Atletico Madrid Logo History Print: 1903–2024
Product Details
Size
A5 for orders shipped within the Netherlands; 6 × 8 in (15 ×
20 cm) for international orders.
Frame / Unframed
With a framed print you'll get a premium
FSC®-certified pine wood frame with glass that can ready to hang on a wall.
Optional colors in black, white and wood.
Paper
200 g/m² matte coated paper.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Orders ship within 2–5 business days from the
Netherlands. Unframed prints: €4.90 NL / €9.90 EU / €14.90 ROW.
Framed prints: €6.90 NL / €9.90 EU / €24.90.
Delivery
EU: 3–7 business days. UK/US/CA: 5–12 business days.
Rest of world: 7–21 business days.
Returns
If your print arrives damaged or misprinted, email a
photo within 30 days and we'll send a replacement, no questions asked. Lost in
transit? We'll reship at no cost.
121 Years of Atletico Madrid Crest History
Atletico Madrid was founded in 1903 as Athletic Club de Madrid by Basque students in the Spanish capital. This Atletico Madrid logo history print traces the visual evolution of the club—from early connections to Athletic Bilbao through the adoption of the iconic red-and-white stripes that define their identity today. Legend has it that the stripes originally came from cheap mattress fabric, giving rise to the famous nickname, Los Colchoneros (The Mattress Makers).
Every crest revision reflects a different stage of the club’s story: the Vicente Calderón years, European nights, league titles, and the move to the Metropolitano. Under Diego Simeone's transformation, the 2017 move to the Metropolitano brought subtle crest refinements for the modern digital age, preserving the club's working-class identity while cementing its place as a European powerhouse. Whether you remember the classic crest or watched Simeone reshape the club, this print gathers that history into one small archive.
In Spain, the Atlético Madrid crest is known as the escudo del Atlético de Madrid — a symbol that has moved from the club’s Athletic Club de Madrid origins to the modern bear-and-tree badge.
Hand-restored for collectors
Every badge in this timeline was digitally restored to preserve the fine details that do not survive low-resolution reproductions. From the early Basque-influenced crests to the modern Metropolitano identity, each mark is rebuilt at print-ready fidelity. Printed on museum-grade matte paper, it is finished to Amsterdam studio quality—built to live like a quiet gallery piece, not disposable merchandise. You can find more football badge prints in the full football collection.
The Basque Connection
Founded by Basque students in 1903, the
club's early identity reflected its Athletic Bilbao roots.
The Bear & Tree
Madrid’s heraldic bear and strawberry tree became central to the crest, anchoring the club firmly to its capital city identity.
Los Colchoneros
The red-and-white stripes adopted in 1911 remain
the club's defining visual element, earning them their famous nickname.
Ready to frame or gift
Choose from black, white, or oak wood frames—each FSC®-certified with glass and a built-in stand. Add gift wrap for a ribbon and personal note, ready to send directly to any Colchoneros supporter.
