athletico madrid
Definition
A professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, commonly known as Atlético Madrid (with the correct spelling featuring an accent on 'e' and 'i'), founded in 1903, renowned for its passionate fanbase, defensive resilience, and historic rivalry with Real Madrid in the Madrid Derby.
The colloquial or misspelled reference to Club Atlético de Madrid, one of La Liga's 'Big Three' alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona, multiple-time Spanish champions and Europa League winners.
Examples
El Atlético Madrid jugó un partido tan defensivo que hasta el portero se aburría contando ovejas.
Atlético Madrid played such a defensive game that even the goalkeeper got bored counting sheep.
En el derbi, los hinchas del Atlético Madrid gritaron tanto que el oso de su escudo cobró vida.
In the derby, Atlético Madrid fans cheered so loud that the bear on their crest came to life.
Simeone ha hecho del Atlético Madrid un equipo que gana ligas con la misma tenacidad que un perro persiguiendo su cola.
Simeone has made Atlético Madrid a team that wins leagues with the same tenacity as a dog chasing its tail.
Apoyar al Atlético Madrid es como enamorarse de alguien que siempre te hace esperar el gol hasta el minuto 90.
Supporting Atlético Madrid is like falling in love with someone who always makes you wait for the goal until the 90th minute.