A comeback for the ages: José Luis Sánchez humiliates Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid held its traditional presentation event on Thursday night. The well-known "Welcome Night" took place at the Metropolitano before the start of the season. However, Diego Pablo Simeone's players had already started LaLiga last weekend and did so with a defeat against Espanyol.

During the celebration, the men's and women's first team squads were shown to the public to mark the start of the 2025/26 season.

However, as is usually the case at these events, the Colchonero fans couldn't resist mentioning their eternal rival. During the presentation, there were gestures and chants directed at Real Madrid. Without a doubt, this is an attitude that some interpret as a sign of historical complexes on the part of the Rojiblanca supporters.

They can't help but remember Real Madrid

"Madridist el que no bote", the Metropolitano chanted on the night they welcomed their team's players. An event in which Real Madrid, as usual, had absolutely nothing to do with it.

As is already known, this episode isn't isolated. For some time, the rivalry between Atlético and Real Madrid has gone beyond the field. Precisely in these exhibitions, the confrontation becomes most evident.

For Real Madrid fans, these actions are part of a constant. While some Rojiblanca supporters take every opportunity to mention their rival, many Madridists believe this shows a lack of elegance. They always have to remember their biggest rival.

José Luís Sánchez's message on social media

Taking advantage of what happened, José Luís Sánchez, journalist from "El Chiringuito", left a message on social media. "Will it be... 'Madridist el que no toque'", referring to the penalty disallowed for Julián Álvarez due to the two touches in the Champions League.

This type of episode reaffirms that the rivalry between both clubs is not only experienced on the field, but also in gestures and chants. Atlético de Madrid's "Welcome Night" has shown that for many Colchoneros, Real Madrid is an inevitable variable.

However, what they should do is start focusing more on what they have at home. While Real Madrid started LaLiga with three points, Atlético fell in Barcelona after being overtaken with two goals from RCD Espanyol.