Friday, April 27, 2012
Friday Kickoff: Europa League final set, Chelsea-QPR handshake nixed & more
It might not be the one that most were expecting or even hoping for, but there will be an all-Spanish final for a European trophy. Atheltic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid advanced to the UEFA Europa League final after second-leg semifinal triumphs on Thursday, with Madrid looking for its second tournament crown in three years. Bilbao overturned a one-goal deficit to Sporting Lisbon after the first leg with a 3-1 second-leg victory and a 4-3 aggregate edge. Fernando Llorente was the hero, assisting on two goals before scoring the series-winner in the 88th minute as it appeared extra time would be...
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