Although much can be said about the fight of Chelsea, who on two occasions took the lead against Barcelona with seemingly one foot in the door of the quarter final, only to see their Champions League dream ruined by the brilliance of Leo Messi and Co.
After a stalemate in Spain, the two teams traveled to Stamford Bridge with everything on the line and unlike the 1st leg which Barcelona dominated, it was Chelsea who looked the more in control on this occasion.
But despite even a rare Torres goal, Chelsea could not stop what is the unquestionably one of the finest teams in history. Perhaps had Frank Lampard scored that vital 1st leg penalty we could be talking about a different ending.
Chelsea boss SB was too distraught to front media after the game but he was able to show his emotion to the Cheslea fans through social media.
"I'm gutted." SB tweeted overnight.
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As for the Manchester United and Athletico Madrid battle - well - sometimes in the cruel world of sport, the better team can be beaten. And undoubtedly over the two legs it was the boys in red who were the better team. However it was Athletico who took their only chances without asking questions.
For JM and his squad this must feel like a major opportunity blown. And just how chances will he throw away before he finally wins that elusive Champions League title he craves.
"This was very difficult today." JM spoke to the media.
"We were the better team, but this is football. It's a sad end to our campaign."
Questions will now be asked if JM needs to move on to another club in his pursuit of Champions League glory. These questions will be answered in the coming weeks.
And if anyone cares - in the end it was Italian giants Juventus who went on the lift this season's Champions League Trophy in an upset against Barcelona.
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