As a long-time La Liga fan, I recently organized Atlético’s trophy cabinet and discovered that this team’s collection of honors is actually quite impressive. Although they appear modest under the shadow of Real Madrid and Barcelona, Atleti’s number of championships absolutely deserves respect.
La Liga Championships
Atlético Madrid has won La Liga 11 times in total, with the most recent victories in 2014 and 2021. The 2014 triumph was particularly spectacular, when Simeone led the team to draw with Barcelona at Camp Nou in the final round to clinch the title—I still remember that match vividly. That season Atleti also reached the Champions League final, and although they ultimately lost to Real Madrid, their performance throughout the season was already magnificent.
Main Championship Statistics Table
| Competition | Championships | Most Recent Title |
|---|
| La Liga | 11 | 2021 |
| Copa del Rey | 10 | 2013 |
| Europa League/Cup Winners’ Cup | 3 | 2018 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 3 | 2018 |
| Spanish Super Cup | 2 | 2014 |
In terms of European honors, Atleti has won the Europa League 3 times, with the 2012 and 2018 victories being particularly memorable. Especially in 2018, they demolished Marseille 3-0 in the final, with Griezmann scoring twice. Although the Champions League has always been just out of reach, Atleti is absolutely dominant in the Europa League.
Regarding the Copa del Rey, Atleti has collected 10 trophies, most recently in 2013. Honestly, their Copa del Rey performance in recent years has been rather ordinary, but historically Atlético has been very competitive in this tournament. Some fans who follow [Atlético Madrid league championships] think the Copa del Rey isn’t important, but for those interested in [Madrid La Liga champions] and the club’s trophy room, every trophy is precious.
Atlético Madrid’s trophy cabinet may not be as Madrid tennis league extravagant as Real Madrid or Barcelona’s, but it absolutely befits the status of Spain’s third powerhouse. Especially since Simeone took charge, the team’s competitiveness and ability to win honors has noticeably improved. As a fan, I believe the greatest joy of supporting Atleti is watching them challenge the giants with their tenacious defense and never-give-up spirit—every trophy is hard-earned.
