Simeone Pursues Another Title for Atlético Madrid in Argentine-Accented Final
Published 17 April 2026; updated 18 April 2026. Atlético Madrid meets Real Sociedad this Saturday in the Copa del Rey final. The match carries heavy symbolic value for Diego Pablo Simeone and his squad.
Simeone can add another trophy to his record with a win. Atlético have not lifted silverware since the 2020/21 LaLiga title.
Simeone’s managerial record
The final offers Simeone the chance to secure his 11th managerial title. His first successes were at Estudiantes and River Plate.
- Estudiantes — Apertura 2006
- River — Clausura 2008
- Atlético Madrid — Europa League 2011/12
- Atlético Madrid — Copa del Rey 2012/13
- Atlético Madrid — Supercopa de Europa 2012
- Atlético Madrid — LaLiga 2013/14
- Atlético Madrid — Supercopa de España 2014
- Atlético Madrid — Europa League 2017/18
- Atlético Madrid — Supercopa de Europa 2018
- Atlético Madrid — LaLiga 2020/21
Simeone has managed Atlético since 23 December 2011. He transformed a club fighting relegation into a regular contender in Europe.
European return and recent form
This season Atletico returned to the Champions League semifinals. They reached that stage after beating Barcelona over two legs.
Those matches ended 2-0 and 1-2 against a Barcelona side coached by Hansi Flick. The Catalan team features young star Lamine Yamal.
Argentine presence
The squad shows a strong Argentine core. Six players linked to the Scaloneta are in the matchday plans.
- Juan Musso
- Nahuel Molina
- Nicolás González
- Giuliano Simeone
- Thiago Almada
- Julián Álvarez
Simeone is chasing another title with Atlético Madrid. The final will have an Argentine accent on the pitch and in the stands.
Probable lineups
| Atlético Madrid (probable) | Juan Musso; Nahuel Molina, Robin Le Normand, Clément Lenglet, Matteo Ruggeri; Giuliano Simeone, Marcos Llorente, Koke, Ademola Lookman; Antoine Griezmann, Julián Álvarez. DT: Diego Simeone. |
| Real Sociedad (probable) | Unai Marrero; Jon Aramburu, Duje Caleta Car, Aritz Elustondo, Sergio Gomez; Gonçalo Guedes, Benat Turrientes, Carlos Soler, Ander Barrenetxea; Luka Sucic, Mikel Oyarzabal. DT: Pellegrino Matarazzo. |
Simeone warned that the team must return focus to domestic competition after the Champions League success. He stressed that Real Sociedad are a competitive and well-organized opponent.
Filmogaz.com will follow the final and provide updates and post-match analysis. Fans expect a fiercely contested match with high stakes for both clubs.
