The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 27, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Sports›Soccer›Atlético Madrid
Sports • Soccer

Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid is a Spanish professional football club based in Madrid that competes in La Liga, Spain's top division.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Atlético Madrid is a Spanish professional football club based in Madrid that competes in La Liga, Spain's top division. In the 2025–26 La Liga season, it is listed in 4th place in standings sources, and it also competed in the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup in the same period.

Club overview

Atlético Madrid is a Madrid-based football club that competes domestically in La Liga and regularly participates in European competition. The club's full name is Club Atlético de Madrid, and it was founded in 1903.

Recent standings

The provided standings sources place Atlético Madrid 4th in the 2025–26 La Liga table, with other sources also showing it in UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup standings.

Stadium and leadership

The club's home ground is the Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid. Diego Simeone is listed as coach and Koke as captain in the source material.

Key facts

  • Atlético Madrid plays in Spain's top-flight league, La Liga.
  • Standings sources show the club in 4th place in the 2025–26 La Liga table.
  • Recent standings data also shows Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup competitions.
  • The club is based in Madrid and uses the Cívitas Metropolitano as its home stadium.
  • Diego Simeone is listed as coach and Koke as captain in the provided sources.
🍁
Canadian context

Atlético Madrid is of interest to Canadian soccer readers through international coverage, UEFA competition, and global player and club followings, but it has no direct Canada-specific institutional connection in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Atlético Madrid?
Atlético Madrid is a Spanish professional football club based in Madrid.
Which league does Atlético Madrid play in?
Atlético Madrid plays in La Liga, Spain's top football division.
What is Atlético Madrid's recent league standing?
The provided standings sources place Atlético Madrid 4th in the 2025–26 La Liga table.
Who coaches Atlético Madrid?
Diego Simeone is listed as the club's coach in the provided sources.
Where does Atlético Madrid play home matches?
Atlético Madrid's home stadium is the Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid.

References

  1. Fox Sports — https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-team-standings
    Supports: Atlético Madrid's 2025 4th-place La Liga standing
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/_/id/1068/atletico-madrid
    Supports: Atlético Madrid's La Liga standing and season record
  3. Tribuna — https://tribuna.com/en/clubs/atletico/table/
    Supports: Club identity, coach, captain, stadium, and standings context
  4. Sky Sports — https://www.skysports.com/atletico-madrid
    Supports: UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup standings
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atl%C3%A9tico_Madrid
    Supports: Club founding year and general club identity