April 1903: Club Founded by Basque Students
On April of 1903, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid was founded by three Basque students living in Madrid. They saw the new club as a youth branch of Athletic Bilbao, who they had just seen win the 1903 Copa del Rey Final.
April 1903: Club Foundation
On April of 1903, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid was founded. The club traditionally wore red and white vertical striped shirts, and were known as Los Colchoneros and Los Rojiblancos.
1904: Joined by Dissident Members of Real Madrid
In 1904, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid was joined by dissident members of Real Madrid.
1909: Kit Purchase in England
In late 1909, Juan Elorduy went to England to buy kits for both Athletic Bilbao and Athletic Madrid but instead bought the red and white shirts of Southampton.
1910: Adoption of Red and White Stripes
By 1910, both Athletic Bilbao and Athletic Madrid were playing in their current colors of red and white stripes, possibly due to the red and white striped tops being the cheapest to make, as the same combination was used to make ticking for mattresses.
1910: Atlético's kit combination established
Since 1910, Atlético Madrid has used red and white vertical striped shirts, blue shorts, and blue and red socks as their home kit.
1911: Copa del Rey Final Win with 'Borrowed' Players
Athletic Bilbao won the 1911 Copa del Rey Final using several 'borrowed' players from Athletic Madrid, including Manolón who scored one of their goals.
1911: Change to red-and-white stripes
By 1911, Atlético Madrid changed to red-and-white stripes, which became their traditional colors.
1917: Introduction of the club's badge
In 1917, Atlético Madrid's badge, featuring the Coat of arms of Madrid, was firstly introduced.
1919: Land Acquisition
In 1919, the Compañía Urbanizadora Metropolitana acquired some land near the Ciudad Universitaria.
1921: Move to Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid
In 1921, Athletic Madrid became independent of Athletic Bilbao and moved into the Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid, a 35,800-seater stadium built by the Compañía Urbanizadora Metropolitana.
1921: Copa del Rey Runners-Up
In 1921, Athletic Madrid were Copa del Rey runners-up, facing parent club Athletic Bilbao.
1926: Copa del Rey Runners-Up
In 1926, Athletic Madrid were Copa del Rey runners-up, again facing parent club Athletic Bilbao.
1928: Invitation to Primera División
In 1928, Athletic Madrid were invited to join the Primera División of the inaugural La Liga, which was played the following year.
1934: Brief Return to La Liga
In 1934, Athletic Madrid briefly returned to La Liga.
1936: Relegation to Segunda División
In 1936, Athletic Madrid were relegated to Segunda División.
1937: Foundation of Aviación Nacional
In 1937, Aviación Nacional of Zaragoza was founded by three aviation officers of the Spanish Air Force.
November 1939: Aviación Wins Spot in Primera División
On 26 November 1939, Aviación Nacional won against Osasuna with 3–1 in Valencia, earning a spot in the Primera División.
September 1940: Super Cup Victory
In September 1940, Atlético Aviación won the first Super cup in Spanish football after beating RCD Español, the 1940 Copa del Generalísimo winners, in a two-legged game that ended in a 10–4 aggregate victory, including a 7–1 trashing in the second leg at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas.
1940: Atlético wins La Liga Title
In 1940, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga title.
1941: La Liga Title Retained
In 1941, Athletic Aviación de Madrid retained their La Liga title.
December 1946: Decision to Drop Military Association from Name
On 14 December 1946, the club decided to drop the military association from its name.
1946: Name Change
In 1946, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid became Atlético de Madrid and began a long-standing rivalry with Real Madrid, with whom they contest El Derbi Madrileño. They also share a rivalry with Barcelona.
1947: Biggest Win Over Real Madrid
In 1947, Atlético beat Real Madrid 5–0 at the Metropolitano, their biggest win over their cross-town rivals to date.
1947: Badge incorporated into the club's jersey
In 1947, the club's badge which was firstly introduced in 1917 featuring the Coat of arms of Madrid, was incorporated into the club's jersey.
1947: End of Germán Gómez's Consecutive Seasons
In the 1947–48 campaign, Germán Gómez concluded eight consecutive seasons playing for Atlético Madrid.
1950: Atlético wins La Liga Title
In 1950, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga title.
