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Pre-season: -> results and performances, -> how the team plans to play this season -> conclusions draw a from pre-season -> How pre-season helped Atleti to grow the club globally
•The Squad: -> How prepared it is for the start of the season -> Departures & Arrivals
•Granada: -> Some profiling ->Their Squad and what to expect
•MD1: -> What to expect tactically and personnel-wise -> Atleti’s objectives this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
•Brief recap of Atlético Madrid's 2022/23 season •Analyzing the players who were out on loan last season •Areas of Diego Simeone's squad that need strengthening based on last season •The new signings (Azpilicueta, Galan & Mouriño) & how they fit into Cholo’s tactical setup •The search for a DM (Højbjerg, Amrabat & Guido Rodríguez) •João Félix's drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this edition of Colchonero Chat, Jeremy Beren and Villarreal USA’s Allen Dodson reconvene for a special season-ending show, including discussion about:
Atlético Madrid’s 2-2 draw at Villarreal on Sunday
Diego Simeone finding motivation after 11 years in the job
Upcoming transfer activity for both clubs — will Samu Chukwueze and Yannick Carrascohave new homes?
Where will LaLiga be in 10 years?
And much more
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On this edition of Colchonero Chat, Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) speaks with ESPN commentator Mark Donaldson (@DonaldsonESPN) about a number of topics, including:
Mark’s path to ESPN, how he started covering LaLiga & the best parts of the job
Memories of the Vicente Calderón & discussing the Metropolitano atmosphere
Atlético Madrid’s season so far
The João Félix-Diego Simeone relationship — what’s next for both?
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Jeremy Beren and first-time guest Alex Fitzpatrick dive into Wednesday night's Mallorca-Atlético Madrid contest. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Coach Javier Aguirre's big changes
What Vedat Muriqi has brought to Mallorca since arriving on loan last season
Did Atlético miss out by opting not to sign Pablo Maffeo?
Predictions
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Jeremy Beren and Danny Segura are back for a new edition of Colchonero Chat. Topics on this edition of the program INCLUDE:
Analyzing Saturday's 3-2 loss to Cádiz
Rebuilding Atlético and naming players we'd keep after this season
Why can't Matheus Cunha score goals?
Lucas Hernández talking about a return to Atlético in the future
Porto on Tuesday
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Jeremy Beren and Danny Segura are back for a new edition of Colchonero Chat. Topics on this edition of the program INCLUDE:
Analyzing Saturday's 3-2 loss to Cádiz
Rebuilding Atlético and naming players we'd keep after this season
Why can't Matheus Cunha score goals?
Lucas Hernández talking about a return to Atlético in the future
Porto on Tuesday
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The Pap Pod is back, today discussing topics such as:
Review of the Athletic Club, Rayo and Betis games
Griezmann is well and truly back, rejoice
What on Earth is wrong with the team's home form
Koke injured = lack of creativity (surprise surprise)
Felix's future in the air, sell or not
The crucial Leverkusen game and UCL scenarios
Loan watch: Samuel Lino
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Taha and Emmanuel are discussing Atleti's recent form, topics include: Review of the last 4 games Improvements in the League, disappointments in the Champions' League Atleti's current complicated situation Koke's new role with Witsel in midfield Griezmann signed permanently, thoughts on the 20m deal Molina's massive improvement and growing into the team Felix's struggles and patience running out with him Carrasco's horrendous start to the season, should the team cash in on him in the summer Athletic Club on Saturday, a preview of the match Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat previewing Atlético de Madrid’s visit to Club Brugge INCLUDE:
Brugge’s scintillating start to the season, including the 4-0 pasting of Porto in Champions League group stage matchday two
Club’s status as one of Belgium’s biggest teams
The Belgian champions’ top players, like goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and forward Ferran Jutglà
Might we see Atlético stick to the formula that worked so successfully against Sevilla?
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Atlético de Madrid head to Andalucía on Saturday to face struggling Sevilla in a matchup of top-four sides from last season. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat (with first-time guest Alan Feehely) INCLUDE:
What's gone wrong for Monchi and Julen Lopetegui
Will Isco help Sevilla?
