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April 1903: Club Founded by Basque Students
In April 1903, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid was founded in Madrid by three Basque students as a youth branch of Athletic Bilbao after seeing them win the 1903 Copa del Rey Final.
April 1903: Club Foundation
On April 26, 1903, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid was founded. The club would later become Atlético de Madrid.
1904: Joined by Dissident Real Madrid Members
In 1904, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid was joined by dissident members of Real Madrid.
1909: Failed Kit Purchase in England
In late 1909, Juan Elorduy went to England to buy Blackburn Rovers' blue and white kits for Athletic Bilbao and Athletic Madrid, but instead bought red and white shirts from Southampton.
1910: Adoption of Red and White Stripes
By 1910, both Athletic Bilbao and Athletic Madrid adopted their current colours of red and white stripes.
1911: Copa del Rey Win with Borrowed Players
Athletic Bilbao won the 1911 Copa del Rey Final using several 'borrowed' players from Athletic Madrid, including Manolón.
1911: Change to red-and-white stripes
By 1911, Atlético changed to red-and-white stripes, mirroring then-parent club Athletic Bilbao.
1917: First badge introduced
In 1917, the club's badge was first introduced, featuring the Coat of arms of Madrid.
1919: Land Acquisition
In 1919, the Compañía Urbanizadora Metropolitana acquired 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.
1921: Copa del Rey Runners-Up
In 1921, Athletic were Copa del Rey runners-up, facing parent club Athletic Bilbao.
1926: Copa del Rey Runners-Up
In 1926, Athletic were again Copa del Rey runners-up, facing parent club Athletic Bilbao.
1928: Invitation to Primera División
In 1928, Athletic were invited to join the Primera División of the inaugural La Liga played the following year.
1934: Brief Return to La Liga
In 1934, Athletic briefly returned to La Liga.
1936: Relegation to Segunda División
In 1936, Athletic were relegated to Segunda División after Josep Samitier took over from Fred Pentland.
1937: Aviación Nacional Founded
In 1937, Aviación Nacional was founded by three aviation officers of the Spanish Air Force.
November 1939: Aviación Wins Spot
On November 26, 1939, Aviación won the finals spot against Osasuna with a score of 3-1.
September 1940: Super Cup Win
In September 1940, Atlético Aviación won the first Super cup in Spanish football after beating RCD Español in a two-legged game that ended in a 10–4 aggregate victory.
1940: 1940-41 La Liga Title
In 1940, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga Title.
December 1946: Decision to Drop Military Association
On December 14, 1946, the club decided to drop the military association from its name.
1946: Name Change
In 1946, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid officially became Atlético de Madrid.
1947: German Gomez' Last Season
1947-48 campaign marked the last season for the captain Germán Gómez.
1947: Badge incorporated into jersey
From 1947, the club's badge was incorporated into the club's jersey.
1947: Victory Over Real Madrid
In 1947, Atlético beat Real Madrid 5–0 at the Metropolitano, their biggest win over their cross-town rivals to date.
1950: 1950-51 La Liga Title
In 1950, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga Title.
1951: La Liga Title
In 1951, Atlético won La Liga again under Helenio Herrera.
1953: Departure of Herrera
In 1953, with the departure of Herrera, 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: European Cup debut
In 1958, Atlético Madrid debuted at the European stage with the 1958-59 European Cup.
1958: Second Place in La Liga
In the 1957-58 season, Ferdinand Daučík led Atlético to second place in La Liga, qualifying them for the 1958-59 European Cup.
1960: 1960-61 Copa del Rey
In 1960, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey.
1960: Copa del Rey Final Win
In 1960, Atlético defeated Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
1961: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup entry
In 1961, Atlético Madrid entered the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1961–62).
1961: La Liga Runners-up
In 1961, Atlético Madrid finished as La Liga runners-up.
1961: Copa del Rey Final Win
In 1961, Atlético defeated Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final for the second consecutive year.
1961: Winning the European Cup Winners' Cup
In 1961, it was the first time since the 1961–62 European Cup Winners' Cup that Atlético had claimed a European titles.
1962: European Cup Winners' Cup Victory
In 1962, Atlético Madrid won the European Cup Winners' Cup, marking a significant European title for the club.
1963: Inter-Cities Fairs Cup entry
In 1963, Atlético Madrid entered the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1963–64).
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.
1964: 1964-65 Copa del Rey
In 1964, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey.
1965: La Liga Runners-up and First Win at Bernabéu in Eight Years
In 1965, Atlético Madrid finished as La Liga runners-up and became the first team to beat Real Madrid at the Bernabéu in eight years.
1965: 1965-66 La Liga Title
In 1965, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga Title.
