Ultimately, it was a night for Atletico Madrid and those who support them to glory in the familiar.
For the second time in five months, Diego Simeone’s side have chiselled out a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, once again showcasing that when the most powerful forces in European football are mentioned then they deserve more than a footnote.
Just like in last season’s semi-final first leg—when a stunning goal from Saul Niguez secured a one-goal advantage—Atletico were stoic in the face of Bayern’s pressure, something which has strengthened their reputation as the great misers of European football.