The 2012-13 campaign delivered a magnificent double for Atlético Madrid, with Los Colchoneros clinching the Copa del Rey and securing a strong 3rd-place finish in La Liga. The season was defined by a historic and emotional victory over rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey Final at the Santiago Bernabéu, ending a 14-year winless derby drought. Leading the charge was the sensational Radamel 'El Tigre' Falcao, whose 28 league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on fierce defence and the passionate Cholismo philosophy, marking the true launch of the Diego Simeone era.