“Colconeros Face Five Defeats; El Ćolo Seeks Redemption”
Fires are anticipated once more in Madrilenio, Photo: Reuters
Real Madrid and Atletico are set to face off again in the Champions League playoffs.
The two Madrid clubs have already advanced to the first round, with the initial match taking place at the Bernabeu and the subsequent one at the Metropolitano. They haven’t faced each other in Europe’s top competition since 8.
Throughout the modern era of the tournament (from the 1991/1992 season), Real and Atletico have clashed six times. They have met twice in the finals (2013/2014 and 2015/2016 seasons), with Real Madrid emerging victorious on both occasions.
Atletico nearly secured victory in the 2014 final, but Diego Simeone’s squad conceded a goal in the last moments and ultimately lost during extra time. That decisive moment is especially cherished by Sergio Ramos, the scorer of the pivotal goal, which remains a painful memory for Atletico supporters due to its contentious legality.
Overall, the “merengues” boast four victories over Atletico in the Champions League, while the “quilters” have secured just one win — a 2:1 triumph after falling 0:3 in the first leg. One match concluded in a draw.
Alongside their two final victories, Real has bested Atletico in both the quarterfinals and semifinals.
The teams clashed in the semifinals of the 1959 European Champions Cup, with Real showcasing exceptional skill to reach the final.
Thus, Real Madrid has emerged triumphant in all their encounters five times – in 1959, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
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