2005–06 Atlético Madrid season

Atlético de Madrid
200506 season
Manager Carlos Bianchi
José Murcia
La Liga 10th
Copa del Rey Semi Final
Top goalscorer Fernando Torres (13)

Atlético de Madrid failed to live up to the high expectations, in spite of the appointment of multiple Copa Libertadores-winning coach Carlos Bianchi. The defensive triangle of goalkeeper Leo Franco and central defenders Luis Perea and Pablo Ibáñez, all of which played a huge part in Atlético conceding only 31 goals. The defensive tactics left high-profile striker Fernando Torres alone up front, and despite having Maxi Rodríguez in support, the duo were the only players able to function offensively for the club, which responded with a 23 million signing of 18-year-old superstarlet Sergio Agüero from Independiente.

Squad

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Attackers

La Liga

Matches

Topscorers

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