Published 10:18 IST, January 11th 2024
Real Madrid overpowers Atletico as Griezmann makes history in 5-3 Supercopa semifinal loss
Real Madrid destroyed Atletico Madrid in extra time in the Supercopa de España semi-final. Griezmann creates history, but his efforts go in vain.
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Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid 5-3 in exciting Supercopa de España semi-final. victory was ensured by goals from Brahim Díaz, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, Joselu, and Antonio Rüdiger. In meantime, Mario Hermoso, Antoine Griezmann, and an own goal by Antonio Rüdiger tallied for Atlético Madrid.
3 things you need to kw
- Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 5-3 in Supercopa de España semi-final
- Antoinne Griezmann became greatest goalscorer for Atletico Madrid
- Real Madrid will eye ar trophy
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Real Madrid dominated ir city rivals yet again
Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 5-3 in a dramatic semi-final that lasted longer than stipulated 90 minutes, clinching ir spot in Spanish Super Cup final.
After rmal time, match was tied 3-3, but re was a chance that penalties may break deadlock. But in extra time, Real Madrid proved to be a resilient team. Real Madrid won match thanks to a late goal from Brahim Diaz, who took advant of an open net as Atletico's goalkeeper Jan Oblak moved forward in a last-ditch bid to equalize. Stefan Savic of Atletico proved to be game's important player.
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Antonio Rudiger, who scored goals for both sides in encounter, and Antoine Griezmann made significant contributions. Outstanding skill and surprising goals from defenders Mario Hermoso, Ferland Mendy, and Dani Carvajal were highlights of match.
With this victory, Real Madrid's incredible winning run is extended, and it also sets up an interesting final matchup with eir Barcelona or Osasuna. fierce football competition between two Madrid rivals is expected to continue, especially with possibility of future matches in Copa del Rey and Spanish League.
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Antoine Griezmann became all-time top goal scorer for Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann became Atletico Madrid's all-time leading goal-scorer in all competitions in 2023-24 Spanish Super Cup match versus Real Madrid.
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Griezmann made an important contribution throughout game, delivering an assist and scoring his team's second goal, which helped Atletico tie score at 2-2 in first half. Despite strong battle that resulted in a 3-3 tie, match finally went into extra time, with Real Madrid winning 5-3.
Griezmann eclipsed famous Luis Aragones, who had previously held record with 173 goals, with his 174th goal for Atletico Madrid in all competitions. Griezmann's goal-scoring adventure with Atletico began with his first term at club, which lasted from 2014-15 to 2018-19 and saw him score 133 goals in 257 games. Griezmann has added 41 goals to his record from 111 outings since his return to club in summer of 2021, cementing his standing as Atletico Madrid's all-time greatest goal-scorer.
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10:18 IST, January 11th 2024