Atletico Madrid is gearing up for their most important game of the season: the Europa League final. The Spanish giant will lock horns with Marseille in the ultimate tie in Lyon with the aim of winning the title for the third time.
Los Rojiblancos saw off Arsenal in the semi-final to book a date with the Ligue 1 outfit. Despite being the favorite, Simeone’s men know they will have their work cut out for them.
Ahead of the game, the team received a touching message from an unlikely source: Real Madrid. In spite of their bitter rivalry, Los Blancos made an awesome gesture by wishing their neighbor good luck before the crucial tie.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo admitted to Onda Cero and Radio MARCA's 'El Transistor' programme that he received a phone call from Florentino Perez. He said: "Florentino called to wish me good luck and he said we'll see each other in the UEFA Super Cup.”
The Europa League finalist cannot be planning their title celebration just yet, but their city rival is sure Atletico will win. If Simeone’s players needed something to boost their confidence, it will not get better than this.
Cristiano and Co. will play in their own final in 10 days as they will take on Liverpool in the Champions League final. Should both Madrid sides win their respective games, the 2018/19 season will kick off with a clash between these two clubs in a UEFA Super Cup derby.
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