2016–17 Atlético Madrid season
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| 2016–17 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Enrique Cerezo | |||
| Head coach | Diego Simeone | |||
| Stadium | Vicente Calderón | |||
| La Liga | 3rd | |||
| Copa del Rey | Semi-finals | |||
| UEFA Champions League | Semi-finals | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Antoine Griezmann (16) All: Antoine Griezmann (26) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 53,668 (vs Real Madrid) | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 31,059 (vs Celta Vigo) | |||
| Average home league attendance | 44,671 | |||
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The 2016–17 season was Atlético Madrid's 86th season in existence and the club's 80th season in La Liga, the top league of Spanish football. Atlético competed in La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League.
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Season overview[edit]
June[edit]
On 16 June, Atlético reached an agreement with Benfica for the €25 million transfer of winger Nicolás Gaitán.[2]
July[edit]
On 4 July, Atlético reached an agreement with striker Fernando Torres on a one-year contract after his contract with Milan expired following the end of his 2015–16 loan stint with Atlético.[3] On 5 July, the club announced it had signed right back Šime Vrsaljko to a five-year contract after the club reached an agreement for his transfer from Sassuolo for €16 million.[4] On 6 July, Atlético agreed to send defensive midfielder Matías Kranevitter to Sevilla on loan for the 2016–17 season for a €2 million fee.[5] The following day, the club confirmed an agreement with Newcastle United for the transfer of right back Jesús Gámez on a free deal.[6] On 9 July, the club confirmed a €3.5 million agreement with Espanyol for the transfer of striker Léo Baptistão; Baptistão had spent the 2015–16 on loan at Villarreal.[7] On 12 July, an agreement was reached with Girona over the transfer of Bono; Bono had spent the 2015–16 on loan at Zaragoza.[8] On 14 July, Atlético presented its home and away kit for the 2016–17 season.[9][10]
On 15 July, the schedule for the 2016–17 La Liga season was released; Atlético will play his first league match at home on 21 August against newly promoted Alavés.[11] On 23 July, Atlético played its first friendly game of the pre-season, winning the IV Jesús Gil y Gil Memorial after defeating Numancia 2–0 from a goal from Fernando Torres and an own goal from Francisco Regalón.[12] On 26 July, Atlético took 24 players on its tour of Australian to play two fixtures, one being in the 2016 International Champions Cup.[13][14] In the tour's first match, the club defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 through a Diego Godín goal.[15] On 30, July the club reached a €32 million agreement for the transfer of striker Kevin Gameiro from Sevilla.[16] The club also reached an agreement with Sevilla for the loan of striker Luciano Vietto for the 2016–17 season.[17] Atlético's second and final match in Australia was played on 31 July, a 1–0 defeat to the Melbourne Victory.[18]
August[edit]
On 6 August, Atlético was set to play its fourth pre-season match on 6 August against Galatasaray, but the match was canceled due to circumstances in Turkey.[19] Atlético instead organized a replacement match on 6 August against Crotone.[20] On 4 August, Atlético announced it had extended the contract of Théo Hernandez, and that he would be loaned out to Alavés for the 2016–17 season.[21] On 6 August, the club played its fourth match of the pre-season under "LaLiga World", defeating Crotone 2–0 via Nicolas Gaitán and Diogo Jota goals.[22] That same day, the club extended the contract of centre back Lucas Hernandez until 2020.[23] On 11 August, the club has reached an €18 million agreement with Swansea City for the transfer of striker Borja Bastón.[24]
Atlético played his fifth game of the pre-season competing for the Ramón de Carranza Trophy. The club was defeated by Cádiz in a penalty shootout after a dubious penalty in the 90th minute led to Cádiz nullifying Yannick Carrasco's goal.[25] Atlético's last opponent in the current pre-season was "Nigeria All Star".[26] Shortly before the match on 13 August, Atlético and Villarreal reached an agreement for the loan of Rafael Santos Borré for the 2016–17 season.[27] In the last friendly match, Atlético won and finished third in the Carranza after beating Nigeria All Stars; goals were scored by Gaitán and Godín.[28] Atlético finished its pre-season with a record of 4–1–1, scoring eight goals and conceding three.
