In the end, it was a win for Atletico Madrid via the away goal rule and they are their way to their second Champions League final in three years. I’ve given my life to this club from the first minute to the last minute.
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The Bavarians opened the scoring through a Xabi Alonso free-kick in the first half to pile pressure on the visitors.
Bayern’s Poland striker Robert Lewandowski set up a dramatic finale with his 74th minute goal before Atletico’s Fernando Torres had an 85th minute spot kick saved by Manuel Neuer. “It’s unbelievable what we have achieved”, said Simeone.
The Argentine coach did not specify who are the best three teams in the world. I am sorry for all the players.
It was Bayern’s third straight semi-final defeat against a Spanish side – following exits against Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Guardiola can still usher in a record fourth consecutive league title this week and add a German Cup to the five trophies he captured in his first two years in Germany but while he has no regrets, his captain does.
Simeone replaced Augusto Fernandez with Yannick Carrasco at the break and moved Griezmann out wide, and the tactical switch paid dividends as the visitors struck nine minutes into the second period from their first clear chance of the game.
But after winning the Champions League with FC Barcelona armada, the SPanish coach went on to take the challenge with Bayern Munich whose ambition for every season is to win the Champions League.
Disappointed with his side being knocked out of the Champions League, Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has insisted that he gave his best to the club, but admitted that it was not good enough to hand his players with the title glory.
“I’ve done my best”, he said.
To win the final they may need to make it three out of three and vanquish their local rivals Real Madrid.
They won 2-1 on the night against Atletico, but went out on away goals 2-2 on aggregate.
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Bayern created a nervy finish with 16 minutes remaining through Lewandowski, who headed home from close range after Vidal’s superb header across goal from David Alaba’s left-wing cross.
