Atlético Madrid’s Champions League aspirations were dashed once again on Tuesday, marking a disappointing end to their campaign.
In the aftermath, Barcelona’s player Raphinha has seen his confident prediction after the quarter-finals come to fruition.
Atlético recently faced Premier League leaders Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
The match concluded with Atlético suffering a 1-0 defeat, resulting in a 2-1 aggregate loss.
This outcome means Diego Simeone’s team will finish the 2025/26 season without any trophies.
Furthermore, it validates the recent pointed remark made by Raphinha about Atlético.
Following Barcelona’s elimination from the competition by Atlético last month, Raphinha was captured on camera assuring the home supporters at the Metropolitano stadium:
“You’ll go home next round.”
Regrettably for the Rojiblancos faithful, this prediction has now proven to be entirely accurate.