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Watch: Extra-time goals from Saul, Koke give Atleti Super Cup win

Atletico Madrid weren’t messing around in extra time.

A 98th-minute stunner from Saul, followed six minutes later by Koke’s calm finish, saw Los Rojiblancos take a 4-2 lead over Real Madrid in Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup.

The two sides couldn’t be separated during the 90 minutes, but Diego Simeone’s men eventually took control of the contest thanks to their Spanish midfielders.

Saul, who’s made a habit of scoring gorgeous goals in European competitions, gave his side a 3-2 advantage with this rocket:

Better call saul ! pic.twitter.com/4tx1KLN5rI

— ESMAIL | ?????????? (@Esmail_CFC) August 15, 2018

Koke then afforded his squad some breathing room with this finish:

? UEFA SUPER CUP: Real Madrid 2-4 Atletico Madrid | Koke (GOAL) 104′ pic.twitter.com/JPWem0nFJD

— D9INE (@D9INE_NEXUS) August 15, 2018

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Atletico fight off Real Madrid in extra time to claim 3rd Super Cup

Atletico Madrid ended Real Madrid’s uninterrupted European reign on Wednesday, denying Los Blancos a third consecutive UEFA Super Cup with a 4-2 comeback win in Tallinn, Estonia.

Diego Costa scored twice, including a spectacular solo effort in the first minute, to take the tie to extra time, and Saul Niguez and Koke netted in the final frame to secure Atleti’s third-ever Super Cup.

Madrid, who paired each of their previous two Champions League titles with Super Cup victories, built a 2-1 lead thanks to Karim Benzema’s header and Sergio Ramos’ penalty. However, with suspended manager Diego Simeone pacing up in the stands, Atletico did what they do best and rallied to beat their hated rivals.

The result spoiled Julen Lopetegui’s competitive debut on Madrid’s bench and put more pressure on the Spaniard heading into the new season. He was famously fired by Spain on the eve of the World Cup for accepting the Madrid job without authorization.

Madrid hadn’t lost any of their previous 13 international finals over the past 18 years, dating back to a defeat to Boca Juniors in the 2000 Intercontinental Cup.

Saul’s sensational volley in the 98th minute was the difference between two sides that scrapped all match. Atleti’s famous pressing forced a crucial giveaway, and it was left to the Spanish midfielder to convert substitute Thomas Partey’s cross.

Costa set the tone after just 49 seconds, winning a duel with Ramos before unleashing a blistering shot past Keylor Navas’ near post. Benzema wiped out Atleti’s early advantaged later in the first half when he connected with Gareth Bale’s pinpoint cross.

Ramos then put Madrid ahead with a calm penalty in the 63rd minute, only for Costa to bang in his second from close range to tie things up again.

Atleti found another gear during extra time and ensured their 100 percent record in Super Cups remained in tact. They have won the trophy in each of their three appearances in the showpiece event.

It’s also the seventh major trophy of the Simeone era, making the Argentinian the most successful manager in club history.

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Sergio Ramos: Liverpool boss Klopp 'should stick to his own business'

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has taken aim at Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, suggesting the German’s poor record in major finals means he should “stick to his own business.”

Last month, Klopp was critical of Ramos’ role in the Champions League final in May, which the Reds lost 3-1. Mo Salah had to be replaced in the first half after injuring his shoulder in a tangle with the defender, and Klopp suggested Ramos’ challenge played a part in Loris Karius’ concussion.

Related – Klopp: Ramos was ruthless, brutal in Champions League final

“It’s not the first final (Klopp) has lost, he should stick to his own business,” Ramos said, as reported by Reuters.

“Some of us have been operating at a very high level for many years, I’m not sure he can say the same.”

Klopp’s record in finals certainly leaves something to be desired. He has won only one of seven major finals during his managerial career, with the lone win coming in the form of a DFB-Pokal triumph with Borussia Dortmund over six years ago.

With Liverpool, he finished as runner-up in the 2015-16 EFL Cup and Europa League before the defeat to Ramos’ Real at the end of last season.

Ramos was speaking ahead of his side’s UEFA Super Cup showdown with city rivals – and Europa League winners – Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

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Champions League playoff draw: All the matchups revealed

The Champions League playoff matches have been determined following UEFA’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday.

Here is the list of fixtures:

Champions path:

  • Red Star Belgrade / Spartak Trnava vs. Red Bull Salzburg / Shkendija
  • Qarabag / BATE Borisov vs. PSV Eindhoven
  • Young Boys vs. Astana / Dinamo Zagreb
  • Malmo / Vidi vs. Celtic / AEK Athens

League path:

  • Benfica / Fenerbahce vs. PAOK / Spartak Moskva
  • Standard Liege / Ajax vs. Slavia Praha / Dynamo Kyiv

The two participants in each match won’t be finalized until the culmination of the ongoing third qualifying round on Aug. 14.

The first legs for the playoff round will be played Aug. 21 and 22, with the second legs scheduled for Aug. 28 and 29.

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