Road to the Final

After today's impressive win over German giants Bayern Munich, Real Madrid has secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League final on May 24, 2014 in Lisbon, Portugal. This will mark the first final " Los Merengues" have taken part of since 2002 and their road to "La Decíma" is just one step closer. The only downside of the game was Xabi Alonso receiving a yellow card, which automatically takes him out of the final. Tomorrow's match will decide who will go up against Madrid in the quest for this year's Champions League title.

Atlético Madrid has been one of the underdogs since the beginning of the competition. Compared to the other three teams, Atlético has never won a Champions League title, in recent years however, they were been able to win two Europa League titles. Always in the shadows of Spain's top two teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona, Atlético has changed the course of recent history by taking the lead in La Liga. With only a few games away from obtaining the league title, Atlético's recent success in games have proved them worthy of reaching European glory. It will be up to the Atlético Madrid to show that you can't underestimate the underdog. 

In recent years, Chelsea has established itself as one of the top teams in the English Premier League. The road for Chelsea has not been an easy one, but they managed to win their first Champions League title against Bayern Munich back in 2012 in a 4-3 win on penalties. Making them the first team in the London are to do so. Their powerful counterattacks and impressive defense have proved to be one of their best qualities. With Jose Mourinho back in command of the team, Chelsea has a fresh set of ideas to take them further in the game. Chelsea will now have to prove that their talented players can indeed come together to take Chelsea to the next level.

Bayern Munich has dominated the German League for the past couple years. It's no shock that their powerful style of play has led them to be one of the best teams in Europe in the past few seasons. Many have talked about the importance and advantages of Bayern having many of the German National team playing for the club. Having the chemistry already established in the national team has led to great success over in Munich. Bayern's last win in the Champions League came last season in a victory against another German opponent, Borussia Dortmund in a 2-1 win. The time has come for Bayern Munich to show the rest of the world why they deserve to win the Champions League again.

Real Madrid has been the most victorious team and one of Europe's finest clubs in history. With an outstanding 9 European cups, Madrid is the most decorated team left standing this season. The last time Madrid won the Champions League was back in 2002 against Bayern Leverkusen in a 2-1 win. This year, Madrid is looking for redemption against the side that eliminated them two seasons ago. As "Los Merengues" look to continue to the final, the goal advantage going into the second league of the semifinals will sure come into play. It is now the time for the team to step up and prove why they are one of the best teams in Europe.

After months of never ending battles, constant struggles and hard work, the final four were set. The semifinalist went up against other top teams in Europe for a chance at winning the UEFA Champions league title this season. Each one with a different path, some easier than others, but all worthy of the win. The draw on April 11, confirmed the matches, two of Spain's best battling against Germany's and England's best. The first leg of the semifinals proved difficult for all four, but never lacking intensity in its plays. It will be up to each team to show why they've made it so far in the competition and this week, we will finally be able to know who is going to the final in Lisbon.