At the start of the following season in the second division they had 45,000 season - ticket holders committed to supporting the club 's attempt to win promotion .
When they were relegated to the second division in 2000 , Atletico Madrid had 20,000 season - ticket holders .
At the start of the following season in the second division Atletico Madrid had 45,000 season - ticket holders committed to supporting the club 's attempt to win promotion .
When they were relegated to the second division in 2000 , Atletico Madrid had 20,000 season - ticket holders .