After the clubs had already agreed the loan deal of André Moreira to Belenenses, the clubs later reached an agreement cancelling the deal.[29] On 18 August, Atlético has reached an agreement with Vitória de Guimarães for the loan of Bernard Mensah for the remainder of the season.[30] Atlético also confirmed the transfer of Axel Werner from Argentinian club Atlético Rafaela; he was immediately loaned to Boca Juniors.[31] Atlético also loaned out Emiliano Velázquez to Braga.[32]
In its first league match, on 22 August, Atlético drew against Alavés 1–1, with a penalty scored by Kevin Gameiro.[33] On 25 August, Atlético has reached an agreement with Sunderland for the loan of Javier Manquillo[34] and an agreement with Porto for the loan of Óliver.[35] On the same day, Atlético were drawn into Group D of the Champions League alongside German champion Bayern Munich, Dutch champion PSV and runner-up in the Russian championship Rostov.[36] On 27 August, the club has reached an agreement with Porto for the loan of Diogo Jota until the end of the season.[37] Atlético drew in its second league match against newly promoted Leganés, 0–0.[38]
September[edit]
Two goals from Griezmann, one from Koke and one from Correa was enough for high victory against Celta.[39] On 13 September, Atlético played its first match in the Champions League group stage, winning 1–0 over PSV, with goal by Saúl.[40] With five goals, two from Griezmann, two from Torres and one from Gameiro, the team beat Sporting.[41] Correa scores a valuable tie against Barcelona for third draw.[42] The goal from Griezmann was enough for another win in the league over Deportivo.[43] In its second match in the Champions League, Atlético won 1–0 at home stadium over Bayern Munich; the goal scored Carrasco.[44]
October[edit]
Atlético beat Valencia thanks to goals from the Griezmann and Gameiro. The Valencia's goalkeeper also saved two penalties from Griezmann and Gabi.[45] On 14 October, Atlético was drawn in the round of 32 of the 2016–17 Copa del Rey against Guijuelo.[46] Hat-trick of Carrasco, two Gaitan and one of Correa and Tiago were defeated 7–1 by Granada.[47] Third win of Atlético in the Champions against Rostov reached thanks to Carrasco's goal.[48] First defeat of the season for team came from Sevilla with a goal from Nzonzi.[49] Last match in October, Atlético brought a difficult victory over Málaga. Carrasco and Gameiro had scored each twice.[50]
November[edit]
Atlético suffered, but two goals from Griezmann were enough to beat Rostov.[51] Two penalties decided the game for Real Sociedad and second defeat in the league for the team.[52] On 19 November, Real Madrid defeated Atlético in the first Madrid derby of the season, with a hat-trick from Ronaldo.[53] In the fifth game of the Champions League group stage Atletico came to victory over PSV Eindhoven 2–0 with goals by Gameiro and Griezmann.[54] Atlético announced it would play a friendly match against Al-Ittihad on 30 December.[55] Goals from Godín and Gameiro eliminated Osasuna in a minute. Carrasco ended the final goal.[56] Two goals from Carrasco and one each from Vrsaljko, Correa, Rober and Saúl secured a 6–0 victory in the first leg of the Copa del Rey, round of 32, over Guijuelo.[57]
December[edit]
In its first match of December, Atlético drew with Espanyol (0–0).[58] Atlético was defeated in its last Champions League group stage match, against Bayern Munich; Atlético nonetheless finished first in its group to progress to the competition's round of 16.[59] On 12 December, Atlético was drawn to face Bayer Leverkusen for the Champions League round of 16.[60] Atlético lost to Villarreal.[61] Atlético closed the league in 2016 with a win against Las Palmas, with Saúl scoring the match's only goal.[62] After the first-leg win away at Guijuelo in the Copa del Rey, the second-leg was decided in the first half with four goals scored by Nicolás Gaitán, Ángel Correa, Juanfran and Fernando Torres to send the club to the round of 16, 10–1 on aggregate.[63] On 30 December, Atlético play the last game of the year with a friendly against Al-Ittihad and won by 3–2, with goals from Juanfran, Torres and Giménez.[64]
