The final of the most important European cup will be a derby. It's the first time this has happened in the history of football and the credit goes to Atletico Madrid, who will fly to Lisbon to play the last act of this Champions League against their cousins Real. Last night the Colchoneros dug out Stamford Bridge with an almost perfect match, beating Mourinho's Chalesea 3-1, who also seemed to be favorites after a 0-0 draw in the first leg.
In fact, the match had started well for the Blues, who took the lead with a deflected shot by ex Fernando Torres, who after the goal not only avoided cheering, but even apologized by raising his hands, as a sign of respect towards the team that launched him into the world of football.
However, the joy of the London public did not last long. With a great team's reaction, Atletico first equalized with Adrian, then took the lead with a penalty from Diego Costa – whistled by Rizzoli for a clean and very naive foul by Eto'o -, finally closing the accounts with a paw of Arda Turan at the end of the umpteenth textbook action started by the very inspired feet of Tiago.
For Simeone it is a triumph from every point of view: his boys have been superior to Chelsea in tactics, running, defensive solidity and effectiveness in attack. Mourinho, on the other hand, stops for the fourth consecutive year in the semifinals of the Champions League. And for him a vintage of “zeru tituli” is expected.