October 1966: Inauguration of Vicente Calderón Stadium
On October 2, 1966, Atlético Madrid inaugurated the Vicente Calderón Stadium with a fixture against Valencia.
1969: 1969-70 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.
1970: José Eulogio Gárate Wins Pichichi
In 1970, José Eulogio Gárate won the Pichichi for the second consecutive time.
1971: UEFA Cup entry
In 1971, Atlético Madrid entered the UEFA Cup (1971–72).
1971: 1971-72 Copa del Rey
In 1971, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey.
1971: José Eulogio Gárate Wins Pichichi
In 1971, José Eulogio Gárate won the Pichichi for the third time.
1972: 1972-73 La Liga Title
In 1972, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga Title.
1974: European Cup Final Loss
In 1974, Atlético Madrid reached the European Cup Final but lost to Bayern Munich after a replay.
1974: UEFA Champions League Final
In 1974, Atlético Madrid reached the final of the UEFA Champions League.
1974: Appointment of Luis Aragonés as Coach
Shortly after the defeat in the 1974 European Cup Final, Atlético appointed their veteran player Luis Aragonés as coach.
1975: 1975-76 Copa del Rey
In 1975, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey.
1976: Copa del Rey Win
In 1976, Aragonés led Atlético Madrid to success in the Copa del Rey.
1976: 1976-77 La Liga Title
In 1976, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga Title.
1977: La Liga Title
In 1977, Aragonés led Atlético Madrid to La Liga title.
1980: Real Madrid Domination End
Between 1961 and 1980, Real Madrid dominated La Liga
1980: End of First Coaching Spell
Luis Aragonés' first spell as coach ended in 1980.
1982: Foundation of Frente Atlético
Frente Atlético, an ultra group of Club Atlético de Madrid, was founded in 1982.
1982: Second Coaching Spell
Luis Aragonés started his second coaching spell in 1982.
1984: 1984-85 Copa del Rey
In 1984, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey.
1985: Runners-up Finish in La Liga and Copa del Rey Win
In 1985, Aragonés led the club to a runners-up finish in La Liga and a Copa del Rey victory against Athletic Bilbao.
1986: European Cup Winners' Cup Final Loss
In 1986, Atlético lost their third successive European final, this time 3–0 to Dynamo Kyiv.
1987: Jesús Gil Becomes Club President
In 1987, Jesús Gil became the club president of Atlético Madrid.
1987: End of Second Coaching Spell
Luis Aragonés' second coaching spell ended in 1987.
1990: 1990-91 Copa del Rey
In 1990, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey.
1991: Copa del Rey Trophy
In 1991, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey trophy as one of the expensive signings made by Gil failed to deliver the La Liga title.
1991: 1991-92 Copa del Rey
In 1991, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey.
1991: Third Coaching Spell
Luis Aragonés started his third coaching spell in 1991.
1992: Copa del Rey Trophy
In 1992, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey trophy for the second consecutive year. Additionally, Gil closed down Atlético's youth academy, leading to Raúl's departure and subsequent success with Real Madrid.
1992: Fraud of Misappropriation
In 1992, Jesus Gil committed a fraud of misappropriation by seizing 95% of the shares.
1993: End of Third Coaching Spell
Luis Aragonés' third coaching spell ended in 1993.
1994: Avoided relegation
In the 1994 league campaign, Atlético Madrid narrowly avoided relegation via a draw on the last day of the season.
1995: 1995-96 Copa del Rey
In 1995, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey.
1995: Managerial change and squad clearance
In the summer of 1995, Atlético Madrid underwent another managerial change along with a wholesale squad clearance after avoiding relegation.
1995: Double Cup Win
Simeone had a pivotal role as a player in their 1995-96 league and cup double.
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: Qualified for UEFA Champions League
In the 2007–08 season, Atlético Madrid 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 Debut
In the 1996–97 season, Atlético Madrid participated in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. Key summer transfer signings were Juan Esnáider from Real Madrid and Radek Bejbl.
1998: Managerial changes
In the summer of 1998, Arrigo Sacchi replaced Antić as manager, but Sacchi only remained in charge for less than six months. The heavy spending continued with the signings of Christian Vieri and Juninho.
December 1999: Suspension of Gil and the board
In December 1999, Gil and his board were suspended pending an investigation into the misuse of club funds, with José Manuel Rubí appointed as administrator.
1999: More managerial changes
In early 1999, Antić returned briefly, only to be replaced with Claudio Ranieri at the end of the season.
1999: Did not qualify for European competition
Starting with the 1999-00 relegation Atlético did not qualify for European competition for seven years.
