The Partido a Partido Podcast

Finals, Frustration & Griezmann’s Legacy

On this episode, Kelvyn Brown and Emmanuel Lavogez broke down Atlético Madrid’s biggest games and talking points from the final stretch of the campaign. We review the Copa del Rey Final in detail and also analyse the Champions League Semi-Final against Arsenal, including Diego Simeone’s game management and the substitutions that saw Atleti lose control after a strong start to the second half. The episode also covers the recent LaLiga run against Elche, Athletic Club, Valencia, Celta, Osasuna and Girona, with discussion on the youngsters who impressed during this period. We also take time to discuss Antoine Griezmann’s legacy at Atlético Madrid and in LaLiga, as well as his importance to France’s recent success on the international stage. Finally, we preview the last game of the season away at Villarreal in the battle for third place before ending with another edition of The PaPPod Quiz..

A Week for the History Books

History has been written at the Metropolitano! In this packed episode of Partido a Partido, we break down a week that Atlético Madrid fans will be talking about for decades. Emmanuel (@laligalavo) and Kelvin (@kelvynbrown19) are joined by a very special guest, Rahul (@laligalondon), co-host of the Tiki Tapas podcast, to dissect how Diego Simeone’s men have officially returned to the European and domestic elite. In this episode: * Champions League Magic: We dive into the midweek masterclass against Barcelona. How did Atleti break the 9-year drought to reach the UCL Semi-Finals? * Player Spotlight: Who were the heroes? We pick out the individual performances that silenced the critics and dominated the pitch. * The Magic of the Copa: A deep dive into the Copa del Rey. We discuss why this competition has been so special this season and analyze the journey to Atleti’s first final in 13 years. * The Finalists: A tactical look at both teams heading into the grand finale. What are the keys to lifting the trophy? * ThePaPPodQuiz: Stick around for the finish! as Kelvyn put Rahul and Emmanuel to the test in our signature quiz. Follow the crew on X: * Emmanuel: @laligalavo * Kelvin: @kelvynbrown19 * Rahul: @laligalondon

Sentimiento Atlético: 2013 Chronicles

On the premiere episode of our summer series, we travel back to the most pivotal moment in modern Atlético Madrid history: the 2013 Copa del Rey run. After 14 years of heartbreak, Diego Pablo Simeone led a group of rebels into the Santiago Bernabéu to reclaim the soul of the club. Joining us is Ashwin Ballal, author of Made in Argentina, Mastered in Madrid, for a deep-dive into the tactical and emotional architecture of that triumph. * Tactical Blueprint: How the narrow 4-4-2 mid-block strangled Mourinho’s Real Madrid. * The "Costa" Catalyst: Analyzing how Diego Costa’s 8 goals in the tournament changed the profile of the Atleti striker. * Mastering the Set-Piece: The Burgos-Simeone dead-ball philosophy that delivered the Miranda winner. As Atleti prepares for another Cup final, we look back at the victory that made everything else possible. Love the tactical insights in today’s show? Dive deeper into the Cholo revolution and get your copy of Ashwin's book here: 👉 Made in Argentina, Mastered in Madrid on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B98R7ZDR?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_6TY9VJWD510HZC0MCH0A&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_6TY9VJWD510HZC0MCH0A&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_6TY9VJWD510HZC0MCH0A&bestFormat=true]

Asalto al Camp Nou: ¿Se Repite lo del 2-1?

Emmanuel (@laligalavo) and Kelvyn Brown (@kelvynbrown19) break down the 1-2 league defeat at the Metropolitano and what it means for the massive UCL 1st Leg at the Camp Nou. In this episode, we conduct a tactical breakdown of the league loss to Barça, identifying exactly how the team exploited Barca weaknesses and where the team struggled. We discuss the specific elements from that performance that will carry over into the Champions League, focusing on the tactical keys needed to handle Barça’s intense pressure and maintain midfield compactness away from home. Finally, we debate whether Atleti’s tendency to drop deep is a tactical choice by Simeone or a mental block within the squad. We outline the blueprint for how Atletico should approach the game.

Big Win, Big Changes: Atleti 5–2 Spurs & The Future

Atlético Madrid produced a statement 5–2 win over Tottenham, and we break down everything from the game. Emmanuel (@LaLigaLavo) is joined by Kelvyn Brown (@kelvynbrown19) to analyze the key tactical moments from the match, how Atlético managed the tie, and the performances that made the difference. We also discuss the club’s majority share takeover and what it could realistically mean for Atlético both on and off the pitch, before looking ahead to what the next stage for the club might be as they continue to evolve under Diego Simeone.