No, but that's not the point. How often does any team get destroyed in the CL final? Nevermind a team like Real. If Atletico win they certainly won't win emphatically, it will be a close game.
Atletico being a counter-attacking, tightly wound team likely won't score much but that doesn't mean they won't CRUSH and/or DESTROY Madrid's gameplan. That's what I mean by saying destroy, just like Atletico did against Barcelona and Bayern's game plans, Madrid will have a real tough time imposing their game (whatever it is, under Zidane they don't look too tactically sound) while Atletico have LONG surpassed Chelsea and Inter's taught counter-attacking acumen. Every single one of their players, bar maybe an over-the-hill Torres, is perfect for his role - that's a team that cannot be pushed around.
While Zidane's Madrid look disjointed and start games off really timidly.
Apparently none of the teams that made it to the knockout stages of the CL were impressive, and somehow we've got a very unimpressive Madrid derby. Two very unimpressive teams somehow made the final and it's all just been in general underwhelming.
Too bad those really impressive teams like Bayern and Barca didn't use their impressiveness and great coaching to make the final (over two legs, no less).
Who are you shadow-boxing?
I'm a Bayern fan who is often more critical of the team than even most rival fans. And I certainly hate Barcelona and so much about their arrogant style. I thought Atletico pummeled Bayern in the first leg, just an utter domination against Bayern's intended style and approach. I also think they're the most impressive team left overall, followed by Bayern who despite getting crushed in the first leg played an excellent match in the second. Madrid and City were a long 3rd and 4th in my book but might as well have lost to Wolfsburg and PSG because neither looked like worthy semi-finalists.
Atletico were fantastic and I hope to see them raise the trophy. Koke is quickly becoming a favourite of mine.