January[edit]
The new year for the team began with a 2–0 victory against Las Palmas in the first leg of the cup last 16; Koke and Griezmann scored.[65] On 7 January, the team reached important victory in the first league match of 2017. They defeated Eibar with goals by Saúl and Griezmann.[66] Although Las Palmas won the second leg match of the cup last 16 and Griezmann and Correa scored the goals, for the team was enough the advantage of the first leg to advance to the quarter-finals.[67] On 13 January, Atlético was drawn in the quarterfinals of the cup against Eibar.[68] The team achieve victory against Betis with goal by Gaitán.[69] Atlético wins an important match in the first leg of the cup quarter-finals against Eibar. Griezmann, Correa and Gameiro scored the goals.[70] Goals from Koke and Griezmann to win an important point against Athletic Bilbao.[71] The score 2–2 on Ipurua and 5–2 on aggregate for Atlético, put the team in the semi-finals of the cup tournament.[72] On 27 January, Atlético was drawn in the semi-finals of the cup against Barcelona.[73] Atlético again drew against Alavés.[74]
February[edit]
On 1 February, Atlético lost 1–2 against Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final; Griezmann scored for Atlético.[75] Fernando Torres scored the two goals for the victory against Leganés.[76] Atlético drew 1–1 in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, but this was not enough to qualify for the finals owing to Barcelona's 1–2 victory in the first leg.[77] The great goals from Torres and Carrasco tied two times over Celta, but Griezmann scored on 88 minutes to give the victory to the home team.[78] Carrasco scored the first goal and Gameiro scored his hattrick in five minutes for victory over Sporting Gijón.[79] Saúl, Griezmann, Gameiro from a penalty kick, and Torres scored in the win in Leverkusen that end with a results 2–4.[80] A goal by Godín was not enough to avoid defeat against Barcelona.[81]
March[edit]
On 2 March, Atlético drew with Deportivo, with goal by Griezmann.[82] A brace by Griezmann and a goal by Gameiro beat Valencia.[83] Griezmann scored the goal of an important victory over Granada with a goal in the final stretch of the match.[84] The victory of the first leg (2–4) was enough after the goalless tie at the Calderón. Atlético advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, 4–2 on aggregate.[85] On 17 March, in the draw for the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Atlético will face Leicester City.[86] Godín, Griezmann and Koke scored the goals against Sevilla.[87]
April[edit]
The team won against Málaga with goals by Koke and Filipe Luis.[88] With goal by Filipe Luis, Atlético beat Real Sociedad.[89] On 8 April, Atlético tied at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid. Griezmann scored the goal for the team.[90] Griezmann, from a penalty, scored a goal, that defeated the Leicester in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal.[91] Atlético added another win against Osasuna thanks to two goals by Carrasco and one by Filipe Luis.[92] Goal by Saúl secured the pass of Atlético to the Champions League semi-finals after drawing over Leicester City 1–1 (2–1 on aggregate).[93] On 21 April, in the draw for the semi-finals of the Champions League, Atlético will face Real Madrid[94] Atlético beat Espanyol with a goal by Griezmann.[95] In the 34th round of league the team lose against Villarreal by 0–1.[96] Atlético beat Las Palmas with three goals in 18 minutes by Gameiro (2) and Saúl.
May[edit]