1950: La Liga Title
In 1950, under Helenio Herrera and with the help of Larbi Benbarek, Atlético won La Liga again.
1951: La Liga Title
In 1951, under Helenio Herrera and with the help of Larbi Benbarek, Atlético won La Liga again.
1953: Departure of Helenio Herrera
With the departure of Herrera in 1953, the club began to slip behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
1957: Ferdinand Daučík Takes Charge
In the 1957–58 season, Ferdinand Daučík took charge of Atlético.
1958: Atlético's European Cup debut
In 1958, Atlético Madrid debuted in the European Cup.
1958: Second Place in La Liga and European Cup Qualification
In 1958, Ferdinand Daučík led Atlético to second place in La Liga, resulting in the club qualifying for the 1958–59 European Cup.
1960: Copa del Rey Victory
In 1960, led by José Villalonga, Atlético defeated Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
1961: European Titles
Atlético Madrid claimed European titles for the first time since the 1961–62 European Cup Winners' Cup after winning the Europa League on 12 May 2010.
1961: Atlético enters UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
In 1961, Atlético Madrid entered the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.
1961: La Liga Runners-Up
In 1961, Atlético Madrid finished as La Liga runners-up.
1961: Copa del Rey Victory
In 1961, led by José Villalonga, Atlético defeated Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final for the second consecutive year.
1962: European Cup Winners' Cup Victory
In 1962, Atlético Madrid won the European Cup Winners' Cup.
1963: Atlético enters Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
In 1963, Atlético Madrid entered the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
1963: La Liga Runners-Up
In 1963, Atlético Madrid finished as La Liga runners-up.
1963: European Cup Winners' Cup Final Loss
In 1963, Atlético reached the European Cup Winners' Cup final but lost to Tottenham Hotspur 5–1.
1965: La Liga Runners-Up and First Team to Beat Real at the Bernabéu in Eight Years
In 1965, Atlético Madrid finished as La Liga runners-up to Real Madrid after an intense battle, and they became the first team to beat Real at the Bernabéu in eight years.
1965: Atlético wins La Liga Title
In 1965, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga title.
October 1966: Inauguration of Vicente Calderón Stadium
On 2 October 1966, Atlético left the Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid and moved to the Vicente Calderón Stadium, which was inaugurated with a fixture against Valencia.
1969: Atlético wins La Liga Title
In 1969, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga title.
1969: José Eulogio Gárate wins Pichichi
In 1969, José Eulogio Gárate won the Pichichi for the first time.
1970: José Eulogio Gárate wins Pichichi
In 1970, José Eulogio Gárate won the Pichichi for the second time.
1971: Atlético enters UEFA Cup
In 1971, Atlético Madrid entered the UEFA Cup.
1971: José Eulogio Gárate wins Pichichi
In 1971, José Eulogio Gárate won the Pichichi for the third time.
1972: Atlético wins La Liga Title
In 1972, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga title.
1974: UEFA Champions League Final Appearance
In 1974, Atlético Madrid reached the final of the UEFA Champions League.
1974: European Cup Final Loss
In 1974, Atlético reached the European Cup Final but lost to Bayern Munich after a replay.
1974: Luis Aragonés Appointed as Coach
In 1974, shortly after the defeat in the European Cup Final, Atlético appointed their veteran player Luis Aragonés as coach.
1974: Champions League Final since 1974
On 17 May 2014, Atlético faced city rivals Real Madrid in their first Champions League final since 1974.
1976: Atlético wins La Liga Title
In 1976, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga title.
1980: Aragonés' First Term as Coach Ends
In 1980, Luis Aragonés' first term as coach came to an end.
1980: End of Real Madrid's La Liga Dominance
In 1980, Real Madrid's dominant period in La Liga, where they won the competition 14 times between 1961 and 1980, came to an end.
1982: Frente Atlético founded
In 1982, Frente Atlético, an ultra group of Club Atlético de Madrid, was founded.
1982: Aragonés' Second Term as Coach Begins
In 1982, Luis Aragonés' second term as coach began.
1985: La Liga Runners-Up and Copa del Rey Win
In 1985, Luis Aragonés led Atlético to a runners-up finish in La Liga and a Copa del Rey win, with Hugo Sánchez scoring 19 league goals and twice in the cup final.
