The Partido a Partido Podcast

The international break is over, and Atlético de Madrid are ready to get back to LaLiga action. In this episode of The Partido a Partido Podcast, we look at how Atlético’s internationals performed during the break, from goals and assists to minutes played, and discuss who returns to Madrid in the best form. We then turn our attention to Deportivo Alavés and preview Atlético’s upcoming trip to Mend...

After seven games of the 2026/27 LaLiga season, Atlético Madrid’s start is beginning to take shape. In this episode of Partido a Partido Podcast, we compare Atlético’s opening seven matches this season with their start to 2025/26, looking at the results, performances and numbers behind both campaigns. We also discuss the impact of Atlético’s new signings, how they have adapted to Simeone’s team, a...

In Episode 22, Emmanuel Lavogez (@LaLigaLavo) and Kelvyn Brown (@kelvynbrown19) review Atlético Madrid’s 3-1 win over Sevilla. A tactical look at what changed from the Villarreal game, Atlético’s improved work without the ball, and the attacking relationships between Kang-in Lee, Álex Baena, Pablo Barrios and Hjulmand. We also look at Lookman’s role, Baena’s influence, Atlético playing without a t...

In this episode, Emmanuel Lavogez (@LaLigaLavo) takes a tactical look at Atlético Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal, focusing on the problems without the ball and how Simeone can fix them. A look ahead to Sevilla, what they’re doing well, where Atlético can exploit them, and what to expect from the game. Finally, a tactical look at Atlético’s Champions League draw, the challenges posed by Bayern,...

In this episode, Emmanuel (@laligalavo) and Kelvyn Brown (@kelvynbrown19) look back on Atlético Madrid’s 2-0 win over Málaga. They discuss Atleti’s approach in possession during the first half and how they were able to play around and through Málaga’s block, before looking at how Málaga exploited some of the same weaknesses we saw during pre-season and how Cholo Simeone adapted. We also got into t...

LaLiga is back, and Atlético Madrid begin the 2026/27 campaign at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano against newly promoted Málaga CF. In Episode 20, we talk about what's happened in LaLiga so far, look back at some nostalgia from Málaga, Deportivo and Racing being promoted, and then look ahead to Atlético's opening game. We discuss what we expect from Simeone's side, how the new-look attack...

A new season is here, and Atlético Madrid are taking shape with plenty of questions to answer. In this 2026/27 season preview, Emmanuel Lavogez and Kelvyn Brown look at Atlético’s summer transfer window, the Julián Álvarez saga, and what the arrivals and departures tell us about Diego Simeone’s plans. We also dive into Simeone’s preseason experiments with a back five, the 5-4-1 and 5-3-2, the box...

In this episode of ThePaPPod, we answer the questions: Who is Kang-in Lee? What makes him special? And where does he fit at Atlético Madrid? We take a closer look at his journey, his profile as a player, what he brings to Diego Simeone’s side, and the different ways he could be used in Atlético’s system.

In this episode, Emmanuel and Kelvyn take a deep dive into a season that ended with a 4th place finish in La Liga, a Copa del Rey final, and a Champions League semi-final appearance but still left many Atlético fans with mixed feelings. We discuss how Diego Simeone's team evolved throughout the campaign, moving towards a more possession-based and attacking style, and whether those changes came at...

On this episode, Kelvyn Brown and Emmanuel Lavogez broke down Atlético Madrid’s biggest games and talking points from the final stretch of the campaign. We review the Copa del Rey Final in detail and also analyse the Champions League Semi-Final against Arsenal, including Diego Simeone’s game management and the substitutions that saw Atleti lose control after a strong start to the second half. The...

History has been written at the Metropolitano! In this packed episode of Partido a Partido , we break down a week that Atlético Madrid fans will be talking about for decades. Emmanuel (@laligalavo) and Kelvin (@kelvynbrown19) are joined by a very special guest, Rahul (@laligalondon), co-host of the Tiki Tapas podcast, to dissect how Diego Simeone’s men have officially returned to the European and...

On the premiere episode of our summer series, we travel back to the most pivotal moment in modern Atlético Madrid history: the 2013 Copa del Rey run . After 14 years of heartbreak, Diego Pablo Simeone led a group of rebels into the Santiago Bernabéu to reclaim the soul of the club. Joining us is Ashwin Ballal , author of Made in Argentina, Mastered in Madrid , for a deep-dive into the tactical and...