Atlético Madrid lost in the semifinals of the Champions League against Real Madrid in the first leg after a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick saw them lose 3-0.[97] A goal by Saúl was enough for victory against Eibar.[98] A victory in the second leg of the semifinals of the Champions League was not enough to advance to the final as Real Madrid advanced 4–2 on aggregate.[99] A goal by Savić gave Atlético a tie against Real Betis.[100] The season for Atletico ended on 21 May, with the last matchday of the league and the last official fixture at the Vicente Calderón. The team beat Athletic Bilbao 3–1, Torres with two goals and Correa with one. The team finished in third position.[101]
Players[edit]
| N | Pos. | Nat. | Name | Age | EU | Since | App | Goals | Ends | Transfer fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK |  | Miguel Ángel Moyà | 33 | EU | 2014 | 60 | 0 | 2018 | €3M | |
| 2 | DF |  | Diego Godín | 31 | EU | 2010 | 305 | 22 | 2019 | €8M | Second nationality: |
| 3 | DF |  | Filipe Luís | 31 | EU | 2010–2014 2015 | 273 | 9 | 2019 | €16M | Second nationality:  |
| 5 | MF |  | Tiago | 36 | EU | 2011 | 228 | 19 | 2017 | Free | |
| 6 | MF | | Koke | 25 | EU | 2009 | 323 | 28 | 2019 | Academy | |
| 7 | FW |  | Antoine Griezmann | 26 | EU | 2014 | 160 | 83 | 2021 | €30M | |
| 8 | MF | | Saúl | 22 | EU | 2012 | 148 | 22 | 2021 | Academy | |
| 9 | FW | | Fernando Torres | 33 | EU | 2001–2007 2015 | 359 | 119 | 2017 | Free | |
| 10 | MF |  | Yannick Carrasco | 23 | EU | 2015 | 96 | 19 | 2022 | €20M | Second nationality: |
| 11 | FW |  | Ángel Correa | 22 | Non-EU | 2014 | 83 | 16 | 2019 | €7.5M | |
| 12 | MF | | Augusto Fernández | 31 | EU | 2016 | 24 | 0 | 2019 | €6.5M | Second nationality: |
| 13 | GK |  | Jan Oblak | 24 | EU | 2014 | 113 | 0 | 2021 | €16M | |
| 14 | CM | | Gabi (captain) | 33 | EU | 2004–2007 2011 | 367 | 9 | 2018 | €3M | |
| 15 | DF |  | Stefan Savić | 26 | Non-EU | 2015 | 73 | 1 | 2020 | €25M | |
| 16 | DF |  | Šime Vrsaljko | 25 | EU | 2016 | 25 | 1 | 2021 | €16M | |
| 17 | MF | | Alessio Cerci | 29 | EU | 2014 | 8 | 0 | 2018 | €15M | |
| 19 | DF | | Lucas Hernandez | 21 | EU | 2014 | 44 | 0 | 2020 | Academy | Second nationality: |
| 20 | DF | | Juanfran | 32 | EU | 2011 | 295 | 6 | 2018 | €4.25M | |
| 21 | FW | | Kevin Gameiro | 30 | EU | 2016 | 46 | 16 | 2020 | €32M | |
| 22 | MF |  | Thomas Partey | 24 | Non-EU | 2013 | 47 | 4 | 2022 | Academy | |
| 23 | MF | | Nicolás Gaitán | 29 | Non-EU | 2016 | 36 | 4 | 2020 | €25M | |
| 24 | DF | | José Giménez | 22 | EU | 2013 | 96 | 4 | 2018 | €0.9M | Second nationality: |
| 25 | GK | | André Moreira | 21 | EU | 2014 | 0 | 0 | 2020 | €0.35M |
- Last updated: 31 August 2016
- Source: Atlético Madrid
- Ordered by squad number.
Staff[edit]
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Coaching staff[edit]
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Transfers[edit]
In[edit]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | Age | EU | Moving from | Type | Transfer window | Ends | Transfer fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | GK |  | Bono | 25 | Non-EU | Zaragoza | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| — | MF | | Bernard Mensah | 21 | Non-EU | Getafe | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| — | ST |  | Rafael Santos Borré | 20 | Non-EU | Deportivo Cali | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| — | CB | | Emiliano Velázquez | 21 | Non-EU | Getafe | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| 25 | GK | | André Moreira | 20 | EU | União Madeira Os Belenenses | Loan Return | Summer | Atlético.com | ||
| — | CF | | Borja Bastón | 23 | EU | Eibar | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| — | MF | | Josuha Guilavogui | 25 | EU |  VfL Wolfsburg | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| — | CF | | Léo Baptistão | 23 | Non-EU | Villarreal | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| 4 | DF | | Javier Manquillo | 22 | EU | Marseille | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| — | MF | | Alessio Cerci | 28 | EU | Genoa | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| — | RB | | Sílvio | 28 | EU | Benfica | Loan Return | Summer | |||
| 9 | FW | | Fernando Torres | 32 | EU | Milan | Transfer | Summer | 2017 | Free | Atlético.com |
