Diego SIMEONE’s Atletico Madrid lifted the UEFA Super Cup by winning 4-2 against Real Madrid.
With SIMEONE suspended, it was assistant German BURGOS who was on the touch line and it didn’t matter because for the second time in the past decade, Atletico lifted the UEFA Super Cup. Taking a very early 1-0 lead in the first minute through Diego COSTA, the reigning Champions League holders drew level through Karim BENZEMA.
Madrid were awarded a penalty in the second half and captain Sergio RAMOS converted the spot kick to give his team a 2-1 lead. Angel CORREA came on as a substitute and made an impact. He had a brilliant run which ended up as an assist for Diego COSTA’s second goal to make it 2-2 and force extra time.
Saul NIGUEZ and KOKE would each score during extra time to secure the victory.
3 – Diego Simeone is the first Atletico manager to win a final against Real Madrid in three different competitions: Copa del Rey, Supercopa and UEFA Super Cup. Cholo. pic.twitter.com/czTRZRb1Bb
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) August 15, 2018
7 – Diego Simeone has won seven trophies as Atletico manager, the most in the history of the club:
🏆🏆 UEFA Europa League
🏆🏆 UEFA Super Cup
🏆 LaLiga
🏆 Copa del Rey
🏆 Supercopa
Champion. pic.twitter.com/fki4LRdCou
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) August 15, 2018
Congratulations to Diego SIMEONE, German BURGOS and Atletico Madrid!
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