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Atletico\'s Diego Costa, left celebrates with Koke after he scored a penalty during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London Wednesday, April 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Atletico Madrid beats Chelsea 3-1 to set up Champions League final meeting with Real Madrid

LONDON – Atletico Madrid overpowered Chelsea 3-1 on Wednesday to ensure its remarkable season will end with a Champions League final meeting with crosstown rival Real Madrid.

Although former Atletico striker Fernando Torres put Chelsea in front at Stamford Bridge after a scoreless first leg, Adrian Lopez levelled before halftime to give the surprise Spanish league leaders the crucial away goal.

Atletico’s place in a first European Cup final in 40 years was secured in the second half when Diego Costa netted a penalty on the hour, and Arda Turan knocked the ball into an empty net.

Real Madrid has ended a 12-year wait to reach a Champions League final, which will be a city derby for the first time in Lisbon on May 24.

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