In April 1903, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid was founded as a branch of Athletic Club (Bilbao).
In April 1903, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid was founded by three Basque students living in Madrid, who saw the new club as a youth branch of Athletic Bilbao.
In 1904, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid was joined by dissident members of Real Madrid.
In late 1909, Juan Elorduy went to England to buy Blackburn Rovers' blue and white kits for both Athletic Bilbao and Athletic Madrid, but instead purchased red and white shirts from Southampton.
By 1910, both Athletic Bilbao and Madrid were playing in red and white striped shirts. It's believed the change came about as the combination was the cheapest to make.
Athletic Bilbao won the 1911 Copa del Rey Final using several 'borrowed' players from Athletic Madrid, including Manolón who scored one of their goals.
In 1911, Atlético Madrid changed to red-and-white stripes, becoming their traditional colors, mirroring then-parent club Athletic Bilbao.
The club's badge which was firstly introduced in 1917 featuring the Coat of arms of Madrid.
In 1919, the Compañía Urbanizadora Metropolitana acquired some land near the Ciudad Universitaria.
In 1921, Athletic Madrid became independent of Athletic Bilbao and moved into the Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid.
In 1921, Athletic were Copa del Rey runners-up, facing parent club Athletic Bilbao.
In 1926, Athletic were Copa del Rey runners-up, facing parent club Athletic Bilbao.
In 1928, Athletic were invited to join the Primera División of the inaugural La Liga.
In 1934, Athletic briefly returned to La Liga but were relegated again.
In 1936, Athletic were relegated from La Liga, but it was postponed due to the Spanish Civil War.
In 1937, Aviación Nacional was founded by three aviation officers of the Spanish Air Force.
On 26 November 1939, Aviación secured a spot for the 1939-40 La Liga, by winning against Osasuna 3-1.
In 1939, Athletic Club Sucursal de Madrid merged with Club Aviación Nacional.
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.
In 1941, Atlético Aviación retained their La Liga title, with Ricardo Zamora as manager.
On 14 December 1946, the club decided to drop the military association from its name.
In 1946, the club was renamed Atlético de Madrid.
In 1947, Atlético beat Real Madrid 5–0 at the Metropolitano.
The 1947-48 campaign was the last season of Germán Gómez as player of Atlético Aviación.
The club's badge was incorporated into the club's jersey from 1947.
In 1950, Atlético won La Liga again, under Helenio Herrera and with the help of Larbi Benbarek.
In 1951, Atlético won La Liga again, under Helenio Herrera and with the help of Larbi Benbarek.
In 1953, with the departure of Herrera, the club began to slip behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The 1957–58 season saw Ferdinand Daučík take charge of Atlético.
In the 1957-1958 season, Ferdinand Daučík led Atlético to second place in La Liga.
In 1960, Atlético Madrid, led by José Villalonga, defeated Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
In 1961, Atlético Madrid, led by José Villalonga, defeated Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
The 2009-10 Europa League title was Atlético Madrid's first European title since the 1961-62 European Cup Winners' Cup.
In 1962, Atlético Madrid won the European Cup Winners' Cup, beating Fiorentina 3–0 after a replay.
In 1963, Atlético Madrid reached the European Cup Winners' Cup final, but lost to Tottenham Hotspur 5–1.
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.
On 2 October 1966, Atlético left the Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid and inaugurated the Vicente Calderón Stadium with a fixture against Valencia.
In 1969, José Eulogio Gárate won the Pichichi.
In 1970, José Eulogio Gárate won the Pichichi.
In 1971, José Eulogio Gárate won the Pichichi.
In 1973, Atlético won La Liga and qualified for the 1974 European Cup Final.
In 1974, Atlético lost the European Cup Final against Bayern Munich after a replay. During the semi-finals against Celtic, Atlético had multiple players sent off for cynical fouling.
In 1974, Luis Aragonés was appointed coach and Atlético won the Intercontinental Cup after Bayern Munich declined to participate.
One week later, in May 2014, Atlético faced city rivals Real Madrid in their first Champions League final since 1974, and the first played between two sides from the same city. They took a first-half lead through Godín and led until the third minute of injury time, when Sergio Ramos headed in an equaliser from a corner; the match went to extra time, and Real ultimately won 4–1.
In 1980, Luis Aragonés concluded his first spell as coach of Atlético Madrid.
Frente Atlético, an ultra group of Club Atlético de Madrid, was founded in 1982.
In 1982, Luis Aragonés began his second spell as coach of Atlético Madrid.
In 1985, during his second spell as coach, Aragonés led the club to a runners-up finish in La Liga and a Copa del Rey win.
In 1986, Aragonés guided the club to the European Cup Winners' Cup final, but Atlético lost to Dynamo Kyiv.
After 1987, Jesús Gil oversaw the transformation from sports club to sociedad anónima deportiva (S.A.D.).
In 1987, Jesús Gil became the president of Atlético Madrid.
In 1987, Luis Aragonés concluded his second spell as coach of Atlético Madrid.
