Into the Calderon
An unofficial Atlético Madrid blog
Total reads
1,191
This week
11
Rank
#160 of 414
Published
376 posts
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
Diego Simeone: “The responsibility for Elche defeat lies entirely with me”
Another loss for Atlético Madrid left a distraught Diego Simeone facing the media, this time following a 3-2 defeat to Elche in La Liga. When asked if his team had less at stake than Elche, and whether that factor was behind the defeat to a side that began the round in the relegation zone, Simeone […]
Elche CF 3-2 Atlético de Madrid: Player Ratings
Atlético de Madrid continue to condition the race to avoid relegation in LaLiga, as the Colchoneros on Wednesday suffered a 3-2 defeat at Elche, four days after losing out on penalties to Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey. Nico Gonzalez notched a first-half brace for a side that saw 10 changes from the Copa […]
Diego Simeone proud of Atlético fans, hopes for team response in Elche
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was not feeling sorry for himself as he spoke to the media ahead of his team’s return to action after Copa del Rey final defeat, with Elche in La Liga next up. “We’ve given the fans the feeling and the conviction that we can reach that level, to believe in […]
How will Atlético Madrid line up against Elche?
Coming off a heartbreaking loss on penalty kicks to Real Sociedad in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final, Atlético Madrid travel to Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero to face off against relegation candidates Elche on Wednesday night at 7 PM local time. In LALIGA, not much has changed for Atlético (17-6-8, 57 points). The Rojiblancos still sit […]
Ademola Lookman in a race against time to face Arsenal in Champions League
Shortly after the hour mark in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final, Diego Simeone raised a lot of eyebrows when he substituted Ademola Lookman in a double change that altered Atlético de Madrid’s attacking dynamics. The dangerous Lookman — who had equalized in the 19th minute after Ander Barrenetxea’s very early opener — had been giving […]
Atlético de Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (3-4 on penalties): Takeaways
Real Sociedad beat Atlético de Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, 2-2 after extra time and 4-3 on penalties. The result brings Atleti supporters all the way back down to earth after a midweek win over FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League — having eliminated that club from the King’s Cup at the […]
Musso’s dip, poor finishing and fitness problems: how Atleti lost La Copa
A first Copa del Rey final in 13 years gave Atlético Madrid a real shot at silverware for the first time since 2021 at La Cartuja against Real Sociedad. But a painful penalty shootout loss after a 2-2 tie means more pain and suffering for Colchoneros around the world. Here’s where Atleti went wrong on […]
Diego Simeone rues missed chances as Atleti crash to Copa del Rey final defeat
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was left devastated by Copa del Rey final defeat on penalties to Real Sociedad after a 2-2 draw in extra time. But he was left insisting that his team could have won it inside 90 minutes. “There’s not much to say,” a desolate Simeone said post-match. “I am just trying […]
Atlético Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (3-4 Penalties): Player Ratings
In the first time in 13 years, Atletico de Madrid lined up in a Copa del Rey final. In front of 72,000 fans in Sevilla, the Rojiblancos battled against a potent Real Sociedad, but fell short and lost in a penalty shootout. The match started with the fastest Copa del Rey final goal ever, as […]
Atlético de Madrid – Real Sociedad: Copa del Rey final LIVE THREAD
Atlético de Madrid will play its 20th Copa del Rey final tonight, when Diego Simeone’s men will hope to end more than a decade of pain in this competition by lifting the trophy for the first time since 2013 — which would represent a first domestic title of any kind for Los Rojiblancos in nearly […]
On the road again: Father and son journey to Sevilla for the Copa final
The alarm went off at 3 a.m. It has been less than five hours since I was able to finally fall asleep. Kickoff is still 18 hours away. I pack my things for a special game day, but it is not that different. The single biggest sign that you aren’t going to your regular Metropolitano […]
Atlético Madrid – Real Sociedad: Copa del Rey final preview, predicted lineup
Atlético Madrid have the chance to win their first Copa del Rey since 2013 when they take on Real Sociedad in this year’s final on Saturday night at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Sevilla. After years of suffering eliminations to lower-league opposition, or being dramatically beaten in recent semi-finals, Atleti will go into the […]
Simeone: Atlético will be ready for Real Sociedad after European exploits
