Atlético, at the rhythm of the elite

Take part eight consecutive seasons in the Champions League is not within the reach of anyone. Atlético has succeeded and, for example, up to the current streak, I had never played the tournament three years in a row. In the history before the Simeone era, the rojiblancos played the European Cup eight times: 1958-59, 1966-67, 1970-71, 1973-74, 1977-78, 1996-97, 2008-09, and 2009-10. Since 2013-14, all without exception.

In athletic history it is a milestone, but outside the Metropolitan is not something very common either. Only six teams have made it full since 2013-14: Barça, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Juventus, Bayern and PSG. In other words, the elite of European football. To these seven Benfica could join if classified. Another sign of where the rojiblancos have settled.

And also, within the own competition has established itself as one of the more powerful teams. Except for the 2017-18 season, with a resounding puncture that eliminated Atleti in the group stage (which would allow him to win the Europa League), those of Simeone have competed at a very high level: twice finalist, another semifinalist, once in quarters, once in eighths and the current one, where he is already in quarters, three steps from the great dream. The Champions 2020 is exciting and also, no matter what happens in Lisbon, Europe knows that next year Atleti will be in the hype again to wage war …