Atletico Madrid finally got their revenge on Real Madrid in European competition by snatching a 4-2 win over their city rivals on Wednesday to lift the
UEFA Super Cup for a third time thanks to goal from Saul Niguez and Koke in extra-time.Diego Costa gave Europa League holder Atletico a dream start against Champions League winners Real Madrid by firing them ahead after just 49 seconds, knocking down a long pass and smashing the ball into the net from a tight angle.
Real, who beat Atletico in the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finals and knocked them out of the competition in 2015 and 2017, levelled when Karim Benzema leapt at the far post to nod in a cross from Gareth Bale in the 27th minute.
Real Madrid looked set to pour more pain on their neighbours when Juanfran handled in the box and Sergio Ramos calmly slot the spot kick, but a thumping close-range finish from Costa denied them and Atletico were ruthless in extra-time.
Saul punished Raphael Varane's mistake by scoring with a stunning volley to put Atletico ahead again in the 98th minute and fellow academy graduate Koke sealed the victory six minutes later.
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