Football and adrenaline do strange things to the mind, and the euphoria that can offer a great victory is unparalleled elsewhere. At least, that is the logical explanation why Jude Bellingham throw away a plastic bottle that was thrown from the stands in the Metropolitano on Wednesday evening, something he probably doesn't make a habit of.
The English star was again the key to the side of Carlo Ancelotti with his working speed and dedication in a third derby collision in just over a month, which ran into the ground for more than 120 minutes. Even if his attacking capacities were not on full show during the second stage, but he stepped up and also fired a penalty in the shootout home.
After the game, Real Madrid did not intend to stop their parties. Los Blancos accompanied their fans high at the Metropolitano and danced as “Como No Te Te Voy a Querer?”[Hoekaniknietvanekhouden?'Beldeatletico-Fansdienogsteeds-remedial-friendlin-friendlymeniemandgooida[Howcouldinotloveyou?'RangoutatleticofansstillremoiningdidnottakekindlytoitoToToToThrewabeleatbelinghamghelapttoclear[Hoekaniknietvanjehouden?'beldeAtletico-fansdienogsteedsoverwarennamenernietvriendelijkmeeeniemandgooideeenflesnaarBellinghamdiehijsprongomtewissen[HowcouldInotloveyou?’rangoutAtleticofansstillremainingdidnottakekindlytoitandonethrewabottleatBellinghamwhichheleapttoclear
After the game, Bellingham spoke with TNT Sports, called it a 'really beautiful evening' and explained that the victory in the Champions League was sometimes more about calmness than the quality could be seen.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid -goalkeeper Thibautisis openly punished Atletico Madrid because he did not act more actively before the penalty shootout, while Diego Simeone said he was 'proud of his players' after their performance.
There is a chance for a fifth Madrid derby of the season in the Copa del Rey final, as Atletico and Real Madrid can find a way along Barcelona and Real Sociedad in their respective second legs at home. In Europe, Real Madrid is ahead to Arsenal in the quarterfinals, with the first stage in the Emirates on 8 April and the return to the Santiago Bernabeu on the 16th.
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