In 1994, Simeone transferred to Atletico Madrid, where he unleashed his full energy at Estadio Vicente Calderón. It was at The Sheet Army that Simeone reached the peak of his career.
This was also the last brief moment of glory for Atletico Madrid before they fell to Segunda Division.
In his second season at Atletico Madrid, the team achieved its first-ever double crown in history—the 9th La Liga championship and the 9th King's Cup championship.
In the King's Cup final, the team defeated Barcelona under Johan Cruyff.
It also became the biggest topic of conversation for Atletico Madrid fans during those later subdued years.
Simeone became a "legend" at Atletico Madrid in his second season. His strong defense and control over the midfield helped the team achieve the double crown.
It was also the only time in his entire career that he scored more than ten goals in a single season—a record of 12 goals.