Assessing two legends — Koke and Jesús Navas
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Taha and Emmanuel return to talk about a terrible week Atleti had, topic include: - Review of the Celta game - What were the things that made that performance so good and what went wrong against Leverkusen? - Review of the Derby game - How and Why is Felipe a professional footballer? - Clown show leading up to the Derby, clearing the controversy on the Koke comments - Speaking of Koke, his record tying match with Adelardo and Simeone breaking breaking Luis Aragones', what does the future hold for these 2 at the club. - Preview of the Sevilla game And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Reflections on Koke — is he Atlético de Madrid's greatest-ever player?
Reflections on João Félix — is the Portuguese on borrowed time at Atleti?
Update on the Antoine Griezmann negotiations
The showdown between RFEF and players on Spain's women's team
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With the season's first international break upon us, Into the Calderón co-manager Jeremy Beren and MMA reporter/Atlético Madrid fan Danny Segura took the opportunity to review the season thus far — including Sunday's home loss to Real Madrid. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Atlético's response to racism and the weeklong media controversy
Are we nearing the end of the Simeone Era?
Pros and cons to lining up so many players out of their natural positions
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Taha and Emmanuel are back to discuss Atletico’s crazy win against Porto. Other topics include:
Sum up of the recent games, reason behind struggles.
Molina’s and Carrasco’s start.
Best midfield trio currently
Savic’s importance
Griezmann’s contract situation
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Atlético de Madrid scraped a draw in a controversial game at Real Sociedad’s Reale Arena on Saturday, with players scratching their heads over refereeing decisions and fans wondering if there’s a corner to be turned after Atlético dropped points for the second time in only four games. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Umar Sadiq’s equalizing goal for La Real, which clattered off his arm
LaLiga lurching forward into the past
Jan Oblak’s injury (spoiler — it’s not as bad as first feared)
Axel Witsel stock
Porto on Wednesday, and Atlético’s chances in the Champions League this season
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Emmanuel was joined by @Odriozolite to talk about #futfem and Atleti Femenino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético de Madrid stumbled to defeat against Villarreal on Sunday night, losing to the Yellow Submarine for the first time in four years and raising new (and) old questions about the team's composition and makeup. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
New signing Nahuel Molina's difficult night
The aftermath of the 2-0 loss: Mario Hermoso takes on the Frente Atlético
How Unai Emery outfoxed Diego Simeone
LaLiga's lack of goal-line technology and the effects of strict financial controls
Quick preview of Valencia on Monday
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The Partido a Partido podcast returns analyzing the season opener, Join Taha and Emmanuel as they discuss:
Review of the Getafe game.
Morata’s brace, a false image or a sign of things to come.
Felix’s sublime performance.
Witsel, a surprise ball-playing CB. Should Josema be worried?.
Molina’s debut, bit shaky, normal for a debut, but a lot of positive signs.
Griezmann’s new role in midfield
Cunha’s links to Man United shut, player committed to stay at the club.
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Atlético Madrid are (almost) back, which means it's time for another season of Colchonero Chat programming. On this edition of the show, longtime friend of the podcast Rob Walker joins Jeremy Beren to discuss:
Álvaro Morata's big preseason
Whether this will be João Félix's breakout year
Renan Lodi to Manchester City rumors
Jan Oblak's bounce back
Should Atlético have been more aggressive in reshaping the team this summer?
LaLiga predictions
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On this edition of the Partido a Partido Podcast, Emmanuel and Maxi dive into Atlético Madrid's acquisition of Udinese full-back Nahuel Molina. Subscribe to the Atlético Madrid Podcast Network on Spotify to receive access to all episodes past and present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid have confirmed two new signings this summer, and the first-team is back to work ahead of a grueling, World Cup-interrupted 2022/23 season. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
How Axel Witsel and Samuel Lino fit
Is Álvaro Morata really here to stay?
