When Atletico Madrid won la Liga in 2014 and fought their way to the final of the Champions League, coming within minutes of taking a historical double, it was no surprise to see many of their stars be in demand during the summer transfer window which followed.
Thibaut Courtois returned to his parent club, Chelsea, and Diego Costa followed him. By the time 2014-15 started, David Villa, Toby Alderweireld, Adrian Lopez, Jose Sosa, Cristian Rodriguez and Dani Aranzubia from that matchday squad against Real Madrid in the final had also headed elsewhere.