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Atletico Madrid master class defense leads to 2-0 second leg victory over Barcelona (3-2 agg)
'Antoine Griezmann double dumps favourites Barca out as Lionel Messi and Co draw a blank'
The Athletico win gives Spain two of the semi-finalists in this edition
of the competition as they join Manchester City (Eng), Bayern Munich
(Germany) and Real Madrid (Sp) in the last four
Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico Madrid the lead when he headed Saul Niguez's clever cross into the top corner
Luis Enrique's Barcelona only managed one shot on target in the first half as the organised Atletico shut them out
Griezmann made it 2-0 from the penalty spot three minutes from time after Andres Iniesta had handled in the box
Barcelona led 2-1 from the first leg at the Nou Camp where Fernando Torres scored and was sent off for the visitors
Having
been favourites to become the first side to defend the Champions
League, Barcelona were sent crashing out at the quarter-final stage by
La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. Antoine Griezmann's
first-half header and a penalty three minutes from time settled a
pulsating tie that saw Diego Simeone's side progress to the last four
with a 3-2 aggregate win.
Atletico delivered a tactical masterclass in the opening 45 minutes as Barcelona struggled to create chances against one of the most regimented teams in European football before Griezmann turned Saul Niguez's clever cross past Marc-Andre ter Stegen to give the hosts the crucial goal. Griezmann sealed victory for Atletico from the spot in the closing stages after Andres Iniesta handled in the box as the home side threatened on the break.
Atletico delivered a tactical masterclass in the opening 45 minutes as Barcelona struggled to create chances against one of the most regimented teams in European football before Griezmann turned Saul Niguez's clever cross past Marc-Andre ter Stegen to give the hosts the crucial goal. Griezmann sealed victory for Atletico from the spot in the closing stages after Andres Iniesta handled in the box as the home side threatened on the break.
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is lifted in the air during the celebrations after heading the hosts into the lead
France international Griezmann powered a header past Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to put Atletico ahead
The Atletico Madrid players mobbed goalscorer Griezmann after his header put the home side into the lead at Vicente Calderon
A dejected Luis Suarez pulls his shirt over his mouth as he waits to restart the game after Griezmann's goal
Griezmann sealed the victory for Atletico Madrid three minutes from time when he rolled a penalty past the Barcelona goalkeeper
The 25-year-old leads the celebrations with team-mate Koke (right) after putting Atletico 3-2 ahead on aggregate
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