1986: European Cup Winners' Cup Final Loss
In 1986, Atlético lost their third successive European final, 3–0 to Dynamo Kyiv, in the European Cup Winners' Cup final.
1987: Aragonés' Second Term as Coach Ends
In 1987, Luis Aragonés' second term as coach came to an end.
1987: Jesús Gil Becomes Club President
In 1987, controversial politician and businessman Jesús Gil became club president of Atlético Madrid.
1991: Copa del Rey Trophy
In 1991, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey trophy amidst a period of heavy spending on players, but failing to win La Liga.
1991: Aragonés' Third Term as Coach Begins
In 1991, Luis Aragonés' third term as coach began.
1992: Copa del Rey Trophy
In 1992, Atlético Madrid won their second consecutive Copa del Rey trophy. Also, in 1992, Gil closed down Atlético's youth academy, leading to Raúl's move to Real Madrid.
1992: Fraudulent Conversion to Sociedad Anónima Deportiva
In 1992, Jesús Gil committed a fraud of misappropriation by seizing 95% of the shares during Atlético's forced conversion from fan-owned club to Sociedad Anónima Deportiva.
1993: Aragonés' Third Term as Coach Ends
In 1993, Luis Aragonés' third term as coach came to an end.
1994: Near Relegation
In the 1994–95 league campaign, Atlético Madrid only avoided relegation via a draw on the last day of the season.
1995: Pivotal Role in League and Cup Double
Diego Simeone had a pivotal role as a player in Atlético Madrid's 1995-96 league and cup double.
1995: Atlético wins La Liga Title
In 1995, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga title.
1995: Avoiding Relegation
In the 1994–95 season, Atlético Madrid avoided relegation via a draw on the last day, leading to managerial and squad changes. Also, during the summer 1995 transfer window, there was a wholesale squad clearance.
1996: La Liga and Copa del Rey Double
In 1996, Atlético Madrid won both the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey, achieving a league and cup double.
1996: UEFA Champions League Qualification
In the 2007-08 season, the team finished the league season in fourth place, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 1996-97 season.
1997: UEFA Champions League and New Signings
The 1996-97 season saw Atlético Madrid participate in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. Before the 1997–98 season, the club signed Juan Esnáider and Radek Bejbl.
1998: Signings of Christian Vieri and Juninho
Before the 1997-98 season, Atlético Madrid continued heavy spending by signing Christian Vieri and Juninho. In the summer of 1998, Arrigo Sacchi replaced Radomir Antic as manager.
December 1999: Suspension of Gil and Board
In December 1999, Jesús Gil and his board were suspended due to an investigation into the misuse of club funds.
1999: Managerial Changes
In early 1999, Antić briefly returned to Atlético Madrid only to be replaced with Claudio Ranieri at the end of the season.
1999: Start of 1999-02
The year 1999 marked the beginning of a period until 2002.
2000: Relegation and Copa del Rey Final
In 2000, Atlético Madrid was relegated for the second time in 66 years, despite reaching the Copa del Rey final.
2001: Nike becomes kit manufacturer
Since 2001, Nike has been the kit manufacturer for Atlético Madrid.
2002: Segunda División Championship
In 2002, Atlético Madrid won the Segunda División championship, earning promotion back to the Primera División under Luis Aragonés.
2002: Aragonés' Fourth Term as Coach Begins
In 2002, Luis Aragonés' fourth term as coach began.
2002: Torres' La Liga Debut
In the 2002-03 season, Fernando Torres made his La Liga debut for Atlético Madrid, scoring 13 goals in 29 appearances.
2002: Enrique Cerezo Torres becomes club president
Since 2002, Enrique Cerezo Torres has been the club president of Atlético Madrid.
May 2003: Resignation of Jesús Gil
In May of 2003, Jesús Gil resigned as club president of Atlético Madrid.
July 2003: Chelsea Offer for Torres
In July 2003, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich offered £28 million for Fernando Torres, but Atlético Madrid rejected the offer.
2003: Honorary President
In 2003, Felipe VI, the King of Spain, became the honorary president of Atlético Madrid.
