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In fact, Atletico have lost just two of their last six encounters with their more decorated neighbours. It's worth noting that Simeone has had the jinx over Real in recent meetings. Whichever manager can surprise the other will likely key his respective team's victory.Ītletico have had the edge in recent meetings That is good for joint-second in the competition, per figures from. It has also challenged centre-forward Karim Benzema and converted winger Angel di Maria to be more creative, a challenge both have mastered.Įach player has provided five assists in this season's tournament. That has allowed wide forwards Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo to flourish. He has moved from his preferred 4-1-2-1-2 and Christmas Tree looks to a very loose and flexible 4-3-3. Andres Kudacki/Associated PressĪncelotti's team structure is just as fluid. In a refreshing deviation from the current modern trends of packed midfields and front threes, Simeone often opts for a 4-4-1-1 look.Ĭarlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone will engage in a fascinating tactical battle in Lisbon. The good news is that neither Simeone nor Ancelotti is afraid to push his resources forward, albeit in different ways. Fans from both sides of Madrid have no doubt debated whose semi-final win made the biggest statement. While Atletico used their craft, patience and strength to conquer the Bridge, Los Blancos used stunning speed and creative daring.Ĭristiano Ronaldo's fiendishly swift goal, Madrid's third out of four on the night, was the best example.Īncelotti's team left Bayern's daunting Allianz Arena with a five-goal aggregate triumph. Carlo Ancelotti's squad arrived at the home of Champions League holders Bayern Munich, owning a slender one-goal advantage.īy half-time they had stretched it to 4-0, following a breathtaking display of quality combination passing on the break.
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It was a clinic on how to win away in Europe's premier club competition.īut if Atletico were steady and efficient on their travels, Real were simply awesome. After a 0-0 snooze fest in Madrid, Atletico lit up the Stamford Bridge scoreboard with three goals.Īdrian Lopez, Diego Costa and Arda Turan decisively found the net to win the tie 3-1. Simeone set his squad up to absorb pressure and strike with ruthless efficiency on the break. Atletico went to Chelsea and beat Jose Mourinho's team, the Mourinho way. How each team booked their place in the finalīoth Madrid teams played spoiler in memorable semi-final clashes.
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↑ "Madrid meet Atlético again in quarter-finals".↑ "Champions League round of 16 draw".Source: Hat-tricks Playerĥ Player scored five goals. Shakhtar's Luiz Adriano became the first player to score hat-tricks in consecutive Champions League group stage games, both against BATE Borisov. The first legs were played on 5 and 6 May, and the second legs were played on 12 and. The draw for the semi-finals and final (to come up with the "home" team) was held on 24 April 2015. The first legs were played on 14 and 15 April, and the second legs were played on 21 and 22 April 2015. The draw for the quarter-finals was held on 20 March 2015. The first legs were played on 17, 18, 24 and 25 February, and the second legs were played on 10, 11, 17 and 18 March 2015. The draw for the round of 16 was held on 15 December 2014. Team wasn't able to move on to the Round of 16, so they went to the UEFA Europa League instead. Group stage Key to colours in group tables