Atlético de Madrid's transfer market has been so exciting that people are going crazy. The excitement is inevitable for the fans, while the team is sending a message of calm under the 'game by game' approach. And they are right, because no matter how many players have been signed, nothing is certain.
As a result, fans expect it to be a year where they can play metal and to do so they have to win against the toughest rivals. A date marked on everyone's calendar is the capital derby against Real Madrid. We already know that it is on Sunday 29th at 9pm, a time that is not at all common for Atlético de Madrid matches , however there is something that we still did not know.
'Sold out' against the biggest rival
The news we have been able to learn this morning is that all possible tickets have been sold for the match against Real Madrid at the end of September. The match against the Merengues will be the fifth in a series of seven matches that will be played in three weeks. The first will be at the Metropolitano against Valencia this Sunday 15th and will end with Real Sociedad at Anoeta.
The derby will be played for both teams in a tough period when rest is scarce and, to make matters worse, Real Madrid will play with 48 hours more rest. Atlético de Madrid has already complained about this, although LALIGA seems to be ignoring it.
As far as fans can influence, they are once again delivering for their team. One of the most loyal fan bases in Spain will once again fill the Metropolitano to carry their team on their shoulders and win a match that means more than just three points. Approximately 70,000 souls will sing the anthem a capella in unison when they see the 22 protagonists parade onto the pitch.
Continue the good streak
If we add to the hype generated by the transfer market the recent games when Real Madrid have visited the Metropolitano, the expectation cannot be greater . In the last five seasons, that is, since 2019/20, Atlético de Madrid have played 6 games against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano. The overall record is 3 wins, 2 draws and one defeat , a spectacular record for Simeone's men.
The fans hope to continue adding three points in this next match and have filled the red and white temple to do so. It will surely be a great match, very close and decided by details. These types of matches also serve to continue recovering the spirit of the historic Vicente Calderón that the red and white fans miss so much.