| Manchester City vs Atlético Madrid | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| Manchester City vs Atlético Madrid |
COMPETITION :
| Club Friendlies |
| DATE: | 30-07-2023 |
TIME:
| 05.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
03.00 PM UAE |
STADIUM
| Ground |
Atlético Madrid, often referred to simply as Atlético or Atleti, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club was founded in 1903 and has a rich history in Spanish and European football.
Atlético Madrid is one of the most successful football clubs in Spain and has been a major contender in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football. While historically overshadowed by their city rivals, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid has still managed to win numerous domestic and international titles.
Some of the key achievements and moments in Atlético Madrid's history include:
La Liga Titles: Atlético Madrid has won La Liga on several occasions, most notably in the 2013-2014 season, when they clinched the title under the management of Diego Simeone. Their other La Liga titles came in the 1939-1940, 1940-1941, 1949-1950, 1950-1951, and 2020-2021 seasons.
Copa del Rey: The club has also had success in the Copa del Rey, Spain's premier domestic cup competition. They have won the Copa del Rey title several times throughout their history.
UEFA Europa League: Atlético Madrid has been particularly successful in the UEFA Europa League (formerly known as the UEFA Cup). They have won the competition three times, in the 2009-2010, 2011-2012, and 2017-2018 seasons.
UEFA Champions League: Atlético Madrid has been a regular participant in the UEFA Champions League and has reached the final of the competition on multiple occasions. They were runners-up in the Champions League final in the 1973-1974, 2013-2014, and 2015-2016 seasons.
Atlético Madrid plays their home matches at the Wanda Metropolitano, a modern stadium with a capacity of around 68,000 spectators. The club's traditional colors are red and white stripes.
Under the management of Diego Simeone, who took charge in 2011, Atlético Madrid has become known for its disciplined, hard-working, and defensively solid style of play. They have built a strong and competitive squad capable of challenging for titles both domestically and in European competitions.