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    Atlético de Madrid was founded by a group of football enthusiasts as a youth team branch of the Basque regional club in the capital. After a century of vicissitudes, this team with red and white FC 26 Coins stripes as its symbol has gradually risen to become the third most successful club in Spanish football, second only to Real Madrid and Barcelona. Its history is not only an accumulation of honors, but also a portrayal of the "reverser spirit" - in the context of limited resources, it has repeatedly broken the monopoly of the "La Liga duo", such as shocking the football world with the double crown (La Liga and King's Cup) in the 1995-96 season, and winning La Liga twice in the 2013-14 and 2020-21 seasons. As of 2025, the club has won 10 La Liga titles, 10 King's Cups, 3 UEFA Cups and 3 European Super Cups.

    Atletico Madrid fans are known for their enthusiasm, and their cheers are the "twelfth man" of the Wanda Metropolitano. This modern stadium with a capacity of 68,456 people is not only a stage for the game, but also a symbol of faith. The lyrics of the team song "Atleti, Atleti" "Fight like brothers, defend the red and white glory" accurately interpret the club's "never give up" gene. This spirit was fully reflected in the 2024-25 Champions League quarter-finals: Facing Liverpool, Saul Niguez's winning goal in the first 4 minutes and iron-blooded defense helped the team win 1-0.

    Since Diego Simeone took over as coach in 2011, Atletico Madrid has been famous in Europe for its "defensive counterattack" tactics. The team often uses a 4-4-2 formation, emphasizing compact defense and quick transitions. The tacit understanding of the central defenders and the stability of goalkeeper Jan Oblak constitute a "steel wall", while forwards such as Antoine Griezmann are the counterattack blades. Although core players such as Fernando Torres and Sergio Agüero have left the team one after another, Simeone has always maintained competitiveness through tactical fine-tuning and youth training. In the 2024-25 season, Atletico Madrid conceded only 0.68 goals per game in the league, and its defensive data ranked among the top three in La Liga.

    As of May 2025, Atletico Madrid ranked fourth in La Liga with 40 points, with a record of 10 wins, 10 draws and 4 losses, scoring 25 goals and conceding 17 goals. Despite the ups and downs in the league, the Champions League still shows the foundation of a strong team. In addition to defeating Liverpool, the tactical game against Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage also attracted much attention. Simeone's targeted deployment was in sharp contrast to Kylian Mbappé's speed. However, the multi-line operations exposed the depth of the lineup: the women's football team ranked only fourth in Liga F, and the men's football team had 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 games, and the stability needs to be improved.

    There have been many legends in the club's history: Torres's 128-goal loyalty mark, Aguero's 101-goal fatal finish, and the current captain Koke's persistence. Simeone himself has become the embodiment of Atletico's spirit-he has coached for 14 years and turned the "underdog" label into strength. Even with a budget of only one-fifth of Real Madrid and Barcelona, ??he still created an iron army that frightened the giants. In 2025, he renewed his contract until 2027, vowing to continue the red and white legend.

    Faced with the financial fair play FIFA 26 Coins for sale policy and the competition for money from the giants, Atletico Madrid chose to focus on youth training. The emergence of new stars such as Rafa Mir and the commercial development around the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium have injected hope into the future. In addition, the club has expanded its influence by interacting with fans around the world through social media. As World Football commented: "Atletico Madrid has proved that football is not only a game of money, but also a contest of faith."