Shirts from Atlético Madrid

The Atlético Madrid, the third giant of Spain

Atlético has a unique place in Spanish football: strong enough to regularly challenge the Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, and carrying a popular club identity that sets it apart from the other two.

The club has around ten titles of Spanish champion. In European competition, it remains the great disappointed of the continent, with several Champions League finals lost, including two against its Madrid neighbour.

The Diego Simeone era has redefined its image: an organised team, hard to beat, where intensity counts as much as talent. The Metropolitano stadium, with seventy thousand seats, replaced the Vicente-Calderón at the end of the 2010s.

The red and white stripes of the Colchoneros

Atlético's home shirt is vertically striped in red and white, with navy blue shorts. The club's nickname, the Colchoneros, comes from this: those stripes reminded people of vintage mattresses.

It's a very recognisable shirt, with only slight changes made from one collection to the next. The width of the stripes and collar details change, but the base remains the same.

Home, away, third: which one to choose?

The home shirt is the red and white striped one, the one most supporters buy and the most recognisable over time.

The away shirt changes base every year, often dark or in a bold colour. It's the one that's easiest to wear outside the stadium.

The third takes the most liberties in design and is released in smaller quantities. It's the one that becomes sought after once sold out.

Supporter version or player version?

The supporter version has a straight, looser fit, made from breathable yet soft material. It's the one worn in the stadium as well as on the street, and the default choice if you're unsure.

The player version, known as authentic, reflects the on-field attire: a fitted cut, technical fabric, and different finishes. It is noticeably more fitted, to the point that it’s common to take one size up, sometimes two.

What size Atlético shirt to choose?

In the supporter version, your usual t-shirt size usually works in most cases, with enough room to wear a layer underneath.

In the player version, add at least one size up, as these shirts are cut closer to the body.

For children, junior sizes follow age and height in centimetres instead of adult sizes.

Printing: name, number and crests

The official Liga printing has its own typography, different from that used in the Champions League. This distinguishes official customisation from a rough copy.

A personalised shirt cannot be exchanged, so size needs to be checked before ordering. And a player's name is a long-term gamble, leading some supporters to keep a blank shirt.

Other Liga clubs

The Spanish league isn't just about the two biggest budgets, and every club has its own page:

• The Real Madrid, the neighbour of the Madrid derby, and the FC Barcelona, the other giant of the league.
• The Athletic Bilbao and the Real Sociedad, the two major Basque clubs.
• The Real Betis, FC Valencia, Villarreal, Getafe, and Deportivo La Corogne complete the selection.

The other clubs page covers the rest of the league, and the Liga page brings them all together tous.

Where to find a cheaper Atlético shirt

The promotions from the supporters' shop group together the current discounted kits, while the new arrivals show off the collections that have just come in.

The clearance and good deals run all year on end-of-line items. The sales happen during the legal periods.

The Black Friday kicks off a series of key moments, ahead of the festive season, the winter sales, and the French Days in spring. The best time remains when the next collection launches, as the previous one transitions to clearance.

Frequently asked questions

Why are Atlético referred to as the Colchoneros?

The nickname comes from the red and white stripes of the shirt, which reminded people of vintage mattresses. Colchón means mattress in Spanish.

What's the difference between the supporter shirt and the player shirt?

The supporter shirt has a straight and comfortable cut, made for everyday wear. The player shirt mirrors that worn on the pitch, with a fitted cut and more technical fabric, making it significantly more snug.

Should I take a size up?

In the supporter version, your usual size works fine. In the player version, add at least one size up, sometimes two if you don't want a tight-fitting shirt.

Do the shirts come in children's sizes?

Yes, the main shirts are available in junior sizes, both home and away. The size charts follow age and height in centimetres.

Where can I find a cheap Atlético Madrid shirt?

On the promotions from the supporters' shop and in the clearance, which features end-of-line items as the next collection arrives.