The Champions League semi-finals have stirred up anticipation, especially with the prospect of both Madrid teams uniting against their common adversary, Barcelona.
Former Real Madrid icon Luis Figo, who also had a stint at Barcelona, took to Twitter to extend his congratulations to Atlético Madrid for their victory over FC Barcelona, securing their spot in the Champions League semi-final. Figo’s tweet read, “Great Atlético!! Congratulations to my friends at Atlético.”
Joining in the chorus of praise for Atlético’s achievement was Guti, another former Real Madrid player. Known for his outspokenness and penchant for needling Barcelona, Guti didn’t miss the opportunity to express his delight at Barcelona’s elimination. He commended Atlético Madrid and their coach Diego Simeone for their impressive performance, suggesting that the best team ultimately prevailed. Guti’s tweet added, “Congratulations to the Cholo for his immense work, in the end the best team of the confrontation came through. Now some will watch the draw from home.”
These sentiments reflect the intense rivalry and competitive spirit that defines the relationship between the two Madrid clubs and Barcelona, adding extra spice to the upcoming Champions League semi-finals.