The 1981–82 season was Atlético de Madrid's 41st season of History since foundation in 1903 and the club's 37th season in La Liga, the top league of Spanish football. Atlético competed in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Cup.
Season Atlético de Madrid acquired Mexican striker Hugo Sánchez from Club Universidad Nacional before the season began. After a difficult initial period, Sánchez became the club's leading scorer. At the end of the season, Atlético was obligated to make a second installment of the transfer payment to Pumas as they wanted to retain Sánchez for the following season. In League, the club collapsed during November due to the absence of Sanchez, who was playing for the Mexico national football team the 1981 CONCACAF Championship in Honduras ultimately missing the two available spots for the upcoming 1982 FIFA World Cup.
Squad
Transfers In Pos. Name from Type FW Hugo Sánchez Pumas UNAM MF Luis Marián Rayo Vallecano DF Juanjo Recreativo Huelva Out Pos. Name To Type GK Eduardo Belza Atlético Madrid B FW Pedro Braojos Lorca Deportiva DF Julio CD Castellón Loan MF Julio Prieto CD Castellón loan FW Pedraza Racing de Santander FW Villalba Linares Deportivo
Winter In Pos. Name from Type DF Clemente Atlético Madrileño Out Pos. Name To Type MF Leal Granada CF
Results La Liga
League table
Position by round
Matches
Copa del Rey
Third round
Fourth round
Eightfinals
Quarterfinals
UEFA Cup
First round
Squad statistics Appearances and goals
References
External links Official website