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Diego Simeone set for historic achievement ahead of Atletico Madrid ve Sevilla
It is difficult to find managers committed to the same club for more than a couple of seasons in today’s world. Concurrently, it is equally difficult to come across clubs having patience with the same man on the sidelines through the highs and lows.
That understanding and connection is what makes the bond between Diego Simeone and Atletico de Madrid special. Come Saturday, the Argentine tactician will set a truly remarkable record as the manager who has overseen the most number of games for Atletico Madrid.
The record currently sits with Luis Aragones who coached the Rojiblancos through 612 games. Against Sevilla, Cholo will reach the magical number of 613.
Simeone took control at the helm for Atletico Madrid in December 2011. At the time, the Rojiblancos were going through a rough patch with subpar results and disappointing performances.
The Argentine came as the guiding light for the club. Through his pioneering transfers and controversial style of play, Simeone revolutionised and revived Atletico Madrid and brought them back onto the European picture.
Although he has been unable to taste European glory with his side, the world remembers how he was just seconds away from lifting the elusive title against arch-rivals Real Madrid in 2014.
The manager has come under fire in recent seasons, for it appears that his team are slowly regressing in quality. This season too, the Colchoneros sit 17 points behind league leaders Barcelona and finished in fourth place in their UEFA Champions League group.
Yet, the message from the management is clear- that the confidence in Simeone is complete. It remains to be seen if the Argentine continues past the summer, but even if he does, it will be as the most successful manager in the club’s history.
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UEFA open investigation against multiple Real Madrid players over celebration vs Atletico
More than two weeks after Real Madrid’s controversial win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, UEFA has sent quite the shockwave to the defending European champions.
In a recent statement, UEFA has announced they have started an open investigation against a series of Real Madrid players for the way they celebrated after winning against Atletico Madrid, about two weeks back.
What is the investigation about?
As reported by MARCA, the European governing body is specifically looking into the actions of Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Vinicius Jr.
The controversy stems from Real Madrid’s celebrations after knocking out city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The celebrations took place near the section of the stadium occupied by Real Madrid supporters, but some actions by the players have drawn scrutiny.
“A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Daniel Ceballos Fernandez and Vinicius Junior) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 match between Club Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid on 12 March 2025,” UEFA said in an official statement.
Rudiger is being investigated for a gesture in which he placed his hand around his neck, while Mbappe reportedly made an inappropriate gesture by touching his genitals.
Vinicius, on the other hand, was involved in heated interactions with Atletico fans both before and after the match, while Ceballos was seen enthusiastically joining the celebrations.
The celebrations from Real Madrid players drew hostility from Atletico Madrid fans for obvious reasons, with the opposition fans resorting to throwing bottles on the pitch.
Jude Bellingham was even among the ones hit by these throwing objects from Atleti fans while Vinicius pointed to the Real Madrid crest on his shirt, which might have played a role in further fuming tension.
Rodrygo, on the other hand, responded to the hostility from Atleti fans by dancing inside the pitch.
UEFA has appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to review the incidents, although it is very much likely that Real Madrid would appeal against any sanctions placed on the event of any breach.