LaLiga fair play and Spain's tardiness in embracing data analysis
Robbie's AirPods
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Management of the club: How the current owners got the club
Finances: Atlético Madrid's mismanagements with the franchises, the failed training complex and sketchy transfer deals,
The salary cap and how Atleti are where they are financially
Comparison between now and pre-Cholo
How that affects the team sporting-wise
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Taha is joined by Ashley (@nyc_atm) as she shares her story with the club and sheds light on what it's like being a foreigner following the team in the flesh with a lot of different wonderful experiences. Happy listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid's disappointing season has ended with a third-place finish in LaLiga, two quick cup exits, and a run to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Now, the hard work of improving the team begins in earnest. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Real Madrid's success and Thibaut Courtois controversy
Álvaro Morata debate
Selling Renan Lodi
LaLiga clubs behind the times in building strong analytics departments
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Taha and Emmanuel are joined by Sam Leveridge to review Atleti's rollercoaster of a season, topics include: -Review of the La Real game -Thoughts on the season in general, were the expectations too high? - What are the positions Atleti should address in the summer - Discussing each player in the squad. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid and Sevilla played out a 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday, as both teams consolidated their positions in LaLiga's top four. The result means potential drama on the season's final weekend, when Atlético could slip into fourth based on how Sunday's game at Real Sociedad goes. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE (fast-forward to the 21:16 mark if you are not interested the non-Atleti topics of discussion):
The Luis Suárez farewell and assessing his legacy
The top three Atlético teams under Diego Simeone's management
Andrea Berta's comments regarding Atleti's approach to the upcoming transfer window
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Taha and Emmanuel are back discussing Atleti's stellar week, topics include: Review of the Derby Review of the Elche game Griezmann's future, could it be in midfield Kondogbia's importance and future at the club Preview of the Sevilla game Atleti's sponsors for next season And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A 40th-minute Yannick Carrasco penalty on Sunday night sealed Atlético Madrid's first league derby win over Real Madrid since 2016, as Diego Simeone's men move closer to mathematically securing Champions League football for the 10th consecutive year. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Atlético's 4-3-3
Hanging on to Carrasco
The need for a first-choice right-back
Elche on Wednesday
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League winners and Champions League finalists Real Madrid visit Estadio Wanda Metropolitano to face an Atlético Madrid side fighting just to finish in the top four. On this edition of the program, Jeremy and Managing Madrid chief editor Kiyan Sobhani discuss topics such as:
Madrid's comeback against Man City
Carlo Ancelotti's plans to rotate
Atlético's refusal to honor Madrid with a pasillo
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Taha is joined by Bear to discuss Atleti's draw against Granada and the youth team's upcoming match against Salzburg. Topics include: Atleti's struggles against bottom sides. Lack of creativity to unlock deep blocks Top 4 hopes Marcos Llorente's fall this season Most promising youngsters in the Juvenil A team Torres' first year as a coach Preview of the Salzburg game Atleti's youth system. And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid drew 0-0 with Granada on Wednesday evening, a result that complicates the team's top four hopes. On this hour-long edition of Colchonero Chat, Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne discuss a number of topics INCLUDING:
Eulogizing the Manchester City tie
Atlético's years-long inability to poke holes in a low block
Why Atlético can't beat teams at the foot of the table
Is Antoine Griezmann washed?
The leaked Luis Rubiales-Gerard Piqué conversations
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Taha and Emmanuel are joined by Sam Leveridge to discuss Atletico’s games against Man City and Espanyol. Topics include: Simeone’s tie management against Man City, why didn’t Atletico attack before the 2nd half Optimism despite the elimination, thoughts and hopes for the future. The amazing atmosphere in the stadium Carrasco’s performance against Espanyol, finally back to his best? Kondogbia’s red card and Atleti’s late win De Paul and Cunha’s season and future at the club State of the top 4 and Atleti’s hopes of making the CL Preview of the Granada game And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid's Champions League run ground to a halt on Wednesday after a heated 0-0 draw with Manchester City at the Wanda Metropolitano. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat (with special guest Rob Walker) INCLUDE:
The 90th-minute brawl
Should Atlético sign Darwin Núñez?
Is Koke in decline?
