Saturday, 23 August 2014

Atletico beat Real Madrid to Super Cup

_77126801_023590448-1Those Atletico celebrations might carry on well into the early hours, but it is time for us to make our excuses and call it a night. But don't worry, we'll be raring to go again this weekend - for the opening round of La Liga fixtures. Make sure you join us on Sunday (from about 19:30 BST) when we will have live text commentary of Barcelona's first game against Elche. Adios!

ATLETICO WIN SUPERCOPA

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid
Plenty of pumped-up Atletico fans are still dancing in their seats at the Calderon. Rojiblancos boss Diego Simeone is taking pictures of his adoring public, before urging them to make even more noise. Not sure that's even possible...

_77126748_023590362-1Stat attack

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid
Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas loses for the first time against Atletico Madrid after 29 games in all competitions.

ATLETICO WIN SUPERCOPA

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid
As the Atletico players bounce around the Calderon - to the sound, naturally, of Queen's 'We Are the Champions' - on their lap of honour, their Real counterparts slope off into the dark Madrid night.

ATLETICO WIN SUPERCOPA

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid
A huge roar goes up around the Calderon as the jubilant Atletico players collect the Supercopa trophy. Three men - Koke, Diego Godin and Raul Garcia - lift the shiny silverware before legging back on to the grass to join their team-mates for the first of many group photos.

ATLETICO WIN SUPERCOPA

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid
It is only the second time that Atletico have won the Supercopa - the last time came way back in 1985. Many of their current crop were not even born!
  • Patrick: If Simeone keeps his players fit all season. I can't see why they can't defend their title. Raul Garcia and Koke are just gifted.
    Andrew Priestley: Real Madrid have spent a huge £65m on James Rodriguez, but are letting an arguably better player in Angel Di Maria leave.
  • ATLETICO WIN SUPERCOPA

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    The home bench races on to the Calderon pitch to celebrate with the red and white shirts already out there. Matchwinner Mario Mandzukic is beaming from ear-to-ear as the Atletico fans crank up the volume.
  • FULL-TIME

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    And it is all over. Referee David Fernandez toots the final whistle to spark joyous celebrations from the Atletico fans and players.
    The La Liga champions win the Spanish Supercopa!
  • INJURY TIME

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    Real goalkeeper Iker Casillas goes route one, launching up a goal kick which manages to force an away corner. It's like a WWE match in the Atletico box as the players grapple, push and shirt tug. No sharpshooters though. The referee gives a foul to Atletico and that should be about that.
  • RED CARD

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    And they must salvage something with just 10 men. Luka Modric - that angelic-looking midfielder - is the man to be ordered off as he clatters into Cristian Rodriguez. That earns him a second yellow card and a place alongside Atleti boss Diego Simeone in the seats behind the benches.
  • SUBSTITUTION

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    Another time-wasting trick, sorry substitution, for Atletico. Raul Garcia - a strong candidate for man of the match - is replaced by Saul. Four minutes of injury time to Real to deny their neighbours.
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    More whistles as Cristiano Ronaldo lurks with intent on the edge of the Atletico area. But the home defence remain firm, a couple of Rojiblanco shirts diving in front of the Portuguese star's vicious shot. Two minutes, plus stoppage time, left.
  • SUBSTITUTION

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    Cristian Rodriguez - Atletico's very own supersub - trots on for his seemingly mandatory appearance from the bench. The Uruguyan, who made a whopping 32 substitute appearances last season replaces goalscorer Mario Mandzukic , who is given a standing ovation by the Calderon. Diego who?
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    Frankly, I still don't know. Both teams have carved out chances, both teams are still playing at 90 miles an hour. It could, still, go either way. Gareth Bale sticks Real's latest half-chance wide - horribly miscuing an ambitious volley from a tight angle.
  • _77126449_023590296-1 (1)TEN TO GO

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    Ten minutes left for Atletico to see out the win and claim the Supercopa. Ten minutes left for Real to nab at least an equaliser. Which is it going to be?
  • YELLOW CARD

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    Real's Isco and Atletico rival Raul Jimenez have only been on the pitch for a matter of moments, but it doesn't take the two substitutes to get into a tangle. Isco becomes the latest name to be taken by referee David Fernandez. He might need a second notebook soon to put all these names in.
    • Andy: Atletico haven't beaten Real at home since 1999! That's 15 years without a home victory against their biggest rivals. The nerves will soon start to show.
      Jenni: Cristiano Ronaldo to show us why he's the world's best in this second half, whether he's fully fit or not.
      Tom in Newcastle: A sign of Spanish superiority over English teams, the luxury of replacing Toni Kroos with a certain Senor Ronaldo.
    • SUBSTITUTION

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      And that's Griezmann's last action. The diddy Frenchman is replaced by towering Mexico striker Raul Jimenez, who is making his Atletico debut after a recent £7m move from his homeland. A few moments earlier, Real made their last tactical switch - Marcelo replacing fellow left-back Fabio Coentrao. Hope Marcelo has got Brazil's 7-1 mauling against Germany out of h

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