| — | DF | | Théo Hernandez | 18 | EU | Atlético Madrid B | Academy | Summer | 2017 | Free | |
| 21 | FW | | Kevin Gameiro | 29 | EU | Sevilla | Transfer | Summer | 2020 | €32M | Atlético.com |
| 23 | MF | | Nicolás Gaitán | 28 | Non-EU | Benfica | Transfer | Summer | 2020 | €25M | Atlético.com |
| 16 | DF | | Šime Vrsaljko | 24 | EU | Sassuolo | Transfer | Summer | 2021 | €16M | Atlético.com Sassuolo.it (in Italian) |
| 18 | MF | | Diogo Jota | 19 | EU | Paços de Ferreira | Transfer | Summer | 2021 | €7.2M | Atlético.com |
| — | GK | | Axel Werner | 20 | Non-EU | Atletico Rafaela | Transfer | Summer | 2021 | €0.8M | Atlético.com |
Out[edit]
Pre-season and friendlies[edit]
Summer[edit]
Win Draw Loss Cancelled
| 23 July 2016 1 | Numancia | 0–2 | Atlético Madrid | Burgo de Osma, Spain |
| 19:00 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Report | Torres  38' Regalón 47' (o.g.) | Stadium: Estadio El Plantío Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Víctor Laín Pérez |
| 29 July 2016[102] 2 | Tottenham Hotspur  | 0–1 | Atlético Madrid | Melbourne, Australia |
| 20:00 AEST (UTC+10:00) 12:00 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Report | Godín 40' | Stadium: Melbourne Cricket Ground Attendance: 42,107 Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia) |
| 31 July 2016[103] 3 | Melbourne Victory  | 1–0 | Atlético Madrid | Geelong, Australia |
| 14:00 AEST(UTC+10:00) 06:00 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Ansell 44' | Report | Stadium: Simonds Stadium Attendance: 16,652 Referee: Alan Milliner (Australia) |
| 6 August 2016 | Galatasaray  | Cancelled | Atlético Madrid | Istanbul, Turkey |
| --:-- CEST (UTC+02:00) | Report | Stadium: Türk Telekom Arena |
| 6 August 2016 4 | Crotone | 0–2 | Atlético Madrid | Cosenza, Italy |
| 20:00 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Report | Gaitán 59' Jota 93' | Stadium: Stadio San Vito Referee: Fabio Maresca |
| 12 August 2016 5 | Cádiz | 1–1 (3–2 p) | Atlético Madrid | Cádiz, Spain |
| 18:30 CEST (UTC+02:00) | David Sánchez 90' (pen.) | Report | Carrasco 13' | Stadium: Estadio Ramón de Carranza Referee: Pedro Jesús Pérez Montero |
| Penalties | ||||
Abel  Ortuño Aitor David Sánchez  | Torres Gabi Saúl Carrasco Giménez | |||
| 13 August 2016 6 | Atlético Madrid | 2–1 |  Nigeria All Stars | Cádiz, Spain |
| 18:30 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Gaitán 43' Godín 89' | Report | Bashir 87' | Stadium: Estadio Ramón de Carranza Referee: Juan Peña Varela |
Winter[edit]
| 30 December 2016[104] 7 | Al-Ittihad  | 2–3 | Atlético Madrid | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| 21:00 AST (UTC+03:00) 19:00 CET (UTC+01:00) | Kahraba 44' Akaïchi 45' | Report | Juanfran 23' Torres 63' (pen.)Giménez 72' | Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City |
Competitions[edit]
Win Draw Loss
La Liga[edit]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid (C) | 38 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 106 | 41 | +65 | 93 | Qualification for the Champions League group stage |
| 2 | Barcelona | 38 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 116 | 37 | +79 | 90 | |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 70 | 27 | +43 | 78 | |
| 4 | Sevilla | 38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 69 | 49 | +20 | 72 | Qualification for the Champions League play-off round |
| 5 | Villarreal | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 56 | 33 | +23 | 67 | Qualification for the Europa League group stage[a] |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Fair-play points; 7) Play-off.[105]
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ Since the winners of the 2016–17 Copa del Rey, Barcelona, qualified for European competition based on league position, the spot awarded to the cup winners (Europa League group stage) was passed to the sixth-placed team and the spot awarded to the sixth-placed team (Europa League third qualifying round) was passed to the seventh-placed team.
