Falcao vindicated by European success

The striker has revealed that there were plenty of people who warned him against joining the Spanish side, but explains that winning the Europa League has proven his choice was correct

Falcao is Mr. Europa League

ANALYSIS: The Colombian has now finished as the competition's top scorer two seasons in a row and has established himself as one of the world's best forwards, writes Charlie Scott

Simeone: We have made Atletico fans proud

The Argentine coach is delighted with his side's 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League final, claiming "when the kids go to school, they will be able to put on the club's shirt with pride"

Bielsa accepts blame for Bilbao defeat

The Athletic coach has taken full responsibility for his side's disappointing performance in their 3-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final, and praised the Rojiblancos' display

Who needs Barcelona v Real Madrid?

ANALYSIS: It's not the all-Spanish European final we expected, but there are plenty of reasons to get excited about Athletic Bilbao's Europa League climax with Atletico Madrid, writes Ben Hayward

Falcao eyeing more Europa League glory

Ahead of Wednesday's final, the striker, who won the tournament last year with Porto, says Atletico Madrid have been thinking about lifting the trophy from the start of 2011-12