January transfers in:
Gokhan Gonul
From Fenerbache
For 12.5 million over 48 months
Christian Benitez!
From Birmingham
For 5 million and another 10 million over 48 months
January transfers out:
Florent Sinama-Pongolle
To Bordeaux
For 2.5 million and a 20% sell on percentage
Overall I am very happy with my transfers! Especially Chucho, he is a player I love and one that is brilliant to have at the club! Gokhan was also a coup, he has pace, strength and unchallenged stamina! A player that is great to have around. I was sad to see Florent leave, he is a quality player and was looking to leave after he wanted first team football; Something I couldn't offer, I wish him luck in the future.
January Update:
Getafe 2-1 Atleti
Gokhan Gonul
A unlucky result, good to see our new signing score! He lookeed lively until he got sent off! He got two yellows and didn't show he had control over his anger.
Getafe 2-2 Atleti (SC)
Forlan, Ustari OG
A good result in the cup for us, this leaves them all the work to do in the return leg! Forlan is still in fantastic form and looks to be continuing his form after the winter break.
Atleti 1-2 Valladolid
Forlan
Possibly the worst result of the season. We dominated but were robbed with two oppourtunities! They took their chances which is something I couldn't say for us! We had chance after chance but couldn't find a second, we must improve if we want to state our top four ambitions!
Atleti 3-1 Getafe (SC)
Forlan 2, Di Maria
This is a great performance by the lads! We took them apart and Mr. Consistency Diego Forlan didn't fal me... yet again!
Atleti 5-1 Bilbao
Forlan 3, Gignac, Raul Garcia
A strong performance to say the least! We overpowered one of the leagues best defences in goalscoring fashion! It was a great day for the club showing the big boys what we can do!
Atleti 2-2 Sevilla (SC)
Aguero, Di Maria
A good result, if we win the return leg we are through to the semi finals. If we do that it will be a great thing for the club, it will bring in extra cash and hopefully a chance of silverware seeing as Real and Barca are already eliminated!
Barcelona 1-1 Atleti
Forlan
Another great result, we have proved we are not messing around again! We were the better team and in my opinion, unlucky not to win in the end! People all over the world are starting to tip us as Champions League qualifiers! If this is so I would be delighted with my players, this was our aim and anything else is a bonus!
Sevilla 3-3 Atleti (SC)
Gignac, Simao, Antonio Lopez
We are in the semi finals! We have won the tie on away goals after a great 3-3 draw at the Ramon Sanchez, they equalised in the ninety fifth minute but at that point we knew we had won, Antonio's goal had sent us all into a frenzy!
Almeria 3-3 Atleti
Forlan 3
It is the first time we have drawn and not deserved to win! Almeria were the better side but Diego got us the point single handedly! He was deadly and got man of the match!
Month Overview:
Won: 2
Lost: 2
Drawn: 4
Goals: 21
Conceded: 17
Player of the month:
Surprise surpise, Diego Forlan
11 Goals this month, his tally is uncomparable to anybody else's in the world!
Young player of the month:
Surprise again, Angel Di Maria
I love this lad! He assists for fun, I think he enjoys setting team mates up! Another very strong month for him.
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February Update:
Malaga 2-2 Atleti (SC)
Forlan, Jurado
A great start to the semis! We have left them trailing for our home leg, we just need to hold on and we will be in the finals against either Villareal or Valencia.
Atleti 2-1 Sporting
Aguero, Forlan
A good three points against a team that destroyed us at the start of the season! We played well and deserved our win, lets keep this up!
Atleti 1-1 Malaga (SC)
Cabrera
We are in the final! We have again gotten through on away goals after a tight affair here at the Calderon. We will face an in form Valencia side in the final on the twenty sixth of May.
Racing 0-3 Atleti
Forlan, Varela, Aguero
Another solid league win! We are looking like a top team recently, haveing possession and creating chances. If this continues our Champions League goal seems likely!
Lyon 2-3 Atleti (EC)
Traore, Raul Garcia, Cleber Santana
The first Europa league knock-out match and we got a solid win at the Stade Gerland. I played a few squad players and they gave me faith that when called upon they can be relied on, Lacina was unlucky to not score more!
Atleti 4-1 Malaga
Forlan 3, Chucho!
A very good three points out there today and a very good three goals from Diego! He was immense today strong and skillful, he really is the dream striker as his goals this season show! I am also delighted that Christian got a goal, it was his first league start and he showed great composure to finish a well crafted move for us; something we have been failing to do!
Atleti 2-1 Lyon (EC)
Simao 2
I have to say well done to the lads, we beat Lyon home and away! We are through to face Aston Vile in the next round, it will be tough against them but if we can show the skill that Simao did today with his free-kick then we will have no problem!
Deportivo 0-1 Atleti
Aguero
Again all I can say is well done, this month we have won every league game and have gone undefeated in all competitions for thirteen games! We are performing brilliantly and deserve our league place of fourth!
Month Overview:
Won: 6
Lost: 0
Drawn: 2
Goals: 18
Conceded: 8
Player of the month:
Guess who?! Diego Forlan
He never ceases to amaze me! His goal to game ratio is unrivaled; 57 in 43!
Young Player of the month:
Sergio Aguero
Kun had a great month, scoring 3 and assisting 5. Keep it up lad!
League Table:
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Diego Forlan:
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Angel Di Maria:
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Sergio Aguero:
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