In 1987, controversial politician and businessman Jesús Gil became the president of Atlético Madrid. He ran the club until his resignation in May 2003.
In 1991, Atlético Madrid won the Copa del Rey trophy. Despite heavy spending on players, this was one of only two trophies won during this period, the other being in 1992.
In 1991, Luis Aragonés began his third spell as coach of Atlético Madrid.
In 1992, Atlético Madrid converted into a sports limited company due to Spain’s new Sports Law, amidst financial difficulties.
In 1992, Atlético Madrid underwent a forced conversion from a fan-owned club to a Sociedad Anónima Deportiva. Jesús Gil seized 95% of the shares while failing to effectively pay for them during this conversion.
In 1992, Atlético Madrid won their second consecutive Copa del Rey trophy. Despite the spending on players, league titles remained elusive.
In 1993, Luis Aragonés concluded his third spell as coach of Atlético Madrid.
During the 1994 league campaign, Atlético Madrid narrowly avoided relegation by securing a draw on the last day of the season.
According to Spanish football writer Andy West, Atlético fans came to quickly to embrace Simeone, especially in light of his role as a pivotal player in their 1995-96 league and cup double.
In the summer of 1995, Atlético Madrid underwent a managerial change and a wholesale squad clearance following a season where they narrowly avoided relegation.
In 1996, Atlético Madrid won both the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey, achieving a league and cup double.
In the 1995–96 season, Atlético Madrid, coached by Radomir Antić, achieved the La Liga/Copa del Rey double. The squad included players like Toni, Roberto Solozábal, and new signings like Milinko Pantić.
The 2007-08 season was the most successful for Atlético Madrid in the past decade, finishing the league in fourth place and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 1996-97 season.
In the 1996–97 season, Atlético Madrid took part in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. The club was eliminated by Ajax in extra-time in the quarter-finals.
In the summer of 1998, Arrigo Sacchi replaced Radomir Antić as manager of Atlético Madrid. However, Sacchi remained in the position for less than six months.
In December 1999, Atlético Madrid's president Jesús Gil and his board were suspended pending an investigation into the misuse of club funds. José Manuel Rubí was appointed as government-appointed administrator to run the club's day-to-day operations.
At the end of the 1998-99 season, Claudio Ranieri replaced Antić as manager of Atlético Madrid.
In 1999, Jesús Gil, Enrique Cerezo, and Miguel Ángel Gil were charged with fraud and embezzlement regarding the club's ownership.
In 2000, Atlético Madrid were relegated to the Segunda División for the second time in 66 years. They also reached the Copa del Rey final but lost to Espanyol.
Since 2001, Atlético Madrid's kit has been made by Nike.
In 2002, Atlético Madrid won the Segunda División championship, marking their return to the Primera División. Luis Aragonés was the manager during this period.
In 2002, Fernando Torres made his La Liga debut for Atlético Madrid. He scored 13 goals in 29 appearances in his first season.
In 2002, Luis Aragonés began his fourth spell as coach of Atlético Madrid.
In May 2003, controversial politician and businessman Jesús Gil resigned as president of Atlético Madrid, after having run the club since 1987. During his tenure, Gil had been involved in a fraud of misappropriation by seizing 95% of the shares while failing to effectively pay for them during the Atlético's forced conversion from fan-owned club to Sociedad Anónima Deportiva in 1992.
In July 2003, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich offered £28 million for Fernando Torres, but Atlético Madrid rejected the offer.
In 2003, King Felipe VI became the Honorary President of Atlético Madrid.
In 2003, Luis Aragonés concluded his fourth spell as coach of Atlético Madrid.
In its 2003–04 season, the club was sponsored by Columbia Pictures, who would change the shirt sponsor's logo.
Since 2003, Enrique Cerezo has served as the president of Atlético Madrid, while Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has been the chief executive officer.
Since 2003, Felipe VI, the king of Spain, has been the honorary president of Atlético Madrid.
In the 2003–04 season, Columbia Picture's 2004 film White Chicks was one of the films featured, and it received mixed commentary.
Because shirts would have to be introduced and removed from shops at a very fast pace to keep up with film releases, Nike decided to not include a sponsor's logo on replica shirts made from 2003 to 2005.
In 2006, Atlético Madrid signed Portuguese midfielders Costinha and Maniche, as well as Argentine forward Sergio Agüero.
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.
In July 2007, Fernando Torres left Atlético Madrid and signed with Liverpool for €38 million. Simultaneously, Luis García signed for Atlético Madrid in an unrelated transfer.
From the 2007–08 season, Atlético Madrid has taken part in either the Champions League or the UEFA Europa League every year.
On 3 February 2009, Javier Aguirre was dismissed from his post as manager after a poor start to the season. Abel Resino was appointed as Atlético's new manager.
In October 2009, after a 4–0 defeat by Chelsea in the Champions League group stage, Abel Resino was replaced by Quique Sánchez Flores as manager of Atlético Madrid.
Atlético Madrid entered the UEFA Super Cup in the 2009-10 season.
In 2009, Koke began playing for Atlético Madrid, eventually participating in more than 700 matches for the club.
