The Daily Drool – Champions League Group D – Atlético Madrid: Mario Hermoso

Central defender Mario joined Atleti in 2019. He has represented Spain at the U19 and senior levels.

It’s Official: Marcos Llorente To Atleti

The exodus has begun. The official announcement came down today and Marcos Llorente has moved across town to Atleti on a 5 year deal (he doesn’t look all that happy about it in the picture, does he?) Best of luck to you, kid! Just not against us.

– Lozil

Ready For El Derbi & So Much Sad News

Los Blancos had their final training session before tomorrow’s Derbi Madrileño. 

Ready For El Derbi

Oh boy, what a disappointing few days, eh? That midweek loss sucked and then there are the sick and injured.

The Daily Drool – Champions League Group A – Atlético Madrid: Santiago Arias

Right back Santiago joined Atleti in July. He has represented Colombia at the U17, U20 and senior levels.

Training, FIFA Best Shortlist, International Duty & More

Nice little victory yesterday, no?  And Courtois got his debut! I’m not complaining about winning our first three games at all. Let’s keep it up.

Training In Tallinn

Los Blancos had a training session at A. Le Coq Arena before tomorrow’s UEFA Super Cup.

Off To The UEFA SuperCup

The team headed off for Tallinn, Estonia to meet Atleti in the UEFA Super Cup.

The Daily Drool: David Soria

Goalkeeper David came up through Real Madrid’s youth system (with a year at Atleti’s) and just made the move from Sevilla to Getafe.

The Week So Far…

I make a whole big statement about starting to post again and then promptly get felled by an epic bronchial infection that has had me flat on my ass all week. Typical.  Anyhow, I’m slowly starting to come out of it now so I’m going to try again! There’s the bulk of a week to catch up on so I’ll do a drive by.