Diego Simeone close to Luis Aragones' record before his departure
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético Madrid, sees his future in suspense as he could break Luis Aragones' record in La Liga. Sitting on the bench since December 2011, the 56‑year‑old "Cholo" has accumulated nearly fifteen seasons at the helm of the Madrid club. This longevity has allowed him to win 344 matches in the Spanish championship. He only needs one more win to surpass the historic tally of Luis Aragones.
Record of wins in La Liga
Simon Hamoir, specialist in foreign football, indicates that Simeone could break the record this Sunday. ©Copyright 2026 The Associated Press holds the rights to the article. The word "Discover" appears in the original text.
The disappointing performance on Tuesday against Bayern Munich (0‑2) revived questions about the continuation of Simeone's cycle. So far, only Athletic Bilbao has prevented Atlético from taking points, the Colchoneros (28 points) being outranked only by FC Barcelona (30 points) in the standings. Several Spanish media outlets believe that Simeone's contract, expiring in June 2027, will be extended again like the previous season.
President Enrique Cerezo told Sport that the club is not thinking about a successor and is looking at the future with the coach. Simeone dreams of taking charge of Inter Milan, where he played two seasons after leaving Atlético. However, Inter will first have to part ways with Cristian Chivu, whose contract runs until 2028.