Results by round[edit]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches[edit]
| 21 August 2016 1 | Atlético Madrid | 1–1 | Alavés | Madrid |
| 22:15 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Gameiro 90+3' (pen.) | Report | Édgar  87'Ibai 88'Laguardia 90+1'Camarasa 90+1'M. García 90+5' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 36,455 Referee: Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva Man of the Match: M. García |
| 27 August 2016 2 | Leganés | 0–0 | Atlético Madrid | Leganés |
| 22:15 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Alberto 61' Pérez 70'Mantovani 72' | Report | Saúl 37' | Stadium: Butarque Attendance: 10,124 Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez Man of the Match: Filipe Luís |
| 10 September 2016 3 | Celta Vigo | 0–4 | Atlético Madrid | Vigo |
| 13:00 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Señé 44' | Report | Gabi 26' Koke 53' Correa 70', 89' Griezmann 73', 81' | Stadium: Balaídos Attendance: 18,100 Referee: Santiago Jaime Latre Man of the Match: Griezmann |
| 17 September 2016 4 | Atlético Madrid | 5–0 | Sporting Gijón | Madrid |
| 16:15 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Griezmann 2', 31' Gameiro 5'Torres 72', 90+1' (pen.) | Report | Amorebieta 15' Lillo 15' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 45,700 Referee: Daniel Ocón Arráiz Man of the Match: Griezmann |
| 21 September 2016 5 | Barcelona | 1–1 | Atlético Madrid | Barcelona |
| 22:00 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Rakitić 41' L. Suárez 84'Alba 90' | Report | Koke 54' Correa 61'Griezmann 67'Partey 82'Filipe Luís 86' | Stadium: Camp Nou Attendance: 89,421 Referee: David Fernández Borbalán Man of the Match: Iniesta |
| 25 September 2016 6 | Atlético Madrid | 1–0 | Deportivo La Coruña | Madrid |
| 16:15 CEST (UTC+02:00) | L. Hernandez 42' Griezmann 70' | Report | Fajr 38'  45+2' Çolak 55' Babel 84' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 45,653 Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano Man of the Match: Gabi |
| 2 October 2016 7 | Valencia | 0–2 | Atlético Madrid | Valencia |
| 12:00 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Mangala 60' | Report | Filipe Luís 28' Griezmann 58', 63' Tiago 82' Gameiro 90+3' | Stadium: Mestalla Attendance: 43,327 Referee: Carlos Clos Gómez Man of the Match: Alves |
| 15 October 2016 8 | Atlético Madrid | 7–1 | Granada | Madrid |
| 18:30 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Carrasco 34', 45', 61' Correa 60', 85'Gaitán 63', 81'Tiago 87' | Report | Cuenca 18' Agbo 60' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 48,278 Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea Man of the Match: Carrasco |
| 23 October 2016 9 | Sevilla | 1–0 | Atlético Madrid | Seville |
| 16:15 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Rami 7' Nzonzi 38', 73' Nasri 45+1' Mariano 81' | Report | Correa 42' Gabi 44' Koke 62' 77' | Stadium: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Attendance: 34,571 Referee: Juan Martínez Munuera Man of the Match: Escudero |
| 29 October 2016 10 | Atlético Madrid | 4–2 | Málaga | Madrid |
| 18:30 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Carrasco 7', 86' Gameiro 24', 44' Savić 49' 60' Oblak 77'Saúl 84' | Report | Sandro 31' Castro 43' 88' Camacho 64', 90+1' En-Nesyri 69' Villanueva 73' Ricca 77' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 47,320 Referee: Xavier Estrada Fernández Man of the Match: Carrasco |
| 5 November 2016 11 | Real Sociedad | 2–0 | Atlético Madrid | San Sebastián |
| 16:15 CET (UTC+01:00) | Vela 54' (pen.), 65' Willian José 75' (pen.)Canales 80' | Report | Godín 59' Juanfran 68'Torres 90'Partey 90+1' | Stadium: Anoeta Attendance: 24,013 Referee: Alfonso Álvarez Izquierdo Man of the Match: Vela |
| 19 November 2016 12 | Atlético Madrid | 0–3 | Real Madrid | Madrid |
