That Atleti Podcast

We're back this week on That Atleti Podcast! As Spain marches on in the World Cup, we ask: will Álex Baena return to Atleti emboldened from his performance at the tournament? Plus, we're talking transfers: Atlético are close to wrapping up Morten Hjulmand's signing, and we identify some players at the World Cup that would be fun fits under Cholo Simeone. Want more Atleti content in English? Here's...

We're back this week on That Atleti Podcast, discussing Spain's win over Austria in the round of 32 at the World Cup, Diego Simeone's comments on Julián Alvarez, Atlético de Madrid's big concert deal with Live Nation, rumors linking the club to Marseille's Mason Greenwood and more. Want more Atleti content in English? Here's where you can follow the show and support our work: Read Jeremy and Ricky...

We're back this week on That Atleti Podcast with analysis of Julián Alvarez's transfer request, lodged in a public forum after Argentina defeated Austria in the World Cup.  We assess the chances that Atlético de Madrid end up selling Alvarez to FC Barcelona, and we also touch on the latest transfer news as Álex Grimaldo and Lee Kang-in move closer to joining Atlético. Want more Atleti content...

We're back on That Atleti Podcast with the latest from Atlético Madrid players at the FIFA World Cup. Can Spain figure it out? How dangerous is Argentina? Will Obed Vargas get more playing time for Mexico? Plus, we break down the strong rumors suggesting that Atlético are close to signing left-back Álex Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen, and a report that club legend Gabi is returning as Diego Simeon...

Jeremy Beren and Ryan McCain are back this week for a jam-packed episode of That Atleti Podcast. With 12 Atlético de Madrid players going to the FIFA World Cup, which of them will stand out in North America? Plus, Atlético rejected a bid from Real Madrid for Julián Alvarez as the fight over La Araña's future continues, and Bernardo Silva has gotten away from the Colchoneros amid reports that he ha...

We're talking transfers on this week's epsiode of That Atleti Podcast. Have Atlético de Madrid weathered the Julián Alvarez storm? How many signings does Mateu Alemany plan to make in his first summer on the job? Will the team get the qualitative leap it needs? Plus, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a week away, and Atleti have a dozen players heading to North America. We'll break down when they're...

We're back today to discuss all the latest surrounding Julián Alvarez and his never-ending transfer saga involving FC Barcelona. Atlético de Madrid have reacted strongly to the recent rumors -- what do we think will happen in the end? Plus, Atlético's 2025/26 season ended with a thud at Villarreal as the Colchoneros lost out on third place in LaLiga. Was this still a good season for Diego Simeone'...

We're back this week with another live episode of That Atleti Podcast! Transfer rumors are heating up as the season draws to a close, and Atlético de Madrid have been closely linked with outgoing Manchester City star Bernardo Silva as a possible replacement for Antoine Griezmann. That's one of many topics we'll touch on in today's live, where we'll also preview the season finale against Villarreal...

Jeremy Beren and Ricky Menéndez are back for a live episode of That Atleti Podcast, with all the reaction from Atlético de Madrid's 1-0 home win over Girona on Sunday -- the final home match for Antoine Griezmann in Atleti's colors. Topics of discussion include: Griezmann's farewell and apology for joining Barcelona seven years ago Is Ademola Lookman positioning himself as Griezmann's replacement?...

Jeremy Beren and Ricky Menéndez are back this week to assess how Atlético de Madrid's potential for trophies withered away at Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Has it been a good season? A surprising season? A disappointing season? All options are on the table, depending on your point of view Topics on this edition of the show include: Arsenal 1-0 Atlético: Refereeing favored the ho...

Atlético de Madrid head back to north London for a rematch against Arsenal, after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in Madrid last week to begin this Champions League semifinal. Atlético rotated at the weekend; Arsenal did not. Still, the second leg is anyone's game -- and this could well go deep into the night as the Gunners and the Rojiblancos vie to punch their ticket to Budapest. I'm joined...

Atlético de Madrid drew with Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, which means north London will decide which of these two sides advances to the final on May 30. Atlético played well in the first leg, and the Metropolitano was effusive in its support...but the 1-1 draw means all options are on the table next Tuesday. Topics of discussion include: The Metropolitano's one-of-...

Atlético de Madrid and Arsenal meet again in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Both sides have changed dramatically since Arsenal whacked Atlético 4-0 in North London back in October, but who has the advantage entering this tie? I talk all about it with Elliot Smith of the ArsenalVision Podcast⁩ . Topics of discussion include: Arsenal's rocky form and declining performances in the Premier Leag...

