With town of Madrid boasting two of the perfect groups in Spanish and European soccer historical past, the capital metropolis rivalry is an thrilling and engaging one.
A lot historical past… however listed below are 5 belongings you may not know concerning the fixture.
1. Atlético had been shaped in response to Actual Madrid
A bunch of Basque college students residing in Madrid attended the primary ever Copa del Rey last in 1903 between Bilbao’s Athletic Membership and Madrid FC, the group that may go on to grow to be Actual Madrid.
They disliked the best way Madrid FC performed and 18 days later created a Madrid-based subsidiary of Athletic… which might go on to grow to be Atlético de Madrid.
2. Atlético as soon as went 14 years with out a derby win, nevertheless it’s a really totally different story now
Between 1999 and 2013, Atlético de Madrid endured derby hell. They didn’t win in 25 conferences with Actual Madrid, till the arrival of Diego Simeone ultimately modified their fortunes.
Since that rojiblancos victory, the derby stability has shifted; they’ve gained 9 of the 31 derbies performed since then, whereas additionally drawing 11 and dropping 11 (all competitions). The report in LaLiga Santander is 4 victories and 4 defeats in 16 derbies.
3. Atletico followers started the custom of celebrating at Cibeles fountain, not Actual Madrid!
Throughout the Nineteen Seventies, the custom of celebrating titles with fellow followers of your group at sure factors within the metropolis started to emerge in Spanish soccer.
The Cibeles fountain, situated within the very centre of Madrid, emerged as a perfect assembly level for such followers and although in the present day carefully related to Actual Madrid it was really Atleti followers to first began to carry their celebrations there, after a LaLiga title win in 1977.
Over time, different followers started to repeat them and it grew to become the fan assembly level within the metropolis for title wins; all through the Eighties, Actual Madrid followers would have a good time the victories of the enduring Quinta del Buitre era there.
By the point Atletico gained one other title in 1991 – the Copa del Rey – Cibeles had grow to be so carefully related to Actual Madrid that their followers determined to maneuver their celebrations 600 metres down town’s Paseo de la Castellana avenue to Netptune’s fountain.Â
4. This was a much bigger fixture than ElClasico
Immediately Actual Madrid’s arch rivals are FC Barcelona however the Madrid derby was a much bigger deal within the first couple of a long time after the Spanish Civil Warfare led to 1939.
Because the all-time nice Alfredo Di Stéfano as soon as stated: “Neglect Barcelona… the group that may frustrate us is Atlético.”
5. 9 of Atlético’s Copa del Rey wins have come on the Bernabéu
Actual Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium is, funnily sufficient, a really particular place for Atlético de Madrid followers.
Los Colchoneros have gained the Copa del Rey on 10 events, with a exceptional 9 of these successes coming at their arch rivals’ stadium.
Of their 10 cup last successes, solely the 1996 victory towards FC Barcelona was held at a unique floor: Actual Zaragoza’s La Romareda.
