David Luiz believes Diego Costa’s penalty was the turning point in Atlético Madrid defeat

The Brazilian-born Spanish worldwide netted from the spot after 60 minutes to give Atletico a 2-1 lead on the night. Minutes before the foul on Costa by Samuel Eto'o, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois likewise made an exceptional save to reject John Terry.

"We controlled the game in the first half and we conceded [the equaliser] in the last minute of it, which was tough for us," said David Luiz, as reported by The Guardian. "They played as we performed in the first leg, protecting well and counter-attacking. In the 2nd half-- one charge. We practically scored and at 2-2 it would have been a various game. We lost our organization a little bit after that.

"It is football. We need to be men and it's not constantly possible win. The season we won [the Champions Organization in 2011-12], it was a shit period until completion and afterwards we won 2 titles [consisting of the FA Cup]".

Following Costa's charge, Arda Turan netted a crucial 3rd to put Atletico 3-1 ahead. Diego Simeone's side held out to progress to the final, where they will face Genuine Madrid.

"They played as we did in the very first leg, defending well and counter-attacking. In the second half-- one charge. We need to be men and it's not always possible to always win.