Atletico for final and will play city rival who beat them two seasons ago, Real Madrid. Atlético Madrid reached the UEFA Champions League final for the second time in three years as Antoine Griezmann's second-half strike proved enough to edge out Bayern München in a match in which both sides missed penalties.
Atletico Madrid goal scorer Antoine Griezmann said the "better team had gone through" after his side's dramatic progress on away goals past Bayern Munich to the 2016 Champions League final.

Atletico went to Munich with a 1-0 lead from last week's first leg, but Bayern soon evened things up when Xabi Alonso's free kick was deflected past visiting goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

A lightning counter-attack brought a vital away goal from Griezmann for Atletico, and even though Robert Lewandowski headed the teams level on aggregate late on, Diego Simeone's side held on to progress to the final against Real Madrid in Milan on May 28.
Robert Lewandowski's header set up a tense finish, but Atletico held on after Fernando Torres missed a penalty.

Bayern, backed by a vociferous home crowd, desperately pressed for a third goal that would send them through.

However, they could not find a way past Oblak, who blocked David Alaba's 20-yard volley in injury time.

Atletico, aiming to be crowned European champions for the first time, will meet Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final in Milan on 28 May.

City face Atletico's neighbours at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday after the teams drew 0-0 in last week's first leg.
Third time lucky for Atletico?

Atletico have lost twice in the final of Europe's leading club competition - to Bayern in the 1974 European Cup and against neighbours Real two years ago.

Against a team playing in their fifth successive semi-final, they produced another display of remarkable defiance at the Allianz Arena.

German champions Bayern had 33 attempts on goal and 72% of possession - but it still was not enough to beat the gritty Spaniards.

The hallmark of Atletico's recent success has been their strength in defence, with Simeone's side developing a reputation as one of the toughest teams in Europe to break down.

However, the quality of their clinical attack should not be overlooked.

Atletico had not even managed a single touch in the Bayern penalty area until Griezmann fired in from the edge of the box.

The France striker marginally beat the Bayern offside trap, latching on to Torres' through ball before coolly drilling underneath Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer.

More Spanish misery for Pep

Guardiola is regarded as one of the world's greatest coaches, having won trophies galore with both Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

But the Spaniard will leave for Manchester City in the summer having failed to deliver the Champions League in his three-year spell in Bavaria.

Guardiola had acknowledged that winning the club's sixth European crown - or not - would be how his reign at Bayern was judged.

His side lost against Spanish opposition in the semi-finals in each of the past two seasons - to Real Madrid in 2014 and his former club Barcelona last year.

Atletico were well placed to make it an unwanted hat-trick after Saul Niguez's sublime first-leg goal in Madrid put them in control.
The Spanish title hopefuls rode their luck at times after Alonso's opener, particularly in the first half when they were outclassed by an aggressive and high-pressing Bayern side.

But they regrouped after the break, keeping their discipline and shape as Bayern's 12th successive Champions League home win proved meaningless.

"We tried to press them high, have counter-attacks and this was why we got the goal," said former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Torres.

Not Muller time

Muller was named in the Bayern starting line-up after he was surprisingly left on the bench in Madrid last week.

Guardiola was heavily criticised in the German media for that decision, with Muller - who has scored 32 goals in 46 matches this season - so often a match-winner for club and country.

But the Germany forward's most decisive contribution in the second leg was failing to convert his first-half spot-kick.

That would have put Bayern ahead in the tie for the first time, just as Atletico's usually unruffled defence started to look rattled.

"The missed penalty gave us life," said Atletico coach Simeone, who was close to tears after Griezmann's goal.

Manchester City failed to reach their first Champions League final after an uninspiring semi-final second-leg display at 10-time winners Real Madrid.

After a goalless draw in the first leg, Real took the lead when Gareth Bale's cross deflected off City's Fernando.

Fernandinho clipped the post in a rare City chance, but Real dominated as Bale hit the bar and Joe Hart saved from Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real saw out the win to meet Atletico Madrid in the final later this month.

The English side knew they potentially only needed one away goal to progress, but appeared reluctant to go for broke in the final stages - despite being encouraged to attack by the vocal 4,500 away supporters.

