"Atletico Madrid were quick to troll Barcelona the morning after beating the Catalans in an absorbing, and controversial, Champions League quarter-final."
"After squeezing through, the hosts' social media team did not waste the opportunity to poke fun at Barca, posting on X: 'We love the smell of freshly cut grass in the morning.'"
"Another featured a clip of what appeared to be a lion, with a Barcelona crest replacing the animal's head, running towards a van of people on a safari. The lion was then unmasked to reveal a friendly dog."
Atletico Madrid eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League quarter-finals, winning 2-0 on aggregate. Barcelona's victory in the second leg was insufficient for advancement. Tensions rose when Barcelona requested shorter grass at the Metropolitano Stadium, which Atletico accommodated. Following their victory, Atletico's social media team mocked Barcelona with humorous posts, including references to grass and a playful video. Barcelona expressed frustration over perceived poor refereeing decisions during the matches, indicating heightened emotions surrounding the rivalry.
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