Espanyol on Sunday and the remainder of Atleti's 2021/22 schedule
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Taha and Emmanuel are joined by Paul McGarraghy to discuss Atleti's loss at the Etihad stadium. Topics include: Review of the Man City game Atleti's defensive structure and its effectiveness Thoughts on the clash of styles Potential changes for the 2nd leg Carrasco's and Walker's return and how it would affect both teams Both teams' matches at the weekend And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid were narrowly defeated at Manchester City on Tuesday night, as Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne broke through with a moment of quality to settle a hotly-contested Champions League quarterfinal first leg. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
The 5-5 formation
Felipe's return to the 11
Rodrigo De Paul's inability to make a positive impact
"Sexy Rexy"
Mallorca on Saturday
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Atlético Madrid used a late goal flurry to coast past Alavés on Saturday night, with the 4-1 win consolidating the team's spot in LaLiga's top four. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
João Félix's incredible form
Luis Suárez's brace off the bench
Šime Vrsaljko's defensive commitment
Manchester City on Tuesday — who should start next to João?
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Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Atlético Madrid winning ugly
Jan Oblak's critical resurgence
A good performance from Rayo
Atleti's declining advanced metrics and what they mean
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Review of the Rayo game Felix's rise De Paul and Koke's form Suarez's continued struggles Thoughts on the CL draw The international break, good or bad time for it? Preview of the Alaves game Camello and Roro's season at Mirandes Youth player: Javier Serrano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Taha and Emmanuel are finally back, discussing a variety of different subjects. Topics include: Atleti's win at Old Trafford Reinildo's impact on the defence The Joao-Griezmann partnership De Paul and Koke's performances The upcoming Rayo game Atleti's youth team's win against Dortmund Atleti's hottest links for the summer And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid on Tuesday night secured a sixth Champions League quarterfinal appearance in nine years after beating Manchester United 1-0 (2-1 on aggregate) at Old Trafford. It is the first time Diego Simeone's Atlético have eliminated a side containing Cristiano Ronaldo from the competition. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
The incredibly-clutch Renan Lodi
Griezmann's masterclass
The secret to Simeone's success on English soil
Rayo Vallecano on Saturday
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Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Pablo González Fuertes's refereeing
Koke's form
Luis Suárez accepting his new role
Manchester United on Tuesday
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Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne take questions sent to the @intothecalderon Twitter account, including:
Should Atlético Madrid purchase Antoine Griezmann next year?
Which center-backs should the club target?
Will Luis Suárez's potential replacement be a younger striker or a more experienced player?
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A recovering Atlético Madrid pulled into a tie for third in LaLiga after beating Real Betis 3-1 on Sunday night. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
João Félix hitting his stride
The De Paul-Llorente connection
On-off stats and defensive solidity
Cádiz on Friday
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Emmanuel (@captainkoke) is joined by Yash (@Odriozolite) to talk about Atlético Madrid’s women’s team and much more! Topics include:
Last season & what went wrong,
Oscar Fernandez’s tactics and the signings made,
Season so far and what finish will be considered a good one,
How far Atlético are behind FC Barcelona’s women’s team and what they need to do to catch them,
LaLiga broadcasting issues.
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On the newest Partido a Partido Podcast, Emmanuel (@captainkoke) and Luke (@AtletiHavo) break down Atlético Madrid's win over Celta Vigo. The guys discuss Renan Lodi's golazos and Geoffrey Kondogbia's influence, and how Atleti have found much-needed clarity. Finally, they preview next Sunday's crucial clash at Real Betis. Subscribe to the Atlético Madrid Podcast Network on Spotify for all the latest Partido a Partido and Colchonero Chat episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2-0 on Saturday to stay in the top four fight, as Geoffrey Kondogbia and Renan Lodi connected for both goals at the Wanda Metropolitano. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Lodi's brace
The midfield solidity Kondogbia and Héctor Herrera are offering
Ángel Correa leading Atleti's press
Real Betis on Sunday
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Old Trafford will decide the Champions League last 16 tie between Atlético Madrid and Manchester United next month, after the two sides drew 1-1 at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
The midfield battle
A defensive mistake undoing Atlético's good work
The crossbar
João Félix enjoying the limelight
Celta Vigo on Saturday
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A shorthanded Atlético Madrid beat Osasuna 3-0 on Saturday to relieve the pressure after Wednesday's disastrous loss to Levante. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
João Félix's super performance
Atlético's functional full-backs
What is the best formation for Atleti to play?
