In the end it will come down to a tale of one city.
For
Real Madrid, which booked its place in the Champions League final for
the second time in three seasons Wednesday, it is the chance to write
yet another chapter in its illustrious history.
For
AtletIco Madrid, it is an opportunity for sporting immortality. No team
has enjoyed as much success as Real in this competition -- victory in
Milan on May 28 would secure an unprecedented 11th triumph for Europe's
most successful club side.
But for the players and
supporters of Atletico, this is an opportunity to bloody the nose of its
neighbor and right the wrongs which still rankle to this very day.
Two
years ago, these clubs met in Lisbon to decide which would be crowned
champions of Europe -- a night which could scarcely hold more
contrasting memories for a city divided by red and white.
The
memories of Real Madrid players the skipping and the dancing after
securing a 10th title remain fresh in the mind, especially for those who
hold Atletico in their hearts.
For all the glory of Real's "La Decima" and that magical night in Lisbon there is another tale to tell.
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