Barcelona are back in the semi-finals of the Champions League, having been knocked out in the quarters last season by Atlético de Madrid.
This is the eighth time the Catalans have got to the semis in the last ten years, which only goes to illustrate the club's might on the European stage. They have won the tournament on three occasions in that period - in 2006 (in Paris), 2009 (in Rome) and 2011 (in London) - and are now looking in fine fettle to lift 'Ol' Big Ears' again in Berlin.
Going into last season's competition, Barça had been riding a streak of six straight semi-finals appearances. However, Atlético brought the run to an end thanks to a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou and a 1-0 victory at the Calderón, secured through Koke's early effort.
Now, after disposing of Paris Saint-Germain home and away, the 'Azulgranas' are returning to what seems to have become their natural habitat. This makes it seven semi-finals in eight years.
Besides Atlético, Liverpool are the only side who have prevented Barça from reaching the last four over the past decade, back in 2007, when the Reds prevailed at the last-16 stage.
