MADRID, Spain -- Madrid is celebrating the success of its two major football clubs after Atletico Madrid ensured a historic Champions League final derby against crosstown rival Real Madrid. Tyreke Evans Jersey . Atleticos 3-1 victory at Chelsea saw it progress to its first European Cup final in 40 years, where record champion Madrid awaits after crushing titleholder Bayern Munich 5-0 over two legs. Atletico is on the verge of an historic double as it closes in on its first Spanish league title in 18 years, while Madrid is chasing a treble after winning the Copa del Rey against Barcelona. The feat is all the more impressive for Atletico, which under coach Diego Simeone has completely turned from a club with a history for underachieving and late collapses into a European heavyweight. "Atletico is a real team," Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said after Wednesdays defeat. "It knows how to be strong in defence and when to come out and attack. Its a great team." One year after an all-German Champions League final, the continents top competition has its first ever final between clubs from the same city. "Im happy that its an all-Spanish final," Atletico playmaker Koke said of the May 24 date in Lisbon. "Its going to be a special day, a very nice day because all of Madrid will be in Lisbon." The final will also highlight the teams different philosophies and history. Atleticos blue-collar base is far removed from Reals home in the northwest Chamartin area with its leafy avenues, luxury homes, and expensive cars. Madrid is the record 32-time Spanish champion with nine European Cups, and record revenues that are nearly five times that of Atletico allow it to pay for Ballon dOr recipient Cristiano Ronaldo and world-record 100 million euros signing Gareth Bale. Atleticos payroll is a fraction of Madrids or Barcelonas, and it is a club with a history of dubious finances. Yet Simeone, who was on the team that won the league-cup double in 1996, has nurtured a winning culture from a squad that has changed little since his arrival more than two years ago, and despite the sale of star striker Radamel Falcao in the off-season. "Its crazy to think were in the Champions League final," Atletico midfielder Tiago Mendes said. "But this team deserves it after everything it has accomplished." Madrid and Atletico have met just once before in the competition, in the 1959 semifinals, where Madrid won a replay 2-1 when their two-leg series finished 2-2. Atleticos only final appearance in 1974 saw it succumb to Bayern Munich 4-0 in a replay following a 1-1 draw. While Madrid beat Atletico en route to this seasons domestic cup trophy, Atletico still enjoyed a breakthrough year against its city neighbour, which is returning to the final for the first time since 2002. Atletico beat Madrid in the Copa del Rey final last season for its first win over its city rival in 25 games. It followed that up with a league victory at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium followed by a draw at home at the Vicente Calderon. Spanish leader Atletico is six points ahead of Madrid, which has one game in hand, with three left to play, while Barcelona trails the Spanish leader by four points. The league has been dominated by Madrid and Barcelona since Valencia was the last club besides the big two to win the championship in 2004. But Atletico could clinch its first title since 1996 with a victory against Levante on Sunday if both Madrid and Barcelona lose their games. The all-Spanish final also proves the domestic league is healthy despite continued economic problems. Either Sevilla or Valencia will also advance to the Europa League final. Even the citys cleanup crews should have an easy time co-ordinating their work following the victors celebrations. Madrid traditionally celebrates its triumphs at Plaza de Cibeles, while Atleticos fans gather just down the street at Plaza de Neptuno. "This is the final all Madridistas have been waiting for," Madrid fan Jose Luis Marron Rodriguez said. "Whatever the result, the European Cup stays at home. Now, let the best team win -- I just hope its Madrid." Anthony Davis Jersey . Masahiro Tanaka has touched down in the United States and the courting of the Rakuten Golden Eagles stud pitcher has begun in earnest by a bevy of MLB teams interested in the Japanese ace. Alexis Ajinca Jersey . -- Brendan Leipsic had two goals and an assist and Nicolas Petan extended his point streak to 11 games as the Portland Winterhawks slipped past the Red Deer Rebels 5-4 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. https://www.cheappelicans.com/ . The Jays responded to the three-spot Detroit placed on Casey Janssen the evening before with an attack on the Tigers Achilles Heel, its bullpen, tying the game in the ninth and winning the game in the 10th. The result absolved Marcus Stroman, brilliant once again, of a tough luck loss while at the same time robbing Max Scherzer, brilliant once again, of a deserved win.Fernando Alonso says he is so committed to turning McLaren into winners again that he will not take holidays. The Spaniard is yet to finish on the podium since returning to McLaren after leaving Ferrari two years ago.I want to win everything l want to do in life. I count the days to the next grand prix and the next opportunity, Alonso told Sky Sports F1. No doubt there are frustrations. I am on top of everyone to make sure they are not relaxed and they dont take too many holidays because I dont take holidays.But while Alonsos determination has not softened, his manager Flavio Briatore has recently confessed it was his fault Alonso was persuaded to depart Ferrari and commit the next three years of his F1 career to McLarens reunification with Honda. Although the teams performances have improved this year, McLaren remain just seventh in the Constructors Championship and a distant speck in Mercedes mirrors. So what did Alonso make of Briatores remarks?The F1 Gossip ColumnI dont know why he said that, said the Spaniard. He was one of the people who persuaded me to join the project. But hopefully we can give him some satisfaction next year. Hes definitely sad for the performance that the team shows after convincing him as well of joining the project.But the 34-year-old continues to insist he has no regrets about his career choice.There are no regrets, he said. When you finish something in one place its time to leavee it, thats my feeling about leaving Ferrari. Zion Williamson Jersey. I think I did my best there and was the perfect time to finish on a high. However, there is one aspect of Alonsos career which is a cause for regret: his failure to add to his two world championship titles, the last of which was won nearly a decade ago.At the moment I am not okay with that, Alonso admitted.The frustration is well founded. Alonso missed out on the 2007 title by a single point, by four in 2010 and three in 2012. In other words, just eight extra points would have made Alonso a five-time world champion.Regrets? Alonso has a few - but also a sense of perspective. I have been lucky to win two world titles. There are people who are very talented who have never had the opportunity.I was on the track parade with Nico [Hulkenberg, who was] on the front row in Austria and he was hoping for his first podium. He is a super-talented driver so l cannot be frustrated when l dont win this or achieve that.Watch the Hungarian GP live on Sky Sports F1. The race starts at 1pm on Sunday July 24, with build-up underway at 11:30am. Or watch the race without a contract for £6.99 on NOW TV. Also See: The Martin Brundle column The F1 Gossip Column Alonso tops first day of testing F1 2016 schedule and TV times ' ' '