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Burgos, the man behind Atletico's positive trip

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian assistant coach German Burgos gestures during the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Arsenal FC at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. [Photo/Courtesy]

Atletico Madrid assistant coach German 'Mono' Burgos has fought off cancer, sung in a heavy metal band and was once suspended for 11 games for knocking an opponent unconscious. He will take centre stage again in Wednesday's Europa League final.

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