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April 26th 2012

Road to Bucarest (the UEL Semifinal One)

Atlético de Madrid turned 109 years old on the same day Simeone's squad beat Valencia 0-1 on the 2nd leg match of the UEL tie to continue a victorious 11 games European match winning streak. And just minutes after we qualified for a second UEL final in two seasons we got together for a quick episode to analyse the Valencia tie and look ahead at the upcoming final vs. Athletic de Bilbao.

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

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April 18th 2012

The sweet and sour derbi One

In the hours that lead to a tie that could take us to a second Europa League final in only 3 seasons we debated about the double derbi rollercoaster week. Falcao in another goal that makes him living history of the club scored against Rayo and ensured 3 valuable away points. Debate about the derbi, a further look at the first leg of the Europa League match and other pressing topics here on your favorite all Atleti podcast.

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

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April 3rd 2012

The One with the sad twist at the end

Mixed emotions arise as Atleti manage to get two crucial wins in a very positive week on the road to semifinals in Europa League and our final assault on the top 4 spots of La Liga. Since happiness seems to never be complete at "el Calderón" Perea spoke to the press expressing his feeling that his time as a rojiblanco may be touching its end. Will the club finally do things right and see a veteran leave the team with the honors he deserves? We'll see.

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

Derek is part of the dutch Atletico Peña. He writes for and co owns Atletico Fans www.atleticofans.com

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The last minute One that cost a Champions League spot

March 27th 2012

Godin gave away a penalty during injury time to shatter Atleti’s last hopes for a spot among the top 4. Have things gone wrong beyond solution for Atletico? Simeone seems to have lost the touch. A defeat against the last team in La Liga brings even more doubts to Cholo’s squad performance in La Liga. His numbers begin to resemble those of Manzano. Plus new section of Rojiblanco Fact of the Week. The team's on empty but we just get better and better. Sit back and enjoy, this is your hour of Atleti.

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

Derek is part of the dutch Atletico Peña. He writes for and co owns Atletico Fans www.atleticofans.com

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March 22nd 2012

The One where the Tiger showed the Lions his claws

Falcao would have probably been named man of the match beyond doubt had it not been for his fellow Colombian Perea 10 minute performance in a night to remember for Atlético. ¡Viva Colombia! 2-1 crucial win for Atlético over Athletic, direct rival for Champions League qualifying spots and right when the atmosphere was tense for an unexpected defeat at Mallorca after an easy match at Istanbul. 3 games in 7 days and the merry-go-round just keeps spinning and spinning! Next up is Zaragoza, Hannover 96 and Getafe. 3 completely different rivals. No such thing as an easy match anymore where the struggle for survival, for Champions League spots, for qualifying for the next round all get into place and Atlético needs to be at its best to withstand the challeges ahead.

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

Derek is part of the dutch Atletico Peña. He writes for and co owns Atletico Fans www.atleticofans.com

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March 14th 2012

The One where we won playing badly

Atleti ended a five game winless La Liga streak by beating Granada 2-0. In the Europa League front Atleti shone with a brilliant display by Salvio and Adrián scoring a beautiful third goal. Things would have run more smoothly had Simao not scored the worrying final 3-1. Simeone’s team seems to be running on empty every second half even though the last two matches were wins. Will the team cope with the sustained intensity Cholo demands?

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

Derek is part of the dutch Atletico Peña. He writes for and co owns Atletico Fans www.atleticofans.com

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March 7th 2012

The One when we saw the two sides of Salvio

For the fifth time in a row Atlético was unable to collect a win and had to settle for another draw versus Sevilla away. As the first voices of discontent stir we ponder whether withstanding a tough February is enough or the point gap and lack of games ahead is starting to get us into a tight situation? Ahead is a welcome reencounter with former capitao Simao Sabrosa and his squad Besiktas. Also an interesting first installment of our players on loan brought by Gary and the usual share of news and opinion.

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

Derek is part of the dutch Atletico Peña. He writes for and co owns Atletico Fans www.atleticofans.com

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February 28th 2012

The One when only Messi was paying attention

Controversial decisions by the referee and two moments of magic by Messi earn Barcelona three points at the Vicente Calderón and leave the rojiblancos dumbfounded again. Atlético waited for Barcelona during the first half and was the better side during most of the second one. A touch of genius as Simeone called it left us deserving at least a draw but getting nothing. In depth match analysis and a look ahead.

This is Atleti is cohosted by Ricardo Menéndez, Gary Nunn and Derek Maaijen (@rickyam, @madridatleticos @AtleticoFans on Twitter)

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

Derek is part of the dutch Atletico Peña. He writes for and co owns Atletico Fans www.atleticofans.com

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February 23rd 2012

The (Special) One with Graham Hunter

With Barca coming up, who better than Graham Hunter to pop in and have a chat with us. Graham Hunter is known for his TV work with Skysports, ESPN and UEFA and works with Newspapers such as the Sunday Times and the Daily Mail. Graham recently published the brillant and excellent book 'Barça: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World'. We have him on the show and asked him about the book, Barça's season and Atlético under Simeone. We hope you enjoy.

This is Atleti is cohosted by Ricardo Menéndez, Gary Nunn and Derek Maaijen (@rickyam, @madridatleticos @AtleticoFans on Twitter)

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

Derek is part of the dutch Atletico Peña. He writes for and co owns Atletico Fans www.atleticofans.com

Please don't forget to visit these excellent sites:

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February 21st 2012

Th One when all the goalkeepers seemed unbeatable

After 3 straight draws (with only one scored goal) in la Liga some fear the Simeone effect might start to wear off. The struggle to score doesn't seem to affect Atleti in Europe. Rome witnessed an impressive match from our side which leaves a 1-3 in the first leg of the Europa League knockout round in a great display of strikers Adrián and Falcao which led the rojiblancos to overcome Klose's initial opener. We invited Susanne Offermann (www.twitter.com/mirai_torres) again from the Peña Atletica Centuria Germana (www.atleticomadrid.de) to talk to us about their trip to support the team at Rome.

This is Atleti is cohosted by Ricardo Menéndez, Gary Nunn and Derek Maaijen (@rickyam, @madridatleticos @AtleticoFans on Twitter)

Gary is cofounder of www.madridatleticos.com writes for US based ForzaFutbol and Madrid based magazine European Vibe.

Ricardo Menendez co hosts the Spanish version of the show Esto es Atleti. He writes for www.forzaatleti.com and has contributed to www.lavidaenrojiblanco.com www.spanishfootball.info and www.madridatleticos.com.

Derek is part of the dutch Atletico Peña. He writes for and co owns Atletico Fans www.atleticofans.com

Please don't forget to visit these excellent sites:

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www.facebook.com/madridatleticos

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