| 20:45 CET (UTC+01:00) | Gabi 26' Koke 63'Godín 71'Correa 84' | Report | Ronaldo 23', 71' (pen.), 77', 63' Vázquez 78' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 53,668 Referee: David Fernández Borbalán Man of the Match: Ronaldo |
| 27 November 2016 13 | Osasuna | 0–3 | Atlético Madrid | Pamplona |
| 16:15 CET (UTC+01:00) | Tano 10' Čaušić 22' | Report | Tiago 21' Giménez 31' Godín 36' Gameiro 37' Carrasco 90' | Stadium: El Sadar Attendance: 16,411 Referee: Antonio Mateu Lahoz |
| 3 December 2016 14 | Atlético Madrid | 0–0 | Espanyol | Madrid |
| 20:45 CET (UTC+01:00) | Koke 30' Godín 88' | Report | Diop 23' Gerard 75' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 39,738 Referee: Santiago Jaime Latre |
| 12 December 2016 15 | Villarreal | 3–0 | Atlético Madrid | Villarreal |
| 20:45 CET (UTC+01:00) | Trigueros 28' Dos Santos 38', 45'Sansone 42'Álvaro 85'Soriano 90+3' | Report | Correa 45' Gabi 67'Saúl 85' | Stadium: El Madrigal Attendance: 19,370 Referee: Alejandro Hernández Hernández Man of the Match: Trigueros |
| 17 December 2016 16 | Atlético Madrid | 1–0 | Las Palmas | Madrid |
| 16:15 CET (UTC+01:00) | Saúl 43', 59' Carrasco 73' | Report | Mesa 56' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 39,388 Referee: Mario Melero López Man of the Match: Saúl |
| 7 January 2017 17 | Eibar | 0–2 | Atlético Madrid | Eibar |
| 16:15 CET (UTC+01:00) | Adrián 20' | Report | Vrsaljko 29' Saúl 54'Griezmann 74'Koke 81' | Stadium: Ipurua Attendance: 5,780 Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano Man of the Match: Giménez |
| 14 January 2017 18 | Atlético Madrid | 1–0 | Betis | Madrid |
| 18:30 CET (UTC+01:00) | Gaitán 8' | Report | Piccini 61' Alegría 79' Ceballos 89' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 45,820 Referee: Carlos Clos Gómez Man of the Match: Gaitán |
| 22 January 2017 19 | Athletic Bilbao | 2–2 | Atlético Madrid | Bilbao |
| 16:15 CET (UTC+01:00) | Williams 36' Lekue 42'de Marcos 56'Iturraspe 63' | Report | Koke 3' Gabi 47' Carrasco 64' Griezmann 80'Giménez 90+3' | Stadium: San Mamés Attendance: 44,457 Referee: Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva Man of the Match: Filipe Luís |
| 28 January 2017 20 | Alavés | 0–0 | Atlético Madrid | Vitoria-Gasteiz |
| 16:15 CET (UTC+01:00) | Llorente 54' Deyverson 82'M. García 90+4' | Report | Giménez 45' Godín 90+4' | Stadium: Mendizorrotza Attendance: 16,255 Referee: Daniel Ocón Arráiz Man of the Match: Koke |
| 4 February 2017 21 | Atlético Madrid | 2–0 | Leganés | Madrid |
| 18:30 CET (UTC+01:00) | Torres 15', 51' Savić 32' | Report | Morán 30' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 37,421 Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez Man of the Match: Toress |
| 12 February 2017 22 | Atlético Madrid | 3–2 | Celta Vigo | Madrid |
| 20:45 CET (UTC+01:00) | Torres 11' Carrasco 86'Griezmann 88'Gabi 90+1' | Report | Cabral 5' Guidetti 42', 78'Jonny 74' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 31,059 Referee: Alejandro Hernández Hernández Man of the Match: Carrasco |
| 18 February 2017 23 | Sporting Gijón | 1–4 | Atlético Madrid | Gijón |
| 13:00 CET (UTC+01:00) | Sergio 49' Vesga 57' | Report | Carrasco 46' Partey 72' Gameiro 80', 81', 85' | Stadium: El Molinón Attendance: 24,013 Referee: José González González Man of the Match: Gameiro |
| 26 February 2017 24 | Atlético Madrid | 1–2 | Barcelona | Madrid |
| 16:15 CET (UTC+01:00) | Saúl 56' Savić 65'Godín 70'Gabi 73'Correa 74' | Report | Busquets 55' Rafinha 64'Messi 82', 86' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 52,440 Referee: Antonio Mateu Lahoz Man of the Match: Neymar |
| 2 March 2017 25 | Deportivo La Coruña | 1–1 | Atlético Madrid | A Coruña |
| 20:45 CET (UTC+01:00) | Andone 13', 14' Luisinho 45' Bergantiños 88' | Report | Griezmann 68' Godín 74' | Stadium: Riazor Attendance: 20,138 Referee: Carlos Clos Gómez Man of the Match: Filipe Luís |
| 5 March 2017 26 | Atlético Madrid | 3–0 | Valencia | Madrid |
