Barcelona have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League after a 2-0 loss to Atlético Madrid in the return leg of the quarterfinals at Vicente Calderón, ending the Blaugranes' dream of a second straight Treble. Here is a few takeaways from a painful night at the Spanish capital.
1. Simeone is a true genius
What El Cholo has been able to do since he took over is one of those things that deserve a book. He took a traditional team in struggling times and completely rebuilt it, year after year, with new stars being created in his style again and again.