Atletico Madrid wins Spanish Derby

MADRID - Through an impressive game throughout the 90 minutes pertandinga, Atletico Madrid derby win Spain reap success against Valencia in the Europa League semi-final first leg. Atletico won 4-2 and be a hero Falcao Atletico victory thanks to two goals.

Supporter of Atletico Madrid at Vicente Calderon stadium was cheering with delight at the 18th minute. Arda Turan's cross headed Falcao managed to take a 1-0 lead Atleti.

It was the ninth goal striker this 26-year-old Colombian in Europa League.Gol sparked reactions of the Valencia player who took the initiative to step up attacks. However, until the mid-first round hosts are more dominant and some times dangerous opportunities noted by Falcao.

With a trio led by Falcao, Diego and Arda Turan, Atletico continued to threaten the defense of El Che. In contrast, in the Valencia striker Roberto Soldado camps receive less support from midfield so isolated alone up front.

At the first round might have ended with the host advantage, the visitors unexpectedly managed to equalize. Valencia scored a success in the 45th minute through a flick Jonas +3 from close range.

Score 1-1 was closed the first round Europa League semifinal first leg between these two Spanish clubs.

Into the second half, Atletco rampage. Europa League champion seasons 2009/2010 and was immediately scored two goals through a header from Miranda on the 49th minute and the actions of individuals Adrian Lopez at the 54th minute. 

Miranda successful use of bait while Adrian Diego free kick managed to steal control of the ball before Mehmet Topal conquer Diego Alves. Two goals in a span of five minutes it took Los Rojiblancos winning 3-1.

Atletico dominance of the more unbearable when Falcao scored his second goal in the 78th minute with a tremendous way.

Overshadowed by two opposing players, penalty box predator carries the ball toward the left before unleashing lightning kick from 30 meters. The ball had hit the bar before the thrilling nets Valencia.

Further Atletico 4-1 at the Vicente Calderon and the atmosphere more rumble. Atletico fans getting late in the euphoria.

At the moment as to the final failure is looming, Valencia scored important at the end of the game. Ricardo Costa's header in the 90th minute to open up +4 Los Che in the second leg at the Mestalla Stadium on Thursday (26/4) next week.

Teams:
Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1): 13-Courtois; 20-Juanfran, 23-Miranda, 18-Alvaro Dominguez (c), 6-Luis Felipe; 4-Mario Suarez, 14-Gabi; 7-Adrian Lopez (8-Salvio 90 '), 22-Diego (21-Luis Perea 88'), 11-Arda Turan (5-Tiago 81 '); 9-Falcao.
Reserves: 25-Sergio Asenjo, 12-Paulo Assuncao, 19-Koke, 41-Pedro Martin.

Valencia (4-4-1-1): 1-Diego Alves; 20-Ricardo Costa, 4-Rami, 18-Victor Ruiz, 17-Jordi Alba (14-Piatti 72 '); 8-Feghouli (16-Caneles 72 '), 5-Mehmet Topal, 24-Tino Costa, 22-Mathieu; 7-Jonas (11-Aduriz 79'); 9-Soldado (C).
Reserves: 13-Guaita, 2-Bruno, 3-Maduro, 21-Parejo.

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