Diego Simeone

Simeone calm despite Atletico's worst start under him

Manager Diego Simeone said he was not worried after his team's worst start in his 14 years in charge following a 1-1 draw with Alaves which stretched their winless run to three league games.

Fans' anger justified after Atletico's poor start to season, says Simeone

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said supporters had every right to feel frustrated with the team after his side were held to a 1-1 draw at home by promoted side Elche in a LaLiga match on Saturday despite taking the lead.

Four years without silverware: Can Simeone turn it around?

Diego Simeone's once untouchable reign at Atletico Madrid faces its biggest crisis as the club great starts his 14th season amid mounting pressure after four trophy-less campaigns and a growing disconnect between his measured ambitions and the board's aims.

PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener

Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

‘Lewandowski has more’: Simeone’s jab to motivate Alvarez

Julian Alvarez, who coolly slotted home two penalties on the night, now boasts 26 goals in all competitions—14 in La Liga. But according to his coach, there’s still room to grow.

UEFA to mull penalty rule rethink after Alvarez controversy

UEFA on Thursday said it would consider a potential rule change after Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez's penalty was controversially disallowed in their Champions League shootout loss to Real Madrid.

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move in Alvarez penalty: Simeone

During the shootout, Alvarez slipped and the VAR spotted that his left foot touched the ball slightly before he kicked it with his right. With only one touch permitted, the penalty, which would have levelled the shootout at 2-2, was chalked off.

Arambarri hits brace as Getafe fight back to shock Atletico

Getafe's Mauro Arambarri scored a last-gasp quickfire double to upset 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Sunday as Diego Simeone's side missed a golden opportunity to move top of LaLiga.

Will a 1-goal lead be enough against Atletico for Real Madrid?

A couple of moments of magic from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid edge city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter between the sides at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 

August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

Simeone calm despite Atletico's worst start under him

Manager Diego Simeone said he was not worried after his team's worst start in his 14 years in charge following a 1-1 draw with Alaves which stretched their winless run to three league games.

August 24, 2025
August 24, 2025

Fans' anger justified after Atletico's poor start to season, says Simeone

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said supporters had every right to feel frustrated with the team after his side were held to a 1-1 draw at home by promoted side Elche in a LaLiga match on Saturday despite taking the lead.

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

Four years without silverware: Can Simeone turn it around?

Diego Simeone's once untouchable reign at Atletico Madrid faces its biggest crisis as the club great starts his 14th season amid mounting pressure after four trophy-less campaigns and a growing disconnect between his measured ambitions and the board's aims.

June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025

PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener

Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025

‘Lewandowski has more’: Simeone’s jab to motivate Alvarez

Julian Alvarez, who coolly slotted home two penalties on the night, now boasts 26 goals in all competitions—14 in La Liga. But according to his coach, there’s still room to grow.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

UEFA to mull penalty rule rethink after Alvarez controversy

UEFA on Thursday said it would consider a potential rule change after Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez's penalty was controversially disallowed in their Champions League shootout loss to Real Madrid.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move in Alvarez penalty: Simeone

During the shootout, Alvarez slipped and the VAR spotted that his left foot touched the ball slightly before he kicked it with his right. With only one touch permitted, the penalty, which would have levelled the shootout at 2-2, was chalked off.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Arambarri hits brace as Getafe fight back to shock Atletico

Getafe's Mauro Arambarri scored a last-gasp quickfire double to upset 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Sunday as Diego Simeone's side missed a golden opportunity to move top of LaLiga.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

Will a 1-goal lead be enough against Atletico for Real Madrid?

A couple of moments of magic from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid edge city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter between the sides at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

Barcelona host red-hot Atletico in a highly-anticipated La Liga clash

Diego Simeone's red-hot Atletico are one of the most in-form teams in Europe on an 11-game winning streak in all competitions and looking like a well-oiled machine with Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez and Rodrigo de Paul firing on all cylinders.