Koke’s early strike ends Atletico’s 40-year wait for semi-finals

Atletico Madrid 1 Barcelona 0 (Atletico Madrid win 2-1 on aggregate)

Diego Simeone’s side roared out of the blocks at a heaving Estadio Vicente Calderon and the young Spanish midfielder put them ahead on just five minutes. But this was no smash and grab from underdogs Atletico though, as they hit the woodwork three more times, while Barca never really looked like scoring — with blaugrana talisman Lionel Messi a forlorn figure by the end.

“This team has no roof,” said Koke. “We are going to keep our fans dreaming."