After a season which promised so much but has delivered so little, how can Atletico Madrid make the next step in La Liga and bridge the gap to Real Madrid and Barcelona?

Diego Simeone’s side made some big signings in the European summer, but they’ve fallen short in all major competitions.

World Football’s John Bennett gets the views of Atletico Madrid podcasters Chami and Eduardo, and Spanish football expert Alvaro Romeo.

Image: Diego Simeone in action during the LaLiga match between Atletico Madrid and Valladolid at Cívitas Metropolitano on April 14, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Credit: Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)