Atletico Madrid 'Still Alive' In Battle Against Real Madrid And History
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Atletico Madrid stare down both bitter city rivals Real Madrid and the weight of history as they aim to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Thursday (IST).
Atletico Madrid stare down both bitter city rivals Real Madrid and the weight of history as they aim to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Thursday (IST). Los Blancos are the record 15-time champions, the current holders, and lead 2-1 Atletico in the last 16 tie as well as seemingly holding a decades-long jinx on Atletico. The teams have been paired on five occasions in the history of the competition and Real Madrid have emerged triumphant every time.
"History exists, and Madrid's history in the Champions League is extraordinary," admitted Atletico coach Diego Simeone before the first leg, with his side still waiting for a first European Cup.
Most painful for Atletico were 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 penalties but Atletico defender Juanfran missed his spot-kick, allowing Cristiano Ronaldo to convert his and mark up another Madrid triumph.
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