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Atlético de Madrid
The Álvarez Transfer: A Three-Way Game between Atlético, the Player and Barcelona
Contracts, sporting value, bargaining power and squad building in one transfer dispute.
Why “High Salary, No Trophies” Is the Cheapest Way to Judge Simeone
Revenue, Champions League cash flow and class mobility recast Simeone’s long-term value to Atlético.
Projecting the “Clearlake Model”: When Growth Can No Longer Outrun Debt
A scenario analysis of capital, debt and control in modern football ownership.
A Three-Way Game, Every Chip Played: Analysing the Rumours of Griezmann’s Departure
A study of the sporting, contractual and personal forces shaping a transfer decision.
Some Thoughts on Apollo Taking Control of Atlético
A closer look at an investment relationship and what it may mean for Atlético.
A Way of Staying Alive: Matchday 7: Atlético vs Real Madrid
How one derby helped Atlético affirm itself in a period of despair and recover the courage to move forward.
Riquelme’s Transfer: Book Profit and La Liga’s Squad-Cost Limit
How Atlético and Betis shifted income and cost across financial years.
Almada: The Player Who Can Force Atlético Forward
How movement, wall passes and risk-taking could push Simeone’s structure out of its comfort zone.
The Shadow Fades for a Second Time: Cholisimo 2024: 25
A season review of Atlético’s tactical identity, limits and possible transition.
A Transition in Atlético’s Sporting Management: Berta’s Farewell and Bucero’s Trial
What a management transition reveals about recruitment, power and continuity.
Atlético Madrid's Ownership Control Chain
Atlético HoldCo and €200 Million in Capital Increases Over 3 Years
1974 Celtic vs Atlético: Echoes of Honour and Shame
In the 1974 European Cup semi-final, Atletico Madrid and Celtic stands as a testament to the intensity of football which is rarely to seen in modern football.
Mario Hermoso: A Double-Edged Sword of Suffering
In a sense, Mario Hermoso is the most Atléti player - Let supporters suffer most of the time, but suddenly show you joyful magic with surprise to remember forever. Why does he become the worst and the best player of the Rojiblanco? Is it a potential solution to solve his dramatic dilemma?
Match Review: Atlético vs Elche
A victory to restart La Liga game after the Qatar World Cup. It is Barrios's debut and he proved why he deserves it. Elche tried their best to limit Atlético but the red card destroyed their plan.