Atletico and Sporting took the first step to the final of the Europa League

Lisbonsky Sporting and Madrid “Atletico” came out winners in the first matches of the semi-final confrontation between the playoffs of the Vefa League, by overcome, respectively, Athletics and Valencia.

The Portuguese extended their victorious home series in the current European Cup draw of up to eight matches. Giving in the first semi -final match "Athletics" from Bilbao, the owners 10 minutes before the final whistle still managed to tear out the victory with a score of 2: 1 thanks to the goals of Emiliano Insua and Diego's cap.

As UEFA.com notes, many considered the Basque Club, who reached his second in the history of the semifinals, removing Manchester United and Schalke 04 from the path of this couple. However, account 2: 1 leaves good chances of access to the final both one and another club. The second part of the confrontation will take place next week in Bilbao.

To break the resistance of compatriots from Valencia in their field with a score of 4: 2 "Atletico" was helped by the double of the hero of the last draw of the Falcao League, coupled with the goals of Miranda and Adrian Lopeza.

Having shown enchanting football, Atletico achieved a well -deserved victory, but without a spoonful of tar for the hosts it was still not. The goals of Zhonas and the Ricard of Koshta, who distinguished themselves in the time added to the first and second halves, leave the “Valencia” chances of the final success.

Nevertheless, the "bats" will have to try very hard in order to play the handicap in two goals on the native "landlier". Atletico has a great chance to reach the final of the European League for the second time in three years.