5 of the best celebratory photos from Atletico's win over Barcelona
Atletico Madrid has done it again.
Barcelona has failed to make the semi-finals of the Champions League only twice in the last nine seasons, and Los Rojiblancos have been responsible for the setback on each occasion.
Naturally, after topping the team widely accepted as the best on the planet, celebrations were aplenty on the pitch at the Vicente Calderon. Here are five of the best photos showcasing those joyous emotions.
Lucas Hernandez's face in the middle of the pile is something we should all treasure.
A tight-knit team, in the most literal sense.
There's always that one guy on the team who goes for the leap during goal celebrations. For Atleti, apparently, it's Filipe Luis.
Roar, Diego. You earned it.
It isn't national hug an Atletico Madrid player day, but it might as well be.
And here's a little bonus for supporters of Wednesday's victors ...
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