Atlético salvaged a largely disappointing season, thanks to a late resurgence resulting in the UEFA Europa League title, following a 2–1 final victory against Fulham.

During the course of the tournament, Atlético overcame Liverpool among others, much thanks to Diego Forlán's goalscoring talent.

Forlán scored the winning away goal against Liverpool in the extra-time during the semis, as well as two goals against Fulham, culminating in another extra time-winner.

Elsewhere, Atlético reached the final of Copa del Rey, where it lost to Sevilla.

In (summer): Sergio Asenjo: €5m from Real Valladolid[1] Leandro Cabrera: €1.5m from Defensor Sporting[2] Juanito: Free from Real Betis[3] In (winter): Eduardo Salvio: €10m from Lanús Tiago: Loan from Juventus Out (summer): John Heitinga: €7.04m to Everton Grégory Coupet: To PSG Luis García to Racing Santander Miguel de las Cuevas To Sporting Gijón Maniche Free to Köln Leo Franco: Free to Galatasaray Giourkas Seitaridis: Free to Panathinaikos Out (winter): Florent Sinama Pongolle: €6.5m to Sporting CP Maxi Rodríguez: Free to Liverpool Roberto: Loan to Olympiacos Source: Competitions