Atlético Madrid - Barcelona
Definition
A reference to a competitive football (soccer) match between Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona, two powerhouse clubs in Spain's La Liga, often marked by tactical battles and high drama.
Common shorthand notation for fixtures or results in match listings, evoking one of the league's fiercest non-Clásico rivalries.
Examples
El Atlético Madrid - Barcelona de anoche fue tan tenso que hasta mi abuela gritó un gol fantasma.
Last night's Atlético Madrid - Barcelona match was so tense even my grandma yelled at a phantom goal.
Apuesto a que en el próximo Atlético Madrid - Barcelona, Griezmann bailará samba si marca.
I bet in the next Atlético Madrid - Barcelona, Griezmann will samba if he scores.
Perdí 50 euros en el Atlético Madrid - Barcelona, pero gané una excusa perfecta para no lavar los platos.
I lost 50 euros on Atlético Madrid - Barcelona, but gained the perfect excuse not to do the dishes.
El Atlético Madrid - Barcelona siempre es como una partida de ajedrez con tacos volando por el campo.
Atlético Madrid - Barcelona is always like a chess game with flying tackles across the pitch.