Thursday, April 19, 2012

Europa League: Atletico, Sporting CP Host Semifinal Series-Opening Wins

The semifinal round of the Europa League got under way on Thursday with two games.


At Madrid:


Falcao celebrates his majestic strike to give his side a 4-1 lead at home to Valencia


Ramadel Falcao scored twice (18', 78', that's him celebrating his second tally) as Atletico Madrid took the opening game of their two-match series with Valencia at home 4-2.


At Lisbon, Portugal:


Sporting midfielder Diego Capel celebrates his brilliant winner against Athletic


Emiliano Insua (74') and Diego Capel (79', that's him here celebrating) each scored a goal five minutes apart as Sporting CP came from behind to upend Athletic Bilbao 2-1 in their series opener.  The visitors still have a chance, thanks to Jon Aurtenetxe's road goal in the 53rd minute.


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