Atlético de Madrid
About Atlético de Madrid in Champions League 2025/26
Atlético de Madrid represents 🇪🇸 Spain in the Champions League 2025/26 season. Placed in Pot 2, they will face 8 opponents across the league phase - 2 from each pot, one at home and one away.
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📜 Atlético de Madrid History
Atlético de Madrid is known for their fighting spirit and defensive organization, especially under Diego Simeone. Despite living in the shadow of city rivals Real Madrid, Atleti have won La Liga multiple times and have been a consistent Champions League contender.
Founded: 1903
🏟️ Civitas Metropolitano
🏆 European Competition Record
Atlético reached the Champions League final three times (1974, 2014, 2016), winning the European Cup in 1974 and losing heartbreaking finals to Real Madrid in 2014 and 2016. They have also won the Europa League/UEFA Cup three times (2010, 2012, 2018).
⚔️ Potential Opponents
Atlético de Madrid will face 2 teams from each of the other pots (1 home, 1 away). Here are all possible opponents:
Pot 1
Pot 3
Pot 2 Companions
These teams share Pot 2 with Atlético de Madrid:
🇪🇸 Spain Teams in UCL
Due to country protection rules, Atlético de Madrid can face a maximum of 2 opponents from Spain.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Has Atlético de Madrid won the Champions League?
Atlético won the European Cup in 1974 but lost the Champions League final in both 2014 and 2016, both times to city rivals Real Madrid.
Who manages Atlético de Madrid?
Diego Simeone has managed Atlético since 2011, making him one of the longest-serving managers in top European football.
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