The 1988–89 season was Atlético Madrid's 48th season since foundation in 1903 and the club's 42th season in La Liga, the top league of Spanish football. Atlético competed in La Liga, the Copa del Rey and UEFA Cup.
Summary In his second campaign as club president, Jesus Gil transferred several players out of the team such as Brazilian Midfielder Alemao to SSC Napoli after disagreements with him. Also Forward Julio Salinas moved to FC Barcelona, along with Midfielder Eusebio Sacristán. Meanwhile, new players arrived to the squad such as Brazilian Forward Baltazar, Brazilian Midfielder Donato, young strikers Manolo and Carlos Muñoz. After one year of rumours, the club finally appointed former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson as its new head coach in October, winning his first game in charge 6–1 against Espanyol. However, President Jesus Gil sacked him after only three months and several disagreements with the British manager, then appointed his assistant manager Colin Addison who was fired in June. In spite of Baltazar clinching the La Liga topscorer trophy after scored 35 goals, the squad finished in a disappointing fourth place.
The club in UEFA Cup was eliminated early after being defeated by FC Groningen on away goals. Also in Copa del Rey the squad after defeated RCD Español and FC Barcelona advanced to the semifinals stage only to lose the two legged series against archrivals Real Madrid.
Squad
Transfers In Pos. Name from Type MF Donato Vasco da Gama FW Baltazar Celta Vigo GKLuis Alberto Islas CA Independiente FWManolo Real Murcia FWCarlos Muñoz Real Oviedo DFTorrecillaReal Valladolid MFAntonio Orejuela RCD MallorcaMFLuis García García RCD Mallorca DFAlfredo Santaelena Getafe DFSergio Marrero UD Las Palmas MFCarlos Guerrero Atlético Madrileño DFRoberto Solozábal Atlético Madrileño Out Pos. Name To Type MF Alemao SSC Napoli FW Julio Salinas FC Barcelona MF Eusebio Sacristán FC Barcelona FW López Ufarte Real Betis MF Jesus Landaburu retired MF Antonio Rivas RCD Mallorca DF Julián Romero Racing Santander FW Pedraza Racing Santander FW Quique Setien CD Logroñes MF Quique Ramos
Competitions La Liga
League table
Position by round
Matches
Copa del Rey
Eightfinals
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
UEFA Cup
First round
Statistics Players statistics
References
External links Official website