| 16:15 CET (UTC+01:00) | Griezmann 10', 83' Carrasco 30'Gameiro 48' | Report | Pérez 20' Mina 90+2' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 46,439 Referee: Xavier Estrada Fernández Man of the Match: Griezmann |
| 11 March 2017 27 | Granada | 0–1 | Atlético Madrid | Granada |
| 20:45 CET (UTC+01:00) | Saunier 24' Ingason 48'Foulquier 68'Wakaso 72' 90+4' | Report | Carrasco 57' Juanfran 81'Griezmann 84'Godín 90+1' | Stadium: Nuevo Los Cármenes Attendance: 18,960 Referee: Alejandro Hernández Hernández Man of the Match: Filipe Luís |
| 19 March 2017 28 | Atlético Madrid | 3–1 | Sevilla | Madrid |
| 16:15 CET (UTC+01:00) | Godín 37', 66' Filipe Luís 40'Carrasco 55'Griezmann 61'Koke 77'Torres 82' | Report | Escudero 23' Sarabia 47'Mercado 60'Correa 85' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 49,544 Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano Man of the Match: Griezmann |
| 1 April 2017 29 | Málaga | 0–2 | Atlético Madrid | Málaga |
| 20:45 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Juan Carlos 76' Recio 76' | Report | L. Hernandez 19' Koke 26'Savić 31'Filipe Luís 74' | Stadium: La Rosaleda Attendance: 27,082 Referee: Trujillo Suárez Man of the Match: Filipe Luís |
| 4 April 2017 30 | Atlético Madrid | 1–0 | Real Sociedad | Madrid |
| 20:45 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Filipe Luís 28' | Report | Rulli 61' Yuri 62'Zubeldia 63'Raúl Navas 68' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 43,130 Referee: Undiano Mallenco Man of the Match: Filipe Luís |
| 8 April 2017 31 | Real Madrid | 1–1 | Atlético Madrid | Madrid |
| 16:15 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Casemiro 37' Pepe 52'Carvajal 88' | Report | Saúl 52' Godín 60'Griezmann 85'Koke 89' | Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu Attendance: 77,344 Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea Man of the Match: Pepe |
| 15 April 2017 32 | Atlético Madrid | 3–0 | Osasuna | Madrid |
| 18:30 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Giménez 25' Carrasco 30', 47'Filipe Luís 61' | Report | Kenan Kodro 43' Oier 54'Sirigu 88'Fuentes 90'de las Cuevas 90' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 43,757 Referee: Melero López Man of the Match: Giménez |
| 22 April 2017 33 | Espanyol | 0–1 | Atlético Madrid | Barcelona |
| 20:45 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Caicedo 30' Piatti 63' Sánchez 90+2' | Report | Godín 27' Saúl 57' Griezmann 73' | Stadium: RCDE Stadium Attendance: 27,205 Referee: Vicandi Garrido Man of the Match: Giménez |
| 25 April 2017 34 | Atlético Madrid | 0–1 | Villarreal | Madrid |
| 21:30 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Gabi 55' Godín 90+1' | Report | Trigueros 58' Rukavina 66' Soldado 74' Soriano 82' Musacchio 88' Jaume Costa 89' Bakambu 90+4' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 44,090 Referee: Ignacio Iglesias Villanueva Man of the Match: Fernández |
| 29 April 2017 35 | Las Palmas | 0–5 | Atlético Madrid | Las Palmas |
| 18:30 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Boateng 6' 65' Jesé 32' Halilović 56' | Report | Gameiro 2', 18' Saúl 14', 17' Savić 31' Gaitán 61' Partey 72', 89' Torres 90+1' | Stadium: Gran Canaria Attendance: 23,523 Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea Man of the Match: Saúl |
| 6 May 2017 36 | Atlético Madrid | 1–0 | Eibar | Madrid |
| 16:15 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Griezmann 15' Filipe Luís 53'Saúl 69'Godín 89' 90+2'Torres 90+4' | Report | Ramis 43' Arbilla 52' Dani García 90+2' | Stadium: Vicente Calderón Attendance: 46,699 Referee: David Fernández Borbalán Man of the Match: Saúl |
| 14 May 2017 37 | Betis | 1–1 | Atlético Madrid | Seville |
| 20:00 CEST (UTC+02:00) | Brašanac 28' Ceballos 57'Petros 66' Adán 67' Álex Martínez 90+1' | Report | Filipe Luís 36' Giménez 42' Koke 55'Savić 60', 66' | Stadium: Benito Villamarín Attendance: 27,228 Referee: Álvarez Izquierdo Man of the Match: Ceballos |