Atlético de Madrid's 17-Match Winless Streak at Barcelona
Despite enjoying their most successful era under Diego Simeone, Atlético de Madrid has failed to win at the FC Barcelona stadium in their last 17 visits, extending a historic winless streak to 24 matches. This dry spell has now lasted for 18 years, leaving 102 players from the Madrid club unable to break the curse at their eternal rivals' home ground.
The last time Atlético de Madrid won at the Camp Nou was on February 5, 2006, under the management of Pepe Murcia. The team triumphed 1-3, with Fernando Torres scoring twice and Maxi Rodríguez adding another to secure the win over the Blaugrana. Since then, Atlético has visited the stadium 24 times without a victory, recording eight draws and 16 defeats.
Simeone and the Historic Drought
Diego Simeone is responsible for 17 of those 24 winless games. Despite his 123 away victories in La Liga EA Sports, Atlético de Madrid has never managed to win at the Camp Nou under his stewardship. The 1-1 draw during the 2013-14 season, with a goal from Diego Godín, was crucial in Atlético winning La Liga, but a victory at Barcelona remains a key goal for the Argentine coach.
The Historic Drought: Players and Stats
Since 2006, 102 players from Atlético de Madrid have played at Barcelona's stadium without securing a win. Notable figures such as Jan Oblak, Thibaut Courtois, David de Gea, Álvaro Morata, and Antoine Griezmann, among others, have all tried and failed to break the streak. In total, they’ve suffered seven draws and ten losses, not including defeats in the Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España, or Champions League.
Simeone's 17 Visits to Barcelona:
- Total Matches: 17 (0 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses, 12 goals scored, 27 goals conceded).
- December 3, 2023 (La Liga): Barcelona 1 - Atlético de Madrid 0.
- April 23, 2023 (La Liga): Barcelona 1 - Atlético de Madrid 0.
- February 6, 2022 (La Liga): Barcelona 4 - Atlético de Madrid 2.
- May 8, 2021 (La Liga): Barcelona 0 - Atlético de Madrid 0.
- June 30, 2020 (La Liga): Barcelona 2 - Atlético de Madrid 2.
... and other encounters showcasing the tough task Atlético de Madrid has faced under Simeone at the Camp Nou.