Manchester United on Wednesday
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Atlético Madrid's top four hopes were dealt a severe blow after Levante ground out a 1-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night. Topics on this edition of the podcast INCLUDE:
Matheus Cunha's knee injury
Is Simeone sullying his legacy?
How Levante consistently outnumbered Atlético in midfield
Osasuna on Saturday
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Atlético Madrid beat Getafe 4-3 on Saturday night to keep pace with top four rivals such as Barcelona, Real Betis, and Real Sociedad. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Super Bowl 56
Felipe's inexplicable red card
How sustainable is Atlético's chaotic play?
Mario Hermoso and João Félix's contributions from the bench
Levante on Wednesday
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Emmanuel is joined by Luke (@Atletihavo) and Juan (@Jdeposicion) to talk about what went wrong for Atlético Madrid against FC Barcelona on Sunday. The podcasters discuss the recurring mistakes Atleti are making, and if the game plan brings the worst out of the players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid lost another big game on Sunday, falling 4-2 at Camp Nou to Barcelona and falling out of LaLiga's top four. Topics on this edition of Colchonero Chat INCLUDE:
Mario Hermoso's future at the club
Do Atlético need a goalkeeping change?
A good Suárez game
Thoughts on debutants Reinildo Mandava and Daniel Wass
Getafe next Saturday
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Emmanuel is joined by Luke (@Atletihavo) and Bert (@RodriDeball) to talk about Atlético Madrid’s busy month, where the club completed two transfers during the winter window. You can subscribe and listen to the Atlético Madrid Podcast Network on Spotify, where you will find all the latest Partido a Partido and Colchonero Chat episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Review of the Valencia game Cunha's debut season so far Correa's impact on the team and who should start upfront Preview of the Barca game Thoughts on Atleti's potiential signings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid held on to fourth place and extended its unbeaten run over Valencia to 15 games with a spirited comeback over Los Che on Saturday night. Topics from the discussion about the 3-2 win INCLUDE:
Much-maligned defenders helping the team to victory
Yannick Carrasco's monster second half
Matheus Cunha taking charge
Taking stock entering the international break
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Emmanuel is joined by Luke (@AtletiHavo) to discuss Atlético Madrid’s exit from the two domestic cup competitions over the past week, the team’s snowballing identity crisis, the requirements needed for a good rest of the season, and the Valencia game on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid's nightmare season reached a new low on Wednesday after a weak Copa del Rey loss to Real Sociedad. Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne have reconvened to talk all about the 2-0 loss and its implications. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Felipe Monteiro
Javi Serrano's minutes
The players' failure to respond to Cholo Simeone
"Star, Starter, or Sell"
Valencia on Saturday
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The drama of Atlético Madrid's 2021/22 season continued Thursday, when Athletic Club launched a late comeback to eliminate the reigning league champions from the Supercopa de España in Saudi Arabia. Topics on this edition of the show INCLUDE:
Atlético's diabolical defense
The team's losing mentality
How significant Atleti's next rebuild will be
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Emmanuel (@CaptainKoke) is joined by Luke (@AtletiHavo) to discuss Atlético Madrid’s start to the new year. Topics include:
Review of Atleti’s start to 2022
What did the games so far say about Atleti’s best system?
What needs to be fixed, where can it be fixed, and how?
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Robbie Dunne joins Jeremy Beren for a Sunday podcast covering Atlético Madrid's draw at Villarreal. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Ángel Correa's goal of the year candidate
Diego Simeone's key substitutions
Jan Oblak's two mistakes
Has the João Félix experiment failed?