2000: Relegation and Copa del Rey final
In 2000, Atlético Madrid were relegated for the second time after 66 years, despite reaching the Copa del Rey final where they lost to Espanyol.
2001: Nike becomes kit maker
Since 2001, Nike has been the kit maker for Atlético.
2002: Promotion to Primera División
In 2002, Atlético Madrid won the Segunda División championship, securing promotion back to the Primera División under Luis Aragonés.
2002: Fernando Torres' La Liga debut
In 2002, Fernando Torres made his La Liga debut for Atlético Madrid. He scored 13 goals in 29 appearances in his first season, 2002-03.
2002: Fourth Coaching Spell
Luis Aragonés started his fourth coaching spell in 2002.
2002: Enrique Cerezo Torres becomes club president
Since 2002, Enrique Cerezo Torres has been the club president.
May 2003: Jesús Gil's Resignation
In May 2003, Jesús Gil resigned as club president.
July 2003: Chelsea's offer for Torres
In July 2003, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich offered £28 million for Fernando Torres, but Atlético rejected the offer.
2003: Honorary President
In 2003, Felipe VI, the King of Spain, became the honorary president of Atlético de Madrid.
2003: King Felipe VI becomes Honorary President
In 2003, King Felipe VI became the Honorary President of the club.
2003: Club sponsored by Columbia Pictures
In the 2003–04 season, Atlético Madrid was sponsored by Columbia Pictures.
2003: End of Fourth Coaching Spell
Luis Aragonés' fourth coaching spell ended in 2003.
2004: Sponsorship during release of White Chicks
In 2004, Columbia Picture's film White Chicks was advertised on the shirts.
2005: Replica shirts made without sponsor logo
Due to the fast pace of film releases, Nike decided not to include a sponsor's logo on replica shirts made from 2003 to 2005.
2006: New Signings
In 2006, Atlético Madrid signed Portuguese midfielders Costinha and Maniche, as well as Argentine forward Sergio Agüero.
July 2007: Agreement to move to the 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' departure and new signings
In July 2007, Fernando Torres left Atlético Madrid for Liverpool for €38 million. Simultaneously, Luis García signed for Atlético in an unrelated transfer. The club also bought Diego Forlán from Villarreal for roughly €21 million, Simão Sabrosa from Benfica for €20 million, and José Antonio Reyes from Arsenal for €12 million.
2007: Participation in Champions League or UEFA Europa League
From the 2007–08 season, Atlético Madrid has taken part in either the Champions League or the UEFA Europa League every year.
February 2009: Dismissal of Javier Aguirre
On February 3, 2009, Javier Aguirre was dismissed as manager of Atlético Madrid due to a poor start to the season, later claiming mutual termination. Abel Resino was appointed as the new manager. Diego Forlán defended Aguirre, stating the players were to blame for the problems.
October 2009: Appointment of Quique Sánchez Flores
In October 2009, Quique Sánchez Flores was appointed as the new manager of Atlético Madrid after Abel Resino's departure following a 4-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League.
2009: UEFA Super Cup entry
In 2009, Atlético Madrid entered the UEFA Super Cup (2009–10).
May 2010: Europa League Final
On May 12, 2010, Atlético Madrid won the Europa League, defeating Fulham 2–1 in the final held at HSH Nordbank Arena in Hamburg. Diego Forlán scored twice, including the extra-time winner.
August 2010: UEFA Super Cup Win
On August 27, 2010, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Inter Milan 2–0 at the Stade Louis II, Monaco, with goals from José Antonio Reyes and Agüero.
2010: Disappointing Season
Atlético Madrid had a comparatively disappointing 2010–11 season, finishing only seventh in the League and being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey and the group stage of the Europa League.
2010: UEFA Europa League and Super Cup Wins
In 2010, Atlético Madrid won both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
December 2011: Appointment of Diego Simeone as Manager
On December 23, 2011, Atlético Madrid appointed Diego Simeone as manager, replacing Gregorio Manzano. The club was in a period of uncertainty, and Simeone's appointment was seen as a risk.
May 2012: Europa League Win
On May 9, 2012, Atlético Madrid won the Europa League, defeating Athletic Bilbao 3–0 in the final at National Arena in Bucharest.
August 2012: UEFA Super Cup Win
On August 31, 2012, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Chelsea 4–1 at the Stade Louis II, Monaco, with a hat-trick by Falcao.
2012: Sponsorship by the government of Azerbaijan
Between 2012 and 2014, Atlético's main shirt sponsorship by the government of Azerbaijan was condemned by Reporters Without Borders.
2012: 2012-13 Copa del Rey
In 2012, Atlético Madrid played the 2012-13 Copa del Rey season.
