Real Madrid began life without Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane with defeat in the first ever UEFA Super Cup derby as Atletico Madrid scored twice in extra time.
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Two excellent late goals from Koke and Saul sealed victory for Atletico after the game ended 2-2 in normal time.
It was Real’s first match since Ronaldo signed for Juventus for £99m in the summer and Zidane was replaced as manager by former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui.
Koke’s smart finish and Saul’s sensational 16-yard volley in extra time helped Europa League holders Atletico win their third Super Cup in as many appearances.
Gareth Bale had set up Karim Benzema with a header at the back post for Real’s first and captain Sergio Ramos slotted home a penalty for a 2-1 lead after Juanfran was penalised for handball.
Diego Costa also scored twice in normal time, thumping in the opener after 49 seconds and tapping in another after the interval to level things up.
Full-back Marcelo squandered an excellent chance to score the winner for Real with an overhead kick in the final seconds of normal time as back-to-back Champions League winners Real were looking to become the first side to win three Super Cups in successive seasons.
Early in extra time, Ramos was at fault as Atletico won the ball at the edge of the Madrid box, and substitute Thomas Partey crossed for Saul to flash home a superb volley. Another replacement, Vitolo, then swept a pass to Koke who arrowed a low shot past Navas for 4-2.
It was the fourth time in the past five years that the Super Cup was contested by two Spanish sides – but the first with both teams from the same city.
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Goals
Real Madrid – Benzema 27’, Ramos 63’ (P)
Atletico Madrid – Diego Costa 1’, 79’, Saul 98’, Koke 104’
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