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Europa League, semi final, second leg

Liverpool 2 - Atlético Madrid 1 (after extra time)

Atlético Madrid are through to their first European final in 24 years after knocking out Liverpool on the away goal rule. Aquilani connected with Benayoun's cross just before half time to cancel out Atlético's first leg lead, and when Benayoun scored a second at the start of extra time it appeared that Rafa Benítez's side were going through. But Diego Forlán latched on to a Reyes cross to score a vital away goal a few minutes later, and the visitors held on to set up a historic meeting with Fulham in Hamburg next month. (29.04.10)