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone remains focused on the task at hand as he spoke to the media before the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad. El Cholo was keen to play down the effects of any hangover from Tuesday night’s Champions League quarterfinal against Barcelona. “We know how special it is for any […]
Antoine Griezmann plays down ‘last dance’ talk ahead of Copa del Rey final
Ahead of a Copa del Rey final against his former club Real Sociedad, Antoine Griezmann looked to calm the hype around what could be his last shot at silverware as an Atlético de Madrid player. “I don’t think about whether it’s the last one or not,” Griezmann insisted. “I just focus on the fact that […]
Thirteen years later: Our journeys since Atleti’s last Copa del Rey final
On this Saturday, April 18, Atlético de Madrid will play in the Copa del Rey final, ending a 4,720-day drought since they last did so. Many Atléticos will have fond memories of that night, 13 years ago, when João Miranda’s header broke a 14-year winless curse against Real Madrid and gave Atleti their first domestic […]
Copa del Rey final squad: Barrios returns, Giménez and Hancko travel
Atlético de Madrid head coach Diego Simeone is taking every first-team player with him to Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, where Atlético will face Real Sociedad in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final. While all players are traveling for Saturday’s final, Josema Giménez (muscle injury) will not feature at La Cartuja, though there is a […]
Atlético get another shot at Arsenal in UCL semifinals
Atlético de Madrid will have to go through Premier League leaders Arsenal in order to reach the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 10 years. After Atlético eliminated FC Barcelona despite a 2-1 home loss on Tuesday, Arsenal played out a goalless draw against Sporting Clube de Portugal in north London to […]
Atlético de Madrid 1-2 FC Barcelona (3-2 agg.): Takeaways
Atlético de Madrid are through to the UEFA Champions League semifinals after a dramatic 2-1 loss to FC Barcelona on Tuesday night. It marks the first time in Diego Simeone’s tenure when Atlético have lost a home match in the Champions League knockout stage. But it ends a nine-year drought for Simeone’s men as they […]
Emotional Diego Simeone reflects on fourth Champions League semifinal in 14 years after beating Barça
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was a man of many emotions after the final whistle gave his side a 3-2 aggregate win over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday night at the Metropolitano. “Phew, it’s been 14 years, and honestly, seeing the team still competing really moves me,” a jubilant Simeone reflected […]
Atlético Madrid 1-2 FC Barcelona (3-2): Player Ratings
Atlético Madrid are through to a historic semi-final in the UEFA Champions League — their first since 2017 — after overcoming FC Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate. Barça raced into a two-goal lead, nullifying the Atleti advantage from the first leg, with goals from Lamine Yamal and Ferrán Torres, but an Ademola Lookman finish before half-time […]
Atlético de Madrid – FC Barcelona: Champions League quarterfinal second leg LIVE THREAD
Atlético de Madrid are 90 minutes from returning to the UEFA Champions League semifinals for the first time in nine years. After securing a 2-0 win at Camp Nou last Wednesday, Atlético are back at the Metropolitano, where Diego Simeone’s side never has lost a knockout game in the Champions League. In fact, Atleti have […]
Koke: Atlético will treat Barcelona second leg like a final
Atlético Madrid put forward captain Koke to speak to the media ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona, and the midfielder addressed the game, his future and his coach Diego Simeone. “Thanks to him, the club has grown so much,” Koke said. “Us players have followed an incredible vision to the […]
Diego Simeone “confident” ahead of Atlético’s second leg against Barcelona
Ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona, Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone refused to acknowledge any kind of home advantage at the Metropolitano as he previewed the game just like any other. “The match, whatever we imagine, is only in our heads for now until the game starts, and obviously, everything we’ve […]
Atlético de Madrid – FC Barcelona: Champions League quarterfinal second leg preview, prediction
Coming off a retro-themed LALIGA loss against Sevilla, Atlético de Madrid quickly turn their attention back to a familiar opponent, FC Barcelona. Atleti’s upcoming match against the Catalan club will mark their third meeting in 10 days and their sixth encounter of the season. The final clash of the season — the return leg of […]
Sevilla FC 2-1 Atlético Madrid: Key takeaways
An extremely youthful Atlético Madrid were defeated 2-1 by a Sevilla side desperate for a win on Saturday night. A team made up of second, third and fourth string players struggled to make any inroads in the Andalucian capital, but little will be made of this loss which comes between the two UEFA Champions League […]
Displaying items 76-100 of 376 in total