Barcelona's campaign to become the first team to repeat as winners
of the Champions League is over.
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| Luis Suarez reacts after missing a chance |
For the second time in three seasons, Barca was bested by a
savvier Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals. The visitors had
masses of possession throughout, but failed to create clear chances as their
slump continued.
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| Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring goal |
Luis Suarez's two goals had given the Catalans a 2-1,
come-from-behind victory in the first leg at home last week. But on Wednesday, Antoine
Griezmann - The Frenchman's 36th-minute header would have been
enough to send through the Madrid side on away goals, but he doubled his tally
from the spot late-on to leave Barca's hope of historic back-to-back trebles in
tatters.
In late dramatics, Barca was denied a penalty that might have tied
up the whole affair. Click here for more results.
Atlético Madrid squad:
Oblak, Juanfran, Godín, Lucas, Filipe
Luís, Augusto (Savic '90), Gabi, Saúl, Koke, Griezmann (Correa '90), Carrasco
(Partey '74).
Barcelona Squad:
Ter Stegen, Piqué, Alba, Rakitic (Turan
'64), Sergio, Alves (Sergi Roberto '64), Mascherano, Iniesta, Suárez, Messi,
Neymar Jr
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