Atletico Madrid lose friendly in Seoul
The red-and-whites suffered a defeat at the hands of Manchester City in a friendly in Seoul, South Korea. The English team's victory was thanks to two goals from Omar Marmoush, who scored in the 57th and 59th minutes. The first half of the game ended with a goal from Jorge Dominguez for Atletico Madrid, but the second half was dominated by Manchester City.
Atletico Madrid's 2026-27 season begins with a defeat, but the red-and-whites have time to recover and prepare for the league. Currently, Atletico Madrid is in fourth place in the league table, with 57 points and a +19 goal difference. The team has scored 51 goals and conceded 32 in the season.
Atletico Madrid's next fixture is on August 19, when they will face Malaga in a league match. The red-and-whites have to recover from this defeat and prepare for the match against Malaga.
What happened in the game?
The game between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City was an exciting one, with two goals from Omar Marmoush that decided the result. The first half of the game ended with a goal from Jorge Dominguez for Atletico Madrid, but the second half was dominated by Manchester City.
Why does this matter for Atletico Madrid?
Atletico Madrid's defeat in the friendly in Seoul is a reminder that the team has to work hard to recover and prepare for the league. Atletico Madrid has to recover from this defeat and prepare for the match against Malaga.
What comes next?
Atletico Madrid will have to face Malaga in a league match on August 19. The red-and-whites have to recover from this defeat and prepare for the match against Malaga.
