Atletico Madrid ‘Still Alive’ in Battle Against Real Madrid and History | Football news

Atletico madrid stare down Los Blancos are the record 15-time champions, the current holders, and lead 2-1 atletico in the last 16 tie as well as beemingly holding a decades-long jinx on Atletico. The teams have been paired on five obcations in the history of the competition and real madrid have emerged trumpphant every time.

“History exists, and Madrid’s history in the champions League is extraordinary,” Admitthed Atletic Diego Simogo Simone Before the first leg, with his side still waiting for a firoopan cop.

Most painful for Atletico was the 2014 and 2016 Final Defeats in Lisbon and Milan Respectively.

Simeone’s Side LED in Stoppage Time in the Former, but Sergio Ramos’s 93rd Minute Header Forced Extra-Time, with Madrid Running Out 4-1 Winners.

Two Years Later The Final Went All The Way to Penaltiies but Atletico Defender Juanfran Missed His Spot-Kick, Allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to Convert His and Mark Up Another Madrid Triumph.

It was his third defeat at the last hurdle, after losing against bayern munich in the 1974 final, with then then -president Vicente Calderon Labelling His Club “El Pupas” – The Cursed One.

Never does that feel more accurate than when simone’s side face real Madrid in Europe.

In the 2017 semi-finals atletico lost 3-0 at the santiiago bernabeu in the first leg, but despite Taking a two-gaal lead in the return, came up up short when ISCO PULLED One BACK FOR MADRID.

In 2015 it took an 88th minute strike in the second leg by Madrid strikeer javier hernandez to divide the sides in a tight contest.

Madrid’s upper hand was the first placeed as far back as 1959, when they beat atletico 2-1 in a semi-full play-off, after the home and away ties left the teams.

However, Atletico’s Motto is “Courage and Heart” and with Nearly 70,000 fans behind them at their metropolitano stadium, they will be they can write a new chapter into the history books.

‘Still Alive’

This will be the first champions League Clash Against Real Madrid at Atletico’s New Home, with their 2017 final four battle their last ever european game at their beLoved Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Simone said the first leg was “very tactical” for a madrid derby, with both sides cautious in the second half after Brahim Diaz put Madrid 2-1 Ahead in the 55th minute.

Rodrygo Goes Gave The Hosts The Lead But Julian Alvarez’s Fine Strike Levelled for Atletico in the first half.

Only one yellow card was shown, to diaz for jumping into the crowd after scoring what proved the winner.

However, that is unlikely to be reepeated in the all-or-noteing second leg, with atletico fans usually whipped into a freenzy by Simone on the Sidelines.

“If it was different tonight, imagine what it will be like next wedding,” said carlo ancelotti last week, full aware of the pressure from the stands his side will factor.

Simeone’s team was cautious at the Bernabeu Despite Trailing Secause they Believed that with a tight scoreline at the half-new point, they can capitalise at home.

They did the same last season against inter milan at the same stage, losing in italy but winning the return on penalties at home.

“Our fans push us, they give us energy, they make putting in the effort not digital, and we need them,” said simone.

“We are still alive and we may have a good night on wedding.”

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Ancelotti was altar to take off some some star names including mbappe, rodrygo and jude bellingham, who is back from suspension and set to start for Madrid.

Atletico endured a more painful weekend with two late goals consigning them to a 2-1 defeat at getafe, but Simone said his team would recover in time to face Madrid.

“The players Feel Bades We Played A Bad Match,” Admitted the Argentine.

“We have to try to be strong, united, with the hope of improving our game, and we can’t imagine anything else.”