There are not many clubs that play alongside the biggest names in soccer, with an incredible history and even more impressive stadium. This is a club that brought forward legendary players like Luis Aragones, who afterwards became the national coach of Spain and won the Eurocup in 2008. Other world famous players like Diego Forlan, Radamel Falcao or Kun Aguero passed through the lines of this club and made their mark in soccer history in Spain. This unique and traditional club is Atletico de Madrid that under the direction of its current coach Diego Simeone experienced some of their most successful years in their recent club history.
We brought our academy players to the Atletico de Madrid clinic in order for them to learn from some of the best youth coaches in Spain. The program was very complete and included various training sessions and friendly games against the youth teams of Atletico de Madrid.
Wednesday: The day of arrival the team visited the Real Federación Española de Futbol Museum. At 12:30 they had the first training session with Atlético de Madrid coaching staff . After the training session and some very good lunch, the U18 players played a game against the Atletico de Madrid youth division.
Thursday: In the morning the KSA players had yet another full training session with the Atletico de Madrid coaching staff and afterward our boys also visited the mystical stadium Vicente Calderon. Later that day, the U15 team went ahead and played their friendly game against the Atletico de Madrid youth division team.
Friday: We were able to listen and learn more about the values and history of Atletico de Madrid from the Technical Director of the youth division. After to start Atletico de Madrid Masterclass and since Kaptiva Sports Academy team were accommodated in La ciudad del Fútbol, the official training facilites Hotel, we met the current Spanish national coach Julen Lopetegui who were able to take a group pic and answer some questions.
Our players went ahead and took advantage of the opportunity and visited the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in order to feel the energy that flows through this impressive soccer temple.
The Atletico de Madrid clinic was a highlight for our academy players, because they had the chance to experience amazing training sessions and at the same time see two of the most special soccer venues in Spain.
A big thank you goes out to the entire Atletico de Madrid staff.
