Falcao injured, speculation about a new manager - how do you muster up such positivity? 
i'm better than most tbf.. you just gotta realise that its the way Atletico is! We'll be back when you write us off 
Atletico de Madrid Thread
puta madrid. fuming. absolutely hate those fascist c**ts..
ANTIMADRIDISTA.
There's always Barcelona and schadenfreude.
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Actually, I take that back. There's nothing shameful in rejoicing at Real Madrid's misfortunes.
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Actually, I take that back. There's nothing shameful in rejoicing at Real Madrid's misfortunes.
at least we're top of the group in Europa League... 
good win away at Celtic today
good win away at Celtic today
Nice win over Villareal. It's not that long ago that we were admitting it was no shame to lose to them! And Falcao upped his bid to be highest scorer not playing for Barcelona or Real. 
What are your feelings about Simeone, El-Ni�o?
Yup, Falcao is good at scoring and long may that last. But I love Adrian- that kid is some player. Good win overall though, and hope that can continue, although the real test will be when we leave the Calderon and travel away!
Simeone, well. Where to start? He'll make us even less popular with the rest of Spain (not that we care 
), as he was an important (albeit horrible) part of a superb Atleti team. I like him though- he's a twat but he's our twat (don't watch any of his tackles, mind). Remains to be seen whether his managerial credentials will be enough, but hopefully he can motivate the players as there is a lot of potential in that team. Overall, I'm pleased with his appointment though, hopefully will be an improvement!
), as he was an important (albeit horrible) part of a superb Atleti team. I like him though- he's a twat but he's our twat (don't watch any of his tackles, mind). Remains to be seen whether his managerial credentials will be enough, but hopefully he can motivate the players as there is a lot of potential in that team. Overall, I'm pleased with his appointment though, hopefully will be an improvement!Just another part of the Atleti rollercoaster though
On fire at the moment but a huge match against Osasuna to be played. Away, but at least we finally won away last week against Sociedad.. Falcao with another hatrick! Getting nervous though, this will be a good test for us
I seem to recall an ESPN commentator saying that this was the end of the mandatory false dawn.
quite possibly, but our dawns are as changeable as the Auckland weather will be a tough game though, we could get found out. massive game, especially with, I think, Valencia at home after it? crucial time- gotta get back in a place for Europe!
will be a tough game though, we could get found out. massive game, especially with, I think, Valencia at home after it? crucial time- gotta get back in a place for Europe!
The Ag�ero to Real story is being run again. 
hopefully not true then, those c**ts already have La Liga in the bag ffs.
at least our defence has improved! now, where are the goals...?
City seem pretty happy with Ag�ero, and Madrid are batting their eyes at Van Persie.
More intriguingly, there's a rumor that Chelsea wants Falcao. They're offering 50 million and some guy named after an ABBA number.
they may need a new manager first
Hmm, no thank you very much. Although Torres is obviously a legend at the club, would really prefer if we just kept hold of Falcao as best we could. And Adrian pleeeeeease 
wonderful result. Falcao irresistable! 3-1 away vs Lazio, we'll take that!!
Simeone still unbeaten. Is this, um... what do you call the opposite of inconsistency? 
(Just wanted to get this in before the 26th, even though losing that match would hardly count.)
First goal in La Liga we've conceded under him too! We've looked good tbf. Gabi has been brilliant, as has Godin. Not sure what you call it tbh, hasn't happened too often in my lifetime!
But yup, happy days. Only drew this morning, but given our fantastic result in Italy, and Gijon isn't an easy place to go to, we'll take that. Still very happy to be an Atleti fan at the moment!
Hey hey, its at the Calderon, we'll win 
7 points between 4th and 17th in La Liga. All to play for.
Simeone appears to have told his lads to leave the boot in. 0-1 at HT, ESPN claims that Barcelona have 79% of possession! 
Simeone appears to have told his lads to leave the boot in. 0-1 at HT, ESPN claims that Barcelona have 79% of possession!
doesn't sound like Simeone...
its okay, Falcao has levelled things up! 15 mins left, vamos Atleti!!!!
Messi.
He probably deserved some revenge after all those kicks. (Though I must confess, I've never before watched Messi get kicked while feeling so little outrage. 
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yeah, too good by far
oh well, just letting them win in a feeble attempt to stop los blancos...
No, this is a good performance. Hard-working, tough, determined - and despite the possession, Atleti has more shots at goal. 
And, from an "Italian" perspective, the Catalans were getting very frustrated and looking to kick back rather than rely on the official. With the resources in play, this fixture is virtually unwinnable as a game - but if Simeone can turn it into a fight, the points are there for the taking.
Still unbeaten in competitive fixtures. Keep it up.
Keep it up.
yeah. 4 points off that top 4, and below Rayo...
Not a bad point though, need to keep working hard. Besiktas next in Europa league! Need get a really good lead in the first leg, cos Turkey isn't an easy place to go to. Vamos Atleti!
3-1 full time vs Besiktas. Not bad.. Of course Simao had to score. Still a lot of work to do in the second leg after conceding the away goal- but happy enough with that! Vamos Atleti!
Vamos! 2-0 win; 4 points off 4th 
superb result- MUCH easier than I expected. roll on the next round! Te quiero Atleti!
Good win over the Basques yesterday. Falcao, you monster! 5 points off Levante in 4th. Still plenty to play for!
Good win over the Basques yesterday. Falcao, you monster! 5 points off Levante in 4th. Still plenty to play for!
Falcao was immense, and must be seen as the best mortal goal-scorer in La Liga this season.
As for the game, I think it was more about Athletic having no squad depth. Not a bad performance by Atleti, though.
yup, but regardless, a massive three points. They missed Llorente badly though.
Falcao is tooooo good
not good at all...
On a more positive note- watch out for this kid in the future.
�liver Torres Mu�oz. He will be something special.
El-Ni�o2012-03-26 12:05:14
SALVIOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Getting there puta Getafe! 5 points off Malaga. Push.
Draw with Hannover, and win the two league games. VAMOS ATLEEEEEETI!!
Atleti have so much to play for, their home fans behind them, and the top two pressure is really on this year - the derby will be mental. Hope the officials are up for it! I predict a very bad-tempered draw.
Well, our record in el derbi isn't good at all, so a draw wouldn't even be a bad result. But the officials will be up for it- out to help Real as usual 
But with Simeone I think maybe we have a chance. We have to be so good at the back and ruthless up front. A massive ask, but I can't wait. Going to get very drunk and watch it!!! VAMOS ATLETI!
I intend to watch that match very sober. It should be an interesting one for the... well, I'm not neutral, but "non-fan".
Yerr, hopefully we can put up a fight and finally, finally, end our woeful run against them. Could very well be a sobering experience, mind. Can hardly wait!