Fernando Torres bid farewell to Atlético de Madrid with two goals

Fernando Torres bid farewell to Atlético de Madrid amidst emotions, scoring two goals in a 2-2 draw against Eibar. The result had no significance on such a special day, as a beloved idol said goodbye to the club he had dreamed of as a child, leaving with the greatest triumph: the love of his fans.

A victory that is not only measured in games (404), goals (129), or titles, but in affection, gratitude, belongingness, passion, and feelings. Torres generates these displays of affection between him and the fans, a connection linked forever to the rojiblanco colors.

A farewell to a legend of the rojiblanco team, with an unbreakable bond that will last forever, 16 years together on the field. It was the reason the Metropolitano stadium was filled with gratitude and honor for one of their own; an idol, more than just a football player, an eternal Atlético.

This Sunday, as captain, he presented the Europa League trophy to the fans, with the stadium roaring his name. It was his last match as a rojiblanco, filled with emotions that will forever stay in his memory. It was a celebration, but with an uncomfortable guest.

Farewell with goals

In an entertaining match, the chances were on Atlético's side when Fernando Torres narrowly missed a goal with a shot that went too wide, and then with a shot from a beautiful play on the left side involving Vitolo and Filipe Luis. Shortly after, he scored the equalizer (1-1), just seven minutes after conceding the first goal. The play started with a great pass from Gabi, who, along with Correa's run, dismantled the opponent's defense and set up the ball for Torres to score, adding more celebrations to the day.

The stadium erupted like never before. It wasn't just any goal, it was Torres' goal. And it wasn't his last, as he scored another, making it 2-1 with a delicate finish against Dmitrovic. It was a typical Torres play, one that has delighted the fans countless times, and today was no exception.

By then, Atlético was playing with ten men due to Lucas Hernández being sent off with a second yellow card. They suffered the 2-1 equalizer from a great goal by Rubén Peña from outside the box, denying Torres the three points. However, he received the best prize a player can have: the eternal affection of the fans.

You couldn't say goodbye any other way than... by scoring! Thank you for your goals as a rojiblanco! You made us all shake with them!

— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) May 20, 2018

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