Atletico Madrid's stunning 3-2 win over Liverpool on Wednesday was described as 'heroic' after Diego Simeone's side knocked the reigning European champions out of the Champions League.
Spanish publications MARCA and Mundo Deportivo heaped praise on Atletico who will now take their place in the quarter-finals of Europe's elite club competition.
A Georginio Wijnaldum first-half header sent the tie to extra-time following Atletico's first-leg win that saw them leading by a single goal.
Spanish publications MARCA and Mundo Deportivo heaped praise on Atletico Madrid's win
While the hosts dominated the ball, it was Atletico that would take the advantage as super-sub Marcos Llorente bagged a brace before Alvaro Morata scored a third on the night to spark frantic celebrations.