Craig Burley explains how the absences of Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to embolden Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Super Cup triumph. TALLINN — Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui said "experts" Atletico Madrid "punish…
Craig Burley explains how the absences of Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to embolden Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Super Cup triumph.
Atletico Madrid finally got the monkey off their back as they defeated local rivals Real Madrid 4-2 in the European Super Cup in Tallinn on Wednesday night to start the season with a trophy and perhaps give a glimpse of a changing of the guard in the Spanish capital.
Diego Costa’s double, coupled with Saul Niguez’s stunner and Koke’s composed fourth gave Los Rojiblancos a deserved victory.
While it might not make up for the heartache suffered in Lisbon and Milan in years gone by, it could…
Craig Burley explains how the absences of Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to embolden Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Super Cup triumph.
TALLINN, Estonia — Three thoughts on Champions League winners Europa League winners Atletico Madrid’s 4-2 in the UEFA Super Cup.
1. Atletico finally get one over their local rivals
Atletico Madrid finally won a European “derbi” with extra-time goals from homegrown midfielders Saul Niguez and Koke finally sealing a 4-2 UEFA Super Cup win over Real Madrid.
Wednesday night’s thriller at Tallinn’s A. Le Coq Arena swung back and forth and into extra time, with Diego Costa netting twice for…
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Diego Costa’s first-minute goal for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid on Wednesday was the fastest ever in a UEFA Super Cup.
The Spanish international gave the defending Europa League titleholders the lead just 49 seconds into the match at A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia.
Costa wrestled past Real defenders Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane and powered a high-angle shot past goalkeeper Keylor Navas to hit the top of the net.
Real replied with a Karim Benzema header and a Ramos penalty,…
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has insisted Thibaut Courtois’ heart was always in the city with his family and that his World Cup performances merited a move.
Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup, with both sides looking looking for a momentum boost ahead of the new La Liga season.
Rob Train (Real Madrid) and Joe Walker (Atletico Madrid) look ahead to the clash in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui says he expects his team to be pushed “to the limit in all ways” by Atletico Madrid in Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final.
Three-time defending Champions League winners Real are aiming to become the first side to win three-successive Super Cups and also equal the competition record of five titles currently held jointly by Milan and Barcelona.
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Europa League winners Atletico have spent more than €100 million in the summer window, with ex-Monaco winger Thomas Lemar and former Villarreal midfielder Rodrigo in line to start in Estonia.
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