2014
Real Madrid 4-1 Atlético Madrid AET — UCL final 2014 (Lisbon)
Diego Godín put Atlético ahead in the 36th minute. Sergio Ramos equalised in stoppage time. Real ran riot in extra time — one of the most painful nights in Atlético history.
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Atlético Madrid — News, Form & Analysis
Riyadh Air Metropolitano · Madrid · Founded 1903 · Manager: Diego Simeone
Club Atlético de Madrid, founded in 1903, are the third most successful club in Spanish football and one of the most defensively organised teams in Europe under long-serving manager Diego Simeone. Based at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium, Atlético have been Champions League finalists twice in the past decade (2014, 2016) — losing both to neighbours Real Madrid.
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Atlético Madrid Honours
| Competition | Wins | Last won |
|---|---|---|
| La Liga titles | 11 | 2020-21 |
| Copa del Rey | 10 | 2013 |
| UEFA Europa Leagues | 3 | 2018 |
| UEFA Super Cups | 3 | 2018 |
| European Cup Winners' Cups | 1 | 1962 |
| Spanish Super Cups | 2 | 2014 |
| Intercontinental Cups | 1 | 1974 |
Sources: official Atlético Madrid records page · UEFA · Wikipedia (cross-checked 2026-05-14).
Atlético Madrid — Club History
Club Atlético de Madrid were founded in 1903 by three Basque students living in Madrid as a youth branch of Athletic Bilbao. The club became independent in 1923 and has been the third force in Spanish football ever since, behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Diego Simeone has managed Atlético since December 2011 — by far the longest active tenure of any La Liga manager. Under "Cholo", Atlético won La Liga in 2013-14 and 2020-21, reached two Champions League finals (both lost to Real Madrid), and won three Europa Leagues. Simeone's Atlético became synonymous with a disciplined, physical, low-block style that won admirers and detractors in equal measure.
Atlético's move to the Metropolitano in 2017 and the global commercial push of recent years have positioned the club as a permanent top-three La Liga side. Antoine Griezmann, Julián Álvarez, Jan Oblak and Koke anchor the contemporary squad.
Legendary Atlético Madrid Matches
All legends →2016
Real Madrid 1-1 Atlético Madrid (5-3 pens) — UCL final 2016 (Milan)
Yannick Carrasco's equaliser took the all-Madrid final to penalties; Juanfran's miss cost Atlético a second European Cup defeat to their city rivals in two years.
2014
Atlético 3-0 Real Madrid — La Liga 2014 (Calderón)
Mario Mandžukić, Tiago and Raúl García scored as Atlético thrashed the European champions at the Vicente Calderón — one of the derby's most dominant Atlético displays.
Frequently asked questions about Atlético Madrid
When was Atlético Madrid founded? +
Atlético Madrid were founded in 1903 as Athletic Club de Madrid by three Basque students living in Madrid. The club became fully independent of Athletic Club (Bilbao) in 1923 and was renamed Atlético de Madrid in 1947.
Who is Atlético Madrid's current manager? +
Diego Simeone has managed Atlético Madrid since December 2011, making him one of the longest-serving coaches in European football. The Argentine has won two La Liga titles (2013-14 and 2020-21) and three Europa Leagues with the club.
What is Atlético Madrid's home stadium and what is its capacity? +
Atlético Madrid play at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the east of Madrid, a 70,460-capacity ground that opened in 2017 as the Wanda Metropolitano.
Who are Atlético Madrid's biggest rivals? +
Atlético Madrid's defining fixture is the Madrid Derby against Real Madrid. They also share a rivalry with FC Barcelona, which has sharpened during the Simeone era.
How many La Liga titles have Atlético Madrid won? +
Atlético Madrid have won 11 La Liga titles, the most recent in 2020-21 under Diego Simeone. They have also reached the Champions League final three times (1974, 2014, 2016) but are yet to lift the trophy.