November 23, (THEWILL) – Diego Simeone marked his 700th match in charge of Atletico Madrid during Saturday’s La Liga fixture against Alaves at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, becoming the first manager to reach this milestone with a single Spanish top-flight club.
The Argentine manager, who began his tenure at Atletico in December 2011, stands tall with eight major honours during his leadership. His impressive record includes two La Liga titles, clinched in 2014 and 2021, alongside two UEFA Europa League victories in 2012 and 2018. The team also competed in two UEFA Champions League finals under his guidance.
The significance of this achievement extends beyond Spanish football, with Simeone now holding the record for most La Liga matches managed at a single club, reaching 492 games. His European credentials place him third in UCL matches managed with one club at 109 games, following Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United and Arsene Wenger of Arsenal.
The 54-year-old manager continues to build upon his remarkable tenure, with Atletico demonstrating strong form through four consecutive victories across all competitions. A win against Alaves would represent Simeone’s 300th triumph in Spain’s premier division, further cementing his status among football’s elite managers.
This milestone emphasises Simeone’s enduring influence on Spanish football, transforming Atletico Madrid into consistent competitors at both domestic and European levels. His management style and longevity have established foundations for sustained success at the Madrid-based club.
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