Atlético - Real Madrid: The Champions League, An Eternal Revenge
Atlético de Madrid faces Real Madrid again in the Champions League, a rivalry marked by painful defeats that still resonate in the Colchoneros’ memory. Two lost finals, in 2014 and 2016, have become a wound that Simeone’s team seeks to heal.
Beyond the finals, other European clashes against Real Madrid have been tough blows for Atlético, fueling a desire for revenge that persists. The European Super Cup won in Tallinn was a balm, but the Champions League remains the great obsession.
The Lisbon final, with that agonizing equalizer by Sergio Ramos in the 93rd minute, and the Milan final, decided on penalties after Juanfran’s miss, left deep scars. After the defeat in Milan, Simeone even questioned his continuity, a moment of uncertainty that was left behind.
The ambition of ‘Cholo’ and his desire to conquer the Champions League remain intact. Now, the Metropolitano prepares to host a new chapter of this story, a duel full of emotion with the Champions League as a backdrop. Atlético will seek to leave behind the ghosts of the past and take another step towards European glory, a dream that has been resisted, but remains alive in the heart of every Colchonero fan.