2012: UEFA Europa League and Super Cup Wins
In 2012, Atlético Madrid won both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
May 2013: Atlético beats Real Madrid in Copa del Rey final
On 17 May 2013, Atlético beat Real Madrid 2–1 in the Copa del Rey final.
May 2013: Copa del Rey Win
On May 17, 2013, Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2–1 in the Copa del Rey final, ending a 14-year and 25-match winless streak in the Madrid derby.
September 2013: Atlético wins against Real Madrid in La Liga
On 29 September 2013, Atlético won against Real Madrid 1–0 in La Liga.
2013: 2013-14 La Liga Title
In 2013, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga Title.
July 2014: Antoine Griezmann joins Atlético from Real Sociedad
In July 2014, Antoine Griezmann, following his performance in La Liga and the 2014 FIFA World Cup, joined Atlético Madrid from Real Sociedad.
August 2014: Helsinki Foundation calls for end of Azerbaijan sponsorship
In August 2014, the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights called on Atlético to end the sponsorship by and promotion of Azerbaijan.
2014: Expulsion of Frente Atlético
In 2014, Atlético Madrid expelled Frente Atlético and prohibited the display of its symbols in the stadium.
2014: UEFA Champions League Final
In 2014, Atlético Madrid reached the final of the UEFA Champions League.
2016: Champions League knockout phase against Barcelona
In 2016, Atletico Madrid upset Barcelona in the Champions League knockout phase.
2016: UEFA Champions League final
In 2016, Atlético Madrid faced Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final, with Real Madrid winning the match.
2016: Atlético in Champions League final and Griezmann in Ballon d'Or rankings
In 2016, Atlético reached the Champions League final, losing to Real Madrid on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Antoine Griezmann finished as the top scorer at UEFA Euro 2016, earned the tournament's best player award, and placed third in the Ballon d'Or rankings.
2016: Madrid's failed bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic
In 2016, Madrid had a failed bid to host the Summer Olympic, which prompted the expansion of stadium.
2016: Badge remodeled
In 2016, the club's badge was remodeled through a controversial decision.
2016: Stadium bought by the club
In 2016, the stadium changed hands and was bought by Atlético Madrid for €30.4 million.
May 2017: Last game at the Vicente Calderón Stadium
On 21 May 2017, Atlético played their last home game at the Vicente Calderón Stadium before moving to the Wanda Metropolitano.
2017: End of 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: Announcement of first academy in Pakistan
In October 2018, Atletico De Madrid announced their first academy in Pakistan, based in Lahore.
2018: UEFA Europa League and Super Cup Wins
In 2018, Atlético Madrid won both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
2018: Atlético wins Europa League and UEFA Super Cup
In 2018, Atlético won the Europa League by defeating Marseille 3–0 and later won the UEFA Super Cup, beating Real Madrid 4–2.
April 2019: "Football School Program" launch in Lahore
In April 2019, Atletico De Madrid launched a "Football School Program" in Lahore.
October 2019: Talent scouting in Lahore
In October 2019, Atletico De Madrid conducted talent scouting in Lahore.
2019: Departure of Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona
In 2019, Antoine Griezmann controversially departed from Atlético Madrid to Barcelona.
February 2020: Atletico Madrid Lahore included in Football Federation League
In February 2020, Atletico 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 from Barcelona
In September 2020, Atlético signed Luis Suárez from Barcelona.
2020: 2020-21 La Liga Title
In 2020, Atlético Madrid won the La Liga Title.
2020: Luis Suárez moves to Atlético
In 2020, Luis Suárez made a surprise move to Atlético, playing a key role in the team's championship run.
May 2021: Atlético wins La Liga
On 22 May 2021, Atlético won the La Liga title after a 2–1 victory against Valladolid.
2021: Capital increase and share distribution
After a 2021 capital increase, Gil Marín, Cerezo and incoming investor Ares Management Corporation hold 66.98% of the shares. Idan Ofer owns 33% of the stakes.
2021: Return of Antoine Griezmann
In 2021, Antoine Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid amid Barcelona's financial struggles.
June 2023: Vote to reinstate the historical badge
On 30 June 2023, a vote revealed that 88.68% of club members wanted to reinstate the historical badge.
April 16, 2024: Atlético qualifies to 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
On April 16, 2024, Atlético qualified to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for the first time in club's history.
July 1, 2024: Representation of the historical badge
The historical badge will be represented on July 1, 2024.
Oct 2024: Atlético ranked 16th in the top 20 most popular sports clubs on Instagram
As of October 2024, Atlético Madrid ranked 16th in the top 20 most popular sports clubs on Instagram in the world.
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