When Did Atlético Madrid Last Reach UEFA Champions League Semifinals?
Atlético Madrid advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals after eliminating FC Barcelona for the second time this season. They won the first leg 2-0 and lost the return 0-2, yet still progressed to the last four.
Next opponent and tie status
Their semifinal rival will be the winner of Arsenal versus Sporting CP. Arsenal hold a 1-0 advantage from the first leg and will decide the tie at home.
That outcome suggests Arsenal is the likeliest opponent. However, late-season form makes any prediction uncertain.
When did Atlético Madrid last reach UEFA Champions League semifinals?
The club last reached the semifinals in the 2016/17 season. That campaign saw Atlético eliminate Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 and Leicester City in the quarterfinals.
2016/17 semifinal run
In the 2016/17 semifinals, Real Madrid defeated Atlético by a 4-2 aggregate. Real Madrid then won the final in Cardiff against Juventus.
Atlético had topped Group D that season. Their group included Bayern Munich, FC Rostov and PSV Eindhoven.
Club history in the competition
Atlético have reached the Champions League semifinals on seven occasions. The seasons are 1958/59, 1970/71, 1973/74, 2013/14, 2015/16, 2016/17 and the current campaign.
The club reached the final three times. They lost each of those finals in 1973/74, 2013/14 and 2015/16.
Remaining figures from the 2016/17 squad
Only a handful of figures remain from Atlético’s last semifinal team. Jan Oblak, José María Giménez, Koke, Antoine Griezmann and coach Diego “Cholo” Simeone are still at the club.
Schedule and outlook
The first legs of the semifinals are scheduled for late April. The return fixtures will take place in early May.
Atlético have yet to win the Champions League. This campaign offers another chance to reach the final.
Report by Filmogaz.com.