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Zach Hicks makes his Colchonero Chat debut alongside Jeremy Beren. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Atlético Madrid’s win over Rayo Majadahonda in the Copa del Rey
Shorthanded Villarreal’s loss to Sporting Gijón
Unai Emery reviving Villarreal’s season
Gerard Moreno’s form
Atlético’s high press
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Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne kick off 2022 with discussion and debate about Atlético Madrid's 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Is Ángel Correa the best forward in Atlético's squad?
Geoffey Kondogbia's importance
Rayo's objectives for the rest of the season
Robbie's book about Rayo, "Working Class Heroes"
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Review of the Granada game Similarities between the 4 losses Hopes and expectations regarding the transfer window Favourite moments of the year 10 years of Cholo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlético Madrid slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat on Wednesday night as Granada came back to notch a 2-1 win and ensure Atlético end 2021 out of the Champions League places. Topics on this edition of the show with Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne INCLUDE:
Koke's post-game comments
The amount of variance at work for Atlético
Jan Oblak's staggering regression
New Year's resolutions for 2022
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Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne recorded a fresh Colchonero Chat following Atlético Madrid’s tough (and arguably undeserved) 2-1 loss at Sevilla on Saturday night. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Solving the unsolvable set piece issues
Should João Félix be an undisputed starter?
Marcos Llorente’s new injury
Atlético’s prospects in the top four race
Granada on Wednesday
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Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne return to discuss Sunday’s showpiece game in LaLiga — a 2-0 win for Real Madrid over Atlético Madrid, sending Real 13 points clear of reigning champions Atleti. The rojiblancos have not won any of the past 11 league derbies. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Madrid’s counterattacking dominance
Koke and Atlético losing the midfield battle
No signs of defensive improvement
Will this season get worse for Atlético?
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Review of the Porto game Takeaways from the game regarding the players and system Could this be the turning point for Oblak and the rest of the team Preview of the Real Madrid game How Atleti could lineup in light of the injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne return for a new Colchonero Chat episode! The guys talk all about Atlético Madrid’s 3-1 win at Porto — which, combined with Liverpool’s 2-1 win at AC Milan, clinched Atleti’s place in the Champions League’s round of 16. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Jan Oblak’s huge night
The makeshift defense
Antoine Griezmann leading a Luis Suárez-less line
Atlético’s toughness
Real Madrid on Sunday
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Review of the Mallorca game What's wrong with Koke?, could a return to form for him solve Atleti's issues Cunha's form and what's next for him. Why the Porto game is the most important of the season so far Preview of the Porto game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne return for a fresh podcast, dissecting another poor Atlético Madrid performance — a 2-1 home loss to newly-promoted Mallorca in the final home game of 2021. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Yet another slow start
Continued set piece issues
Mushrooming questions about Atlético's playing style and identity
Porto on Tuesday
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Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne are back for another transatlantic podcast, this time discussing Atlético Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Cádiz on Sunday. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Atlético’s explosive second half
Matheus Cunha’s breakout game
Thomas Lemar’s performance
Jan Oblak, defensive depth still being tested
Mallorca next Saturday
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Review of the Milan game Do Atleti have an identity crisis? Reasons behind the terrible form Champions league final match scenarios Preview of the Cadiz game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne are back it at, talking about Atlético Madrid's surprising and concerning 1-0 home defeat to AC Milan on Wednesday. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Atlético's insipid first half
The defensive mishaps in the second half
Can Simeone really fix Atlético this year?
