Atletico Madrid’s links with radical ultras is a story of violence, emotion and change

Sunday night’s dramatic derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid put Atletico’s relationship with their radical fan group under scrutiny when objects were thrown at rival goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Atletico captain Koke and manager Diego Simeone tried to calm the balaclava-wearing supporters after Real Madrid took the lead, leading to a 20-minute suspension of the match before Angel… resumed play.

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