2003: King Felipe VI becomes Honorary President
In 2003, King Felipe VI became the Honorary President of Atlético Madrid.
2003: Aragonés' Fourth Term as Coach Ends
In 2003, Luis Aragonés' fourth term as coach came to an end.
2003: Columbia Pictures sponsors Atlético
In the 2003–04 season, Columbia Pictures sponsored Atlético Madrid.
2004: Atlético sponsored by White Chicks
In Columbia Picture's 2004 film White Chicks, was shown on the t-shirt of the team.
2005: Nike's decision on sponsor's logo on replica shirts
From 2003 to 2005, Nike decided not to include a sponsor's logo on replica shirts.
2006: Signing of New Players
In 2006, Atlético Madrid signed Portuguese midfielders Costinha and Maniche, as well as Argentine forward Sergio Agüero.
July 2007: Agreement to Move to Olympic Stadium
In July 2007, Atlético Madrid reached an agreement with the City of Madrid to sell the land where their stadium was located and move the club to the City-owned Olympic Stadium.
July 2007: Torres Leaves for Liverpool
In July 2007, Fernando Torres left Atlético Madrid for Liverpool for €38 million, while Luis García signed for Atlético Madrid.
2007: Atlético in European competition
From the 2007–08 season, Atlético Madrid has participated in either the Champions League or the UEFA Europa League every year.
February 2009: Dismissal of Javier Aguirre
On 3 February 2009, Javier Aguirre was dismissed as manager of Atlético Madrid after a poor start to the season and was replaced by Abel Resino.
October 2009: Resino's Departure and Sánchez Flores's Arrival
In October 2009, after a 4-0 loss to Chelsea, Atlético Madrid announced that manager Abel Resino had to leave and Quique Sánchez Flores would be the new manager.
2009: Atlético enters UEFA Super Cup
In 2009, Atlético Madrid entered the UEFA Super Cup.
2009: Koke's debut
Since 2009, Koke has worn the Atlético shirt in more than 650 matches.
May 2010: Europa League Final and Copa del Rey Final
In May 2010, Atlético Madrid won the Europa League, defeating Fulham 2-1 in the final. Also in May 2010, Atlético reached the Copa del Rey final, but lost 2-0 to Sevilla.
August 2010: UEFA Super Cup Win
On 27 August 2010, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Inter Milan 2-0.
2010: Disappointing Season and Manager Departure
Atlético Madrid had a comparatively disappointing 2010–11 season, finishing seventh in the League and being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey and the group stage of the Europa League. This led to the departure of manager Sánchez Flores.
2010: UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup Titles
In 2010, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
December 2011: Appointment of Diego Simeone
On 23 December 2011, Atlético Madrid appointed Diego Simeone as manager, replacing Gregorio Manzano.
May 2012: Europa League Win
On 9 May 2012, Atlético Madrid won the Europa League, defeating Athletic Bilbao 3–0 in the final.
August 2012: UEFA Super Cup Win
On 31 August 2012, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Chelsea 4–1.
2012: Azerbaijan sponsorship
Between 2012 and 2014, Atlético Madrid's main shirt sponsorship by the government of Azerbaijan, featuring the slogan 'Land of Fire', was condemned by Reporters Without Borders.
2012: UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup Titles
In 2012, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
May 2013: Copa del Rey Win
On 17 May 2013, Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2–1 in the Copa del Rey final, ending a 14-year winless streak in the Madrid derby.
May 2013: Atlético wins Copa del Rey against Real Madrid
On 17 May 2013, Atlético Madrid ended their 14-year winless streak against Real Madrid by defeating them 2–1 in the Copa del Rey final.
September 2013: Atlético defeats Real Madrid again
On 29 September 2013, Atlético Madrid secured another victory against Real Madrid, winning 1–0 at the Bernabéu.
2013: Atlético wins La Liga Title
In 2013, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga title.
July 2014: Antoine Griezmann joins Atlético Madrid
On 28 July 2014, Antoine Griezmann joined Atlético Madrid from Real Sociedad, following a standout season in La Liga and participation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
August 2014: Helsinki Foundation calls for end of sponsorship
In August 2014, the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights called on Atlético Madrid to end its sponsorship by Azerbaijan due to the country's human rights record.
