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Bayern Munich 2-1 Atletico Madrid: Atletico oust Bayern to reach Champions League final

Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller looks dejected after the game as Atletico Madrid celebrate Reuters

Atletico Madrid reached the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons on Tuesday, going through on away goals after a 2-1 defeat at Bayern Munich, in which both sides missed a penalty, with the tie finishing 2-2 on aggregate.

Atletico, who will face either city rivals Real Madrid, who beat them in the 2014 final, or Manchester City, who meet in the second semi-final on Wednesday, also spoiled Bayern's treble chances after the Spaniards won the first leg 1-0 last week.

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