10 things you should know about Atlético de Madrid
1-The relationship between Atlético de Madrid and Athletic de Bilbao
Atletico Madrid was founded one 26 April 1903 by a group of supporters of Athletic Bilbao who belonged to the Special School of Mining Engineers of Madrid. More than a club, It was a branch in the capital of Spain's Bilbao club and even they could not fight each other to be considered the same set.
2-Atlético vs Atlético to debut
Faithful to a peculiar way of being, His first game was against themselves. Initially, the branch made up 24 personas, they were those who played such an encounter, called by the club treasurer. As you see it was not a usual 11 contra 11.
3-The Champions League is the only trophy missing so far
Atlético de Madrid has won almost all the possible club competitions it has played in, including the Intercontinental Cup 1974. ten leagues, 10 Cups, 1 Winners' Cup or two UEFA Cups mark a record of achievements where the only thing missing is the Champions League, where they lost dramatically and at the last moment the 3 finals he has played (2 of them vs the eternal rival, the real Madrid).
4-Five stages in its history so far
Atlético de Madrid has had five stadiums in its history: the Retiro (1903-1913), O´Donell (1913-1923), Metropolitan (1923-1966), Vicente Calderon (1966-2017) and the spectacular and modern Civitas Metropolitano (2017-present)
5-Atlético Aviación
For two years (1939-1941), Atletico was merged with the Club Atlético Aviación and shared name. However, in 1947, at the request of the Air Ministry it adopted its current name.
6- Griezmann is the top scorer in the club's history
Adelard Rodriguez is the player who more titles has gotten from Atletico with 10 and he is the player who has spent the most seasons in the club (18). Boil, still active with Atleti, He is the one who has played the most games. Griezmann also still active with Atlético, es the top scorer in Atlético's history.
7-The most expensive signings in the history of Atlético de Madrid
João Felix It is the most expensive signing in the history of Atlético de Madrid for a figure around 126 millions of euros more variables. He 1 July 2018, Thomas Lemar, signed for Atlético de Madrid for a cost of 70 millions of euros, what makes him the second most expensive signing in Atlético's history until now.
Atlético sold Diego Costa to Chelsea for 38 million euros and 2 years later he picked it up for 56, what made the Spanish-Brazilian, occupies third place the most expensive signings in the history of Atleti.
8-The record of Abel Resino and Simeone
Abel Resino managed to be 1275 minutes unbeaten in 1991. It is the team record and the League. 14 days was without conceding a goal until Luis Enrique scuppered the record. In 2022, His record was surpassed by 'Churripi’ Expensive in Burgos. Although it was in Second.
He Cholo Simeone He had a fruitful period as a colchonero player. Also as a coach where at the moment he has 13 consecutive seasons setting a record on the mattress bench. However, Luis Aragones He is the one who has directed the most seasons at Atlético (15). But in many different stages.
9-Why mattresses?
The name of the mattress has a very ancient origin: mattresses that were used in the early stages of the twentieth century were made of pinstripe shirt as Atletico, hence the nickname. However, until 1911 the picture of the Manzanares played in blue and white, as the current Hercules.
10-One of the best football fans on the planet
Despite being a multidisciplinary club (He has reached the ACB team and win several handball leagues), football and its fans are the greatest treasure. His hobby is considered one of the World's best interests and thanks to her, They have made announcements and advertising campaigns that went around the world.
Bonus: Gil's particular record
Jesús Gil had until 34 different coaches throughout the years 25 years he was in charge of Atlético de Madrid, changing nothing less than 49 coaching times.