Jeremy Beren and Ricky Menéndez return for a new episode of That Atleti Podcast, where the guys lament how Atlético de Madrid contrived to let a Copa del Rey slip away against Real Sociedad before a midweek loss to Elche in LaLiga. Topics of discussion include: The Copa del Rey final: RFEF's logistical nightmare, Atleti's inattentive start, the chances spurned and why the fans feel so let down Elc...

Jeremy and Ricky are back this week with Nic Lawley, who returns to celebrate Atlético de Madrid's progression to the UEFA Champions League semifinals -- as well as Saturday's Copa del Rey final, in which Atleti will try to end a 13-year drought in between cup wins. Topics of discussion include: How Atleti came out on top against Barcelona with a deserved aggregate win Why Barcelona and Real Madri...

Jeremy Beren and Ricky Menéndez are back for a momentous episode of That Atleti Podcast. The guys are here to talk about Atlético de Madrid's 2-0 win at FC Barcelona in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. What a result! Topics of discussion include: Barça's attempts to control the narrative following the loss Main takeaways from Atleti's victory: Alvarez's goal, Sørloth's con...

We welcome Hashimi from Atleti Universe onto the latest episode of That Atleti Podcast. We talk all about Atlético de Madrid's outlook as April begins with a Champions League tie against Barcelona and a Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad. Plus, we discuss the latest news, take your questions and more. Want more Atleti content in English? Here's where you can follow the show and support our w...

That Atleti Podcast's first-ever live episode is here! Jeremy Beren and Ricky Menéndez talk through the Madrid Derby, Antoine Griezmann's impending departure for MLS and lots more on this special episode. Want more Atleti content in English? Here's where you can follow the show and support our work: Read Jeremy and Ricky at intothecalderon.com Listen to Ricky on the Maneras de Vivir podcast Subscr...

That Atleti Podcast returns, with Jeremy Beren, Ricardo Menéndez and special guest Saint Keeks from the Atleti Fanatics podcast. Topics on this edition of the show include: Reactions to Atleti's aggregate win over Spurs in the Champions League The rematch against Barcelona in the quarterfinals Meeting Real Madrid in El Derbi on Sunday Want more Atleti content in English? Here's where you can follo...

On this edition of That Atleti Podcast, Jeremy Beren and Ricardo Menéndez welcome MMA journalist Danny Segura to the program to talk about all things Atlético Madrid. The guys discuss: Atleti's topsy-turvy -- but deserved -- win over Tottenham Hotspur Apollo Sports Capital becoming the club's majority shareholder Pablo Barrios' concerning injury record Getafe in LaLiga on Saturday Want more Atleti...

Jeremy Beren and Ricky Menéndez are back this week, welcoming Ryan McCain of Into the Calderón to the program for a discussion of Atlético Madrid's high-wire act in the Copa del Rey semifinals: despite suffering a 3-0 loss to Barcelona, Atleti advanced to their first Copa final for 13 years, and they will meet Real Sociedad at Estadio de La Cartuja (car-too-ha) in that final on April 18. Topics of...

Jeremy Beren and Ricky Menéndez are back for another jam-packed edition of That Atleti Podcast, which follows Atlético Madrid's fairly convincing 4-1 win over Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. Topics of discussion include: Alexander Sørloth's complete display Johnny Cardoso's resurgence Antoine Griezmann's possible midseason exit The draw for the last 16 Oviedo at the weekend Want more Atl...

On this special "bonus" edition of That Atleti Podcast, Jeremy Beren chats with ESPN broadcaster Mark Donaldson about his experiences calling Atlético Madrid matches for more than 15 years, and how he views the current Atlético side as a crucial point of the season begins. Topics include: Mark's first Atleti match Alexander Sørloth's performance against Espanyol at the weekend Julián Alvarez's fut...

On this episode of That Atleti Podcast, Jeremy Beren and Ricardo Menéndez welcome Gert Jacobs of the Diablos Rojiblancos supporters' club in Belgium for a discussion centered on Wednesday's 3-3 draw between Atlético de Madrid and Club Brugge in the Champions League play-offs. Topics of discussion include: Atlético's defense unraveling Álex Baena's struggles to adapt Ademola Lookman's sizzling form...

Jeremy Beren and Ricky Menéndez are back to discuss one of the best nights in Atlético de Madrid's recent history: a 4-0 thrashing of FC Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. The guys talk about: Julián Alvarez's goalscoring return Antoine Griezmann's stellar Copa del Rey form Ademola Lookman's immediate impact How Atleti destroyed Bar...