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Simeone's Future in Jeopardy After Atlético's Troubling Start

2/17/2026

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Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone faces scrutiny after two LaLiga wins from six matches and a humiliating Champions League loss to Bodø/Glimt.
Despite past successes, this season is among the club's worst in a decade.
Simeone's future remains uncertain amid a new ownership structure and talks of replacements.
Jan Oblak, Atlético Madrid goalkeeper, criticized the team's inconsistency.
Atlético's financial stability hinges on Champions League success, making recent failures damaging.

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Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone faces scrutiny after two LaLiga wins from six matches and a humiliating Champions League loss to Bodø/Glimt.
Despite past successes, this season is among the club's worst in a decade.
Simeone's future remains uncertain amid a new ownership structure and talks of replacements.
Jan Oblak, Atlético Madrid goalkeeper, criticized the team's inconsistency.
Atlético's financial stability hinges on Champions League success, making recent failures damaging.