Atletico Madrid held on after a Diego Costa opener to book their place in the Europa League final with a 2-1 aggregate win over Arsenal. MADRID, Spain -- Three thoughts from the Wanda Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid beat Arsenal 1-0 on the night and 2-1 on aggregate to advance to the Europa League final in Lyon. 1. Costa haunts Arsenal, sends Atletico into the final Diego Costa was never going to make it easy for Arsene Wenger to enjoy a perfect finale as Arsenal manager with a trip to the Europa League final and, not for the first time, the Atletico Madrid striker delivered the crucial blow to send the Gunners to defeat. Costa's breakaway goal, three minutes into stoppage time at the end...
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