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What stadium does Atletico Madrid play in?
Atletico Madrid plays their home football matches at the Metropolitano Stadium, officially known as the Cívitas Metropolitano. The club moved to this massive modern venue in 2017, leaving behind their historic stadium, the Vicente Calderón.
Who is the longtime manager of Atletico Madrid?
Argentine manager Diego Simeone has been the head coach of Atletico Madrid since December 2011. Under his leadership, the club famously won La Liga in 2014 and 2021, actively breaking the longstanding financial duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
When was Atletico Madrid founded?
The football club was officially founded on April 26, 1903, originally operating as a branch of Athletic Bilbao. It has since developed into one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football history.
What are the traditional colors of Atletico Madrid's jerseys?
The club is famous for its red and white vertical striped shirts, a design they have worn since 1911. This color scheme earned them their famous nickname, "Los Colchoneros" (The Mattress Makers), because the colors resembled traditional Spanish mattresses of that era.
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