Diego Costa: A look at the underrated striker's career so far

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Super Cup
Diego Costa in action against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup

5. The Resurrection

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Super Cup
Diego Costa tormenting Ronaldo less Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup

He acted like a quick fox to control the long ball from Diego Godin while edging past Sergio Ramos and then took it past napping Raphael Varane. He was then presented with a golden opportunity in a one on one situation with Keylor Navas. The thumping strike from a tight angle zoomed past Navas only for the mercy of the back of the net.

Diego Costa started the season with a bang.

He saved and helped Atletico to beat arch-rivals Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup with a brace. Real Madrid bounced back and took the lead by 63rd minute. Time was running out for the Los Colchoneros. Costa then positioned himself at the right place at the right time when he got his brace by poking an excellent cross from Angel Correa.

He has always delivered under pressure. The way he has started to score, it is only a matter of time that he gets his due recognition from the football fraternity. It is time Diego Costa should be taken seriously by all the teams across leagues. One should not be surprised if he takes Europe by storm this season. We will have to wait and watch if he could bring Atletico Domestic and European glory.

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Edited by Jay M
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