The 1989–90 season was Atlético Madrid's 49th season since foundation in 1903 and the club's 43th season in La Liga, the top league of Spanish football. Atlético competed in La Liga, Copa del Rey and the UEFA Cup.
Summary.
The season is best remembered by the arrival of head coach Javier Clemente who clinched the league trophy as manager with Athletic Bilbao in the 1982-83 and 1983-84 seasons. Therefore, to boost the defensive line, the new manager brought in three basque players: centre-backs Patxi Ferreira, Pizo Gómez and left-back Eugenio Bustingorri. In spite of the side reaching the 2nd spot in the league table, on 27 February 1990 club President Jesus Gil-after disagreements and early cup eliminations- fired Clemente and replaced him with club legend Joaquín Peiró. Nevertheless, the side finished in 4th place.