In a bad-tempered Madrid final, Atletico also finished with 10 men as Gabi was ordered off after encroaching at a free-kick to earn a second yellow card.Ronaldo followed his manager down the tunnel six minutes from the end of extra-time, the former Manchester United player appearing to flick out his boot at Gabi's face after a challenge on him by the Atletico player.But the visitors held on to cap a disastrous night for Real and their manager Mourinho, who has hinted that he could leave when the season ends in two games time.While Mourinho was desperate to get his hands on a trophy after disappointment in La Liga and the Champions League, Atletico were determined to secure a rare win over their neighbours.Defeat means the former Chelsea boss, who has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge, ends the campaign without any major silverware.The Madrid derby was dressed up as a shootout between Ronaldo and Falcao, the rival forwards having scored a combined total of 64 goals in the Spanish League this season.Mourinho was sent from the bench for protesting a referee's decision in the 76th minute.Falcao, so often this season the scorer, this time turned provider as he produced a wonderful pass for fellow south American Costa to score with a delicate left foot finish in-off the post.The Portuguese reacted furiously when the official awarded a free-kick to Atletico, racing to the edge of his technical area and gesticulating wildly.
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