Atlético Madrid
Club Atlético de Madrid Femenino is a Spanish women's football team based in Madrid, founded in its current form in 2001, though the club had an earlier incarnation in the late 1980s. The team plays at the Metropolitano Stadium and competes in Liga F, the top tier of Spanish women's football, as the women's section of Atlético Madrid. Their most notable achievements include winning the Primera División four times (1989-90, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19), the Copa de la Reina twice (2015-16, 2022-23), and the Supercopa de España once (2020-21). The club also holds the European record for attendance at a women's football match with 60,739 spectators.
History
Overview
General information about the club
Club Atlético de Madrid Femenino, commonly known as Atlético Madrid Women or Atleti Femenino, is the women's football section of Atlético Madrid. The team is based in Madrid and currently competes in Liga F, which represents the highest level of Spanish women's football.
Most recent season and achievements
The club has established itself as one of the leading teams in Spanish women's football, having won multiple domestic titles including the Primera División and Copa de la Reina. In March 2019, the club set a European record for attendance at a women's football match when 60,739 spectators attended their fixture against FC Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium.
History
Early years
Atlético Madrid first had a women's team in the late 1980s. During this initial period, they achieved immediate success by winning the national league in 1990 and finishing second the following year. However, like Atlético's handball team, the women's football section was disbanded in the early 1990s. Most of the players subsequently joined CD Oroquieta Villaverde, which became one of Spain's leading teams.
Successful period
The team was re-established in 2001, though they did not become an official section of the club until 2005. After playing three seasons in regional leagues, between 2004 and 2006 Atlético earned two successive promotions to reach the top category. The team quickly consolidated themselves in the top half of the table and secured fourth place in the 2009-10 season.
On 7 October 2015, Atlético made their UEFA Women's Champions League debut. In the round of 32, they eliminated Zorky Krasnogorsk, but in the round of 16, they were defeated by Olympique Lyon, who went on to win the competition. On 26 June 2016, Atlético Madrid won their first major trophy after beating FC Barcelona 3-2 in the final of the Copa de la Reina.
Crisis and recovery
On 20 May 2017, Atlético achieved the Primera División title after beating Real Sociedad in the last round by 2-1. The Colchoneras ended that season without losses, marking a significant achievement in the club's history.
Current period
The club continues to compete at the highest level of Spanish women's football and maintains its status as one of the premier teams in Liga F. They have established themselves as a consistent force in both domestic and European competitions.
Achievements and Honors
Domestic competitions
The club has won the Primera División four times: 1989-90 (as Atlético Villa de Madrid), 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19. They have also claimed the Copa de la Reina twice, in 2015-16 and 2022-23, and won the Supercopa de España once in 2020-21.
Traditional Rivals
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona represents one of the club's most significant rivals, with memorable encounters including the 2016 Copa de la Reina final where Atlético won 3-2, and the historic 2019 league fixture that set the European attendance record for women's football.
Club Traditions and Behind the Scenes
Stadium
The team plays their home matches at the Metropolitano Stadium, which they share with the men's team. This venue was the site of the historic European attendance record for women's football in March 2019.
Reserves and youth teams
In addition to the first team, seven other sub-teams are part of the club structure: Atlético 'B' playing in the national Primera Federación (second tier), Atlético 'C' in the national Segunda Federación (third tier), Atlético 'D' at the Madrid Regional level, Atlético 'E' and Atlético 'F' in the girls' cadet (under-16) leagues in the Community of Madrid, and Atlético 'G' and Atlético 'H' playing in 7s format in the junior category of the Community of Madrid for girls under 14 years.