The club is one of the most successful in Spanish League history, having won both La Liga and the Copa del Rey on nine occasions, including a double in 1996. Atlético play in the American-inspired red and white striped shirts and blue shorts.
In July 2007, Atlético board reached an agreement with the town hall to sell the land where the Stadium is built and the team would move to the Oympic Stadium owned by the city. Atlético would be allowed to play in Vicente Calderón stadium until 2010. The new stadium would be owned by the club from 2016, as the city is applying to host the Olympic games on this year.
Out and About: Located on the river Manzanares both in the centre of the country and community of Madrid. As the capital, Madrid is a city of cultural and political importance. It is also a major European economic centre, and its international airport at Barajas is the largest in Spain. While Madrid possesses a modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighbourhoods and streets. Its landmarks include the huge Royal Palace of Madrid; and the Teatro Real (Royal theatre) with its restored 1850 Opera House.
