Wednesday, May 10, 2017

The Calderon's irrepressible European farewell marks end of an Atletico era

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The Calderon's irrepressible European farewell marks end of an Atletico era
Real Madrid got an away goal to snuff out the Atletico Madrid comeback and will now face Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3. BT Sport highlight: Real Madrid got an away goal to snuff out the Atletico Madrid comeback and will now face Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3. Real Madrid got an away goal to snuff out the Atletico Madrid comeback and will now face Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3. After conceding two early goals against Atleti, the FC crew are unconvinced by Real Madrid's defence heading into the UCL final. The FC panel discuss the futures of Diego Simeone and Antoine Griezmann and decide who would be easier to replace. MADRID -- Diego Simeone was soaked through, but just as immersed in the moment as ever. As the rain hammered down upon Estadio Vicente Calderon and as supporters reluctantly began to run for shelter, some cowering towards the back of the stands, the Atletico Madrid manager decided to galvanise his public one more time. A matter of minutes remained; Atletico were about to lose a Champions League semifinal to their most bitter of rivals, he knew that, but Simeone turned to the masses behind his technical...
Isco spearheads dominant midfield as Madrid hang on for UCL final berth
Real Madrid got an away goal to snuff out the Atletico Madrid comeback and will now face Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3. Real Madrid got an away goal to snuff out the Atletico Madrid comeback and will now face Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3. BT Sport highlight: Real Madrid got an away goal to snuff out the Atletico Madrid comeback and will now face Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3. After conceding two early goals against Atleti, the FC crew are unconvinced by Real Madrid's defence heading into the UCL final. Real Madrid reached their third Champions League final in four years after eliminating Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday. After the 3-0 home win last week, the 2-1 away defeat on Wednesday was enough for the reigning champions to earn a 4-2 aggregate win. Zinedine Zidane's side overcame an excellent start from Atletico and, through an almost total control of midfield, reacted well. A few minutes before half-time, a magic play by Karim Benzema finished by Isco gave Real Madrid...

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