The home side's only other moment of concern came in the closing minutes when Sergio Aguero's speculative effort flew on to the roof of the goal.

Now they will meet Atletico at Milan's San Siro on 28 May, in a repeat of the 2014 final which Real won 4-1 after extra-time.

Well since city didn't go through madrid will win.
#Cr7 for 3rd Ucl title
#Cr7 for balon d'or

Madrid derby again,wishing Atletico success

Atletico all the way... If you wish them well, show your support and click the 'like'.

Modified: it's a pity that Atletico lost. Sometimes, life is not fair. Better luck next time Atletico.









That Atletico keeper is a big fraud

Well Looks like man city didn't do that. So Hala madrid. Zidane for La undecima

Imagine Levante beating Atletico

Predict the winner of this year champion league finals on www.naijabet.com and win big

Spain we still have the 2 (UCL /Europa) cups for the 3rd year running...Definition of classic!!!

[size=38pt]ATLETICO MADRID... [/size]

We Atletico Fans can't wait any longer, bring on the game!

Yes we did it

Hala madrid

11time European champions

If Athletico no Carry this trophy today, Thunder go fire Platini and that Big-headed ojoro-filled Baldy headed resource-wasting Fella that calls himself Perez!

For me I want Altletico to win i don't know about you

Juliaann:
For me I want Altletico to win i don't know about you

Me too

Shameless Barca fans everywhere.

C.ronaldo to become the first player in champions league history to score in 3 finals if he can net a goal on Saturday.

Nairabetters, merrybetters, bet9jater what are you guys waiting for.
Ronaldo to score is a bankable bet.

How many likes for Ororo?

REAL Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Head to head after 2014 champions league final.

10 games played since then.

Real Madrid: 1 W

Atletico Madrid: 5 W

Draw: 4 D


Mehn Atletico dey vex no be small.

Atletico: 5W, 4D & 1L

Real madrid: 1W, 4D & 5L

Juliaann:
For me I want Altletico to win i don't know about you

For sure you are a Barcelona fan,if you sure that Altetico can win let meet at naijabet website.I am alway a winner REAL MADRID FOR LIVE

Atletico Madrid family let count ourselves
JUST HIT LIKES!

Badosqi:
C.ronaldo to become the first player in champions league history to score in 3 finals if he can net a goal on Saturday.

Nairabetters, merrybetters, bet9jater what are you guys waiting for.
Ronaldo to score is a bankable bet.

How many likes for Ororo?

Bros eee, have you confirmed his availability before betting on him? The last time I checked, he limped off the training ground. Is he back fully?

sebod:

Bros eee, have you confirmed his availability before betting on him? The last time I checked, he limped off the training ground. Is he back fully?

Yes he is back.

sportfolder:


For sure you are a Barcelona fan,if you sure that Altetico can win let meet at naijabet website.I am alway a winner REAL MADRID FOR LIVE

Ok no problem

I ve tickets to the large screen showing of the finals at Fantasyland land,Ikoyi.there will be live performances too. Lemme know if u re interested.

Am expecting a lot of yellow cards and even reds and dirty tricks in this match.
@op, who do you think would win?

Badosqi:
Yes he is back.

That's nice!

Athletico 1 Real Madrid 0

Omooba77:
Spain we still have the 2 (UCL /Europa) cups for the 3rd year running...Definition of classic!!!

bloody civilian! Nigeria has what?

This is not jux football, this is God speaking to us through football... REAL MADRID ALL D WAY!!!!!!!!!!

Back and ready to make history bro

sebod:

Bros eee, have you confirmed his availability before betting on him? The last time I checked, he limped off the training ground. Is he back fully?

Badosqi:
REAL Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Head to head after 2014 champions league final.

10 games played since then.

Real Madrid: 1 W

Atletico Madrid: 5 W

Draw: 4 D


Mehn Atletico dey vex no be small.

Atletico: 5W, 4D & 1L

Real madrid: 1W, 4D & 5L

Tonight those records would be set aside when Real beat them convincingly.

torrres will score the winning goal