Unforgettable Numbers and Battles: Ancelotti's History Against Atletico Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti's encounters with Atletico Madrid have always posed a challenging test for the Italian coach, as he found himself facing a tactically organized team led by Diego Simeone, capable of fighting until the last moments.

Ancelotti has faced Atletico Madrid in 28 matches, achieving 10 victories, alongside 9 draws and 9 defeats. The teams coached by the Italian have scored 41 goals while conceding 35. Despite his superiority on some occasions, his matches against Atletico Madrid have always been complex tactical battles.

The 2014 UEFA Champions League final stands out as Ancelotti's most significant victory over Simeone, where he dramatically led Real Madrid thanks to Sergio Ramos' last-minute goal in the 93rd minute, before the royal team secured the title with a 4-1 win after extra time. Ancelotti has also recorded important victories over Atletico Madrid in La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup.

Despite his successes on some occasions, Atletico Madrid has been a nightmare for Ancelotti, as he has suffered 9 defeats against them, most notably the 4-0 loss in La Liga in 2015, and the defeat in January 2024 when Simeone knocked him out of the Copa del Rey after Atletico won 4-2 in the Round of 16.

While Barcelona is Ancelotti's most troublesome opponent with 11 defeats, Atletico Madrid ranks second with 9 losses, highlighting the difficulties the Italian coach faces against Spanish teams.

Ancelotti's encounters with Atletico Madrid remain heavyweight tactical clashes, as the Italian maestro continues to search for solutions to break through Simeone's resilience in battles that remain open to all possibilities.