2014: Frente Atlético expelled
In 2014, Atlético Madrid expelled Frente Atlético and prohibited the display of its symbols in the stadium.
2014: UEFA Champions League Final Appearance
In 2014, Atlético Madrid reached the final of the UEFA Champions League.
2016: Griezmann shines at Euro 2016 and Ballon d'Or Ranking
In 2016, Antoine Griezmann was the top scorer at UEFA Euro 2016 and won the tournament's best player award. He also placed third in the Ballon d'Or rankings. Atlético also reached a second Champions League final in three seasons, losing to Real Madrid on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
2016: Stadium Purchase
In 2016, Atlético Madrid bought the City-owned Olympic Stadium for €30.4 million.
2016: UEFA Champions League Final Appearance
In 2016, Atlético Madrid reached the final of the UEFA Champions League.
2016: Atlético Madrid upsets Barcelona in Champions League
In 2016, Atlético Madrid upset Barcelona in the Champions League knockout phase.
2016: Remodel of the club's badge
In 2016, Atlético Madrid's badge which was firstly introduced in 1917 featuring the Coat of arms of Madrid, was remodeled.
2016: Madrid's failed bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics
In 2016, Madrid's bid to host the Summer Olympic failed.
2016: Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atlético
In 2016, Real Madrid and Atlético faced each other in the UEFA Champions League final, with Real Madrid winning the match.
May 2017: Atlético's last game at the Vicente Calderón Stadium
On 21 May 2017, Atlético Madrid played their last home game at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, before moving to their new home, the Wanda Metropolitano.
2017: Atlético ends partnership with Atlético de Kolkata
In 2017, Atlético Madrid ended its partnership with the Indian Super League (ISL) franchise in Kolkata, formerly named Atlético de Kolkata.
October 2018: Atlético De Madrid announces academy in Pakistan
In October 2018, Atletico De Madrid announced their first academy in Pakistan, based in Lahore.
2018: Atlético wins Europa League and UEFA Super Cup
In 2018, Atlético Madrid won the Europa League by defeating Marseille 3–0 in the finals. They also secured the UEFA Super Cup by beating Real Madrid 4–2.
2018: UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup Titles
In 2018, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
April 2019: Atlético launches Football School Program in Lahore
In April 2019, Atletico De Madrid launched a "Football School Program" in Lahore.
October 2019: Atlético conducts talents in Lahore
In October 2019, Atletico De Madrid conducted talent searches in Lahore.
2019: Antoine Griezmann departs to Barcelona
In 2019, Antoine Griezmann controversially left Atlético Madrid to join Barcelona.
February 2020: Atlético Madrid Lahore becomes professional club
In February 2020, Atlético Madrid Lahore was included in Group C of the 2020–21 Football Federation League and became a professional Pakistani football club.
September 2020: Atlético signs Luis Suárez
In September 2020, specifically on 25 September 2020, Atlético Madrid signed Luis Suárez from Barcelona.
2020: Atlético wins La Liga Title
In 2020, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga title.
2020: Luis Suárez moves to Atlético
In 2020, Luis Suárez moved to Atlético Madrid, where he played a crucial role in the team's championship run.
May 2021: Atlético wins La Liga
On 22 May 2021, Atlético Madrid won La Liga, defeating Valladolid 2–1.
2021: Griezmann returns to Atletico Madrid
In 2021, Antoine Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid amid Barcelona's financial struggles.
2021: Capital increase at Atlético Madrid
In 2021, after a capital increase, Gil Marín, Cerezo, and Ares Management Corporation hold a 66.98% stake in Atlético Madrid.
June 2023: Vote to reinstate the historical badge
In June 2023, 88.68% of Atlético Madrid club members voted to reinstate the historical badge.
April 16, 2024: Atlético qualifies for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
On April 16, 2024, Atlético Madrid qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, despite being eliminated in the 2023–24 Champions League.
July 1, 2024: Historical badge reinstatement
On July 1, 2024, Atlético Madrid will reinstate its historical badge after a vote in June 2023.
Oct 2024: Atlético ranks 16th place in the most popular sports clubs
As of 06 Oct 2024, Atlético Madrid ranked 16th place in the top 20 most popular sports clubs on Instagram in the world.
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