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Final Score After Extra Time: Real Madrid 2-4 Atletico Madrid (Karim Benzema 27', Sergio Ramos 63'(P); Diego Costa 1', 79', Saul Niguez 98', Koke 104')
Atletico Madrid were not unlucky again against Real Madrid, as they put an end to their disappointing defeats at the hands of their city rivals in European competitions. Atletico stunned the Champions League winners, coming from behind to take the game 4-2 and deny Real their third successive UEFA Super Cup, which left many questions to answer for the Real Madrid post-Ronaldo era.
Los Rojiblancos took the lead from a stunning Diego Costa goal in the very first minute of the game, which set the record for the fastest goal in the UEFA Super Cup. Real Madrid then leveled the score from Benzema's header, after which they took the lead from a cool penalty from Sergio Ramos.
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Diego Costa scored again to take the match into extra time, where two brilliantly taken goals from Saul and Koke sealed the game for Atletico Madrid and denied Julen Lopetegui victory in his first game in charge for Real Madrid.
Here's a look at how the players performed for each team:
Real Madrid
Keylor Navas
With Thibaut Courtois waiting in line, Navas needed a good performance to retain his place. But it didn't go as well as he would have hoped; he should have stood tall to save Costa's opening goal. The other three goals he conceded were not his fault though.
Rating - 5
Dani Carvajal
It was a quiet performance from Carvajal. He fought hard to deal with Lemar but contributed less offensively, which is one of the reasons for Real's fewer chances in front of goal comparison to their past games.
Rating - 5.5
Raphael Varane
It was a night to forget for the French World Cup winner, who looked completely different from the player who played in Russia. He was beaten all ends up, unusually caught on the edge of his own box and was responsible for Saul's goal.
Rating - 3.5
Sergio Ramos
Ramos had a bad game as a defender dealing with Diego Costa, but contributed to the team's scoring sheet - a goal that was all about him.
Rating - 6
Marcelo
Marcelo was at his best while moving forward, creating all sorts of problems for the opposition defenders while occasionally shooting from outside the box. But he was to blame for Costa's equalizer which was a crucial goal for Atletico to take the game to extra time.
Rating - 6
Casemiro
He failed to contribute as much as he would've liked on the attacking front. He looked rusty at the beginning but picked up his game as the match progressed.
Rating - 5.5
Toni Kroos
It was a disappointing performance from Kroos as he played a bit deeper than usual which prevented him from supplying the attacking threat. Although he had a decent first half, it wasn't enough for the team.
Rating - 5
Marco Asensio
Asensio had a great chance but missed; he would've scored with his back-heel shot if not for Oblak's great save. Eventually though, Asensio's performance level dipped and he also got a yellow card that resulted in a quick substitution.
Rating - 6
Isco
Isco didn't contributed much to the team. Although he tried to work around the opposition, he was unable to break through their defense.
Rating - 4
Gareth Bale
Bale was arguably the best player on the pitch for Real Madrid, bursting down the right side before providing a beautiful outswinging right-footed cross to Benzema for the equalizer. He also made a great pass to find and open up Asensio in front of the goal, who failed to score after that.
Rating - 7.5
Karim Benzema
Benzema scored the equalizer with a header from Bale's cross and earned a penalty for going for the header during a corner. He did his part well.
Rating - 7
Substitutes
Luka Modric (for Asensio on 57')
He tried his best, working hard in the midfield and taking occasional shots on goal. But he wasn't yet fit enough to display the full range of his abilities.
Rating - 6
Dani Ceballos (for Casemiro on 76')
Ceballos was drafted in for the injured Casemiro, but it was too much to ask from the youngster in that position in a tough match. He also offered little to Real's defense.
Rating - 5
Lucas Vazquez (for Isco on 83')
Vazquez offered some hope on the right side by making some good runs, but the situation was too much for him.
Rating - 5
Borja Mayoral (for Kroos on 102')
he came in after Atleti took the lead but by that time it was all Atletico Madrid and he couldn't do anything for the team.
Rating - 5
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Atletico Madrid
Jan Oblak
Oblak made an excellent reflex save to deny Asensio's back-heel flick. But he was caught in doubt by Bale's cross that made him move neither forward nor backward, eventually conceding an equalizer.
Rating - 6
Juanfran
His hard work earned an equalizer in the second half, and he was the provider for Diego Costa's opening goal. But he cost his team with a penalty that almost killed their hopes.
Rating - 6
Stefan Savic
He was accountable for Benzema's header, who failed to deal with it. Other than that, he had a decent game.
Rating - 6
Diego Godin
Godin got the captain's armband and led the team from the back. He hardly put a foot wrong dealing with Real Madrid's attack, making some good interceptions and clearances.
Rating - 8
Lucas Hernandez
He was industrious but couldn't compete with Bale for Real's first goal. He offered little going forward but it wasn't exactly a bad performance from him.
Rating - 6
Thomas Lemar
He seems like a very good buy for Atletico. He did everything the manager asked, worked hard to move forward with the ball quickly when there was a chance, and tracked back to help the defenders when they were out of possession.
Rating - 8
Saul
He left Real Madrid at the age of 14 and yesterday he showed them what they missed, scoring a splendid left-foot volley that curled away from Keylor Navas into the back of the net. That goal was worthy of a match-winner in any game.
Rating - 8
Rodri
It was a good debut for the youngster who looked like a perfect replacement for Gabi. He offered a lot to his team with his fine interceptions and shielding of the defense.
Rating - 7.5
Koke
He mastered the center of the pitch by controlling the game, and also scored a goal with controlled finishing. A truly top-class performance.
Rating - 8
Antoine Griezmann
Griezmann is yet to find his rhythm, which is understandable as he joined the squad after the World Cup. He was withdrawn in under an hour.
Rating - 5
Diego Costa
Costa was the hero of the game. It was a complete performance and he was involved in almost every goal. The first goal was awesome as he went past two of the best defenders around Ramos and Varane with ease, while the second one ensured Atletico would send the match into extra time.
Rating - 9
Substitutes
Angel Correa (for Griezmann on 57')
A game-changing introduction created Costa's second goal. Correa gave all sorts of trouble to Real Madrid.
Rating - 8.5
Vitolo (for Rodri on 71')
Vitolo assisted Koke for Atleti's fourth goal of the night.
Rating - 6.5
Thomas Partey (for Lemar on 90+1')
A great substitution, Partey's fine work earned Atletico Madrid the lead in extra time. He also had a chance to score later on but missed as he failed to beat his own footing.
Rating - 7
Jose Gimenez (for Costa on 109')
N/A - too late to mark.
