Atlético 2026/27 La Liga Preview
Atlético Madrid are second and just beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano. Diego Simeone’s side have won five of seven and conceded seven, the same defensive return as Barcelona, and the only blemish is a 3-0 defeat at Athletic Club. Sixteen points from seven is their best start in years.
Álex Baena has been the standout addition with four goals and 14 chances created, and Álex Grimaldo has taken over the dead balls – 14 corners and two converted penalties from left-back. Jonathan David has three goals and Ademola Lookman 12 chances created from the left. Jan Oblak, at 33, has three clean sheets.
Fourth and 69 points last season was a disappointment by Atlético’s standards and prompted a genuinely ambitious summer. The early evidence is of a side with more attacking variety than Simeone has had for some time, and a title challenge that will last longer than most expected.

Atlético’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Alejandro Grimaldo
- Free-Kicks: Álex Baena, Alejandro Grimaldo
- Corners: Alejandro Grimaldo, Álex Baena
Alejandro Grimaldo has taken 14 of Atlético’s corners to Álex Baena’s 12. Álex Baena has had three of the direct free-kicks. Alejandro Grimaldo has converted from the spot.
Atlético FAQs
Where did Atlético finish in the 2025/26 season?
Atlético finished fourth in La Liga in 2025/26, with 69 points from 38 games (21 wins, 6 draws, 11 defeats).
Who is the Atlético manager?
Diego Simeone is the manager of Atlético.
Where do Atlético play their home games?
Atlético play their home games at Metropolitano. The club was founded in 1903.