Atletico entered their second Champions League final in the last three seasons.
In the final two years ago, Atletico led for most of the time but eventually let Real equalize in the final minutes of the second half and eventually won 4-1 after extra time.
Atletico entered their second Champions League final in the last three seasons.
In the final two years ago, Atletico led for most of the time but eventually let Real equalize in the final minutes of the second half and eventually won 4-1 after extra time.
In Milan yesterday, after 90 minutes of official play and two extra periods, the two Mandrid teams drew 1-1 so they were forced to decide the winner or loser by a penalty shootout.
In Milan yesterday, after 90 minutes of official play and two extra periods, the two Mandrid teams drew 1-1 so they were forced to decide the winner or loser by a penalty shootout.
However, fate’s career fall caused Atletico to once again miss a step on the way to the top of glory.
However, fate’s career fall caused Atletico to once again miss a step on the way to the top of glory.
The disappointed faces of Atletico players – the first team in history to reach the C1/Champions League final three times but have never won the throne.
The disappointed faces of Atletico players – the first team in history to reach the C1/Champions League final three times but have never won the throne.
Famous for being a resilient team, possessing players considered warriors, many tears fell for Atletico after this defeat.
Famous for being a resilient team, possessing players considered warriors, many tears fell for Atletico after this defeat.
Fernando Torres and Koke hugged each other and cried.
Fernando Torres and Koke hugged each other and cried.
The image of Juanfran burst into tears after missing a landmark penalty kick was broadcast on the big screen at the Bernabeu Stadium (Spain).
The image of Juanfran burst into tears after missing a landmark penalty kick was broadcast on the big screen at the Bernabeu Stadium (Spain).
Captain Gabi hugged teacher Diego Simeone and the two teachers and students cried together.
Captain Gabi hugged teacher Diego Simeone and the two teachers and students cried together.
Diego Godin consoled junior Antoine Griezmann – who had a great season, but missed a penalty early in the second half, causing the home team to spend a lot of effort to find an equalizer.
Diego Godin consoled junior Antoine Griezmann – who had a great season, but missed a penalty early in the second half, causing the home team to spend a lot of effort to find an equalizer.
The players walked slowly after receiving silver medals from the organizers.
The players walked slowly after receiving silver medals from the organizers.
Atletico players burst into tears after the Champions League final
Torres and his teammates burst into tears after losing to Real.
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