Emmanuel (@laligalavo) and Kelvyn Brown (@kelvynbrown19) break down the 1-2 league defeat at the Metropolitano and what it means for the massive UCL 1st Leg at the Camp Nou. In this episode, we conduct a tactical breakdown of the league loss to Barça, identifying exactly how the team exploited Barca weaknesses and where the team struggled. We discuss the specific elements from that performance tha...

Atlético Madrid produced a statement 5–2 win over Tottenham, and we break down everything from the game. Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) is joined by Kelvyn Brown (@kelvynbrown19) to analyze the key tactical moments from the match, how Atlético managed the tie, and the performances that made the difference. We also discuss the club’s majority share takeover and what it could realistically mean for Atlético...

Atlético Madrid take on Tottenham Hotspur in a crucial Round of 16 clash, and Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) & Nathan Clark (@NathanAClark) break down everything you need to know before the first leg: • Spurs’ season compared to last: why their Premier League form has struggled while they thrive in Europe • The managerial shift from Thomas Frank to Igor Tudor and its tactical consequences • How injuri...

Atleti are back in a Copa del Rey final for the first time in 13 years, but it wasn't easy. We dive into the "Saber Sufrir" (The Art of Suffering) philosophy following the heart-stopping 4-3 aggregate win over Barcelona. Key Talking Points: The "Happiest Defeat": How Atleti survived a 3-0 siege at the Camp Nou to protect their first-leg lead. The Griezmann Glue: Why Antoine...

Atlético led 2–0 in Belgium and still walked away with a 3–3 draw. In this episode, Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) & Kelvyn (@kelvynbrown19) break down a chaotic night that perfectly summed up Atlético’s season away from home. We analyse the rollercoaster performance: the strong, aggressive high press early on, and why it completely unraveled once it was beaten. Why does the team start proactive, only...

A 5–0 demolition of Betis away in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. A 4–0 statement win over Barcelona in the semifinal first leg. And yet, sandwiched between them, two league defeats: 1–0 at home to Betis and 3–0 away to Rayo. Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) & Kelvyn (@kelvynbrown19) break down whether Atlético have effectively conceded the LaLiga title race and shifted their focus to the Copa del Rey a...

Atlético’s season hits a critical transfer crossroads. After a damaging 0–0 draw and fading LaLiga momentum, we focus fully on the winter window: what’s broken, what needs fixing, and which profiles actually move the needle. We break down how the current squad construction is limiting Simeone, assess potential arrivals like Lookman, Obade-Vargas, and Mendoza, and debate whether these targets solve...

Atlético edged past Alavés 1–0, but the performance once again highlighted familiar issues. Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) and Kelvyn (@kelvynbrown19) break down the win with a focus on player performances, squad balance, and what it says about Atlético at this stage of the season. We assess the impact of Gallagher and Raspadori’s departures, particularly how Raspadori’s exit could reshape minutes and res...

Atlético reach the halfway point of the 2025/26 season on 38 points, six fewer than last year and already double digits behind Barcelona. In this episode, Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) and Kelvyn (@kelvynbrown19) cut through the table optics to assess what this Atleti side really is: a team evolving tactically, or one regressing despite heavy investment. We break down the league and UCL numbers, Simeone’...

Emmanuel Lavogez (@LaLigaLavo) and Kelvyn Brown (@kelvynbrown19) break down Barcelona 3–1 Atlético with a full tactical deep dive: what Atleti did well early how the match flipped after key injuries why Barça’s technical players took over once Simeone’s side retreated. We analyze the roles of Pedri, Olmo, Raphinha and Lamine , dissect where Atleti lost structure, and highlight how Gallagher and Al...

Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) & Domagoj Kostanjšak (@DKostanjsak) break down how Barcelona have evolved from last season to this one, what the underlying metrics reveal, and the tactical blueprint Xavi will bring into this clash. We dissect where Barça remain elite, where they’re vulnerable, and how Atlético can realistically exploit those gaps. We explored: • Barça’s possession structure, rotations,...

Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) and Kelvyn (@kelvynbrown19) break down Atlético’s six-game winning streak and what’s truly driving this surge in form. From gritty late winners to renewed defensive discipline, the guys walk through every detail of the run and what still needs sharpening ahead of the next test against Real Oviedo. We recap recent wins over Betis, Sevilla, Getafe and Inter, examine the tactic...

This week, Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) and Kelvyn (@kelvynbrown19) dive deep into Atlético Madrid’s international-break reset and look ahead to a tricky away trip at Getafe. We break down how Simeone used the break to sharpen structure, spacing, and set-piece organisation and which players stand to benefit most. From Atleti’s ongoing away-form issues to the team’s remarkable historical dominance over G...