2007–08 Atlético Madrid season

Atlético de Madrid finally reached the UEFA Champions League, following its most successful season since its 1995–96 league title. In the wake of captain Fernando Torres departing for Liverpool, Atlético responded with the signings of Diego Forlán, Thiago Motta, Simão and José Antonio Reyes, aimed at propelling the club to the top. A few early defeats caused concern, but the partnership between youngster Sergio Agüero and Forlán gelled so well that the club managed 66 goals and 64 points. Thanks to the double victory against Sevilla, Atlético managed to take the final spot for the Champions League, surprisingly finishing only three points behind Barcelona in third.

Atlético Madrid
200708 season
PresidentEnrique Cerezo
Head coachJavier Aguirre
StadiumVicente Calderón
La Liga4th
UEFA CupRound of 32
Copa del ReyQuarter-finals
UEFA Intertoto CupWinners
Top goalscorerLeague:
Sergio Agüero (19)

All:
Sergio Agüero (27)

Squad

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Attackers

Competitions

La Liga

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
2 Villarreal 38 24 5 9 63 40 +23 77 Qualification for the Champions League group stage
3 Barcelona 38 19 10 9 76 43 +33 67 Qualification for the Champions League third qualifying round
4 Atlético Madrid 38 19 7 12 66 47 +19 64[lower-alpha 1]
5 Sevilla 38 20 4 14 75 49 +26 64[lower-alpha 1] Qualification for the UEFA Cup first round
6 Racing Santander 38 17 9 12 42 41 +1 60
Source: LFP
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head points; 3rd head-to-head goal difference; 4th head-to-head goals scored; 5th goal difference; 6th number of goals scored; 7th Fair-play points
Notes:
  1. ATM 4–3 SEV; SEV 1–2 ATM

Matches

Topscorers

UEFA Cup

Group stage

Last 32

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