Cádiz on Sunday
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Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne are back from international break and ready to talk all about Atlético Madrid's classic 1-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday. TOPICS INCLUDE:
The four-man defense
Atlético's reliance on crossing
Marcos Llorente's impact on his return from injury
AC Milan on Wednesday
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Review of the Liverpool game Review of the Valencia game Would signing a defender in January solve Atleti's problems Trippier's injury, who should play in his place while he's gone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne are back to discuss how Atlético Madrid are entering the international break on the back of Sunday's scarcely-believable 3-3 draw at Valencia. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Atlético's amateurish defensive mistakes
Diego Simeone's cryptic postgame quotes
Kieran Trippier's injury
Whether a repeat league title is still possible
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It was always going to be a difficult game for Atlético Madrid on Wednesday night, and Liverpool dealt comfortably with the colchoneros in a 2-0 win. On this edition of the program, Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne break down:
Why Atlético fell behind yet again
Felipe's struggles and red card
Atlético's Champions League qualification prospects
Valencia, Atleti's next opponent, on Sunday
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Atletico’s win against Betis and improvements from the previous 2 games Liverpool’s form coming into the game The unavailable players for both teams and how their absence could the game. Predicted Lineups, tactics and scorelines De Paul and Felix’s influence on the side and their recent improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne discuss Atlético Madrid's Anfield warmup — an important 3-0 win over Real Betis at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Yannick Carrasco setting the tone
Rodrigo De Paul's complete performance
Manuel Pellegrini's strange lineup
The Koke debate
Previewing Liverpool on Wednesday
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Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne are back once more to recap and analyze Atlético Madrid's 2-2 draw at Levante on Thursday at the Ciutat de València. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Atlético's late capitulation and the controversial penalty
The 5-2-3/3-4-3 and defensive vulnerability
Veteran players struggling for form
Matheus Cunha's goal
Real Betis on Sunday
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Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne return for a conversation about Atlético Madrid's latest comeback, resulting in a 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad on Sunday. Topics include:
More defensive mistakes from Atlético
Luis Suárez leading the comeback
Diego Simeone's full turn toward attacking football
The Matheus Cunha Theorem (trademark)
Levante on Thursday
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Review of the Liverpool game Thoughts about the referee decisions State of the Champions League group. Preview of the La Real game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy Beren and Robbie Dunne are back with a new Colchonero Chat, dissecting a wild one at the Wanda Metropolitano between Atlético Madrid and Liverpool. The guys talk in detail about Atlético's 3-2 loss, with special attention paid to:
Atlético's slow start
Antoine Griezmann and Mo Salah scoring twice apiece
The controversial red card and overturned penalty
João Félix
Real Sociedad at the weekend
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Review of the Barca game Best performers so far this season and best lineup Improvements in the last 2 games after a lot of struggles Joao Felix brilliant display, a sign of things to come? Preview of the Liverpool game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy (@JBBeren) and Robbie (@robbiejdunne) are back after Atlético Madrid delivered a big 2-0 victory over FC Barcelona on Saturday night. TOPICS INCLUDE:
The strength of the Lemar-Félix-Suárez trident
Suárez's muted but unmistakable celebration
Atlético's impressive defensive solidity
Barça's decline as a club
A discussion on the new Sopranos prequel "The Many Saints of Newark"
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Review of the Alaves game Review of the AC Milan game Lemar and Felix's importance to the side currently Know the enemy: What's Barca's form coming into the game and what does the future have for them. Preview of the game, predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy (@JBBeren), Robbie (@robbiejdunne), and The AC Milan Offside's Peter Coiley (@SBNRossonero) convene to discuss and debate Atlético Madrid's come-from-behind win against Milan at San Siro on Tuesday. TOPICS INCLUDE:
Milan's early dominance
The critical red card and penalty
João Félix and Thomas Lemar leading Atlético's fight back
Griezmann and Suárez winning it late
Weekend previews — Atalanta-Milan, Atlético-Barcelona
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On today's pod, Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) and Robbie Dunne (@robbiejdunne) talk all about Atlético Madrid's 1-0 loss at Deportivo Alavés — the hosts' first win in this fixture since 2003. Topics include:
Atlético's set-piece disaster
More struggles to break down an organized defense
Antoine Griezmann disrupting the title-winning attack
Can Koke fix everything?
Milan preview
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Review of the Athletic club game Review of the Getafe game Continued midfield struggles, will Koke's return solve them Renan Lodi's worrying development Suarez's scoring again, should he be our supersub? Preview of the Alaves game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) and Robbie Dunne (@robbiejdunne) sit down for a chat about Atlético Madrid's dramatic road win against Getafe, sealed by two Luis Suárez goals. Topics include:
The tricky "Suárez problem"
Atlético's lack of concentration and discipline
Getafe's brilliant start and what it revealed
What it will take for Atleti's attack to return to its best
Alavés preview
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