In May 2010, Atlético Madrid won the Europa League, defeating Fulham 2–1 in the final. Diego Forlán scored twice. They also reached the Copa del Rey final but lost 2–0 to Sevilla.
On 27 August 2010, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Inter Milan 2–0 with goals from José Antonio Reyes and Agüero.
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. This led to the departure of manager Sánchez Flores.
In 2010, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
On 23 December 2011, Atlético Madrid appointed their former Argentine player, Diego Simeone, as manager, replacing Gregorio Manzano.
On 9 May 2012, Atlético Madrid won the Europa League, defeating Athletic Bilbao 3–0 in the final held at National Arena in Bucharest. Radamel Falcao scored two goals.
On 31 August 2012, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Chelsea 4–1. Falcao scored a hat-trick in the first half.
Atlético Madrid won the Europa League in the 2012-13 season.
Between 2012 and 2014, Atlético Madrid's main shirt sponsorship by the government of Azerbaijan, featuring the slogan 'Land of Fire', faced condemnation.
In 2012, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
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.
On 17 May 2013, Atlético Madrid ended a 14-year winless streak against Real Madrid by defeating them 2–1 in the 2013 Copa del Rey final at the Santiago Bernabéu.
On 29 September 2013, Atlético Madrid continued their winning streak against Real Madrid with a 1–0 victory at the Bernabéu.
On 28 July 2014, Antoine Griezmann, after a successful season in La Liga and participation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, joined Atlético Madrid from Real Sociedad.
In August 2014, the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights called on Atlético Madrid to end the sponsorship by Azerbaijan due to the country's human rights record.
In 2014, Atlético Madrid expelled Frente Atlético and prohibited the display of its symbols in the stadium.
In 2015, the Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group purchased a 17% stake in Atlético Madrid.
In 2016, Atlético Madrid bought the stadium land for €30.4 million. Previously, Madrid had applied to host the 2016 Olympic Games, but lost out to Rio de Janeiro.
In 2016, Atlético Madrid faced Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final, losing the match.
In 2016, Atlético Madrid upset Barcelona in the Champions League knockout phase.
In 2016, Atlético reached the Champions League final but lost to Real Madrid on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Antoine Griezmann also 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.
In the 2016–17 season, Atlético Madrid generated revenue of €272.5 million, making it the third-highest-grossing football club in Spain and ranked 13th worldwide.
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano was expanded from a 20,000 seat capacity to 68,000 after it was used for Madrid's failed bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic.
The club's badge was remodeled in 2016.
On 21 May 2017, Atlético played their last home game at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, marking the transition to their new stadium, the Wanda Metropolitano.
Atlético Madrid won the Europa League in the 2017-18 season.
In 2017, Atlético Madrid ended its partnership with the Indian Super League franchise Atlético de Kolkata.
In 2017, Quantum Pacific Group acquired a 15% stake in Atlético Madrid.
In October 2018, Atletico De Madrid announced their first academy in Pakistan, based in Lahore, becoming the first European football academy in Pakistan.
In 2018, Atlético Madrid won the Europa League by defeating Marseille 3–0. They also secured the UEFA Super Cup by beating Real Madrid 4–2.
In 2018, Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup.
In October 2019, Atletico De Madrid conducted talents search activities in Lahore.
In 2019, French striker Antoine Griezmann controversially departed Atlético Madrid for Barcelona.
In February 2020, Pakistan Football Federation announced the 2020–21 Football Federation League, in which Atletico Madrid Lahore was included in Group C and became a professional Pakistani football club. They won their debut match against Hazara Coal 2–0.
In September 2020, specifically on the 25th, Atlético Madrid signed Luis Suárez from Barcelona.
In 2020, Luis Suárez moved to Atlético Madrid, playing a crucial role in the team's championship run.
On 22 May 2021, Atlético Madrid won La Liga, defeating Valladolid 2–1 in the final game of the season at the José Zorrilla Stadium.
After a 2021 capital increase, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, Enrique Cerezo, and incoming investor Ares Management hold 66.98% of the shares through 'Atlético HoldCo'.
In 2021, Antoine Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid amidst Barcelona's financial difficulties.
The club's kit sponsorship deal featured 16 separate film titles which still remained as the highest in 2022.
On 30 June 2023, a vote revealed that 88.68% of club members wanted to reinstate the historical badge.
In 2023, an investigation proposed an alternative kit origin location as Sunderland, whose team also wore those colours.
In the 2023–24 season, Atlético Madrid ranked 12th in Europe with €409.5 million in revenue.
On 1 July 2024, the historical badge would be represented.
As of January 2025, Atlético Madrid ranked 16th among the top 20 most popular sports clubs on Instagram worldwide, highlighting its large international fanbase.
In November 2025, it was announced that Apollo Sports Capital would acquire a controlling stake in Atlético Madrid, valuing the club at approximately €2.2 billion. CEO Miguel Ángel Gil and president Enrique Cerezo would remain in their positions.
The transaction where Apollo Sports Capital acquires a controlling stake in Atlético Madrid is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2026.
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